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WorksheetsAbnormal Psychology
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
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)
generalized anxiety disorder
major depressive disorder
bipolar disorder
obsessive-compulsive disorder
Ryan’s social phobia has led him to lose jobs and relationships. In this case, Ryan has a disorder because his behavior is:
dysfunctional.
adaptive.
normal.
excessive.
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
mania
depression
anxiety
schizophrenia
Which kind of drug is most closely associated with increasing the availability of norepinephrine and serotonin?
Antidepressant
Antipsychotic
Antianxiety
Mood-stabilizing
Compulsions are best described as
repetitive behaviors.
occasional thoughts.
random actions.
spontaneous decisions.
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
sympathy
empathy
apathy
compassion
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.
Obsessive-compulsive PD
Narcissistic PD
Borderline PD
Avoidant PD
A lack of serotonin would most likely cause
anxiety
depression
insomnia
euphoria
"I am the most important person in the world" would most likely be said by someone who is
narcissistic
humble
altruistic
introverted
OCD symptoms include which of these?
repetitive thoughts, images, or impulses that are unwelcome, produce anxiety and difficult to control
fear of being in large social situations
heightened elevated mood, increased activity and energy
pattern of violating the rights of others
Feelings of hopelessness and sadness that lasts for more than a few days.
Major Depression
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder
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
ADHD
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Which of the following disorders is classified as a mood disorder?
catatonia,
bipolar disorder,
generalized anxiety disorder, agoraphobia
catatonia
bipolar disorder
generalized anxiety disorder
agoraphobia
Approximately what percentage of the general population is diagnosed with schizophrenia?
0.5%
1%
2%
3%
Those with an avoidant personality disorder are most likely to display
fear of social rejection
excessive confidence
strong leadership skills
high sociability
What is the purpose of the DSM -5?
To provide a comprehensive guide for mental health treatment
To list the diagnoses and symptoms so that disorders can be diagnosed easier
To serve as a historical document of psychiatric practices
To outline the ethical standards for psychologists
a somatoform disorder in which a person interprets normal physical sensations as symptoms of a disease
hypochondriasis (illness anxiety disorder)
generalized anxiety disorder
panic disorder
social anxiety disorder
A therapist that engages in reflective listening, non-directive therapy, and has unconditional positive regard for the client is probably
cognitive-behavioral
psychoanalytic
humanistic
behavioral
Esteban hears voices encouraging him to steal from stores. He is experiencing which of these?
delusions
obsessions
anxiety
hallucinations
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
delusion
hallucination
obsession
compulsion
