Abnormal psy

Question 1

Question ID #17573: Moffitt (1993) attributes the adolescent-limited type of Conduct Disorder to which of the following? 
Select one: 
A. a maturity gap   
B. coercive family interactions 
C. a difficult temperament 
D. adolescent egocentrism

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Question ID #17667: In prepubertal children, Major Depressive Disorder is:
Select one:
A. about twice as common in girls than in boys.
B. about three times as common in girls than in boys.
C. about equally common in boys and girls.
D. about 1-1/2 times as common in boys than in girls.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Question ID #38827: For most age groups, the suicide rate is highest for Whites. However, for individuals ages 15 to 34, the highest rate in recent years has been for: 
Select one: 
A. Latino/Hispanic Americans. 
B. Asian Americans. 
C. African Americans. 
D. American Indians/Alaskan Natives.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Question ID #38818: The DSM-5 diagnosis of Reactive Attachment Disorder requires which of the following?
Select one:
A.the presence of symptoms in at least two settings.
B.evidence that symptoms are related to extreme insufficient care.
C.an onset of symptoms prior to age 12.
D.exposure to a traumatic event prior to age five.

Answer 4

B

Question 5

Question ID #866: Recent research investigating treatments for Generalized Anxiety Disorder suggests that the most effective intervention is: 
Select one: 
EMDR. 
systematic desensitization. 
stress inoculation training. 
cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Answer 5

D

Question 6

Question ID #17691: Malcolm M., age 36, says he rarely experiences strong emotions, describes himself as a "loner," and states that he doesn't care what other people think of him. Based on these symptoms, the most likely diagnosis for Malcolm is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Personality Disorder. 
Select one: 
Avoidant 
Schizotypal    
Schizoid 
Obsessive-Compulsive

Answer 6

C

Question 7

Question ID #17690: The research suggests that the most effective treatment for cigarette smoking in terms of both short- and long-term effects combines:
Select one:
a 12-step program with individual psychotherapy.
a 12-step program with relapse prevention.
nicotine replacement therapy with individual psychotherapy.
nicotine replacement therapy with behavioral interventions.

Answer 7

D

Question 8

Question ID #17651: Narcissistic, Borderline, and Histrionic Personality Disorders share in common which of the following characteristics? 
Select one: 
irresponsibility and impulsivity 
affective instability   
recurrent suicidal threats 
a grandiose sense of self

Answer 8

B

Question 9

Question ID #1323: To reduce the risk of relapse for a 23-year old man who has been hospitalized with a diagnosis of Schizophrenia and who will now be returning home to live with his parents, the best intervention would be:
Select one:
individual psychotherapy plus pharmacotherapy.
family therapy plus pharmacotherapy.
milieu therapy plus pharmacotherapy.
pharmacotherapy alone.

Answer 9

B

Question 10

Question ID #17569: Dysphoria, vivid and frightening dreams, insomnia or hypersomnia, fatigue, psychomotor agitation or retardation, and increased appetite are most suggestive of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Withdrawal. 
Select one: 
Stimulant 
Phencyclidine 
Tobacco    
Opioid

Answer 10

A

Question 11

Question ID #1825: Which of the following is listed in the DSM as a diagnostic (versus associated) feature for Antisocial Personality Disorder? 
Select one: 
inflated sense of self 
lack of remorse   
lack of empathy 
superficial charm

Answer 11

B

Question 12

Question ID #17570: It is often difficult to distinguish delirium, dementia (major neurocognitive disorder), and depression in older adults. However, the presence of which of the following suggests that delirium is the appropriate diagnosis?
Select one:
sudden loss of energy
memory impairment
deficits in executive cognitive functioning
a disturbance in attention and awareness

Answer 12

D

Question 13

Question ID #17699: Habit reversal is most likely to be used as a treatment for: 
Select one: 
alcohol addiction. 
Pica. 
stuttering.   
frotteurism.

Answer 13

C

Question 14

Question ID #38815: Many individuals with Major Depressive Disorder have EEG abnormalities during sleep that include which of the following?
Select one:
decreased REM latency
increased slow-wave sleep
reduced duration of REM sleep early in the sleep period
decreased REM density

Answer 14

A

Question 15

Question ID #17592: Which of the following is likely to be the most effective treatment for a client with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
Select one:
A.pharmacotherapy and insight-oriented psychotherapy
B.in vivo exposure with response prevention
C.covert sensitization, thought stopping, and relaxation training
D.relaxation training, worry exposure, and cognitive therapy

Answer 15

D

Question 16

Question ID #17662: Which of the following would be most useful for monitoring the progression of Alzheimer’s disease?
Select one:
structured interviews with family members
cognitive tests
CT scans
a self-report personality test

Answer 16

B

Question 17

Question ID #38826: A DSM-5 diagnosis of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder requires an onset of symptoms prior to \_\_\_ years of age. 
Select one: 
6    
10 
16 
21

Answer 17

B

Question 18

Question ID #17698: The diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder requires the development of symptoms within \_\_\_ month(s) of the onset of the stressor. 
Select one: 
one 
three   
six 
nine

Answer 18

B

Question 19

Question ID #17590: With regard to Schizophrenia, negative “expressed emotion” has been linked to:
Select one:
a sudden onset of the disorder.
a predominance of negative symptoms.
a high risk for relapse.
a better response to traditional antipsychotic drugs.

Answer 19

C

Question 20

Question ID #38829: The research has shown that, when Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is comorbid with other psychiatric disorders, symptoms tend to be more severe and outcomes are often worse. The studies have also found that about \_\_\_\_\_ percent of people with GAD have a comorbid psychiatric disorder. 
Select one: 
20 to 30 
40 to 50 
60 to 70    
80 to 90

Answer 20

D

Question 21

Question ID #38828: During her first session with Dr. Hank Horvat, Stephanie S. tells him that she experiences severe anxiety whenever she’s in an elevator or other enclosed space because she’s afraid she won’t be able to escape or get help if she develops a panic attack. Which of the following would help confirm a DSM-5 diagnosis of Agoraphobia for Stephanie?
Select one:
A.She tells Dr. Horvat that she also experiences severe anxiety when using public transportation which has restricted her ability to visit friends and family members who don’t live in her neighborhood.
B.She tells Dr. Horvat that her panic attacks make her feel like shes having a heart attack but that her physician has reassured her that she has a healthy heart.
C.She tells Dr. Horvat that her fear of elevators began after a crowded elevator she was in was stuck between floors for over one hour.
D.She tells Dr. Horvat that she often experiences panic attacks at unexpected times and in unexpected places.

Answer 21

A

Question 22

Question ID #17683: The tendency to sexualize all relationships, have irrational emotional outbreaks, be highly suggestible, and exhibit overly dramatic and chaotic behaviors is most suggestive of which of the following Personality Disorders? 
Select one: 
Obsessive-Compulsive 
Narcissistic 
Schizoid 
Histrionic

Answer 22

D

Question 23

Question ID #38810: Research suggests that which of the following has been found to be the strongest predictor of Intellectual Disability with an unknown etiology? 
Select one: 
maternal health 
female gender 
low birth weight   
large family size

Answer 23

C

Question 24

Question ID #38824: An individual's functioning in conceptual, social, and practical domains is evaluated to determine the appropriate severity level for which of the following diagnoses? 
Select one: 
Autism Spectrum Disorder    
Specific Learning Disability 
Intellectual Disability 
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Answer 24

C

Question 25

Question ID #17700: Orgasmic reconditioning is considered to be an effective treatment for which of the following disorders? 
Select one: 
Male Erectile Disorder 
Orgasmic Disorder 
Paraphilic Disorder   
Gender Dysphoria

Answer 25

C

Question 26

Question ID #38835: Which of the following is NOT included in the DSM-5 as a symptom of Substance Use Disorder?
Select one:
persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down on substance use
a strong desire (craving) for the substance
tolerance for the substance
recurrent legal problems related to substance use

Answer 26

D

Question 27

Question ID #17639: Which of the following is true about hallucinations?
Select one:
A. The sensory experience may or may not be perceived as real by the individual.
B. The sensory experience is always perceived as real by the individual.
C. The sensory experience is not perceived as real by the individual.
D. The sensory experience may or may not be related to an actual external stimulus.

Answer 27

A

Question 28

Question ID #17618: A cognitive therapist is treating a 20-year old woman who has received a diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa. The therapist’s first priority will be to give the woman graded task assignments designed to increase her food intake. Another initial intervention will be to:
Select one:
A. foster the woman’s doubt about her belief that she is accomplishing something by staying thin.
B. challenge or refute the woman’s belief that she is “too fat” and that eating will make her obese.
C. educate the woman about the underlying meaning of her attitudes and behaviors.
D. identify ways in which family members are reinforcing the woman’s eating behaviors.

Answer 28

A

Question 29

Question ID #17673: A person with Tourette's Disorder is most likely to have: 
Select one: 
orthopedic problems. 
a learning disorder. 
obsessive-compulsive symptoms.   
a lower-than-average IQ.

Answer 29

C

Question 30

Question ID #38822: The severity level (mild, moderate, severe, or extreme) for a DSM-5 diagnosis of Bulimia Nervosa is based on which of the following?
Select one:
duration of the disorder
current body mass index
average number of weekly episodes of inappropriate compensatory behavior
average number of weekly episodes of binge eating

Answer 30

C

Question 31

Question ID #72: A physician is most likely to prescribe which of the following for a 36-year old man who has just received a diagnosis of Premature Ejaculation?
Select one:
a drug that stimulates dopamine receptors
a drug that inhibits GABA receptors
a drug that inhibits the reuptake of serotonin
a drug that stimulates the reuptake of endorphins

Answer 31

C

Question 32

Question ID #38821: An individual with Neurocognitive Disorder due to Alzheimer's disease has more neurofibrillary tangles than would be expected for his or her age, especially in the: 
Select one: 
hypothalamus 
caudate nucleus    
cerebellum 
hippocampus

Answer 32

D

Question 33

Question ID #1731: The intense "sleep attack" associated with Narcolepsy is often accompanied by: 
Select one: 
cataplexy.   
dyskinesia. 
ataxia. 
muscular rigidity.

Answer 33

A

Question 34

Question ID #17611: The assessment of patients with Alzheimer’s disease is an ongoing process due to its degenerative nature and the consequent need to alter the treatment plan. During the fourth or fifth year of the disease, an assessment is most likely to reveal:
Select one:
A. deficits in new learning, mild to moderate impairment in remote memory, anomia, and sadness.
B. severe impairments in recent and remote memory, fluent aphasia, indifference or irritability, and restlessness.
C. severe impairments in memory and executive functioning, motor rigidity, confusion, and delusions.
D. severely impaired intellectual functioning, incontinence, apathy, and seizures.

Answer 34

B

Question 35

Question ID #17630: A diagnosis of Vascular Neurocognitive Disorder requires:
Select one:
evidence of an endocrine disorder.
evidence of cerebrovascular disease.
a disturbance in attention and awareness.
the presence of delusions.

Answer 35

B

Question 36

Question ID #18057: A number of relapse prevention models have been proposed for alcoholism, cigarette smoking, and other addictive disorders. According Marlatt and Gordon’s (1985) model, the most effective way to increase the likelihood of recovery after relapse is to:
Select one:
increase access to social support.
emphasize the negative consequences of relapse.
shift attention from internal to external antecedents.
address motivational issues related to abstinence.

Answer 36

C

Question 37

Question ID #17682: Lead poisoning, toxoplasmosis, and toxocara are possible complications of which of the following disorders? 
Select one: 
Tourette's Disorder 
Pica   
Rumination Disorder 
Bulimia Nervosa

Answer 37

B

Question 38

Question ID #17664: Compared to children and adolescents in the general population, children and adolescents with a learning disorder have:
Select one:
a lower rate of psychopathology.
a higher rate of psychopathology.
the same rate of psychopathology.
the same rate of psychopathology but more severe symptoms.

Answer 38

B

Question 39

Question ID #17588: Use of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ may produce Intoxication, which is characterized by mood lability, impaired judgment, slurred speech, impaired coordination, and deficits in memory and attention. 
Select one: 
a sedative 
an amphetamine 
cannabis 
an opioid

Answer 39

A

Question 40

Question ID #38812: When using the DSM-5, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is coded when a clinician wants to indicate why a client's symptoms do not meet the criteria for a specific disorder. 
Select one: 
diagnosis deferred 
disorder NOS 
unspecified disorder 
other specified disorder

Answer 40

D

Question 41

Question ID #17395: Research by Geller and associates (2004) found that five symptoms are useful for distinguishing prepubertal and early adolescent Bipolar Disorder from ADHD. Which of the following is NOT one of these five symptoms? 
Select one: 
elation 
decreased need for sleep 
accelerated speech   
flight of ideas

Answer 41

C

Question 42

Question ID #17567: Reported concordance rates for Schizophrenia for identical (monozygotic) twins range from: 
Select one: 
8 to 15%. 
20 to 25%. 
45 to 50%.   
70 to 75%.

Answer 42

C

Question 43

Question ID #1257: A 16-year-old suddenly exhibits a change in behavior that includes irritability, concentration problems at school, a decreased need for sleep, and sexual promiscuity. Her mother says that the girl has had behavioral problems at school for the past few years but that her current symptoms are new and developed about ten days ago. Based on this information, the most likely diagnosis is: 
Select one: 
ADHD. 
Conduct Disorder. 
Bipolar I Disorder.   
Bipolar II Disorder.

Answer 43

C

Question 44

Question ID #38823: Lovaas and his colleagues used which of the following to teach nonspeaking children with autism to talk? 
Select one: 
shaping and discrimination training   
higher-order conditioning 
overcorrection 
self-instructional training

Answer 44

A

Question 45

Question ID #17663: Sleep terror episodes:
Select one:
usually begin during REM sleep.
usually begin with a panicky scream.
are associated with vivid frightening dreams that the individual can recall in detail upon awakening.
are associated with rhythmic, stereotyped motor activity during the episode and upon awakening from it.

Answer 45

B

Question 46

Question ID #547: For children with a learning disorder, the most frequent co-diagnosis is ADHD, with approximately \_\_\_\_\_% of children with a learning disorder also receiving the latter diagnosis. 
Select one: 
5 to 10 
20 to 30   
45 to 50 
65 to 75

Answer 46

B

Question 47

Question ID #17629: The research suggests that, as a means of preventing the development of PTSD, single-session psychological debriefing (PD) immediately following exposure to a traumatic event:
Select one:
is effective only for individuals who have early signs of PTSD.
is an effective strategy when administered individually or in a group setting.
is more effective than multiple-session psychological debriefing.
is not effective when used alone and may actually increase the risk for PTSD.

Answer 47

D

Question 48

Question ID #17571: The primary advantage of the DSM’s use of polythetic criteria sets is that they:
Select one:
A. facilitate differential diagnosis.
B. reduce excessive co-morbidity/co-diagnoses.
C. reflect the heterogeneity of symptoms characteristic of many mental disorders. D. facilitate consideration of relevant associated characteristics and features.

Answer 48

C

Question 49

Question ID #17677: Social isolation associated with Avoidant Personality Disorder is most related to:
Select one:
fear of embarrassment and rejection.
excessive self-preoccupation.
a lack of interest in close personal relationships.
interpersonal suspiciousness and paranoia.

Answer 49

A

Question 50

Question ID #17652: Cataplexy:
Select one:
signals the end of a sleep attack.
involves maintaining the same body position over an extended period of time.
is accompanied by a simultaneous loss of consciousness.
is usually triggered by strong emotion.

Answer 50

D

Question 51

Question ID #340: When deciding on an intervention plan for a client with Agoraphobia, it is important to keep in mind that which of the following seems to be the key element in treating this disorder? 
Select one: 
counterconditioning 
progressive relaxation 
in vivo exposure   
cognitive restructuring

Answer 51

C

Question 52

Question ID #17622: A young man can’t recall certain personal information (such as where he lives and who he lives with) but says he has just started working as a dishwasher at a local diner. Presence of which of the following would help confirm that the man is experiencing a dissociative fugue?
Select one:
A. You learn that the man has recently traveled unexpectedly from another state and has assumed a new identity.
B. You learn that the onset of the mans memory loss was sudden and seems to have been precipitated by the death of his mother.
C. The young man exhibits a sense of detachment and says he feels like he’s “in a dream.”
D. The young man insists that spirits have entered and taken over his body.

Answer 52

A

Question 53

Question ID #17672: Which of the following drugs is most likely to be effective for alleviating the symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
Select one:
a drug that blocks serotonin reuptake
a drug that blocks beta receptors
a drug that reduces activity at dopamine receptors
a drug that decreases norepinephrine and serotonin levels

Answer 53

A