Psychology Module 5 Quiz Questions

The last stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome (described by Selye to explain how non-specific stress affects the body is called ________. In this stage, the body's ability to resist stress is depleted and illness, disease, and permanent damage can occur as a result of the prolonged stressor. A. stage of alarm B. stage of resistance C. stage of exhaustion D. stage of depletion

_____________ is stress-reduction technique whereby electronic equipment measuring a person's involuntary (neuromuscular and autonomic) activity helps him gain a level of voluntary control over these processes. A. relaxation response technique B. the Selye Method C. biofeedback D. meditation

A stressor would be appraised as a _________ if someone anticipates that it could lead to some kind of harm, loss, or other negative consequence; however, if someone believes that it carries the potential for gain or personal growth, it would be appraised as a ___________. A. stimulus; response B. response; stimulus C. threat; challenge D. challenge; threat

Which type of appraisal involved judgment about the degree of potential harm or threat to well-being that a stressor might entail? A. alpha B. secondary C. primary D. beta

Over the past few years, research suggests that stress levels in the United States have _______. A. decreased significantly B. decreased slightly C. increased D. stayed the same

Which classification system is used by most mental health professionals in the United States of America? A. the Diagnostic Manual of Social Disorders (DMSD-5) B. the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) C. the International Classification of Mental Disorders (ICMD-10) D. the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10)

What is comorbidity? A. having two causes of death B. having two disorders C. having two causes for a single disorder D. having a mental disorder that leads to death

The _________ model suggests that people with a predisposition for a disorder are more likely to develop the disorder when faced with adverse environmental or psychological events. A. disease B. biological C. supernatural D. diathesis-stress

___________ disorders are characterized by excessive, persistant fear and apprehension and by related disturbances in behavior. A. anxiety B. obsessive-compulsive C. mood D. fear

People with _________ suffer from a relatively continuous state of excessive, uncontrollable, and pointless worry and apprehension. A. panic disorder B. generalized anxiety disorder C. obsessive compulsive disorder D. phobias

___________ are repetitive rituals used to minimize distress or reduce the likelihood of a feared event occuring. A. safety behaviors B. compulsions C. delusions D. obsessions

Which of the following statements is true about obsessive-compulsive disorder? A. it involved persistent, unfocused anxiety B. it involved intrusive, unpleasant thoughts and repetitive behaviors C. it is most often diagnosed during adolescence D. men are more often diagnosed than women

Exhibiting a personality that _______ is a common characteristic of all personality disorders? A. differs markedly from the expectations of one's culture B. is borderline or narcissistic C. is incompatible with Western cultural norms D. is split off, or dissociated, from one's core sense of self

Major depression is often ________ which means that a person may experience symptoms for a while, then feel better, only to have the symptoms come back together again after some time has passed. This pattern may repeat multiple times over a person's life. A. asymptomatic B. episodic C. transmittable D. comorbid

If Laura has bipolar disorder, then she __________. A. experiences flashbacks interspersed with depression B. never thinks about the risk that a major depressive episode will follow a manic episode C. often experiences mood states that vacillate between depression and mania D. once started a day euphoric and ended the day tired

Which of the following defines antisocial personality disorder? A. instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and mood B. lack of regard for others' rights, impulsivity, deceitfulness, irresponsibility, and lack of remorse over misdeeds C. overinflated and unjustified sense of self-importance D. pervasive need for perfectionism that interferes with the ability to complete tasks

Dr. Griffiths diagnosed Manual with major depressive disorder because he _________. A. appears tearful to others and spends weeks at a time feeling sad, empty, and hopeless B. has been very sad since his mother died last week C. hates being outside the home alone D. refuses to leave his room due to anxiety over what might happen during the day

A person who has two or more separate and distinct personalities is most likely to be diagnosed with _________. A. dissociative fugue B. depersonalization disorder C. schizophrenia D. dissociative identity disorder

What type of symptoms involve noticeable decreases and absences in certain behaviors, emotions, or drives? A. negative B. positive C. prodromal D. disorganized

An idea that someone insists is true even in the face of overwhelming evidence that it is NOT true is known as _________. A. disorganization thinking B. a hallucination C. a delusion D. an obsession

Which childhood disorder is characterized by deficits in social interaction and communication and repetitive patterns of behavior or interests? A. autism spectrum disorder B. antisocial personality disorder C. oppositional defiant disorder D. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Rates of Autism Spectrum diagnosis A. have been increasing due to the widespread use of childhood vaccinations B. are higher in boys than in girls C. are higher in girls than in boys D. have been decreasing in the U.S.

What does research suggest about the comparative effectiveness of psychotherapeutic techniques? A. a meta-analysis suggests that psychodynamic psychoanalysis is the least effective approach B. research shows that cognitive-behavioral therapy is the most effective approach C. no studies have found one psychoterapeutic approach more effective than another D. data regarding the comparative effectiveness of psychotherapeutic techniques is unavailable

In the free association technique of psychoanalysis, the __________. A. client keeps a dream diary to guide therapy sessions B. therapist hypnotizes the client C. client says whatever comes to mind at the moment D. client engages in self-reflection prior to the session to decide what to discuss

Aversive conditioning is a ________________. A. form a therapy in which a therapist tries to reat clients' fear or anxiety by presenting them with the object or situation that causes their problem, with the idea that they will eventually get used to it B. counterconditioning technique that pairs an unpleasant stimulant with an undesirable behavior C. form of psychotherapy that aims to change cognitive distortions and self-defeating behaviors D. therapeutic approach in which the therapist does not give advice or provide interpretations but helps the person to identify conflicts and understand feelings

What is the goal of humanistic therapy? A. learning a new response to a stimulus B. helping clients change undesirable behaviors C. helping people become more self-aware and accepting of themselves D. treating a client's fear or anxiety

In medieval times, abnormal behaviors were viewed as a sign that a person was _________. A. possessed by demons B. in need of counseling C. a prophet D. about to die

__________ medications are usually used to treat schizophrenia. A. stimulants B. anti-depressants C. anti-anxiety agents D. mood stabilizers E. antipsychotics

Electroconvulsive therapy effective in alleviating symptoms for people with __________. A. a mood disorder who do not believe in traditional biomedical approaches B. severe depression who have not responded to traditional drug therapy C. ADHD who also suffer from anxiety D. auditory hallucinations associated with schizophrenia

Which treatment modality involves 5-10 people with the same issue or concern meeting together with a trained clinician? A. group therapy B. couple therapy C. structural family therapy D. strategic family therapy

The cartoon character Charlie Brown with his extreme dread, pessimism, worrying, and brooding would best be characterized as having A. generalized anxiety disorder B. obsessive compulsive disorder C. panic disorder D. social anxiety disorder E. specific phobia

Which of the following is an example of a symptom of histrionic personality disorder? A. Phoebe feels helpless when she is alone, and she cant make decisions on her own. B. Phoebe feels uncomfortable when she is not the center of attention, and she has alienated friends by demanding excessive amounts of their attention. C. Phoebe is impulsive, unpredictable, and sometimes engages in self-mutilation D. Phoebe laughed when her dog died and cried while watching a funny movie.

Which of the following is an example of the alarm reaction stage of the general adaption syndrome? A. Hassan sees a skunk in his path and experiences a burst of energy that allows him to run away very quickly. B. Bill started the marathon with a burst of speed, then settled into a moderate pace, but nearing mile 21 his body gives out and he collapses by the side of the road. C. When Sheila got swept out by the riptide she experienced a few moments of panic, but now has calmed down a little and is swimming parallel to the shore, slowly working her way back to the beach D. William manages the stress of his new job by exercising at least 5 days a week.

Which of the following is included in the obsessive-compulsive and related disorder category in the DSM 5? A. bipolar disorder B. body dysmorphic disorder C. panic disorder D. post traumatic stress disorder

Rick believes that his dog is really his sister who was given up for adoption over 30 years ago. Rick's belief is A. a delusion B. a hallucination C. an illusion D. an obsession

Systematic desensitization is most likely to be an effective treatment for... A. dissociative amnesia B. major depression C. specific phobia D. schizophrenia

Dr. Brittin uses a therapeutic technique that focuses on providing unconditional support, empathy, and allowing the client to choose the pace and direction of therapy. Most likely Dr. Brittin is a A. behavioral therapist B. cognitive therapist C. humanistic therapist D. Psychoanalytic therapist

Brizan has just lost his job. He is proactive in trying to resolve this source of stress. He immediately uses the internet to look up other jobs in his field and plans to eliminate non-essentials from his budget to make his savings last longer. Which type of coping approach is Brizan using? A. control focused B. emotion focused C. problem focused D. social reduction

Tom displays very odd behavior. He wears a tinfoil hat and mittens and lectures from the steps of city hall about upcoming invasions by men from outerspace. Tom's behavior best meets which of the following criteria of abnormality? A. it is atypical B. it causes personal distress C. it is dangerous D. it is maladaptive

Peter has been taking medication to treat his psychological disorder for a few years now. Unfortunately, this medication has a nasty side effect, tardive dyskinesia, which causes uncontrollable muscle movements like facial tics. Peter most likely has _________ and is taking ________. A. ADHD; a stimulant B. Bipolar disorder; a mood stabilizer C. major depressive disorder; an antidepressant D. schizophrenia; an antipsychotic

Grayson worries constantly that he may miss an important message from his family. To try to control this worry, Grayson checks his phone exactly 5 times every 10 minutes. Checking the phone repeatedly is an example of A. a compulsion B. a delusion C. a hallucination D. an obsession

Each time Harry feels anxious, he compulsively pulls his hair from his scalp or eyebrows. This compulsive urge to pull his hair has made him partially bald. Harry is most likely to be diagnosed with which of the following OCD-related disorders? A. body dysmorphic disorder B. excoriation C. hoarding disorder D. trichotillomania

A recent study compared the vaccination histories of children with autism spectrum disorder with that of children without autism spectrum disorders researchers found that __________. A. genetics, mental predisposition, and bad parenting combined with the MMR vaccination causes autism spectrum disorder B. delaying vaccinations lessened the odds that a child would develop autism spectrum disorder after a vaccination C. the number of vaccines received during the first two years of life was related to the development of autism spectrum disorder D. the number of vaccines received during the first two years of life was not at all related to the development of autism spectrum disorder

All of the following are common symptoms of schizophrenia except A. delusions B. disordered thinking C. hallucinations D. the presence of 2 or more distinct personalities

Elena is attending therapy for her anxiety. Her doctor has her spend a lot of time talking about her childhood. What kind of therapy is Elena most likely involved in? A. behavior therapy B. cognitive therapy C. humanistic therapy D. psychoanalytic therapy

Egon, an 8-year-old, cant pay attention in class. He is easily distracted, wont sit still, and displays poor impulse control. The school counselor is most like to suggest that his parents take him to a doctor to have him assessed for __________. A. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder B. autism spectrum disorder C. bipolar disorder D. schizophrenia