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Chapter 14: Psychological Disorders

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  1. 1Comorbidity refers to circumstances in which an individual
    1. ACannot be accurately diagnosed using DSM-IV-TR.
    2. BHas a neurotic disorder that cannot be easily cured.
    3. CHas a psychotic disorder that includes a fear of death.
    4. DExperiences more than one psychological disorder at the same time.
  2. 2Professor Hexter believes that unconscious conflicts often cause psychological disorders. Which approach to psychopathology does Professor Hexter use?
    1. APsychodynamic
    2. BSociocultural
    3. CCognitive
    4. DBehavioral
  3. 3Analyses of legal records suggest that the use of the insanity defense is quite ___________ and the probability of it succeeding is quite ___________.
    1. ARare; low
    2. BRare; high
    3. CCommon; low
    4. DCommon; high
  4. 4For over a year, Jane has felt anxious or worried throughout the day. It sounds as though Jane is suffering from
    1. APanic disorder.
    2. BGeneralized anxiety disorder.
    3. CObsessive-compulsive disorder.
    4. DAgoraphobia.
  5. 5What attribution style puts people at risk for depression?
    1. AInternal-specific-stable
    2. BExternal-specific-unstable
    3. CInternal-global-stable
    4. DExternal-global-unstable
  6. 6To diagnose conversion disorder, you'd try to find ___________ that preceded the appearance of symptoms.
    1. AA serious physical illness
    2. BPsychological conflict or stress
    3. CA visit to a medical doctor
    4. DBoth pain and gastrointestinal complaints
  7. 7Which of these is a negative symptom of schizophrenia?
    1. AHallucinations
    2. BIncoherent language
    3. CDelusions
    4. DSocial withdrawal
  8. 8Which of these behaviors would not generally support a diagnosis of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder?
    1. AManfred blurts out answers during class activities.
    2. BManfred loses his toys and school assignments.
    3. CManfred squirms and fidgets in the classroom.
    4. DManfred cries when other children tease him.
  9. 9Professor Wyatt believes that 1-year-old Brian is at risk for autistic disorder. The professor might observe Brian to determine whether he
    1. AFails to respond to his name.
    2. BCan walk without assistance.
    3. CResponds appropriately to loud noises.
    4. DShows smooth pursuit with his eyes.
  10. 10As part of an introductory psychology class, a professor has her students interview people who have recovered from psychological disorders. This exercise should
    1. APrompt the students to be more affected by the stigma of mental illness.
    2. BHave no impact on the students' experience of stigma.
    3. CPrompt the students to be less affected by the stigma of mental illness.
    4. DDecrease the probability that students would seek treatment for mental illness.

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Chapter 14: Psychological Disorders Textbook Quiz for Psych 1020
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