Psychology Semester 2 Final

Alex has been experiencing extreme mood swings. Some days he feels very happy, energetic, and confident, while other days he feels sad, irritable, and hopeless. He also engages in risky behaviors during his "up" phases. What disorder might Alex be experiencing?

• Major Depressive Disorder
• Bipolar Disorder
• Schizophrenia
• Borderline Personality Disorder

Jack often hears voices that others don't hear. These voices sometimes tell him to do things or criticize him. He also has difficulty organizing his thoughts and often feels paranoid. What disorder might Jack be experiencing?

• Bipolar Disorder
• Schizophrenia
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Jason is a 10-year-old boy who has difficulty making eye contact with others, struggles with social interactions, and prefers to engage in repetitive behaviors like lining up his toys in a specific order. He also has intense interests in certain topics, often talking about them in great detail. What disorder might Jason be experiencing?

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Conduct Disorder
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Sarah feels compelled to check whether she turned off the stove multiple times before leaving the house, even though she remembers doing it. If she doesn't check, she becomes extremely anxious and feels like something terrible will happen. What disorder might Sarah be experiencing?

• Panic Disorder
• Specific Phobia
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Conduct Disorder

Emily has accumulated stacks of newspapers, old clothes, and various items in her home over the years, making it difficult to move around freely. She finds it distressing to throw away any of these items, even though most of them are no longer useful. What disorder might Emily be experiencing?

• Bipolar Disorder
• Hoarding Disorder
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• Major Depressive Disorder

Jake spends hours each day examining his appearance in the mirror, focusing on perceived flaws in his skin and facial features. Despite reassurance from others that these flaws are not noticeable or are minor, Jake feels extremely distressed and preoccupied with his appearance. What disorder might Jake be experiencing?

• Narcissistic Personality Disorder
• Body Dysmorphic Disorder
• Social Anxiety Disorder
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Sarah often experiences an intense urge to steal items that she doesn't need and can afford to buy. Despite knowing that stealing is wrong and the risk of getting caught, she feels a sense of relief and gratification when she successfully steals something. What disorder might Sarah be experiencing?

• Bipolar Disorder
• Kleptomania
• Conduct Disorder
• Pyromania

John feels a strong compulsion to set fires and experiences a sense of excitement and gratification when doing so. He often feels tense or aroused before setting a fire and experiences relief or pleasure afterward. What disorder might John be experiencing?

• Bipolar Disorder
• Kleptomania
• Conduct Disorder
• Pyromania

People with anorexia nervosa typically:

• Have a distorted body image and severely restrict their food intake
• Binge eat and then purge to compensate for the calories
• Experience intense fear of gaining weight and engage in excessive exercise
• Have alternating periods of binge eating and restriction

Substance abuse has been classified as a psychological disorder?

• True
• False