Chapter 15: Psychological Disorders

Question 1

The study of environmental influences on gene expression that occur without a DNA change is called (the):
A. medical model.
B. DSM-5.
C. epigenetics.
D. psychological disorders.

Answer 1

C. epigenetics.

Question 2

According to the NIMH (2008), which disorders are reported to yield the highest frequency?

Answer 2

A. Depressive and bipolar

Question 3

Washing one’s hands 100 times a day would be an example of (a/an):

Answer 3

D. compulsion.

Question 4

A hyperactive, wildly optimistic state in which dangerously poor judgment is common is called:

Answer 4

A. mania.

Question 5

Which of the following is a common symptom of a depressive disorder?
A. Rumination B. Obsessions
C. Compulsions
D. Hallucinations

Answer 5

A. Rumination

Question 6

Which of the following is FALSE regarding suicide rates?
A. There are racial differences in suicide rates.
B. Suicide risk increases with age.
C. National differences in suicide rates exist.
D. Suicide rates across the years have not changed.

Answer 6

D. Suicide rates across the years have not changed.

Question 7

7. Which of the following is a symptom of schizophrenia?
   A. Disturbed perceptions
   B. Disorganized thinking and speech
   C. Diminished and inappropriate emotions
   D. All of the above

Answer 7

D. All of the above

Question 8

A controversial, rare disorder in which conscious awareness becomes separated from previous memories, thoughts, and feelings is called:

Answer 8

B. Dissociative disorder

Question 9

Which personality disorder is characterized by a lack of conscience for wrongdoing and may involve aggressive and ruthless acts?

Answer 9

C. Antisocial personality disorder

Question 10

Which disorder is characterized by significant binge-eating episodes, followed by distress, disgust, or guilt (without compensatory purging or fasting):

Answer 10

A. Binge-eating disorder

Question 11

Marcus has unpredictable episodes of anxiety where he can’t breathe and feels like he’s having a heart attack. Though these feelings are temporary, they fill him with dread and worry. Which disorder might Marcus be suffering from?

Answer 11

C. Panic disorder

Question 12

Harold notices that several of his family members suffer from psychological disorders. Which disorder should he be most concerned about, given heritability estimates?
A. Generalized anxiety disorder B. Bipolar disorder
C. Schizophrenia
D. Major depressive disorder

Answer 12

B. Bipolar disorder

Question 13

Tanya unknowingly switches her thinking and behavior from that of an 18 year-old American female to a 5 year old-Cuban boy. Witnesses claim it’s like observing two different people. Tanya may be suffering from:

Answer 13

Dissociative identity disorder

Question 14

Monika is very sensitive to what others think of her and sometimes hesitant to create new relationships because of a fear of rejection, though she desires friendship. Which personality disorder might she be suffering from?
A. Avoidant personality disorder 
B. Narcissistic personality disorder 
C. Antisocial personality disorder 
D. Borderline personality disorder

Answer 14

A. Avoidant personality disorder

Question 15

Carlos is extremely self-conscious about his weight. Often, he starves himself for days and works-out 7 days a week for hours on end. Despite his behavior, he still feels fat (though he is considerably underweight). What disorder might Carlos be suffering from?

Answer 15

Anorexia nervosa