Abpsych final quiz Reviewer

Question 1

A male college student begins feeling sad and lonely. Although still able to go to classes and work at his job; he finds himself feeling down much of the time and worrying about what is happening to him. Which part of the definition of abnormality applies to his situation? A. Violation of Societal Norms B. Impaired of functioning C. Personal Distress D. Cultural Factors

Answer 1

C. Personal Distress

Question 2

The process of determining whether an individual’s symptoms meet the criteria for a specific psychological disorder is called__________ A. Prognosis B. Classification C. Analysis D. Diagnosis

Answer 2

D. Diagnosis

Question 3

Your uncle spent most of this teen years in a hospital undergoing treatment for a severe physical illness. As an adult, he is rather shy and withdrawn, particularly around women. He has been diagnosed with social phobia, which you believe is entirely due to lack of socialization during his teen years. Your theory or model of what caused his phobia is A. biological B. one-dimensional C. multidimensional D. Integrative

Answer 3

B. one-dimensional

Question 4

Anxiety is thought to be a ____________ state, while fear is more ___________. A. future-oriented; immedate B. real; irrational C. Immediate; future-oriented D. Short-term; long-term

Answer 4

A. future-oriented; immedate

Question 5

Which of the following is an accurate statement about anxiety? A. Panic disorder does not “run in the families” B. Stress is a direct cause of panic disorder C. A single gene makes us vulnerable to anxiety. D. An inherited tendency can make us tense or uptight.

Answer 5

D. An inherited tendency can make us tense or uptight.

Question 6

Which of the following terms is most associated with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)? A. emotion B. Fear C. Worry D. Panic

Answer 6

C. Worry

Question 7

People with a psychological vulnerability to panic attacks tend to ____________ normal physical sensations. A. Catastrophize B. Minimize C. Fake D. Ignore

Answer 7

A. Catastrophize

Question 8

An example of flight of ideas is A. Inflated self-esteem B. Engaging in buying sprees C. Psychomotor Agitation D. Rapid speech, ideas are drifting

Answer 8

D. Rapid speech, ideas are drifting

Question 9

Mr. XY eats and sleeps too much. He has been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder. Wat specifier applies to his diagnosis? A.with atypical B. with catatonic features C. with psychotic features, mood congruent D. with psychotic features, mood incongruent

Answer 9

A.with atypical

Question 10

Several neurotransmitters have been intensively studied in mood disorders. The following are implicated in mood disorders EXCEPT: A. cortisol B. Serotonin C. Dopamine D. Norepinephrine

Answer 10

A. cortisol

Question 11

Mr. B reported to his wife that he felt detached from his body. He said, “That doesn’t really look like my hand.” Mr B is experiencing: A. Depression B. Derealization C. Dissociation D. Depersonalization

Answer 11

B. Derealization

Question 12

Ms. Y worries about her health. She went to several physicians even she doesn’t report physical symptoms. Her anxiousness exacerbated whenever she experiences mild symptoms like headaches. She thinks that has a terminal illness. Ms. Y is experiencing A. illness Anxiety disorder B. Dissociative identity disorder C. Somatic Symptom disorder D. Conversion Disorder

Answer 12

A. illness Anxiety disorder

Question 13

Factitious Disorder imposed on another is often characterized by A. The child and Parent have similar symptoms B. Purposeful Actions directed toward making another person sick, i.e. a child. C. Convincing a child to lie to a doctor about the symptoms D. Denying the sypmtoms of a child, even if it is obvious

Answer 13

B. Purposeful Actions directed toward making another person sick, i.e. a child.

Question 14

Mrs. X has been having episodes of eating than usual. She’s been putting a lot of weight. When observed, Mrs. X. eats rapidly than normal. She expressed distress regarding her eating behavior. This can be a condition of a person with A. Bulimia Nervosa B. Major Depressive Disorder C. Binge eating Disorder D. Anorexia Disorder

Answer 14

C. Binge eating Disorder

Question 15

The physical symptoms of a major depressive disorder include EXCEPT A. Temper Outburst B. Depressed mood most of the day C. Anhedonia D. Sleep disturbance, either insomnia or hypersomnia

Answer 15

A. Temper Outburst

Question 16

Which is not a specifier or characteristics of anorexia nervosa A. Melancholia B. fear of getting fat C. Restricting D. Purging

Answer 16

A. Melancholia

Question 17

Dan’s interest in sexual activity diminished. His interest declined after he got promoted at work. Dan’s interest centered to his new tasks. Dan is probably displaying symptoms of: A. Gender dysphoria B. Vaginismus C. Male orgasmic disorder D. Hypoactive sexual desire disorder

Answer 17

D. Hypoactive sexual desire disorder

Question 18

Mrs. Y is experiencing muscle spasms in the outer third of the vagina that interferes during copulation with her spouse. As a result, she does not want to have any sexual interaction with her spouse. A. Hypoactive sexual desire Disorder B. Gender Dysphoria C. Vaginismus D. Female Orgasmic Disorder

Answer 18

C. Vaginismus

Question 19

Expression of psychological dissatisfaction with biological gender and the end is to live the life of the opposite gender. This is called A. Paraphilias B. Male orgasmic disorder C. Gender dysphoria D. Sexual Dysfunction

Answer 19

C. Gender dysphoria

Question 20

Mr. T finds collecting female undergarments sexually arousing; this behavior has caused several disputes and cosiderable tension with his spouse. This behavior has been ongoing for several years. Mr. T may have: A. Sexual masochism B. Sexual Sadism C. Voyeuristic disorder D. Fetishistic Disorder

Answer 20

D. Fetishistic Disorder

Question 21

____________ Changes the way the person perceives the world. An example of this is LSD A. Hallucinogens B. Opiates C. Stimulants D. Depressants

Answer 21

A. Hallucinogens

Question 22

Disorder that deprives a person of the ability to resiston a drive or temptation. A. Impulse-control disorder B. Substance-related and addictive disorder C. Personality Disorders D. Psychotic Disorders

Answer 22

A. Impulse-control disorder

Question 23

Which specific personality disorder is associated with this main belief, “It is hard to trust people. I cannot trust people.” A. Dependent Personality Disorder B. Schizoid Personality disorder C. Paranoid Personality Disorder D. Histrionic Personality Disorder

Answer 23

C. Paranoid Personality Disorder

Question 24

Which specific personality disorder is associated with this main belief, “ It is better to be alone and isolated.: A. Paranoid PD B. Antisocial PD C. Histrionic PD D. Schizotypal PD

Answer 24

D. Schizotypal PD

Question 25

Mrs. M believes thata her husand is cheating on her. She is certain that one day her husband will leave and take their children away. She trusts no one and always thinks that people want to harm her without sufficient basis. Which disorder is described here? A. Paranoid PD B. Antisocial PD C. Histrionic PD D. Schizotypal PD

Answer 25

A. Paranoid PD

Question 26

Ms. S has low self-esteem and do frantic efforts to avoid abandonment. She feels empty most of the time and repoted to have recurrent suicidal behaviors. She is involved in drug use and other risky activities. Many of her friends drifted from her because she had become unpredictable. Ms.S’s friends got confused of her behavior. Which disorder is described here? A. Bipolar II B. Bipolar I C. Borderline PD D. Histrionic PD

Answer 26

C. Borderline PD

Question 27

Unrealistic and bizarre beliefs not shared by others in the culture is called _______. A. Delusions B. Hallucinogens C. Disorganized speech D. Behavioral Problem

Answer 27

A. Delusions

Question 28

Sensory events that aren’t based on any external events. A. Hallucinations B. Disorganized Speech C. Delusions D. Behavioral Problems

Answer 28

A. Hallucinations

Question 29

Jumping from one topic to another is an example of A. Delusions B. Hallucinations C. Disorganized Speech D. Behavioral Problems

Answer 29

C. Disorganized Speech

Question 30

Found in Paranoid Schizophrenia, Delusional Disorder, and Mania. This subtest applies when the central theme of the delusion is the conviction of having some great talent or similar to it. A. Jealous Type B. Persecutory Type C. Erotomanic Type D. Grandiose Type

Answer 30

D. Grandiose Type

Question 31

Talking illogically is an example of A. Disorganized Speech B. Delusions C. Hallucinations D. Behavioral Problems

Answer 31

A. Disorganized Speech

Question 32

Active Manifestation of abnormal behavior such as Delusions and hallucinations are an example of A. Positive Symptoms B. Negative Symptoms C. Behavioral Symptoms D. Disorganized Speech

Answer 32

A. Positive Symptoms

Question 33

___________ is significant reduction in the amount of speech. For instances, Ms. Y was asked to describe a happy experience, she said “…popcorn” and she failed to elaborate her answer. A. Avolition B. Asociality C. Alogia D. Loose Association

Answer 33

C. Alogia

Question 34

All are criteria for schizophrenia EXCEPT A. Delusions B. Lack of Remorse C. Hallucinations D. Disorganized Speech

Answer 34

B. Lack of Remorse

Question 35

Individuals who experience loss of control of their eating and consume great quantities of food but do not engage in any attempts to compensate for their binge would be diagnosed with: A. Binge eating Disorder B. Bulimia Nervosa C. Anorexia Nervosa D. Obsessive-Compulsive DIsorder

Answer 35

A. Binge eating Disorder

Question 36

Obstructive Sleep Apnea is characterized by A. Interruption of airflow and brief cessation of respiratory activity B. Interruption of airflow without cessation of respiratory C. Central nervous system disorders and trauma D. Complete cessation of Respiratory Activty for brief periods

Answer 36

B. Interruption of airflow without cessation of respiratory

Question 37

Which one is not a feature of ASD? A. Echolalia B. 70 and below IQ C. Wringing of hands D. Repetitive Behaviors

Answer 37

B. 70 and below IQ

Question 38

Sam sleeps for 8 or more hours every night but never feels rested. He can’t understand why he is always tired despite the fact that he reports no difficulties with the quality or quantity of his leep. Of the following, Sam’s most likely to be diagnosed with: A. Non-specific parasomnia B. Narcolepsy C. Sleep Apnea D. Hypersomnolence Disorder

Answer 38

D. Hypersomnolence Disorder

Question 39

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is often accompanied by all of the following EXCEPT A. Major Depression B. Severe Generalized Anxiety C. Visual Hallucinations D. Panic Attacks.

Answer 39

C. Visual Hallucinations

Question 40

A rather unusual affliction that is marked by an unwarranted preoccupation with some imagined defect in one’s physical appearance is called: A. Aesthetic Disregulatory B. Somatization C. Conversion Somatoform D. Body Dysmorphic

Answer 40

D. Body Dysmorphic