Module 12 Psychopathy

Question 1

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

Answer 1

false

Question 2

Drug use is highly comorbid with other mental illnesses.

Answer 2

true

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

biological

Question 4

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

Answer 4

a panic attack

Question 5

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

Answer 5

true

Question 6

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

Answer 6

false

Question 7

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

Answer 7

identical twins

Question 8

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

Answer 8

true

Question 9

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

Answer 9

true

Question 10

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

Answer 10

false

Question 11

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

Answer 11

false

Question 12

The DSM-5 recognizes ten different personality disorders.

Answer 12

true

Question 13

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

Answer 13

true

Question 14

Mental health treatment should only take place in a hospital.

Answer 14

false

Question 15

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

Answer 15

false

Question 16

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

Answer 16

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

Question 17

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

Answer 17

most days for at least six months

Question 18

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?

Answer 18

a delusion

Question 19

Antisocial personality disorder is often associated with…

Answer 19

emotional deficits

Question 20

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.

Answer 20

asylums

Question 21

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

Answer 21

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

Question 22

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

Answer 22

abnormal motor behavior

Question 23

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.

Answer 23

social

Question 24

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?

Answer 24

Both psychological and biological factors influence drug addiction.

Question 25

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?

Answer 25

generalized anxiety disorder

Question 26

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?

Answer 26

safety behaviors

Question 27

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

Answer 27

classical conditioning, vicarious learning, verbal transmission

Question 28

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

Answer 28

generalized anxiety disorder

Question 29

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

Answer 29

schizophrenia gene

Question 30

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

Answer 30

it blocks D2 dopamine receptors

Question 31

People with borderline personality disorder often…

Answer 31

are impulsive and unpredictable

Question 32

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?

Answer 32

avoidant

Question 33

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

Answer 33

schizotypal

Question 34

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

Answer 34

dependent

Question 35

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.

Answer 35

involuntary

Question 36

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

Answer 36

are an imminent treat to themselves or others

Question 37

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

Answer 37

therapy

Question 38

What is the main difference between hallucinations and delusions?

Answer 38

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.

Question 39

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

Answer 39

significant disturbances in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

disturbances causing significant distress and impairment in one’s life

disturbances reflecting biological, psychological, or developmental dysfunction

Question 40

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

Answer 40

voluntary