Psychological Disorders: AP Psychology Myers Unit 12 Quiz

Which of the following best defines a psychological disorder?

• A pattern of behavior that is in direct conflict with societal norms

• A syndrome marked by a clinically significant disturbance in an individual's cognition, emotion regulation, or behavior

• A temporary state of confusion and disorientation

• A permanent state of harmful dysfunction

The medical model of psychological disorders suggests that these disorders:

• Are purely psychological and have no biological basis

• Are a result of personal weakness and lack of willpower

• Can be diagnosed, treated, and in many cases, cured, like physical diseases

• Are untreatable and patients must learn to live with them

Which of the following is NOT a category of psychological disorders according to the DSM-5?

• Anxiety Disorders

• Personality Disorders

• Mood Disorders

• Astrological Disorders

Generalized Anxiety Disorder is characterized by:

• Flashbacks and nightmares related to a traumatic event

• Persistent, excessive, and unrealistic worry about everyday things

• Alternating between extreme hopelessness and unrealistic optimism

• Intense fear of social situations

Which of the following is a symptom of Major Depressive Disorder?

• Excessive, irrational fear of a specific object or situation

• Delusions of grandeur

• Persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest in activities

• Sudden episodes of intense dread or terror without any apparent cause

Schizophrenia is most closely associated with which of the following symptoms?

• Excessive, irrational worry about health

• Disorganized thinking, hallucinations, and delusions

• Emotional extremes of mania and depression

• A split personality

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by:

• Sudden, uncontrollable attacks of terror

• Persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and urges to engage in senseless rituals (compulsions)

• Extreme mood swings

• A pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others

Which of the following best describes the biopsychosocial approach to psychological disorders?

• It considers only biological factors in the development of psychological disorders

• It attributes psychological disorders to supernatural causes

• It considers biological, psychological, and social-cultural factors in the development and treatment of psychological disorders

• It focuses solely on the psychological factors, ignoring biological and social influences

Panic Disorder is characterized by:

• A constant state of tension and worry about many areas of life

• Sudden episodes of intense dread or terror without any apparent cause

• An irrational fear of being in places where escape might be difficult

• A preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control

Which of the following is true about the DSM-5?

• It provides a set of ethical guidelines for the treatment of psychological disorders

• It is a widely used system for classifying psychological disorders

• It focuses exclusively on the treatment of psychological disorders, not their diagnosis

• It has been criticized for overemphasizing the role of biological factors in psychological disorders