AP Psychology - Clinical - Review

Joseph never sleeps through the night. He wakes up at least once per hour to check all the doors and windows in his house to make sure they are locked and to check the stove to make sure it is turned off. Joseph’s behavior would be classified as:

• an obsession

• an avolition

• a panic attack

• a compulsion

During the past few years, Lester has experienced several episodes of devastating sadness, weight loss, feelings of worthlessness, and an inability to concentrate. Recently, Lester is experiencing tremendous elation, excessive excitement, racing thoughts, and elevated self-esteem. He has not slept for several days, claiming that he no longer needs a full night’s sleep. Which diagnosis will Lester most likely receive from a clinical psychologist?

• Bipolar Disorder

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

• Bulimia Nervosa

• Major Despressive Disorder

Timothy, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia, remains motionless for hours, no matter how awkward the position his body is in. What symptom is Timothy most clearly exhibiting?

• word salad

• catatonia

• hallucinations

• delusions

While grocery shopping, John heard voices that seemed to be narrating his every action. The voices made statements such as “Now he is picking up the bread” and “Now he is putting the bread in his shopping cart.” No one else heard the voices. John has heard voices narrating his behavior on several other occasions. What is John experiencing?

• delusions

• hallucinations

• dementia

• grandiosity

Suzie feels anxious if she does not check six times to make sure she has turned out the lights prior to leaving her apartment. Recently she has felt the need to repeatedly check the fireplace, the iron, the stove, and the locks on all the doors. Suzie’s problems are most consistent with which of the following disorders?

• Obsessive-Compulsive

• Panic

• Bipolar

• Narcissistic Personality

Steve was recently arrested for credit card fraud. He has a history of breaking the law and getting into fights with others. He frequently lies and has conned his family out of money on several occasions. When confronted about his behavior, he does not express any remorse for those he has harmed. Which of the following disorders most closely matches Steve’s behaviors?

• Borderline Personality

• Major Depressive

• Schizophrenia

• Antisocial Personality

Thomas gained a lot of weight because he was eating too many sweets. A psychologist suggested to Thomas that he pair the pleasant taste of sweets with the taste of something he finds unpleasant. So, Thomas put broccoli, which he hates, in his ice cream, cake, and pie. He now feels nauseated at the sight of dessert and avoids eating it. This technique is known as:

• flooding

• aversion therapy

• systematic desensitization

• a token economy

 Travis is obsessed with his weight, but he often cannot stop himself from eating an entire carton of ice cream or two pizzas in one sitting. Afterward, he makes himself throw up or takes laxatives to rid himself of the food. Travis’ behavior is indicative of what psychological disorder?

• Anorexia Nervosa

• Antisocial Personality Disorder

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

• Bulimia Nervosa

After surviving a very severe car crash with only minor injuries, Taylor has had trouble sleeping almost every night. He has dreams in which he relives the car crash. During the day, Taylor has intrusive thoughts about the accident, leaving him with a racing heart. He has been avoiding driving and being in cars as much as possible. When he’s with his friends and family, he feels detached and irritable, and is easily startled. Which disorder does this describe?

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

• Major Depressive Disorder

• Social Anxiety Disorder

Mary’s husband forgot their anniversary, leading Mary to think her husband does not love her anymore and to ultimately conclude that, because he doesn't love her, he hates her. This caused her to go into a rage and go to great lengths to ensure that her husband stays with her. What type of personality disorder does this scenario best represent?

• Borderline Personality

• Narcissistic Personality

• Histrionic Personality

• Antisocial Personality