Question 1
2 pts
This model focuses on the conflict among the id, ego and superego and uncovering unconscious
thoughts, urges and tensions
Group of answer choices
Behavioral Model
Cognitive Model
Psychodynamic Model
Biospychosocial Model
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Question 2
2 pts
An episode occurring for no apparent reason involving intense fear and anxiety, often accompanied by
physical symptoms such as shortness of breath and heart palpitations.
Group of answer choices
Panic attacks
Manic episode
Generalized anxiety
Asthma
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Question 3
2 pts
Disorders marked by a significant departure from average intellectual and adaptive functioning are
considered:
Group of answer choices
Atypical behavior
Intellectual disabilities
Specific learning disabilities
Abnormal behavior
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Question 4
2 pts
Illness Anxiety, Fictitious Disorder and Conversion Disorder are examples of
Group of answer choices
Anxiety Disorders
Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
Paraphilic Disorders
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Question 5
2 pts
Disorders in this category involve problems with controlling emotions and behaviors
Group of answer choices
Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
Bipolar and Related Disorders
Neurocognitive Disorders
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Question 6
2 pts
Mental disorders have a very clear and specific list of symptoms that define them and a clear
classification provided by the American Psychiatric Association.
Group of answer choices
True
False
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Question 7
2 pts
Match the disorder with the correct definition:
Group of answer choices
Somatic symptom disorders
[ Choose ] a disorder characterized by a disinterest in social relationships and a limited range
of emotional reaction. a disorder marked by a profound, long-term, and unjustified conviction that
other people are hostile, dangerous, and out to get them. an extreme and pervasive pattern of
social inhibition evident in feelings of inadequacy and avoidance of social interaction. Extreme
worry about having or acquiring a serious illness. a disorder in which the patient has symptoms
suggestive of some medical problem but no such problem can be found. a pattern of pervasive
disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others.
Illness anxiety disorder
[ Choose ] a disorder characterized by a disinterest in social relationships and a limited range
of emotional reaction. a disorder marked by a profound, long-term, and unjustified conviction that
other people are hostile, dangerous, and out to get them. an extreme and pervasive pattern of
social inhibition evident in feelings of inadequacy and avoidance of social interaction. Extreme
worry about having or acquiring a serious illness. a disorder in which the patient has symptoms
suggestive of some medical problem but no such problem can be found. a pattern of pervasive
disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others.
Paranoid personality disorder
[ Choose ] a disorder characterized by a disinterest in social relationships and a limited range
of emotional reaction. a disorder marked by a profound, long-term, and unjustified conviction that
other people are hostile, dangerous, and out to get them. an extreme and pervasive pattern of
social inhibition evident in feelings of inadequacy and avoidance of social interaction. Extreme
worry about having or acquiring a serious illness. a disorder in which the patient has symptoms
suggestive of some medical problem but no such problem can be found. a pattern of pervasive
disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others.
Schizoid personality disorder
[ Choose ] a disorder characterized by a disinterest in social relationships and a limited range
of emotional reaction. a disorder marked by a profound, long-term, and unjustified conviction that
other people are hostile, dangerous, and out to get them. an extreme and pervasive pattern of
social inhibition evident in feelings of inadequacy and avoidance of social interaction. Extreme
worry about having or acquiring a serious illness. a disorder in which the patient has symptoms
suggestive of some medical problem but no such problem can be found. a pattern of pervasive
disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others.
Antisocial personality disorder
[ Choose ] a disorder characterized by a disinterest in social relationships and a limited range
of emotional reaction. a disorder marked by a profound, long-term, and unjustified conviction that
other people are hostile, dangerous, and out to get them. an extreme and pervasive pattern of
social inhibition evident in feelings of inadequacy and avoidance of social interaction. Extreme
worry about having or acquiring a serious illness. a disorder in which the patient has symptoms
suggestive of some medical problem but no such problem can be found. a pattern of pervasive
disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others.
Avoidant personality disorder
[ Choose ] a disorder characterized by a disinterest in social relationships and a limited range
of emotional reaction. a disorder marked by a profound, long-term, and unjustified conviction that
other people are hostile, dangerous, and out to get them. an extreme and pervasive pattern of
social inhibition evident in feelings of inadequacy and avoidance of social interaction. Extreme
worry about having or acquiring a serious illness. a disorder in which the patient has symptoms
suggestive of some medical problem but no such problem can be found. a pattern of pervasive
disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others.
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Question 8
2 pts
Compulsions are
Group of answer choices
the presence of recurring thoughts or fears
the performance of repetitive behaviors
are unreasonable and beyond what is considered normal for the situation
B and C
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Question 9
2 pts
Drugs that produce sensations of well-being are classified as
Group of answer choices
Sedatives
Narcotics
Stimulants
Hallucinogens
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Question 10
2 pts
The idea that people are influenced by the consequences of their behavior and their immediate
environmental circumstances are more relevant than early experiences or psychic conflicts.
Group of answer choices
Behavior modification
Free association
Transference
Desensitization
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Question 11
2 pts
Which of the following symptoms must be present in order to be a diagnosis of major depressive
disorder?
Group of answer choices
Depressed Mood and Loss of Interest
Depressed Mood and Sleep Disturbances
Sleep Disturbances and Persistent Pessimism
Persistent Pessimism and Thoughts of Suicide
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Question 12
2 pts
Individuals with ____ may display repetitive patterns of behavior, interest, or activity.
Group of answer choices
ASD
IDD
ADD
IP
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Question 13
2 pts
____ means fear of open or public places.
Group of answer choices
Agoraphobia
Social phobia
Hydrophobia
Acrophobia
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Question 14
2 pts
Adaptive functioning is an inability to meet developmental and sociocultural standards for personal
independence and social responsibility in activities of daily life such as communication, social
participation, and independent living.
Group of answer choices
True
False
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Question 15
2 pts
Neuropsychological research provides a great deal of evidence indicating that an overactive amygdala
may be associated with a higher risk of _____.
Group of answer choices
Depression
Excitement
ADHD
Unlearning
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Question 16
2 pts
_____ is the main way to treat personality disorders.
Group of answer choices
Psychotherapy
Medication
Behavioral intervention
None of the above
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Question 17
2 pts
When a client places feelings and perceptions about an important person in their life on the therapist,
allowing for an analysis of the therapist-client relationship as providing clues to important formative
relationships in the clients life, this is called
Group of answer choices
Transference
Counter transference
Free association
Rational emotive behavior therapy
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Question 18
2 pts
When a therapist exposes a patient to fear- or anxiety-producing stimuli.
Group of answer choices
Exposure therapy
Aversive conditioning
Rational emotive behavior therapy
Rejection therapy
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Question 19
2 pts
In order to be considered PTSD, symptoms must be severe enough to interfere with living and must last at
least how many months?
Group of answer choices
1 Month
3 Months
6 Months
9 Months
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Question 20
2 pts
The model of abnormal behavior that is based on the prevalence of the behavior in comparison to a
reference group is
Group of answer choices
Biological Model
Statistical Model
Behavioral Model
Cognitive Model
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Question 21
2 pts
___ involves fear of being alone.
Group of answer choices
Monophobia
Social phobia
Hydrophobia
Acrophobia
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Question 22
2 pts
Defined as guides, or ways of looking at things, ____ tell us what to look for when we’re trying to
understand, explain, and define what we mean by mental disorders.
Group of answer choices
Models
Structures
Examples
Ideas
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Question 23
2 pts
A developmental disorder marked by impairments in cognitive skills such as reading, writing, arithmetic,
or mathematical skills.
Group of answer choices
Specific learning disabilities
Intellectual disabilities
Diminished capacity
Increased determinism
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Question 24
2 pts
All of the following are true about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) EXCEPT?
Group of answer choices
Used to be categorized as four separate neurodevelopmental disorders in previous editions of the DSM
Is diagnosed four times more often in girls than boys
It is characterized by persistent, pervasive, and sustained impairments in how an individual interacts with
or communicates with others
Applied behavior analysis is a widely accepted treatment for ASD
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Question 25
2 pts
Insanity is a term used by medical and psychological professionals when treating someone with a mental
disorder.
Group of answer choices
True
False
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Question 26
2 pts
Bipolar II is characterized by
Group of answer choices
Depression more than mania
Mania more than depression
Alternating periods of mania and depression
Less severe, chronic, long-term depression
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Question 27
2 pts
Match the model of mental disorder with the abnormality:
Group of answer choices
Behavioral
[ Choose ] Learned behavior Inappropriate beliefs, thoughts, perceptions
System malfunction A rare behavior Psychic conflicts, anxiety
Cognitive
[ Choose ] Learned behavior Inappropriate beliefs, thoughts, perceptions
System malfunction A rare behavior Psychic conflicts, anxiety
Psychodynamic
[ Choose ] Learned behavior Inappropriate beliefs, thoughts, perceptions
System malfunction A rare behavior Psychic conflicts, anxiety
Statistical
[ Choose ] Learned behavior Inappropriate beliefs, thoughts, perceptions
System malfunction A rare behavior Psychic conflicts, anxiety
Medical/Biological
[ Choose ] Learned behavior Inappropriate beliefs, thoughts, perceptions
System malfunction A rare behavior Psychic conflicts, anxiety
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Question 28
2 pts
Hoarding, Trichotillomania, and Excoriation are examples of
Group of answer choices
Disruptive, Impulse-Control and Conduct disorders
Dissociative Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
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Question 29
2 pts
Individuals with this disorder have one or more physical symptoms of a medical illness with no organic
cause
Group of answer choices
Somatic symptom disorders
Illness anxiety disorder
Conversion disorder
Both A and C
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Question 30
2 pts
This personality disorder is marked by a pattern of odd and eccentric behavior with intense discomfort
with close relationships and social interactions, often self-isolate
Group of answer choices
Avoidant personality disorder
Schizotypal personality disorder
Dependent personality disorder
Antisocial personality disorder
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Question 31
2 pts
According to the text, ____ is among the most debilitating and confusing of human emotions.
Group of answer choices
Anxiety
Depression
Mania
Discontent
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Question 32
2 pts
Systematic processes for helping individuals overcome their psychological problems.
Group of answer choices
Therapy
Medication
Behavioral interaction
Applied behavior analysis
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Question 33
2 pts
A type of therapy where the therapist tries to replace an undesirable response with another incompatible
and more desirable response. The procedure is particularly effective for phobias.
Group of answer choices
Systematic desensitization
Behavior modification
Free association
Transference
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Question 34
2 pts
Which disorder can manifest as antisocial personality disorder in adults if left untreated?
Group of answer choices
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Conduct Disorder
Intermittent Explosive Disorder
All of the above
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Question 35
2 pts
Dissociative ____ is a sudden and temporary loss of memory not attributable to any organic cause.
Group of answer choices
Amnesia
Fugue
Identity
Memory
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