Module 6A_6B Exam

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Question #1

It is estimated that nearly 25% of the population will suffer from some type of psychological disorder in their lifetime.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #2

Despite attempts by his friends who have tried to reason with him, Simon is convinced that the Fox Network news announcer is talking in a special code about him and his thoughts. He is obsessed with deciphering this secret messsage. Simon appears to be experiencing:

A delusions of persecution.

B negative symptom of schizophrenia.

C delusions of reference.

D auditory hallucinations

Question #3

Symptoms of schizophrenia are categorized as either positive or negative–what type is a delusion?

A negative

B positive

Question #4

Symptoms of schizophrenia are categorized as either positive or negative–what type is flat affect?

A negative

B positive

Question #5

Which of the following medications is commonly used to help control the symptoms of bipolar disorder?

A antianxiety medications

B antidepressant medications

C lithium

D antipsychotic medications

Question #6

Most cases of specific phobia involve particular categories of objects or situations. Which of the following is NOT a common phobia?

A thunderstorms, heights, water, or other features of the natural environment

B chemicals and pollutants, like cleaning supplies, cigarette smoke, or oil spills

C particular situations, like flying, driving, or enclosed places

D spiders, snakes, or other animals and insects

Question #7

Norman displays many schizophrenic symptoms, including random auditory hallucinations that don’t follow any particular theme, peculiar thoughts and behavior, frequent inappropriate laughing mixed with aggressive shouting, and echoing words spoken by others. Norman would probably be diagnosed as suffering from the _____ type of schizophrenia.

A disorganized

B undifferentiated

C catatonic

D paraoid

Question #8

All of the following may be signs that someone is thinking of suicide:

A A number of setbacks in their job, finances or social life.

B A number of recent losses

C A history of suicide attempts.

D all of the above are warning signs

Question #9

Homosexuality is considered a psychological disorder according to the DSM-5.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #10

The average age for the onset of anxiety disorders is:

A pre-teen years

B teenage years

C young adulthood

D middle adulthood

Question #11

The media often portrays people with mental illness inaccurately which perpetuates negative stereotypes about people with mental illness.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #12

Statistically, women are _____ than men to be diagnosed with major depression.

A slightly less likely

B slightly more likely

C just as likely

D much more likely

Question #13

A man sometimes calls himself “Jack” and behaves in a mature, responsible way. At other times he calls himself “Lucas” and engages in highly impulsive behavior. He may be suffering from:

A schizophrenia

B dissociative identity disorder

C bipolar disorder

D obsessive-compulsive disorder

Question #14

The most common type of hallucination that occurs in schizophrenia is:

A visual

B touch

C smell

D auditory

Question #15

When a person is driven to perform repetitive behaviors in a particular sequence or pattern, he or she is said to be experiencing a(n):

A delusions

B compulsion

C hallucinations

D obsession

Question #16

A(n) _____ is an intense, irrational fear that is triggered by a particular object or situation.

A delusion

B panic attack

C hallucination

D phobia

Question #17

The most consistent brain abnormality that researchers have found in people with schizophrenia is enlargement of the:

A brain stem.

B frontal lobe

C ventricles.

D left temporal lobe.

Question #18

Lou Ann has been diagnosed with a psychological disorder called agoraphobia. Lou Ann is:

A afraid of lightning.

B afraid of open or crowded spaces.

C afraid of having a panic attack in a public place.

D afraid of her home.

Question #19

In obsessive-compulsive disorder, common compulsions include:

A suicide attempts

B eating and gambling

C washing and counting

D fighting and other forms of aggression.

Question #20

A personality disorder is a:

A maladative, inflexible way of thinking and behaving.

B physical symptom that has no medical cause.

C condition that the person complains about even though other people regard it as normal.

D temporary change in a persons level of anxiety or depression.

Question #21

Imogene, a 3rd grade teacher, often experiences a pounding heart, rapid breathing, breathlessness and a choking sensation. She breaks out in a sweat, starts to tremble, and experiences light-headedness and chills. These symptoms last for about 5 minutes and are chatacteristics of:

A panic attack

B post-traumatic stress

C agorophobia

D phobia

Question #22

Sarah is terrfied of spiders. In an effort to get rid of her phobia she see a therapist that teaches her to use relaxation techniques while viewing pictures of spiders. Once she is comfortable and relaxed she progresses to watching videos of moving spiders. She then is exposed to spiders in a glass case. Eventually, she is asked to let a spider crawl on her arm. This type of therapy is called:

A cognitive-behavioral therapy

B shock therapy

C systematic desensitization

D cruel and unusual punishment.

Question #23

Even since her mother died about a month ago, Kerri has felt despondent and sad. Although outwardly Kerri behaves normally, privately she still feels very sad about her loss. Kerri’s behavior following the death of her mother is:

A an indication of major depression.

B an indication of bipolar disorder.

C an indication of dysthymic disorder.

D completely normal.

Question #24

Jimmy is feeling phenomenal. He has emptied his bank acount and is heading to Vegas where he plans to gamble, drink, perhaps get some drugs and maybe even hire a prostitue. He doesn’t care if his wife leaves him, he gets fired from his job or if he even has enough gas money to get home–he feels too good! Jimmy’s symptoms are most consistent with:

A antisocial personality disorder

B dissociative identity disorder.

C obsessive-compulsive disorder

D bipolar disorder

Question #25

The onset of schizophrenia:

A is most likely to occur during the fall and winter months.

B is as likely to occur at any age throughout early and middle adulthood.

C typically occurs during early adulthood.

D follows different patterns in individualistic and collectivistic cultures.

Question #26

Philip has been hospitalized for an episode of schizophrenia. He believes that secret agents are bombarding his brain with gamma rays, and he sometimes sees grotesque creatures climbing on the wall of his hospital room. Philip’s symptoms are referred to as _____ symptoms of schizophrenia.

A negative

B primary

C secondary

D positive

Question #27

Shayna has very erratic, unstable relationships, emotions and self-image. She is extremely impulsive and goes to great lengths to avoid real or imagined abandonment. Shayna is showing signs of:

A borderline personality disorder

B bipolar disorder

C antisocial personality disorder

D obsessive-compulsive disorder

Question #28

A relatively common symptom in schizophrenia is that the person responds with greatly reduced emotional expressiveness, including facial expressions. This particular symptom is referred to as:

A avolition

B alogia

C flat affect

D waxy flexibility

Question #29

For the third time in two months, Erica’s husband rushed her to the hospital emergency room because Erica thought she was having a heart attack. Her symptoms included a racing, pounding heart, weakness, feeling faint, and feeling as if she were unable to breathe. Although her doctor says she is physically healthy, Erica lives in fear of another attack. Erica is most likely suffering from which psychological disorder?

A panic disorder

B phobia

C generalized anxiety disorder

D obsessive-complusive disorder

Question #30

Symptoms of schizophrenia are categorized as either positive or negative–what type is a hallucination?

A positive

B negative

Question #31

Although she was very secretive when she was first admitted to the psychiatric hospital, Tiffany eventually told the doctor that the devil’s voice was constantly telling her to hurt herself. Tiffany is experiencing:

A tactile hallucinations

B the most common type of hallucination associated with schizophrenia

C the disorganized type of schizophrenia.

D a very rare schizophrenic symptom called avolition.

Question #32

A personality disorder such as borderline personality, tends to have what time course?

A It develops gradually throughout childhood and ends during adolescence.

B It develops suddenly and gradually goes away.

C It generally last a lifetime.

D It has a sudden onset and disappears just as suddenly.

Question #33

An unpleasant emotional state that involves feelings of worry, dread, apprehension, and tension, along with heightened physical arousal, is called:

A dissociation

B mania

C bipolar

D anxiety

Question #34

What are the odds that at some time in your life you will experience symptoms of a psychological illness?

A 25%

B 100%

C 75%

D 50%

Question #35

One of the more controversial changes to the DSM-5 was:

A the elimination of the 5-axis system

B the addition of Autism Spectrum Disorder and the removal of Aspergers.

C the edition of binge eating disorder

D the addition of specific criteria to indicate severity of the diagnosis.

Question #36

Symptoms of schizophrenia are categorized as either positive or negative–what type is a disturbance in speech, thinking or sensation?

A negative

B positive

Question #37

Scott repeatedly thinks that he might get a gun and kill his work colleagues. These thoughts cause him great distress but he can’t seem to get them out of his head. Scott is experiencing a(n):

A hallucination

B delusion

C compulsion

D obsession

Question #38

As a therapist, you may diagnose a client with more than one clinical disorder and/or personality disorder.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #39

A person with ______ personality disorder is often also referred to as a psychopath.

A antisocial

B paranoid

C histrionic

D schizoid

Question #40

Within the last two years, John has been fired from four different jobs for stealing, causing fights and rude behavior. He feels no remorse and thinks that his bosses were to blame for making it so easy to steal. John is displaying signs of:

A obsessive-compulsive disorder

B bipolar disorder

C paranoid personality disorder

D antisocial personality disorder

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