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AP Psychology - Abnormal Behavior & Treatment of Abnormal Behavior

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

According to the behaviorists, disordered behavior is a result of _____________.

a)

repressed thoughts and memories that try to resurface

b)

a set of learned responses

c)

maladaptive thinking patterns

d)

chemical imbalances and brain damage

2.

Excessive or unrealistic fearfulness and worry are characteristic of ______.

a)

mood disorders

b)

dissociative neurosis

c)

anxiety disorders

d)

amnesia

3.

Darcy is sitting at her desk in her office one day when, without warning, her heart begins racing rapidly, she has a sensation of being “out of her body,” and she experiences dulled vision and hearing, rapid breathing, and sweating. She thinks she is having a heart attack. Nothing she is doing seems to have caused such an episode. Her symptoms MOST resemble ______.

a)

a phobic disorder

b)

a panic attack

c)

post-traumatic stress

d)

an affective disorder

4.

An irrational, persistent fear of something is called a(n) ______.

a)

mania

b)

obsession

c)

phobia

d)

compulsion

5.

A disorder in which intruding thoughts that occur again and again are followed by repetitive, ritualistic behavior meant to lower the anxiety caused by the thoughts is called____________ disorder.

a)

obsessive-compulsive

b)

delusional

c)

post-traumatic stress

d)

passive-aggressive

6.

Which of the following is a disorder that takes the form of a bodily ailment that has no physical cause?

a)

anxiety

b)

somatic symptom

c)

dissociative

d)

psychophysiological

7.

Disorders in which there is a break in conscious awareness, memory, the sense of identity, or some combination are called _________.

a)

paraphilias

b)

anxiety disorders

c)

somatoform disorders

d)

dissociative disorders

8.

Major depression, dysthymia, and bipolar disorder are all examples of ______ disorders.

a)

neurotic

b)

somatoform

c)

psychotic

d)

mood

9.

DSM is an acronym for...

a)

Diagnostic and Science Manual

b)

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual

c)

Diagnosis and Support manual

d)

Diagnosis and Statistical Manual

10.

____ wanted to see if researchers could get admitted to mental hospitals when complaining of auditory hallucinations.

a)

Wundt

b)

Rosenhan

c)

Watson

d)

Rene

11.

Which is not categorized as an anxiety disorder?

a)

Major Depressive Disorder

b)

Specific Phobia

c)

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

d)

Social Phobia

12.

A marked and persistent fear of one or more social performance situations in which there is exposure to unfamiliar people or scrutiny by others.

a)

Specific Phobia

b)

Social Phobia

c)

Panic Disorder

d)

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

13.

A fear of being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult or embarrassing.

a)

Social Phobia

b)

Arachnophobia

c)

Acrophobia

d)

Agoraphobia

14.
John has been unable to move his left foot. The doctors can find nothing physically wrong with it. He is possibly suffering from
a)
seasonal affective disorder
b)
obsessive compulsive disorder
c)
conversion disorder
d)
illness anxiety disorder
15.
What is the purpose of the DSM -5?
a)
to describe the causes of psychological disorders
b)
to explain biological causes of disorders and cures
c)
to list the diagnoses and symptoms so that disorders can be diagnosed easier
d)
summarize research studies on psychological disorders
16.
Jenny only eats minimal amounts of fruit and vegetables and exercises for 2 hours each day. She most likely is suffering from
a)
bullimia
b)
anorexia
c)
binge-eating
d)
agoraphobia
17.
A therapist who follows Sigmund Freud is likely to encourage patients to talk about everything that comes to mind.  This method is called
a)
Free association
b)
Insight
c)
Transference
d)
Displacement
18.
Which of the following is NOT true of client-centered therapists?
a)
Assume people are basically good
b)
Believe people can handle their own problems
c)
Offer their own opinions to the client
d)
Provide emotional support
19.
In Freudian analysis, a patient who impedes the course of therapy by refusing to reveal the details of a family battle that occurred during childhood is displaying
a)
 Suppression
b)
Resistance
c)
Transference
d)
Reaction Formation
20.
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.
21.
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
23.
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.
23.
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.
24.
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
25.
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. 
26.

A behavioral system has been implemented in which the adolescents earn points for target behaviors like getting up on time, making beds, attending class, etc. They are allowed to exchange their earned points for privileges, activities, etc. This system is called ____ and is based on ________

a)

time out; extinction

b)

systematic desensitation; gradual exposure

c)

token economy; reinforcement

d)

primary reinforcement; non-reward

27.
In rational-emotive therapy
a)
clients are encouraged to take responsibility for their own choices
b)
clients learn to challenge irrational beliefs
c)
the therapist seeks to have the client discover rational insights on his or her own
d)
irrational elements of the unconscious are made to conform to reality
28.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of group therapy?
a)
only one professional is needed
b)
it’s expensive and time-consuming
c)
patients can feel less isolated, alone
d)
patients can help others by helping themself
29.
 The owner of a chicken ranch ends a pet dog's habit of stealing and eating eggs by allowing the dog to "find" and eat several eggs laced with Tabasco sauce. The ranch owner's approach is similar to
a)
covert sensitization
b)
aversion therapy
c)
implosive therapy
d)
desensitization techniques
30.
A therapist that engages in reflective listening, non-directive therapy, and has unconditional positive regard for the client is probably
a)
cognitive
b)
behavioral
c)
humanistic
d)
psychodynamic
31.
Carl Rogers is responsible for
a)
client-centered therapy
b)
psychoanalysis
c)
directive therapy
d)
behavioral therapy
32.
Ann is suffering from depression and no psychological or drug therapies are working to alleviate her symptoms.  The biomedical technique of ____ may be used as a last resort.
a)
flooding
b)
systematic desensitization
c)
electroconvulsive therapy
d)
psychosurgery
33.
Which neurotransmitter is affected by antipsychotics?
a)
Dopamine
b)
Serotonin
c)
Norepinephrine
d)
Acetylcholine
34.
Which kind of drug is most closely associated with increasing the availability of norepinephrine and serotonin?
a)
Antidepressant
b)
Antipsychotic
c)
Antianxiety
d)
Mood-stabilizing
35.
On examination in the ER, Mr. Baker became enraged when the staff brought him dinner.  He loudly insisted all of the hospital’s food was poisoned and that he would only drink bottled water. Mr. Baker agreed to sign himself into the psychiatric unit, stating, “I don’t mind staying here. Anne will probably be there, so I can spend my time with her.”  (Anne doesn't exist) 
a)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
b)
Antisocial Personality Disorder
c)
Schizophrenia
d)
Bipolar Disorder 
36.
Indira, a third-grade teacher, frequently suffers from dizziness, heart palpitations, muscular tension, and fatigue.  She is also continually agitated and unable to relax outside the classroom, but she cannot pinpoint a reason for her problems. Her behavior is most indicative of a(n)
a)

generalized anxiety disorder.
b)
phobia
c)

obsessive-compulsive disorder.
d)

dissociative disorder.
37.
After experiencing extreme distortions of experience and hallucinations.  Randy seeks treatment from a recommended pharmacologist.  The pharmacologist, along with a resident therapist, recommend that Randy immediately begin taking Lithium (Rx) and other medications.  
a)
Biomedical Therapy
b)
Psychoanalysis
c)
Behavioral Therapy
d)
Cognitive Therapy
38.
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 
39.
What personality disorder is when the person exhibits a lack of conscience for wrongdoing, even toward friends and family members? May be aggressive and ruthless or a clever con artist.
a)
Antisocial Personality Disorder
b)
Personality Disorders
c)
Bipolar Disorder
d)
Anxiety Disorder
40.
An eclectic approach to psychotherapy is one that
a)
involves the use of drugs as part of treatment.
b)
emphasizes the importance of free association.
c)
involves treatment in a group setting.
d)
uses a variety of psychological theories and therapeutic techniques.
41.
Helping people gain insight into the unconscious origins of their disorder is a central aim of
a)
cognitive therapies.
b)
systematic desensitization.
c)
biomedical therapies.
d)
psychoanalysis.
42.
An integrative therapy that aims to modify both self-defeating thinking and dysfunctional actions is known as
a)
psychoanalysis.
b)
client-centered therapy.
c)
behavior modification.
d)
cognitive-behavioral therapy.
43.
Group therapy is typically more effective than individual therapy for
a)
encouraging severely disturbed individuals to quickly regain normal social functioning.
b)
enabling people to discover that others have problems similar to their own.
c)
ensuring that therapists will become more emotionally involved in clients' real-life problems.
d)
eliminating clients' anxiety during the process of therapy.
44.
Antianxiety drugs are most likely to be used in combination with psychological therapy to treat
a)
posttraumatic stress disorder.
b)
bipolar disorder.
c)
antisocial personality disorder.
d)
schizophrenia.
45.

Lithium is often an effective ________ drug used to treat bipolar disorder.

a)

antipsychotic

b)

antianxiety

c)

antidepressant

d)

mood-stabilizing

46.
A now-rare psychosurgical procedure once used to calm uncontrollably emotional or violent patients. The procedure cut the nerves that connect the frontal lobes to the emotion-controlling centers of the inner brain.
a)
Tardive Dyskeninsia
b)
Systematic Desensitization
c)
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
d)
Lobotomy
47.
Garry is usually shy and unassuming, but occasionally his personality totally changes to a boisterous, overbearing and mean personality.  He even changes his voice pattern and typical dress.  Garry is likely to be diagnosed with 
a)
Schizophrenia
b)
Mood Disorder
c)
Dissociative Identity Disorder
d)
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
48.
Mike is a teacher who has anxiety about being criticized or acting in a way that is embarrassing or humiliating. This often leads to him missing multiple days of work each week.  He could be diagnosed with: 
a)
Agoraphobia
b)
Social Anxiety Disorder
c)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
d)
Panic Disorder
49.
A soldier that remembers being in combat but cannot remember witnessing a friend getting killed could be diagnosed with: 
a)
Bipolar Disorder
b)
Dissociative Identity Disorder
c)
Dissociative Amnesia
d)
Conversion Disorder
50.
One of the best alternatives to antidepressant drugs is: 
a)
aerobic exercise. 
b)
therapeutic touch.
c)
virtual reality exposure therapy 
d)
EMDR
51.
Sluggishness, tremors, and twitches similar to those of Parkinson’s disease are most likely to be associated with the excessive use of certain __________ drugs. 
a)
antidepressant 
b)
antipsychotic 
c)
antimanic
d)
antianxiety
52.
Prozac is an antidepressant drug that blocks the reabsorption and removal of 
a)
serotonin.
b)
dopamine.
c)
acetylcholine. 
d)
chlorpromazine.
53.
All of the following are categories of biomedical treatment EXCEPT:    
a)
Insight therapy 
b)
Psychopharmacology (Drug therapy ) 
c)
Electroconvulsive therapy (Shock therapy)
d)
Psychosurgery 
54.
Biomedical treatment  is often used in conjunction with psychotherapy
a)
True
b)
False
55.
These depress central nervous system activity. Examples include  Xanax and Ativan. 
a)
Mood-stabilizing medication
b)
Antidepressant medication
c)
Antianxiety medication
d)
Antipsychotic medication
56.

Antianxiety medication could be used to treat:

a)

bipolar disorder

b)

dissociative identity disorder

c)

panic disorder

d)

schizophrenia

57.
These work to increase the availability of norepinephrine and serotonin.  Examples include  Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil.  
a)
Mood-stabilizing medication
b)
Antidepressant medication
c)
Antianxiety medication
d)
Antipsychotic medication
58.
These are also called SSRIs (selective-serotonin-
reuptake-inhibitor drugs) because they block the reuptake of the neurotransmitter serotonin. 
a)
Mood-stabilizing medication
b)
Antidepressant medication
c)
Antianxiety medication
d)
Antipsychotic medication
59.
How many "Clusters" of Personality Disorders are there?
a)
2
b)
5
c)
3
d)
4
60.

A dissociative disorder characterized by loss of identity and travel to a new location. The person may develop a new identity and begin a new life.

a)

Dissociative Fugue

b)

Amnesia

c)

Antisocial Personality Disorder

d)

Sad Sack Situation

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