AP Psychology Abnormal Psychology

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Depression is associated with problems with which of the following neurotransmitters? Acetylcholine, GABA , Dopamine, Serotonin

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Serotonin

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Which of the following behaviors is associated with the eating disorder Bulimia? Binge Eating and Purging, Obsessions and Compulsions, Hallucinations and Delusions, Grandiose Delusions and Distorted Thinking

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Binge Eating and Purging

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Leslie experiences nightmares and flashbacks since she was in a car accident. Which psychological disorder does she most likely have? Options: Bipolar I, Persistent Depressive Disorder, Schizophrenia

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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Which of the following is one of the key factors makes major depression different from periods of sadness that everyone experiences? Options: People who experience major depression are sad for longer than two weeks without an obvious cause, Individuals diagnosed with major depression experience sadness along with episodes of heightened emotions and mania, All depressive disorders involve tolerance and withdrawal from controlled substances, Normal periods of sadness are much less intense than the sadness associated with major depression.

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People who experience major depression are sad for longer than two weeks without an obvious cause

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What is the purpose of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders?

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to list the diagnoses and symptoms so that psychologists and others can help diagnose psychological disorders

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Jane cannot leave her house due to an irrational fear of danger when going outside. Which disorder does she most likely suffer from? Options: Social Anxiety Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobia, Agoraphobia

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Agoraphobia

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) symptoms include which of the following: Repetitive thoughts, images or impulses that are unwelcome, produce anxiety, and are difficult to control., Fear of being in large social situations, Period of greatly heightened elevated mood, increased activity and energy, A pattern of disregarding and violating the rights of others

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Repetitive thoughts, images or impulses that are unwelcome, produce anxiety, and are difficult to control.

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Compulsions are best described as...

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repetitive behaviors

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Which of the following disorders is classified as a mood disorder?
Options: catatonia,
bipolar disorder,
generalized anxiety disorder, agoraphobia

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bipolar disorder

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Isaac has an intense fear of injections. Although he realizes that this fear is irrational, he becomes fearful just going into a doctor's office for a check-up. Which disorder do these symptoms describe?

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Specific Phobia