psych final example #74824

At which stage of Selye's general adaptation syndrome is a person especially vulnerable to illness?

Between 2006 and 2009, the greatest increases in stress levels were found to occur among ________

Which term refers to a good kind of stress that is associated with positive feelings and optimal health?

The research of Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe evaluated the connection between life stressors and ________.

Which of the following factors is a primary contributor to job strain?

According to the Holmes and Rahe scale, which life event requires the greatest amount of readjustment?

The most lethal dimension of Type A behavior pattern seems to be ________.

The white blood cells that attack foreign invaders to the body are called ________.

Which of the following contributes to tension headaches?

Which term refers to the tendency to experience distressed emotional states involving anger, guilt, and fear?

Studies of British civil servants have found that those in the lowest status jobs are much more likely to develop heart disease than those who have high status jobs. These findings attest to the importance of ________ in dealing with stress.

Emotion-focused coping would likely be a better method than problem-focused coping for dealing with which of the following stressors?

Relative to those with low levels of social support, individuals with high levels of social support ________.

Kara, who was recently diagnosed with cancer, receives phone calls, home visits, meals, and financial help from her friends and family. Which of the following terms describes what Kara's friends and family provide?

Which of the following uses electronic equipment to help individuals develop stress-reducing strategies?

Carson enjoys writing mystery novels and has even managed to publish some of his work. When he's writing, Carson becomes extremely focused on his work; in fact, he becomes so absorbed that he often loses track of time, often staying up well past 3 a.m. Carson's experience best illustrates the concept of ________.

How does positive affect differ from optimism?

Which component of happiness is realized by contributing to the greater good?

Owen, an adjunct professor in the Department of Fine Arts, applied for a full-time job recently, which he did not get. He tries to put this situation in a positive light, reminding himself that he will have more time to produce artwork if he is not working a full-time job. He also reminds himself that many of his artist friends are unemployed. Which type of coping approach is Owen using?

What is one reason that more affluent individuals may experience better health?

What do studies show about the relationship between stress and memory?

Rush hour traffic, lost keys, obnoxious coworkers, and inclement weather are examples of ________.

Noticing that you have difficulty concentrating during and after periods of prolonged stress exemplifies how stress can have a negative ________ impact.

Which of the following illustrates the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

Which level of stress leads to burn out, fatigue, and exhaustion?

Which of the following is a negative effect of extended cortisol release caused by chronic or prolonged stress?

Hypertension is a major risk factor for heart disease because it ________.

Which type of appraisal involves judgment about the degree of potential harm or threat to well-being that a stressor might entail?

Which of the following is an example of a primary appraisal of a stressor?

________ is stress-reduction technique whereby electronic equipment measuring a person's involuntary activity facilitates a level of voluntary control over these processes.

Which of the following defines the concept of perceived control?

Which demographic category reported the least amount of stress during 1983, 2006, and 2009?

Jade hears a noise and turns to find a rattlesnake near her foot. Her pupils dilate, her heart pounds, and she begins to sweat. Which term describes Jade's reaction?

________ is a state of intense engagement in an activity; it is usually experienced while participating in creative work and leisure endeavors.

Which term refers to mental or behavioral efforts used to manage problems relating to stress, including the cause and the unpleasant feelings and emotions it produces?

According to research, which of the following groups experienced the greatest increase in stress levels between 2006 and 2009?

Paolo is a writer and when he sits down in front of his computer, he can write for hours, forgetting to eat and ignoring his phone because he is intensely engaged in writing. While he is writing, Paolo is experiencing ________.

Dr. Frobish possesses a ________ behavior pattern because she is an intensively driven workaholic, preoccupied with deadlines, and always seems to be in a rush.

Which of the following is an example of a secondary appraisal of a stressor?

A stressor is likely to be considered a threat when someone ________.

Optimism is a tendency toward a(n) ________.

Which of the following illustrates the alarm reaction stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

Which of the following is an example of eustress?

________ is the kind of stress associated with positive feelings, as well as optimal health and performance.

The relaxation response technique is a stress reduction technique that combines elements of relaxation and ________.

A demanding or threatening event is often called a(n) ________.

Alma has a serious disease in which the airways of her respiratory system become obstructed, leading to great difficulty expelling air from the lungs. Which disease does Alma have?

Bret, who recently lost his job, is handling the stress by searching for a new position every day, updating his resume, and eliminating nonessentials from his budget to reduce his monthly expenses. Which type of coping approach is Bret using?

Which of the following statements about the relationship between stress and performance is true?

Which of the following is a reason that depression is associated with heart disease?

Taylor is a social worker. He is overworked, his caseload is overwhelming, and he no longer believes that what he does on a day-to-day basis has any real impact or improves anyone's life. Taylor is probably suffering from ________.

Guidance, encouragement, acceptance, emotional comfort, and tangible assistance are all examples of ________.

According to the APA, which of the following is indicative of a psychological disorder?

Patterns of inner experience and behavior are thought to reflect the presence of a psychological disorder if they ________.

Which term describes behaviors that deviate from the norm?

Etiology refers to the ________ of a psychological disorder.

According to the APA, which of the following is a characteristic of a psychological disorder?

The letters in the abbreviation DSM-5 stand for ________.

Which of the following is a criticism of the DSM-5?

Which classification system is used by most U.S. mental health professionals?

A 2007 study based on more than 9,000 U.S. residents found that the most prevalent disorder among women was ________.

For which of the following tasks is the ICD used more frequently than the DSM?

Which of the following is determined by the diathesis-stress model?

Audra has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Who of the following has the greatest risk of developing schizophrenia?

Dr. Anastasia believes that major depressive disorder is caused by an over-secretion of cortisol. His view on the cause of major depressive disorder reflects a ________ perspective.

The diathesis-stress model presumes that psychopathology results from ________.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, cases of mental illness were attributed to which of the following?

Which of the following has supported the idea that brain abnormalities are a cause of some psychological disorders?

Which of the following would constitute a safety behavior?

According to Rachman, all of the following are learning pathways for phobias except ________.

In which of the following anxiety disorders is the person in a continuous state of excessive, pointless worry and apprehension?

According to neurobiological theories, the locus coeruleus may be a contributing factor to ________.

Which of the following specific phobias is a fear of strangers?

Which brain region is believed to play a critical role in OCD?

Experts believe that OCD is first acquired through ________.

Which of the following is the preoccupation of an individual with body dysmorphic disorder?

Which of the following is the likely diagnosis of an individual who accumulates excessive amounts of worthless items?

Research indicates that the symptoms of OCD ________.

Jay was severely injured last year in a building fire that resulted in multiple fatalities. Periodically, Jay will have such vivid memories of the fire that he believes the event is occurring at that moment. Which term best describes what happens to Jay?

According to DSM-5, what is the underlying cause of PTSD?

According to research, which of the following reduces the likelihood of PTSD?

Which of the following characterizes bipolar disorder?

Common symptoms of major depressive disorder include all of the following except ________.

Which of the following groups has the highest risk of suicide?

Suicide rates are ________ among men than among women, and they are ________ during the winter holiday season than during the spring months.

Which of the following describes suicidal ideation?

Which of the following is at risk for peripartum onset depression?

Clifford falsely believes that the police have planted secret cameras in his home to monitor his every movement. Clifford's belief is an example of ________.

A young man believes that ants are crawling inside his brain. Which symptom of schizophrenia does this describe?

Which term refers to an early minor indicator of psychosis?

A study of adoptees whose biological mothers had schizophrenia found that the adoptees were most likely to develop schizophrenia ________.

Which of the following describes depersonalization?

Dissociative amnesia involves ________.

Which of the following characterizes derealization?

Dissociative identity disorder mainly involves ________.

Which of the following is the key characteristic of borderline personality disorder?

People with borderline personality disorder often ________.

Antisocial personality disorder is associated with ________.

Which of the following is a behavior more often associated with men who have antisocial personality disorder than with women who have antisocial personality disorder?

A patient diagnosed with a Cluster A personality disorder style most likely exhibits which of the following characteristics?

Which of the following best explains the significant increase in autism diagnoses in the United States?

According to research, which of the following is a long-term issue associated with ADHD?

One of the primary characteristics of autism spectrum disorder is ________.

Jack typically wears bland, neutral clothes to avoid drawing attention to himself. Which of the following does this illustrate?

Fidel suddenly wanders away from his home and experiences confusion about his identity. Fidel may be experiencing ________.

Which of the following is the current classification system used by most mental health professionals in the United States?

Which of the following is not an example of suicidal ideation?

Natalie is extremely preoccupied with the freckles on her nose and spends hours trying to cover the barely noticeable freckles. Natalie recently declared that her nose is deformed, she is ugly, and she wants plastic surgery. Which of the following is a likely diagnosis for Natalie?

Which childhood disorder is characterized by deficits in social interaction and communication and repetitive patterns of behavior or interests?

Which of the following statements is true about obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Which of the following exemplifies a symptom of autism spectrum disorder?

Which of the following is a major risk factor for developing social anxiety disorder?

Veena's thoughts, perceptions, and behaviors are impaired to the point where she is unable to function normally in life. She experiences significant difficulties in many day-to-day activities, such as holding a job, paying bills, grooming, maintaining personal hygiene, and sustaining relationships. With which of the following disorders is Veena living?

What should be changed to make the following sentence true? "For centuries, psychological disorders were viewed from a natural perspective: attributed to a force beyond scientific understanding."

Which of the following is the most likely cause of ADHD?

Which of the following is a common characteristic of all anxiety disorders?

Comorbidity is defined as ________.

Piper is diagnosed with agoraphobia because she experiences intense fear and anxiety of ________.

Which of the following is a characteristic of antisocial personality disorder?

Yuri experiences excessive, distressing, and persistent fear or anxiety about heights. Yuri suffers from a(n) ________.

When asked a question, Mario answers very slowly and in a monotone voice. Which term describes Mario's behavior?

Which of the following statements about autism spectrum disorder is false?

Miguel worries excessively about things beyond his control, and his worries often interfere with his life. He avoids driving because he worries about car accidents. He calls his parents twice a day because he worries they are dead. He checks his credit card statement three times a day because he worries about identity theft. Miguel probably suffers from ________.

Schizophrenia is considered a(n) ________ disorder.

Which of the following illustrates paranoid personality disorder?

________ disorders are characterized by excessive, persistent fear and apprehension and by related disturbances in behavior.

________ delusions involve the (false) belief that other people or agencies are plotting to harm the person.

A woman diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder would most likely engage in which of the following behaviors?

Which of the following describes major depressive disorder?

Which of the following illustrates the diathesis-stress model?

People with ________ disorders experience thoughts and urges that are intrusive and unwanted and/or the need to engage in repetitive behaviors or mental acts.

What do obsessive-compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and hoarding disorder have in common?

Which of the following is an example of flight of ideas?

Which of the following has the potential to be diagnosed with peripartum onset depression?

The belief that you ________ is an example of a delusion.

Which of the following is a common characteristic of all dissociative disorders?

Which of the following illustrates a flashback?

Donna exhibits two separate personalities, each well-defined and distinct from one another, so Dr. Paulson diagnosed Donna with ________ disorder.

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

The process of closing large asylums and providing for people to stay in the community to be treated locally is known as ________.

Dorothea Dix focused her efforts on which of the following groups?

Which of the following was advocated by Philippe Pinel?

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

During medieval times, a person who behaved abnormally was believed to be ________.

Which of the following uses an unpleasant stimulus to eliminate an addictive behavior?

Clay is in a therapy session. The therapist asks him to relax and say whatever comes to his mind at the moment. This therapist is using ________, which is a technique of ________.

Which of the following strives to help people become more self-aware and accepting of themselves?

The idea behind ________ is that how you think determines how you feel and act.

Mood stabilizers, such as lithium, are used to treat ________.

A treatment modality in which five to 10 people with the same issue or concern meet together with a trained clinician is known as ________.

What happens during an intake?

Which of the following involves helping a family address a specific problem in a short time frame?

John was drug-free for almost six months. Then he started hanging out with his addict friends, and he has now started abusing drugs again. This is an example of ________.

According to research, which of the following is correlated with a reduction in drug usage among teenage substance abusers?

What is the minimum amount of time addicts should receive treatment if they are to achieve a desired outcome?

The sociocultural perspective looks at you, your behaviors, and your symptoms in the context of your ________.

A mental health professional with cultural competence is able to ________.

According to research, older Korean Americans view depression as a(n) _________.

On the advice of her therapist, Thora decides to treat her fear of heights by exposing herself to heights using a stimulus hierarchy. Which form of therapy is she using?

Which principle underlies the effectiveness of systematic desensitization?

In the free association technique of psychoanalysis, the ________.

Aversive conditioning is a ________.

Which term describes a therapist who can develop treatment strategies to address the needs of various populations?

Rafael is in therapy, and one of his goals is to overcome his pessimistic attitude. His therapist helps him eliminate thought patterns that lead to distress. For example, he helps Rafael learn to not overgeneralize his likelihood of failing his sociology class based on doing poorly on his first exam. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify?

Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft are examples of ________.

Renzo's therapist helps him learn to overcome his fear of dogs through several stages of relaxation techniques. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify?

Which principle underlies cognitive therapy?

How does behavior therapy differ from psychoanalysis?

Exposure therapy is a ________ technique.

Marlena tells her therapist that she often feels helpless and unable to accomplish goals. The therapist acknowledges Marlena's feelings, restates what Marlena just said, and clarifies the feelings behind Marlena's statement. Which of the following does this situation illustrate?

Dr. Banner wants his clients to learn to articulate the thoughts that keep them from achieving their goals. Therefore, Dr. Banner increases their self-awareness by focusing on their conscious thoughts. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation is he using?

Deinstitutionalization refers to the ________.

Dr. Duncan is a therapist who works with men accused of domestic violence. Although it is difficult, she does her best to be nonjudgmental during therapy sessions. Which aspect of client-centered therapy is this?

Electroconvulsive therapy is effective in alleviating symptoms for people with ________.

Harlow is eight years old. She sees Dr. Gardener every Friday at 11:00 a.m. Their sessions involve Dr. Gardener watching Harlow interact with stuffed animals and other toys. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify?

The primary therapeutic orientation used in couples counseling is ________.

A school counselor leads a support group for children whose parents have cancer. During the sessions, the counselor defines cancer, discusses treatments and side effects, and explains how the children can develop coping mechanisms. Which of the following does this situation illustrate?

Which of the following can increase the risk of obesity and diabetes, raise cholesterol levels, and cause drowsiness and dizziness?

Humanistic therapy is also called ________ therapy.

Repeated drug or alcohol use after a period of improvement from substance abuse is called ________.

Who led the reform efforts for mental health care in the United States?

Anti-anxiety agents work by ________.

For Burt, who has claustrophobia, a small dark room creates a small amount of fear, a stairwell creates a bit more fear, and an elevator creates the most fear. Burt's therapist induces deep relaxation and asks him to imagine a small dark room. Gradually, they will work up to having Burt imagine being in an elevator. What aspect of exposure therapy is this?

What principle underlies cognitive-behavioral therapy?

Dr. Bronson treats anxiety disorders with Xanax, which exemplifies ________ therapy.

________ were the first institutions created for the specific purpose of housing people with psychological disorders.

Colby is talking with his wife, Shayla, when Shayla starts crying. Colby immediately assumes that Shayla wants a divorce. What kind of cognitive distortion does this situation illustrate?

What kind of family therapy involves the therapist guiding the therapy session and developing treatment plans for each family member's specific problem?

What does research show regarding race and ethnic differences in those who receive mental health services?

In order to overcome an eating disorder, Sevilla's therapist works to change her cognitive distortions and self-defeating behaviors by helping her learn to identify such behaviors. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify?

Elena is attending mandatory therapy sessions. Her doctor just wants her to talk about her childhood. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify?

Which of the following is a benefit of group therapy?

Lexi cannot control her impulses to pull out her hair. Her friend Paul suggests that she see a therapist, and Lexi agrees. She gets a referral from her primary care physician for a therapist and begins seeing Dr. Clark four times a month. What kind of treatment does this describe?