Abnormal Psychology

 A lack of serotonin would most likely cause

• depression
• schizophrenia
• sleep apnea
• hallucinations

"I am the most important person in the world" would most likely be said by someone who is

• schizophrenic
• dissociative
• narcissistic
• depressed

Someone suffering from PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) would most likely

• have flashbacks
• be unable to reintegrate with society
• become bipolar
• go to a mental institution

Which of the following symptoms is common among all somatoform disorders?

• physical problem without a physical cause
• substance abuse
• delusions
• inappropriate emotions

What is the purpose of the DSM -5?

• to describe the causes of psychological disorders
• to explain biological causes of disorders and cures
• to list the diagnoses and symptoms so that disorders can be diagnosed easier
• summarize research studies on psychological disorders

Judy cannot leave her house. She is afraid going out will put her in danger. Which is most likely a disorder she suffers from?

• social anxiety disorder
• generalized anxiety disorder
• specific phobia
• agoraphobia

OCD symptoms include which of these?

• repetitive thoughts, images, or impulses that are unwelcome, produce anxiety and difficult to control
• fear of being in large social situations
• heightened elevated mood, increased activity and energy
• pattern of violating the rights of others

Esteban hears voices encouraging him to steal from stores. He is experiencing which of these?

• delusions
• obsessions
• anxiety
• hallucinations

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.

Elmer, the owner of an auto service station, suddenly began smashing the front fenders and hoods of two customers' cars. When asked why, he excitedly explained that he was transforming the cars into “real racing machines.” When an employee tried to restrain him, he shouted that everybody was fired and quickly began breaking the car windows. Elmer is exhibiting symptoms of

• somatic symptom disorder.
• catatonia.
• a panic attack.
• mania