Abnormal Psychology Review

Ryan’s social phobia has led him to lose jobs and relationships.  In this case, Ryan has a disorder because his behavior is:

•  dangerous.
•  common.
•  medically based.
• dysfunctional. 

If researchers discovered that genetically influenced abnormalities in brain structure contribute to bipolar disorder, this would most clearly add credibility to: 

•  the DSM-V.
•  the medical model.
•  the social-cognitive perspective.
•  psychoanalytic theory.

The DSM-V is a diagnostic guide that:

•  describes psychological disorders and their prevalence.
• describes psychological disorders and their causes.
•  describes only disorders that have medical causes.
•    has been shown to have poor reliability and validity.

Years after he barely survived a terrorist attack that killed his wife and two children, Mr. Puskari suffers recurring flashbacks and frequent nightmares of the event that render him incapable of holding a steady job. Mr. Puskari is most clearly showing signs of: 

•  obsessive-compulsive disorder.
•  generalized anxiety disorder.
•  post-traumatic stress disorder.
• dysthymic disorder.

From a learning perspective, phobias likely develop as a result of ___________, and ____________ helps to maintain them.

•  operant conditioning; observational learning
• classical conditioning; reinforcement
• operant conditioning; reinforcement
•  classical conditioning; observational learning 

Amanda’s therapist suggests that her depression results from mistakenly blaming herself rather than a slumping economy for her recent job loss. Her therapist’s suggestion best illustrates a: 

• DSM-V diagnosis.
•  psychoanalytic perspective.
• medical model.
• social-cognitive perspective.

Elaine feels that her life is empty.  She has lost all interest in her career and hobbies, and wonders if she would be better off dead. She is most likely suffering from: 

•    a dissociative identity disorder.
•  a generalized anxiety disorder.
•  an antisocial personality disorder.
•  a mood disorder.

Which of the following is TRUE?

• Compared to all other nations, the U.S. has the highest rate of suicide.
• Men commit suicide more often than women do.
• Suicide rates in the U.S. are lowest among the elderly.
•  African Americans commit suicide more often than do whites.  

Mr. James believes that people are constantly laughing at him and that FBI agents are trying to steal his life savings. Mr. James is most clearly suffering from: 

•   compulsions.
•   catatonia.
•  delusions.
•    hallucinations.

Low levels of anxiety are most characteristic of: 

•  antisocial personality disorder.
•  dissociative identity disorder.
• obsessive-compulsive disorder.
•  paranoid schizophrenia.