Chapter 13

Question 1

Which of the following is a criterion used to define abnormal behavior?

A. Dysfunction
B. Psychopathology
C. Developmental Processes
D. Stigma

Answer 1

A. Dysfunction

Question 2

True or False….

If someone goes for days in a row without sleeping and consumes excessive alcohol to calm his nerves, he is exhibiting maladaptive behaviors.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

True or False?

A Stigma is a positive attitude or opinion about a group of people based on certain traits and characteristics

Answer 3

False

Question 4

True or False?

A child prodigy who learns to play the piano like a virtuoso by the age of 5 is an atypical behavior.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Which of the following is not a part of how diseases can be caused?

A. Biopsychosocial
B. Psychological
C. Sociocultural
D. Hormonal

Answer 5

D. Hormonal

Question 6

True or False?

Comorbidity is the occurrence of 87 disorders at the same time.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Is it possible for a person to have 2 disorders at the same time?

A. Yes
B. No

Answer 7

A. Yes

Question 8

True or False?

The Atheoretical Approach is a removed emphasis on particular theories that make it easier for mental health professionals to agree on diagnosis.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Someone with a diagnosis of panic disorders will experience unexpected and recurrent…..

A. Comorbidity
B. Medical Illness
C. Panic Attacks
D. Dramatic Mood Swings

Answer 9

C. Panic Attacks

Question 10

True or False?

An Anxiety disorder is a small amount of worry and anxiety about daily life.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

Melissa has demonstrated recurrent all consuming thoughts and feelings of worry. She tries to stop unwanted thoughts and urges through a variety of behaviors that she repeats over and over. These behaviors are known as….

A. Obsessions
B. Classical Conditioning
C. Panic Attacks
D. Compulsions

Answer 11

D. Compulsions

Question 12

To be considered abnormal and qualify as a disorder symptoms and behaviors must be?

A. Every now and then
B. Annoying
C. Disabling
D. Once a week

Answer 12

C. Disabling

Question 13

Which of the following is a symptom of a manic episode?

A. Low energy level
B. Need for sleep
C. Quiet or shy personality
D. Irritability

Answer 13

D. Irritability

Question 14

One symptom that both major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder share is:

A. Hypomania
B. Manic Episodes
C. Problems associated with sleep
D. Extremely high self esteem

Answer 14

C. Problems associated with sleep

Question 15

Shea is sleeping too much, she feels tired all the time, and has been avoiding activities she used to enjoy. Which of the following best describes what Shea may be experiencing?

Obsessive- compulsive disorder
Major depressive disorder
Agoraphobia
Panic attacks

Answer 15

Major depressive disorder

Question 16

What neurotransmitters are associated with the cause and course of major depressive disorder?

Serotonin and Norepinephrine
Serotonin and Dopamine
Norepinephrine and Dopamine
Serotonin, Norepinephrine, and Dopamine

Answer 16

Serotonin, Norepinephrine, and Dopamine

Question 17

Jessica exhibits aggressive, impulsive, and irritable behaviors and seeks personal gratification when breaking laws. Which personality disorder might she have?

Narcissistic
Dependent
Antisocial
Obsessive

Answer 17

Antisocial

Question 18

_______ involves two or more distinct personalities within an individual.

Anxiety
Schizophrenia
Borderline personality disorder
Dissociative identity disorder

Answer 18

Dissociative identity disorder

Question 19

True or False?

People with dissociative amnesia lack the ability to remember important personal information about their lives.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

________ is a disturbance in the normally integrated experiences of memory, consciousness, perception, or identity.

Short term memory loss
Disassociation
Amnesia
Long term memory loss

Answer 20

Disassociation