Psychological Disorders Quiz

Which contemporary approach asserts that psychological disorders occur when environmental factors negatively influence individuals who have genetic vulnerabilities to developing psychological disorders?

• Biopsychosocial

• Diathesis-stress

• Cognitive

• Biomedical

• Behavioral

Dalton developed a phobia of dogs after watching his older cousin act fearfully when he interacted with dogs in their neighborhood. Which of the following best explains why Dalton developed his phobia of dogs?

• Classical conditioning, because dogs are associated with classical conditioning studies.

• Operant conditioning, because Dalton is being reinforced for his behavior.

• Social learning theory, because Dalton learned from observing his cousin's behavior toward dogs.

• Overactive amygdala, because the amygdala is associated with fear.

• Genetics, because Dalton and his cousin share some of the same genes.

Jimmy, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia, sees images of cats everywhere even when no cats are present. What symptom is Jimmy most clearly demonstrating?

• Paranoia, because Jimmy thinks the cats are out to attack him.

• Disorganized thinking, because seeing imaginary cats all over the place is a sign of disorganization.

• Hallucinations, because Jimmy’s perception is incorrect.

• Delusions, because Jimmy thinks that he is a cat.

• Flat affect, because Jimmy is seeing flat images of cats rather than three-dimensional images.

People who habitually wash their hands numerous times before going to bed most likely have

• a compulsion

• a phobia

• an affective disorder

• a conversion disorder

• a panic disorder

Frank witnessed a burglary, and he felt very upset. Shortly after the event, Frank lost his ability to see. Doctors were unable to find a biological reason for his blindness. Which of the following is Frank most likely experiencing?

• Panic disorder

• Bipolar disorder

• Conversion disorder

• Tardive dyskinesia

• Schizophrenia

Garrett is rejected by members of his friend group when they realize that he often takes advantage of them to enhance his own standing. He considers himself superior, and he overstates his abilities and his contributions to the group. Garrett is displaying behaviors most consistent with which of the following disorders?

• Autism spectrum

• Avoidant personality

• Generalized anxiety

• Narcissistic personality

• Schizotypal personality

Shandi has been diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder. Which of the following statements is most likely to be true of Shandi?

• She views herself as unappealing and inferior.

• She is impulsive and irresponsible.

• She has a constant need to be admired.

• She suspects other people are trying to harm her.

• She does not desire close relationships.

Multiple personality is a type of

• dissociative disorder

• schizophrenia

• dementia praecox

• bipolar disorder

• manic-depressive psychosis

As Olivia leaves her dorm room to go to class, she thinks she may not have turned off her coffee maker. After returning to check the coffee maker and seeing that it is off, she leaves again. However, Olivia continues to believe the coffee maker may still be on. She repeats the action of going back to her room to check it several times. Olivia’s behavior is likely an example of

• a compulsion

• dysthymia

• generalized anxiety disorder

• an obsession

• a specific phobia

One suspected cause of schizophrenia is the abnormal increase of which of the following neurotransmitters in the brain?

• Acetylcholine

• Somatotropin

• Dopamine

• Norepinephrine

• Serotonin