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Abnormal Psychology

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

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)

major depressive disorder

c)

bipolar disorder

d)

obsessive-compulsive disorder

2.

Ryan’s social phobia has led him to lose jobs and relationships. In this case, Ryan has a disorder because his behavior is:

a)

dysfunctional.

b)

adaptive.

c)

normal.

d)

excessive.

3.

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)

mania

b)

depression

c)

anxiety

d)

schizophrenia

4.

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

5.

Compulsions are best described as

a)

repetitive behaviors.

b)

occasional thoughts.

c)

random actions.

d)

spontaneous decisions.

6.

When a therapist attempts to see the world through the client's eyes and to feel some part of what he or she is feeling, the therapist is using

a)

sympathy

b)

empathy

c)

apathy

d)

compassion

7.

Show an intense interest in being orderly, perfect, and in control; they are so rigid that they can't have good relationships; this behavior may or may not help them with their career.

a)

Obsessive-compulsive PD

b)

Narcissistic PD

c)

Borderline PD

d)

Avoidant PD

8.

A lack of serotonin would most likely cause

a)

anxiety

b)

depression

c)

insomnia

d)

euphoria

9.

"I am the most important person in the world" would most likely be said by someone who is

a)

narcissistic

b)

humble

c)

altruistic

d)

introverted

10.

OCD symptoms include which of these?

a)

repetitive thoughts, images, or impulses that are unwelcome, produce anxiety and difficult to control

b)

fear of being in large social situations

c)

heightened elevated mood, increased activity and energy

d)

pattern of violating the rights of others

11.

Feelings of hopelessness and sadness that lasts for more than a few days.

a)

Major Depression

b)

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

c)

Bipolar Disorder

d)

Seasonal Affective Disorder

12.

The following are diagnostic criteria required for what disorder?
- Does not following through on instructions
- Does not seem to listen
- Reluctant to engage in tasks that require mental effort

a)

ADHD

b)

Anxiety Disorder

c)

Depression

d)

Bipolar Disorder

13.

Which of the following disorders is classified as a mood disorder?
catatonia,
bipolar disorder,
generalized anxiety disorder, agoraphobia

a)

catatonia

b)

bipolar disorder

c)

generalized anxiety disorder

d)

agoraphobia

14.

Approximately what percentage of the general population is diagnosed with schizophrenia?

a)

0.5%

b)

1%

c)

2%

d)

3%

15.

Those with an avoidant personality disorder are most likely to display

a)

fear of social rejection

b)

excessive confidence

c)

strong leadership skills

d)

high sociability

16.

What is the purpose of the DSM -5?

a)

To provide a comprehensive guide for mental health treatment

b)

To list the diagnoses and symptoms so that disorders can be diagnosed easier

c)

To serve as a historical document of psychiatric practices

d)

To outline the ethical standards for psychologists

17.

a somatoform disorder in which a person interprets normal physical sensations as symptoms of a disease

a)

hypochondriasis (illness anxiety disorder)

b)

generalized anxiety disorder

c)

panic disorder

d)

social anxiety disorder

18.

A therapist that engages in reflective listening, non-directive therapy, and has unconditional positive regard for the client is probably

a)

cognitive-behavioral

b)

psychoanalytic

c)

humanistic

d)

behavioral

19.

Esteban hears voices encouraging him to steal from stores. He is experiencing which of these?

a)

delusions

b)

obsessions

c)

anxiety

d)

hallucinations

20.

A patient believes that he is working on a super secret mission for the government...but it's not true and he's actually doing nothing, alone in his basement

a)

delusion

b)

hallucination

c)

obsession

d)

compulsion