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Behavior that interferes with an individual's social or occupational functioning may be considered to be


A) deviant.
B) maladaptive.
C) adaptive.
D) insane.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Tina has been extremely hyperactive for the past week and is getting by with only three hours of sleep each night. Her thoughts seem to be racing out of control, and she is convinced that the novel she started last week will become a best seller and win a Pulitzer Prize, even though she has never had any of her writing published in the past. Tina's symptoms suggest that she is currently experiencing


A) dysthymic disorder.
B) generalized anxiety disorder.
C) a manic episode.
D) dissociative fugue.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Theorists who believe that dissociative identity disorder is an authentic disorder argue that cases of the disorder are rooted in ​


A) severe emotional trauma that occurred in childhood.
B) torture by a satanic cult.
C) extreme stress.
D) intentional role playing.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following is NOT among the common symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder?


A) An increase in psychosomatic diseases
B) The presence of nightmares and flashbacks
C) An increased sense of vulnerability
D) Increased problems with social relations

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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There appear to be some similarities between posttraumatic stress disorder and the dissociative disorders in that most cases of each type of disorder are thought to result from extreme stress. How would you justify creating separate classifications for these disorders?

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The evidence available today suggests ​


A) a moderately strong link between stress and the onset of mood disorders.
B) a very weak link between stress and the onset of mood disorders.
C) no link between stress and the onset of mood disorders.
D) an inverse link between stress and the onset of mood disorders.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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People with dissociative amnesia are MOST likely to forget


A) their address.
B) how to tie their shoes.
C) how to read.
D) the purpose of an oven.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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The conditioning and learning explanation for the etiology of anxiety disorders BEST accounts for the development and maintenance of  _____ disorder.


A) phobic
B) panic
C) posttraumatic stress
D) generalized anxiety

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Kate constantly thinks about jumping in front of an oncoming car when she is walking. The only way she seems to be able to stop these self-destructive thoughts is to say Mother Goose nursery rhymes over and over to herself. In this case, Kate's symptoms are MOST consistent with _____ disorder.


A) generalized anxiety
B) panic
C) bipolar
D) obsessive-compulsive

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Brain-imaging studies of people with schizophrenia show all of the following EXCEPT


A) reduced gray matter.
B) reduced white matter.
C) enlarged ventricles.
D) increased myelinization.

E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

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For the past month, Lawrence seems to have lost interest in most of his normal activities. He feels irritable and has had difficulty sleeping. He also finds that he has difficulty making decisions. Lawrence's symptoms are MOST consistent with those seen in ​


A) bipolar disorder.
B) major depressive disorder.
C) generalized anxiety disorder.
D) disorganized schizophrenia.

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following statements is LEAST accurate? ​


A) Correlations have been found between poor social skills and depression.
B) Depressed people tend to be evaluated negatively by others.
C) There is no relationship between depression and environmental stress.
D) Depressed people receive less social reinforcement.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Dr. Underhill is reviewing the records of a patient who has just been referred for treatment. He is carefully considering the symptoms that have been documented and is attempting to identify the type of psychological disorder the individual is most likely to have. Dr. Underhill is currently focusing on


A) etiology.
B) prognosis.
C) diagnosis.
D) histology.

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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Paxton comes from a home where discipline was erratic, and he was physically abused by his parents. His parents were also self-centered and exploitive. Based on research, this home environment is likely to increase Paxton's risk for developing ​


A) bipolar disorder.
B) antisocial personality disorder.
C) a somatoform disorder.
D) paranoid schizophrenia.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Adam always expects special treatment, and he seems to be preoccupied with his own success. His interpersonal relationships are generally superficial because he seems to lack the ability to understand how others feel. Last week, Adam underwent a psychological assessment. Based on that assessment, he was told that he might have a personality disorder. Based on his behavior, it is MOST likely that Adam has _____ personality disorder.


A) schizotypal
B) obsessive-compulsive
C) narcissistic
D) avoidant

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Lukas does not trust anyone. He is convinced that no one around him is truthful, and everything they say to him is a lie. He is extremely suspicious of other people's motives, and he often flies into a jealous rage when his wife speaks to other men. If Lukas has a personality disorder, his symptoms are MOST consistent with those associated with disorders in the _____ cluster.


A) anxious\fearful
B) dramatic\impulsive
C) neurotic\dissociative
D) odd\eccentric

E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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Which of the following disorders is seen primarily in affluent Western cultures?


A) Schizophrenia
B) Depression
C) Bipolar illness
D) Anorexia nervosa

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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In the past nine months Andrew has been fired by three different employers. He was unreliable and often missed work, and each employer finally let him go when they found he had been stealing money and materials. Andrew feels no remorse over his actions, but he has managed to convince each of his former employers that he is sorry for his actions and none of the employers plans to press any charges. In this case, Andrew's behavior is consistent with that seen in


A) antisocial personality disorder.
B) bipolar disorder.
C) dissociative identity disorder.
D) borderline personality disorder.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Which of the following statements is MOST accurate? ​


A) Concordance rates for schizophrenia are near 100% for identical twins.
B) Schizophrenia is caused by a single recessive gene that must be contributed by both parents.
C) Some people inherit a vulnerability to schizophrenia.
D) Concordance rates for schizophrenia are the same for fraternal twins and identical twins.

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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Eddie is eight years old and often has temper tantrums, he is preoccupied with just a few toys, and he frequently repeats other people's words. Eddie MOST likely has


A) depressive disorder.
B) obsessive compulsive disorder.
C) a learning disorder.
D) autism.

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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