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WorksheetsAP Psych: Abnormal Behavior
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 26mins
Norby, an 18-year-old college freshman, has missed almost all his classes during the past month. He spends most of his time in his bedroom, frequently not even bothering to get dressed or eat meals. He thinks his whole life has been a failure and blames himself for being a social misfit. Norby is most likely suffering from
agoraphobia.
an antisocial personality disorder.
an obsessive-compulsive disorder.
a dissociative disorder.
major depressive disorder.
The reduced self-control of murderers is most closely related to reduced brain activity in their ________ lobes.
temporal
parietal
sensorimotor
occipital
frontal
Manuel is extremely shy and is so easily embarrassed when he is with other people that he often misses his college classes just to avoid social interactions. Manuel appears to suffer from a(n)
antisocial personality disorder.
dissociative disorder.
generalized anxiety disorder.
dysthymic disorder.
social anxiety disorder.
One of the positive symptoms of schizophrenia includes
hallucinations
a lack of guilt feelings.
flat affect.
a feeling of euphoria.
an expressionless face.
Sadie is so fearful of being overwhelmed by anxiety that she rarely steps outside her apartment. The thought of going shopping and getting lost in a crowd terrifies her, so she has her groceries delivered. Because of her fear, she earns her living as a freelance writer, working at home. Sadie's behavior is most characteristic of
an obsessive-compulsive disorder.
an antisocial personality disorder.
generalized anxiety disorder.
dissociative disorder.
agoraphobia
Exhibiting two or more distinct and alternating personalities is a symptom of a(n)
conversion disorder.
antisocial personality disorder.
obsessive-compulsive disorder.
dissociative identity disorder.
schizophrenia.
Anthony is 32 years old, well above average in intelligence, and quite charming. He has swindled several older people out of their life savings, and he seems to have little feeling for his victims, nor does he fear the consequences of getting caught. His behavior is evidence of
bipolar disorder.
obsessive-compulsive disorder.
a dissociative disorder.
a personality disorder.
schizophrenia.
After several weeks of feeling apathetic and dissatisfied with his life, Mark has suddenly become extremely cheerful and so talkative he can't be interrupted. He seems to need less sleep and becomes irritated when his friends tell him to slow down. Mark's behavior is indicative of
agoraphobia.
schizophrenia.
an obsessive-compulsive disorder.
bipolar disorder.
somatic symptom disorder.
Misinterpreting normal physical sensations as symptoms of a dreaded disease is indicative of
obsessive-compulsive disorder.
mania.
catatonia.
post-traumatic stress disorder.
illness anxiety disorder.
Dopamine overactivity appears to be most clearly related to
somatic symptom disorder
flat affect
hallucinations
an expressionless face
agoraphobia
Seeing one-eyed monsters would be a(n) ________. Believing that you are Christopher Columbus would be a ________.
hallucination; compulsion
obsession; delusion
hallucination; delusion
delusion; compulsion
obsession; compulsion
Jabar, a 25-year-old auto mechanic, thinks he is Napoleon. He further believes he is being imprisoned against his will in the mental hospital where his relatives have brought him for treatment. Jabar is most likely suffering from
a dissociative identity disorder.
schizophrenia.
an obsessive-compulsive disorder.
conversion disorder.
a panic disorder.
The DSM-5 does NOT
provide reliable guidelines for diagnosing psychological disorders.
include a very broad range of psychological disorders.
explain the causes of the various psychological disorders.
include a classification of personality disorders.
list symptoms within descriptions of each disorder.
A mental disorder is generally defined as:
not knowing the difference between right and wrong
a prolonged problem that interferes with an individual's ability to cope in society
an anxiety disorder with dangers of hurting oneself
a long-term problem that can only be cured with medication
a long-term problem that cannot be treated with medication
The learning perspective states that the main cause of mental disorders is:
reinforcement of maladaptive behavior learned through experience
irrational thought processes
internal conflict from one's childhood
low self-esteem
chemical imbalance in the brain
A somatoform (somatic) disorder can best be described as:
disorder in which hallucinations occur often
disorder in which an individual experiences extreme anxiety
disorder in which symptoms are completely made up by the individual
disorder in which symptoms are produced by psychological factors
disorder in which an individual has delusional thoughts
Which of the following examples best illustrates a person with OCD?
Steven hyperventilates whenever he is in an elevator
Shelly complains constantly about feeling sick and goes to many doctors
Bari is extremely anxious and panics every time she gets on an airplane
Blake wanders around town in a daze, not sure how she got there
Adam must lock his door 10 times before he leaves for work every morning
A soldier experiences sudden blindness after returning from battle. He would most likely be diagnosed with which of the following disorders?
Conversion disorder
Dissociative disorder
Bipolar disorder
Hypochondriac
A phobic disorder
Which of the following disorders is not an anxiety disorder?
Phobias
Panic
Hypochondriasis
Obsessive-compulsive
Post-Traumatic Stress
This disorder is characterized by irritability, difficulty concentrating, and inability to control one's worry
Phobias
Generalized anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive
Bipolar
Hypochondriasis
Fran was sitting on the bus when she suddenly felt overwhelmed. Her heart started racing, her legs began to feel weak, and her body trembled. She thought she was losing her mind. Fran's symptoms indicate she has:
Bipolar disorder
Panic disorder
Schizophrenia
OCD
Personality disorder
Agoraphobia is the fear of:
heights
spiders
the dark
being in places with no escape
speaking in public
Which of the following symptoms is not a symptom of OCD?
Irrational thoughts
Impulsive behavior
Uncontrollable images
Severe depression
Ritualized behavior
Individuals who have reported paralysis of a limb, blindness, or seizures with no physical or neurological damage are most likely suffering from:
A conversion disorder
A panic disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Hypochondriasis
Bipolar disorder
Lilly is now 35 years old. She just started therapy because she feels "down in the dumps." While in therapy she realized she has felt this way most of her life. She is most likely suffering from:
Major depression
Bipolar disorder
Dysthymic disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Antisocial Personality disorder
Antidepressant drugs work mainly because they raise the level of a single neurotransmitter called:
Dopamine
Epinephrine
Norephinephrine
Serotonin
Glycogen
Which of the following characteristics in not a symptom of a personality disorder?
Major depression
Inflexibility
Maladaptive traits
Impaired functioning
Great social and personal distress
Which of the following characterizes paranoid personality disorder?
Unstable moods
Lack of social relationships
Lack of conscience
Inaccurate sense of self-worth
Extreme suspiciousness and mistrust of other people
Early childhood sexual or physical abuse is a common feature among people suffering from:
Somatoform disorder
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Bipolar disorder
Major depression
Schizophrenia
From the time he was a young child, Scott has had no problem lying to authority figures. As an adult he considers himself good with the ladies. He has little remorse for his maladaptive behavior. Scott would most likely be diagnosed with:
Antisocial personality disorder
Paranoid personality disorder
Narcissistic personality disorder
Schizoid personality disorder
Schizophrenia
Pricilla spent the last 4 weeks in bed. Without telling her friends or family she bought a $3000 plane ticket to Europe. She took most of her savings with her to go on a major shopping spree when she gets there. Pricilla is most likely suffering from:
Narcissistic personality disorder
Major depression
Schizoid personality disorder
Bipolar disorder
Dysthymic disorder
Excess dopamine is to _________ as too little dopamine is to ___________.
Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia
schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease
Antisocial personality disorder, schizoid personality disorder
Depression, schizophrenia
schizophrenia, depression
All of the following are symptoms of schizophrenia except:
Delusions
Hallucinations
Disorganized speech
Manic behavior
Decreased emotional expression
Which of the following is an example of a positive symptom of schizophrenia?
Hallucinations
Dulled emotions
Little inclination to speak
Loss of normal functions
Intellectual impairment
Research has shown that individuals with schizophrenia reportedly have a:
Larger hypothalamus
Smaller hypothalamus
Larger thalamus
Smaller thalamus
Smaller medulla
Khloe walked into a police station looking disheveled and confused. She could not remember her name, didn't recall where she came from, and couldn't remember anything about her past. Khloe has experienced:
Dissociative amnesia
Dissociative fugue
Dissociative identity disorder
Schizophrenia
Antisocial personality disorder
Researchers have determined that there is a genetic marker in the development of schizophrenia. To test this theory, researchers used which of the following groups?
Fraternal twins
Siblings
Parents and children
Unrelated individuals
Identical Twins
Research suggests there is a direct correlation between the presence of major depression and:
Moderate levels of dopamine
Decreased levels of serotonin
Increased levels of endorphins
Enlarged hypothalamus
Enlarged parietal lobe
Autism is considered to be:
Developmental disorder
Mood disorder
Learning disability
Personality disorder
Dissociative disorder
Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by:
an unstable self-image
feelings of inadequacy
social isolation
inflated sense of self
compulsive tendencies
