WorksheetsAbnormal Psychology Review
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 13mins
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1.
Ryan’s social phobia has led him to lose jobs and relationships. In this case, Ryan has a disorder because his behavior is:
a)
dangerous.
b)
common.
c)
medically based.
d)
dysfunctional.
2.
If researchers discovered that genetically influenced abnormalities in brain structure contribute to bipolar disorder, this would most clearly add credibility to:
a)
the DSM-V.
b)
the medical model.
c)
the social-cognitive perspective.
d)
psychoanalytic theory.
3.
The DSM-V is a diagnostic guide that:
a)
describes psychological disorders and their prevalence.
b)
describes psychological disorders and their causes.
c)
describes only disorders that have medical causes.
d)
has been shown to have poor reliability and validity.
4.
Years after he barely survived a terrorist attack that killed his wife and two children, Mr. Puskari suffers recurring flashbacks and frequent nightmares of the event that render him incapable of holding a steady job. Mr. Puskari is most clearly showing signs of:
a)
obsessive-compulsive disorder.
b)
generalized anxiety disorder.
c)
post-traumatic stress disorder.
d)
dysthymic disorder.
5.
From a learning perspective, phobias likely develop as a result of ___________, and ____________ helps to maintain them.
a)
operant conditioning; observational learning
b)
classical conditioning; reinforcement
c)
operant conditioning; reinforcement
d)
classical conditioning; observational learning
6.
Amanda’s therapist suggests that her depression results from mistakenly blaming herself rather than a slumping economy for her recent job loss. Her therapist’s suggestion best illustrates a:
a)
DSM-V diagnosis.
b)
psychoanalytic perspective.
c)
medical model.
d)
social-cognitive perspective.
7.
Elaine feels that her life is empty. She has lost all interest in her career and hobbies, and wonders if she would be better off dead. She is most likely suffering from:
a)
a dissociative identity disorder.
b)
a generalized anxiety disorder.
c)
an antisocial personality disorder.
d)
a mood disorder.
8.
Which of the following is TRUE?
a)
Compared to all other nations, the U.S. has the highest rate of suicide.
b)
Men commit suicide more often than women do.
c)
Suicide rates in the U.S. are lowest among the elderly.
d)
African Americans commit suicide more often than do whites.
9.
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:
a)
compulsions.
b)
catatonia.
c)
delusions.
d)
hallucinations.
10.
Low levels of anxiety are most characteristic of:
a)
antisocial personality disorder.
b)
dissociative identity disorder.
c)
obsessive-compulsive disorder.
d)
paranoid schizophrenia.
11.
The most common psychological disorder in the U.S. is/are:
a)
schizophrenia.
b)
alcohol abuse.
c)
mood disorders.
d)
phobias.
12.
Every week, Ruslan complains to a doctor about swollen glands, heart palpitations, constipation, or some other physical symptom. He is sure these symptoms are a sign of cancer, even though more than a dozen physicians have told him he is physically healthy. Ruslan's behavior is most characteristic of a(n) ________ disorder.
a)
somatic symptom
b)
generalized anxiety
c)
dissociative
d)
obsessive-compulsive
13.
A therapist believes that Chet is chronically depressed because he takes too little credit for his many achievements and assumes too much responsibility for his few failures. The therapist's interpretation reflects a ________ perspective.
a)
social-cognitive
b)
psychoanalytic
c)
trait
d)
biological
14.
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
a)
somatic symptom disorder.
b)
catatonia.
c)
a panic attack.
d)
mania
15.
After George learned that Mrs. Min suffered from schizophrenia, he mistakenly concluded that her tendencies to laugh easily and smile frequently were symptoms of her disorder. This best illustrates the
a)
unreliability of DSM-5.
b)
shortcomings of the medical model.
c)
biasing power of diagnostic labels.
16.
One cluster of personality disorders marked by noticeably odd or eccentric behavior is exemplified by the ________ personality disorder.
a)
avoidant
b)
narcissistic
c)
schizoid
d)
antisocial
17.
Chiara, a 14-year-old, is of average height but weighs only 80 pounds. She has lost 30 pounds over the last six months by eating very little and running five miles a day. She is determined not to become overweight and ignores her parents' suggestion that she should eat well-balanced meals. Chiara suffers from
a)
bulimia nervosa.
b)
obesity.
c)
an abnormally low set point.
d)
anorexia nervosa.
18.
Freud's efforts to understand and treat psychological disorders stemmed from his puzzlement over ________ disorders.
a)
conversion
b)
dissociative identity
c)
antisocial personality disorder
d)
biopolar
19.
Seeing one-eyed monsters would be a(n) ________. Believing that you are Christopher Columbus would be a ________.
a)
delusion; compulsion
b)
obsession; delusion
c)
hallucination; compulsion
d)
hallucination; delusion
20.
Those with an avoidant personality disorder are most likely to display
a)
a lack of guilt feelings.
b)
fear of social rejection
c)
shallow, attention-getting emotions
d)
a sense of self-importance
21.
Which disorder is so often described as "the common cold" of disorders
a)
depression
b)
dissociation
c)
anxiety
d)
bipolar
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