Module 12 Psychopathy Flashcards

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1
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A diathesis should always be assumed as a biological or psychological vulnerability to an illness.

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false

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2
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Drug use is highly comorbid with other mental illnesses.

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true

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3
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A doctor believes one of the main causes of his patient’s major depressive disorder is an over-secretion of cortisol by neurotransmitters in the brain. The doctor’s view comes from a __________ perspective.

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biological

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4
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Sweating, feeling lightheaded, hot flashes, and fear of dying are all symptoms of…

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a panic attack

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Individuals with social anxiety disorder will attempt to feel better in social situations by engaging in safety behaviors.

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true

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Since anxiety is related to fear, anxiety will always have a negative disruptive influence on one’s life.

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false

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Which of the following has the highest risk of developing schizophrenia if a relative already has schizophrenia?

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identical twins

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Antipsychotic medications work well for some but not all symptoms of schizophrenia.

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true

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9
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Movies and television have created a stigma that people with schizophrenia are dangerous and to be feared.

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true

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10
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Cluster A consists of the following personality disorders: antisocial personality disorder, histrionic personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, and borderline personality disorder.

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false

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Slightly more than 20% of the U.S. population suffers from a personality disorder, with avoidant and schizoid personality disorders being the most frequent.

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false

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12
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The DSM-5 recognizes ten different personality disorders.

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true

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13
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Dorothea Dix was a woman who, after visiting insane asylums and observing the horrible treatment of patients, advocated for mental illness treatment reform.

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true

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14
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Mental health treatment should only take place in a hospital.

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false

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15
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Trephining is a commonly used treatment for mental health that is still considered effective and humane today.

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false

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16
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In what situation would patterns of inner experience and behavior reflect the presence of a psychological disorder?

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when patterns of inner experience and behavior lead to significant distress and impairment in one’s life

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17
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In order for someone to be diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, how long must symptoms occur?

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most days for at least six months

18
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Keith believes the FBI has planted secret cameras in his apartment to watch his every action. What is Keith’s false belief an example of?

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a delusion

19
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Antisocial personality disorder is often associated with…

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emotional deficits

20
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In the 19th century, the mentally ill were often forced to live in __________, where they would receive poor treatment for the rest of their lives.

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asylums

21
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What are the two most well-known classification systems used to organize psychological disorders?

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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; International Classification of Diseases

22
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Which of the following symptoms of psychotic disorders does a complete lack of movement and verbal behavior fall under?

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abnormal motor behavior

23
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A man who lives in a high poverty city begins to develop a psychological disorder. From the diathesis-stress model, his development of a psychological disorder comes from a __________ perspective.

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social

24
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An individual’s tendency to become addicted to a drug depends on why they use the drug but also on the drug’s properties. What does this suggest?

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Both psychological and biological factors influence drug addiction.

25
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Which anxiety disorder describes a person in a relatively continuous state of excessive worry and apprehension over everyday things, such as finances and the safety of loved ones?

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generalized anxiety disorder

26
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Asking questions to redirect a person’s focus away from oneself, sitting in the back of the room, and taking on roles that do not rely on socializing are which type of behaviors?

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safety behaviors

27
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What are the three major learning pathways through which phobias are developed?

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classical conditioning, vicarious learning, verbal transmission

28
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Restlessness, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and sleep issues are all symptoms of…

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generalized anxiety disorder

29
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Which does not have any influence on the development of schizophrenia?

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schizophrenia gene

30
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There are two primary types of antipsychotic medications: typical and atypical. What happens when an individual with schizophrenia takes typical antipsychotics?

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it blocks D2 dopamine receptors

31
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People with borderline personality disorder often…

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are impulsive and unpredictable

32
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If a person avoids occupations that involve interpersonal contact because of fear of criticism or rejection, these could be signs of which type of personality disorder?

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avoidant

33
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If a person shows suspiciousness or paranoia, these are possible signs of which personality disorder?

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schizotypal

34
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If a person cannot make decisions without advice and reassurance from others, these may be possible signs of which personality disorder?

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dependent

35
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Joey was convicted of domestic violence. As part of his sentence, the judge ordered that he attend therapy for anger management. This is considered __________ treatment.

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involuntary

36
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Today, most people with psychological problems are not hospitalized. Typically, they are only hospitalized if they…

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are an imminent treat to themselves or others

37
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Which of these mental illness treatments being used today is seen as ethical and effective by medical professionals?

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therapy

38
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What is the main difference between hallucinations and delusions?

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Hallucinations are perceptual experiences that occur in the absence of external stimulation. Delusions are beliefs that cannot be changed even with hard evidence proving the beliefs to be false.

39
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According to the APA, which of the following is considered part of the criteria that constitutes a psychological disorder?

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significant disturbances in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

disturbances causing significant distress and impairment in one’s life

disturbances reflecting biological, psychological, or developmental dysfunction

40
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If Jenny visits her doctor because she is feeling depressed and would like to seek treatment for her depression, this is __________ treatment.

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voluntary