1. Which of the following is a sufficient criterion for judging
behavioral abnormality?
The behavior is not common statistically.
The behavior goes against social norms.
The behavior causes subjective discomfort.
The behavior causes an inability to function from day to day.
The behavior causes emotional distress.

2. Which of the following is a sufficient criterion for judging
behavioral abnormality?
The behavior is not common statistically.
The behavior goes against social norms.
The behavior causes subjective discomfort.
The behavior causes an inability to function from day to day. (p )
The behavior causes emotional distress.

3. Biological models for explaining psychological disorders
may investigate all the following factors EXCEPT:
Genetics
Imbalance of certain neurotransmitters
Brain damage
Effects of toxins (e.g., lead) on brain development and psychological functioning
Parenting styles and their effects on the psychological development of children

4. Biological models for explaining psychological disorders
may investigate all the following factors EXCEPT:
Genetics
Imbalance of certain neurotransmitters
Brain damage
Effects of toxins (e.g., lead) on brain development and psychological functioning
Parenting styles and their effects on the psychological development of children (p. 525)

5. What type of information is collected for a client on the
LO 14.6
What type of information is collected for a client on the
DSM-IV-TR Axis 2?
Current psychological disorders
More enduring personality disorders
General medical conditions that may influence psychological health
Psychosocial and environmental problems that may affect psychological health
Global assessment of functioning

6. What type of information is collected for a client on the
LO 14.6
What type of information is collected for a client on the
DSM-IV-TR Axis 2?
Current psychological disorders
More enduring personality disorders (p. 528)
General medical conditions that may influence psychological health
Psychosocial and environmental problems that may affect psychological health
Global assessment of functioning

7. The most common psychological disorder in the United
States, according to an NIMH study in 2001 is:
Panic disorder
Specific phobias
Schizophrenia
Dysthymic disorder
Generalized disorder

8. The most common psychological disorder in the United
States, according to an NIMH study in 2001 is:
Panic disorder
Specific phobias
Schizophrenia
Dysthymic disorder (p. 529)
Generalized disorder

9. Anxiety that seems to have no real source, consists of
LO 14.8
Anxiety that seems to have no real source, consists of
excessive worrying, and is associated with physical
symptoms such as difficulty concentrating, irritability, and
sleeping problems is called:
Panic disorder
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Phobia
Agoraphobia
Generalized anxiety disorder

10. Anxiety that seems to have no real source, consists of
LO 14.8
Anxiety that seems to have no real source, consists of
excessive worrying, and is associated with physical
symptoms such as difficulty concentrating, irritability, and
sleeping problems is called:
Panic disorder
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Phobia
Agoraphobia
Generalized anxiety disorder (p. 533)

11. According to psychoanalysts, the cause of anxiety
LO 14.9
According to psychoanalysts, the cause of anxiety
disorders stems from:
Learned emotional responses towards certain objects (e.g., snake phobia)
Distorted, irrational thought patterns
Deficiencies in GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter
Unconscious conflicts
Environmental stressors

12. According to psychoanalysts, the cause of anxiety
LO 14.9
According to psychoanalysts, the cause of anxiety
disorders stems from:
Learned emotional responses towards certain objects (e.g., snake phobia)
Distorted, irrational thought patterns
Deficiencies in GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter
Unconscious conflicts (p. 533)
Environmental stressors

13. Cindy visits the doctor weekly and complains about a
LO 14.10
Cindy visits the doctor weekly and complains about a
variety of physical symptoms. However, her emotional
displays at the doctor’s office seem to exceed her worry
about her health. She even threatened suicide once when
her doctor did not give her the attention she wanted. She is
most likely to have what disorder?
Hypochrondriasis
Somatization disorder
Conversion disorder
Munchausen syndrome
Anxiety disorder

14. Cindy visits the doctor weekly and complains about a
LO 14.10
Cindy visits the doctor weekly and complains about a
variety of physical symptoms. However, her emotional
displays at the doctor’s office seem to exceed her worry
about her health. She even threatened suicide once when
her doctor did not give her the attention she wanted. She is
most likely to have what disorder?
Hypochrondriasis
Somatization disorder (p. 535)
Conversion disorder
Munchausen syndrome
Anxiety disorder

15. Shortly after killing a child while driving under the influence
LO 14.12
Shortly after killing a child while driving under the influence
of alcohol, Jimmy unexpectedly wandered away from
home. He was found several towns from his residence,
was malnourished and taken to a local hospital. When
the doctors asked his name, Jimmy did not know. It is likely
that Jimmy has what type of disorder?
Retrograde amnesia
Depersonalization
Dissociative amnesia
Dissociative identity disorder
Dissociative fugue

16. Shortly after killing a child while driving under the influence
LO 14.12
Shortly after killing a child while driving under the influence
of alcohol, Jimmy unexpectedly wandered away from
home. He was found several towns from his residence,
was malnourished and taken to a local hospital. When
the doctors asked his name, Jimmy did not know. It is likely
that Jimmy has what type of disorder?
Retrograde amnesia
Depersonalization
Dissociative amnesia
Dissociative identity disorder
Dissociative fugue (p. 537)

17. Janice tends to cycle from being very sad to very happy;
LO 14.15
Janice tends to cycle from being very sad to very happy;
however, there appears to be no external cause for her
emotional fluctuations. She is likely to be suffering from
what disorder?
Cyclothymia
Dysthymia
Bipolar disorder
Major depression
Seasonal affective disorder

18. Janice tends to cycle from being very sad to very happy;
LO 14.15
Janice tends to cycle from being very sad to very happy;
however, there appears to be no external cause for her
emotional fluctuations. She is likely to be suffering from
what disorder?
Cyclothymia (p. 542)
Dysthymia
Bipolar disorder
Major depression
Seasonal affective disorder

19. A psychologist has a patient that believes that they are
being controlled by outside forces, such as the devil. This
patient is likely to be suffering from what?
Delusions of reference
Delusions of influence
Delusions of persecution
Delusions of grandeur
Delusions of jealousy

20. A psychologist has a patient that believes that they are
being controlled by outside forces, such as the devil. This
patient is likely to be suffering from what?
Delusions of reference
Delusions of influence (p. 545)
Delusions of persecution
Delusions of grandeur
Delusions of jealousy

21. Which type of schizophrenia is associated with frequent
LO 14.18
Which type of schizophrenia is associated with frequent
hallucinations, inappropriate affect, and disorganization in
speech?
Catatonic
Paranoid
Disorganized
Undifferentiated
Residual

22. Which type of schizophrenia is associated with frequent
LO 14.18
Which type of schizophrenia is associated with frequent
hallucinations, inappropriate affect, and disorganization in
speech?
Catatonic
Paranoid
Disorganized (p. 546)
Undifferentiated
Residual

23. The stress vulnerability model suggests:
LO 14.19
The stress vulnerability model suggests:
People who have a genetic marker for schizophrenia will not develop the disorder unless they are exposed to stress at critical times in development.
People who have a genetic marker for schizophrenia will not develop the disorder unless they are exposed to stress at any time in their lives.
Early childhood experiences (e.g., distant parents) may increase the risk of schizophrenia.
If an identical twin has schizophrenia, chances are about 100% that his twin will develop the disorder.
Irrational thought patterns lead to stress that leads to schizophrenia.

24. The stress vulnerability model suggests:
LO 14.19
The stress vulnerability model suggests:
People who have a genetic marker for schizophrenia will not develop the disorder unless they are exposed to stress at critical times in development. (p. 549)
People who have a genetic marker for schizophrenia will not develop the disorder unless they are exposed to stress at any time in their lives.
Early childhood experiences (e.g., distant parents) may increase the risk of schizophrenia.
If an identical twin has schizophrenia, chances are about 100% that his twin will develop the disorder.
Irrational thought patterns lead to stress that leads to schizophrenia.

25. The personality disorder that is associated with the
LO 14.20
The personality disorder that is associated with the
tendency to overreact and use excessive emotions to draw
attention from and manipulate others is called:
Schizotypical
Borderline
Histrionic
Dependent
Avoidant

26. The personality disorder that is associated with the
LO 14.20
The personality disorder that is associated with the
tendency to overreact and use excessive emotions to draw
attention from and manipulate others is called:
Schizotypical
Borderline
Histrionic (p. 550)
Dependent
Avoidant

27. Each of the following are symptoms of most people with
antisocial personality EXCEPT:
Persistent lying
Lack of conscience
Superficial charm
Impulsiveness
Killing other people without feeling any guilt

28. Each of the following are symptoms of most people with
antisocial personality EXCEPT:
Persistent lying
Lack of conscience
Superficial charm
Impulsiveness
Killing other people without feeling any guilt (p )

29. Which of the following mood disorders is most closely
associated with disruptions in the circadian clock?
Bipolar disorder
Seasonal affective disorder
Major depression
Dysthymia
Mania

30. Which of the following mood disorders is most closely
associated with disruptions in the circadian clock?
Bipolar disorder
Seasonal affective disorder (p. 552)
Major depression
Dysthymia
Mania