Question 1

At various times in history,in an attempt to explain problematic,irrational behavior,humans have focused on supernatural causes that include

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A)  witchcraft.
B)  demons and evil spirits.
C)  the moon and stars.
D)  All of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 2

According to the DSM-5,cluster A groups which of the following personality disorders?

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A)  Borderline, compulsive, psychotic
B)  Paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal
C)  Avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive
D)  Antisocial, histrionic, narcissisticE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Describe the process of becoming a mental health professional.Include a discussion of the differences among the following: psychiatrist,psychologist,psychiatric social worker,psychiatric nurse.For each profession,list the credentials,the educational background,and the professional responsibilities.

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Within this field are clinical and couns...

Question 4

The most accurate statement regarding antisocial personality disorder and psychopathy is that they

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A)  are similar in almost every way that psychopaths are criminals.
B)  completely different populations.
C)  overlap in some features but not all.
D)  are just different names for the same features.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Compare and contrast the three traditional models of abnormal behavior: supernatural,psychological,and biological.Mention significant events and persons in the historical development of each model.

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For much of our recorded history,the sup...

Question 6

The concepts of "self-actualizing" and "the hierarchy of needs" are most closely associated with the theories of

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A)  Abraham Maslow.
B)  Carl Rogers.
C)  Carl Jung.
D)  Melanie Klein.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

According to psychoanalytic theory,the ________ develops early in life to insure that we can adapt to the demands of the real world while still finding ways to meet our basic needs.

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A)  ego
B)  superego
C)  libido
D)  ideal selfE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Anton Mesmer,an early 18th century physician,purported to be affecting cures in patients by unblocking their flow of a bodily fluid he called "animal magnetism." In fact,any effectiveness of his methods was actually due to

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A)  undetectable magnetic fields.
B)  chemically induced humoral balance.
C)  mental telepathy.
D)  the power of suggestion.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Marie has a history of being arrested for arson and shows no remorse for her destructive actions; Marion has a perfect legal record,but often manipulates her friends to get what she wants and doesn't feel guilt when she hurts their feelings.Marie most likely has_______,while Marion most likely has___________.

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A)  Schizoid personality disorder; antisocial personality disorder
B)  Antisocial personality disorder; schizoid personality disorder
C)  Psychopathy; antisocial personality disorder
D)  Antisocial personality disorder; psychopathyE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Describe the characteristics and causes of borderline personality disorder,and discuss possible treatment approaches and their efficacy.

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Borderline personality disorder is chara...

Question 11

In terms of feelings of inadequacy,sensitivity to criticism,and need for reassurance,individuals with ________ personality disorder and ________ personality disorder are quite similar.

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A)  dependent; avoidant
B)  dependent; schizoid
C)  schizoid; avoidant
D)  histrionic; antisocialE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

DSM-5,an updated version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,was published in

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A)  1994.
B)  2000.
C)  2002.
D)  2013.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

The authors describe an example of conditioning in which cancer patients develop a negative reaction to a variety of people and things associated with their chemotherapy treatments.The phenomenon is called

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A)  generalized conditioning.
B)  stimulus generalization.
C)  variety stimulus.
D)  stimulus discrimination.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

The concept of hysteria,which traditionally meant physical symptoms for which no organic pathology could be found,is now associated with which DSM-5 classification?

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A)  Anxiety disorders
B)  Borderline personality disorder
C)  Premenstrual symptom disorder
D)  Somatic symptom disorderE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

According to your textbook,the main reason that we do not have sufficient research examining the development of personality disorders is that

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A)  many individuals do not seek treatment in the early phases of these disorders.
B)  there is insufficient research funding for these disorders, due to relative lack of public awareness.
C)  sophisticated research methods are necessary to study disorders that are so ingrained in personality.
D)  all of these are cited as key contributors to the lack of sufficient research.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

In ancient Greece,some "humoral excesses" thought to be causing psychological disorders were treated by

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A)  increasing or decreasing the person's exposure to heat, dryness, moisture, or cold.
B)  herbal remedies.
C)  decreasing both caloric and liquid intake.
D)  lowering the person's body temperature for extended periods of time.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 17

In the late 1800s,the emphasis on a biological cause of mental disorder ironically resulted in reduced interest in treatments for mental patients because it was thought that

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A)  physicians should devote more time to the physically ill.
B)  patients would improve more rapidly if they were not hospitalized.
C)  the hospital staff was not adequately trained to administer new treatments.
D)  mental illness due to brain pathology was incurable.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Research regarding psychological treatment for borderline personality disorder suggests that ________ appears to be helpful in improving mood and reducing suicidal and self-injurious behaviors.

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A)  dialectical behavior therapy
B)  cognitive therapy
C)  operant conditioning
D)  nothingE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

A classmate in your psychology course is worried about the selfish and sometimes dangerous drives of his id and wonders if it will make him commit crimes.You respond by saying that

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A)  each of us also develops an ego to help us behave more realistically.
B)  id fantasies actually reflect the opposite of what you really want and believe.
C)  scientists disproved Freud's theories a long time ago.
D)  since id impulses are usually part of the unconsciousness, they do not manifest in real behaviors.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

According to psychoanalytic theory,the id operates on the "pleasure principle," which means that it

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A)  pays particular attention to social rules and regulations.
B)  thinks in an unemotional, logical, and rational manner.
C)  is sexual, aggressive, selfish, and envious.
D)  utilizes secondary process thinking.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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A classmate in your psychology course is worried about the selfish and sometimes dangerous drives of his id and wonders if it will make him commit crimes.You respond by saying that

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At various times in history,in an attempt to explain problematic,irrational behavior,humans have focused on supernatural causes that include

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The authors describe an example of conditioning in which cancer patients develop a negative reaction to a variety of people and things associated with their chemotherapy treatments.The phenomenon is called

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According to the DSM-5,cluster A groups which of the following personality disorders?

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Research regarding psychological treatment for borderline personality disorder suggests that ________ appears to be helpful in improving mood and reducing suicidal and self-injurious behaviors.

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The concept of hysteria,which traditionally meant physical symptoms for which no organic pathology could be found,is now associated with which DSM-5 classification?

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According to psychoanalytic theory,the ________ develops early in life to insure that we can adapt to the demands of the real world while still finding ways to meet our basic needs.

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In ancient Greece,some "humoral excesses" thought to be causing psychological disorders were treated by

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In the late 1800s,the emphasis on a biological cause of mental disorder ironically resulted in reduced interest in treatments for mental patients because it was thought that

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According to psychoanalytic theory,the id operates on the "pleasure principle," which means that it

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Anton Mesmer,an early 18th century physician,purported to be affecting cures in patients by unblocking their flow of a bodily fluid he called "animal magnetism." In fact,any effectiveness of his methods was actually due to

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Compare and contrast the three traditional models of abnormal behavior: supernatural,psychological,and biological.Mention significant events and persons in the historical development of each model.

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Describe the process of becoming a mental health professional.Include a discussion of the differences among the following: psychiatrist,psychologist,psychiatric social worker,psychiatric nurse.For each profession,list the credentials,the educational background,and the professional responsibilities.

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The concepts of "self-actualizing" and "the hierarchy of needs" are most closely associated with the theories of

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DSM-5,an updated version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,was published in

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In terms of feelings of inadequacy,sensitivity to criticism,and need for reassurance,individuals with ________ personality disorder and ________ personality disorder are quite similar.

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The most accurate statement regarding antisocial personality disorder and psychopathy is that they

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According to your textbook,the main reason that we do not have sufficient research examining the development of personality disorders is that

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Describe the characteristics and causes of borderline personality disorder,and discuss possible treatment approaches and their efficacy.

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