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1) Jody sometimes eats more than just about any other girl you know. You wonder if her eating sometimes could be considered bingeing. In order to determine this, you would have to know:
a) the caloric intake of the foods b) whether eating gets to be out of her control c) whether she is eating junk food. d) the situations under which she eats a great deal. |
b) whether eating gets to be out of her control
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2) The most significant feature of bulimia is
a) overeating b. overeating followed by an urge to vomit c. purging d. binge eating followed by compensatory behavior |
d. binge eating followed by compensatory behavior
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3) Which of the following is not necessary for a diagnosis of bulimia?
a) binge eating b. sense of lack of control of eating during binges c. purging d. all are necessary symptoms |
c. purging
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4) Susan, a woman of relatively normal weight, sometimes eats huge quantities of junk food with no ability to stop herself. She follows this with long periods of complete fasting. Based on this information, Susan would
a) be diagnosed with anorexia b) be diagnosed with bulimia c) not be diagnosed with bulimia because she is not purging. d) not be diagnosed with any disorder because she is of normal weight |
b) be diagnosed with bulimia
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5) Most individuals with bulimia are
a) of fairly normal body weight b) significantly overweight c) significantly underweight d) overweight during the development of the disorder but become underweight as the disorder progresses. |
a) of fairly normal body weight
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6) The most serious medical consequence of bulimia is potential:
a) electrolyte imbalance b. salivary gland damage c. starvation d. tooth erosion |
a) electrolyte imbalance
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7) Amy is a young woman who is very competitive and comes from a high achieving, wealthy family. She is very social and likes the fact that she is quite popular. She believes that her popularity is dependent on the weight and shape of her body. Amy has a boyfriend but worries that she may care more about their relationship than he does. The feature that puts Amy MOST at risk for an eating disorder such as bulimia is her:
a) belief that her weight and body shape influence her popularity b) belief that her boyfriend cares less about the relationship than she does. c) Successful family d) competitive nature |
a) belief that her weight and body shape influence her popularity
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The core diagnostic factor in anorexia is
a) food refusal b) a binge-purge cycle c) intentional weight loss reaching 15% or less of expected body weight d) rapid, intentional weight loss and the belief that more weight needs to be lost |
c) intentional weight loss reaching 15% or less of expected body weight
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The most common medical complication of anorexia is
a) brittle hair b. downy hair on limbs c. electrolyte imbalance d. cessation of menstrual cycle |
d. cessation of menstrual cycle
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10) Individuals who experience loss of control of their eating & consume great quantities of food but do not engage in any attempts to compensate for their binge would currently be diagnosed with
a) bulimia, non-purging type b. binge eating disorder c. buffet disorder d. obsessive-compulsive disorder e. eating disorder, not otherwise specified |
a) bulimia, non-purging type
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11) The most important and immediate goal in the treatment of an anorectic patient is
a) family acceptance of the problem b. weight gain c. balanced diet d. resolution of family issues |
b. weight gain
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12) When considering all the factors that influence the development of eating disorders, (e.g., anorexia and bulimia) it is apparent that the __________ is unique when compared to factors that affect the development of other psychological disorders.
a) strong influence of genetics b. role that family instability plays c. power of neurobiological influences d. influence of society and culture |
d. influence of society and culture
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13) The increase in the incidence of eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia has been referred to as a “collision between our culture and our physiology”. The most accurate interpretation of this statement is that:
a) people have become too dependent on media determinations of beauty b) media standards of beauty are increasingly unattainable for the average woman c) dieting has become a fad that has been taken to an extreme d) society has no business telling us how to define beauty |
b) media standards of beauty are increasingly unattainable for the average woman
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14) Which of the following is not a negative symptom of schizophrenia?
a) flat affect b. alogia c. anger d. avolition e. all are negative symptoms |
c. anger
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15) A 48% concordance rate of schizophrenia in monozygotic twins, who share 100% of their genetic information, tells us that
a) schizophrenia is not a purely genetic disorder b) schizophrenia is not a purely environmentally-controlled disorder c) environmental influences play some role in schizophrenia. d) genetic influences play some role in schizophrenia. e) all of the above |
e) all of the above
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16) The most common type of hallucination that individuals with schizophrenia experience is
a) visual b. auditory c. olfactory d. tactile e. gustatory |
b. auditory
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17) In working with schizophrenic patients, mental health professionals typically distinguish between _________ symptoms (an excess or distortion of normal behavior) and _______________ symptoms (deficits in normal behavior).
a) positive; negative b. negative; positive c. manic; depressive d. dysmorphic; dysfunctional |
a) positive; negative
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18) Which of the following is the persecutory type of psychotic delusion?
a) a familiar person is actually a double b. one is a famous or important person c) people are out to get you d. a body part has changed in some impossible way |
c) people are out to get you
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19) After Steve was asked how his summer break was, he offered the following reply: “My summer was great. Yes, great as the great wall of China. China is a place I’ve never been. I sure do like to travel. My brother used to work for a travel agent a long time ago. It sure hasbeen a long time since I’ve seen my sister.” This reply is an example of
a) loose associations b. silly affect c. catatonic speech d. a negative symptom e. waxy flexibility |
a) loose associations
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20) Guido believes that his computer comes to life at night and transmits messages about humans to Pluto. Assuming this is not true, it is an example of
a) affective flattening b. frequent derailment c. a delusion d. alogia e. tangentiality. |
c. a delusion
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21) Emotional and social withdrawal, apathy, and poverty of speech and thought are examples of what type of symptoms in schizophrenia
a) psychotic b. negative c. disorganized d. positive |
b. negative
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22) The negative schizophrenic symptom called “avolition” is defined as
a) inability to initiate and persist in activities b) inability to experience pleasure c) lack of emotional response, blank facial expression d) lack of speech content and/or slowed speech response |
a) inability to initiate and persist in activities
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23) I told you about a client who wore many layers of clothing in my office and would not remove a single item no matter how warm the environmental temperature (inside or outside the building). If you did NOT know how important her appearance was to her identity, you might consider that this behavior was an example of
a) disorganized thinking b. tactile hallucinations c. bizarre delusions d. disorganized behavior e. none of these |
d. disorganized behavior
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24) An important aspect of schizophrenia that is different from many other mental disorders is
a) medication only works on some symptoms and has awful side effects b) the effects of medication are time limited and symptoms always return after a period of normal functioning c) schizophrenics don’t realize their symptoms are unusual and therefore are not often distressed by them d) cognitive therapy alone is usually very effective in reducing symptoms |
c) schizophrenics don’t realize their symptoms are unusual and therefore are not often distressed by them
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Results of brain imaging research showing that auditory hallucinations are localized in the expressive speech area (Broca’s area) of the brain suggest that
a. these hallucinations are produced by the auditory nerve in the ear as well as the speech area of the brain b. people who are hallucinating think the voices of other people are actually their own c. a person who is hallucinating may actually be listening to his/her own thoughts d. these hallucinations are related to the disorganized speech that occurs in schizophrenia |
c. a person who is hallucinating may actually be listening to his/her own thoughts
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Which of the following represents the various definitions of abnormality we discussed in class?
A. Statistically unusual, cohort effective, personality distressing, harmfully dysfunctional B. statistically unusual, impairment in functioning, violation of social norms, personality distressng C. personal distress, dysfunction, one standard deviation from the mean, harmful cohorts D. none of the above, abnormal behavior is in the eye of the beholder |
B. statistically unusual, impairment in functioning, violation of social norms, personality distressng
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The MAIN point of the Poe story was that:
A. The "soothing system" is an efficacious and successful treatment B. Determining pathology is relatively easy if it is operationally defined C. Determining pathology can be very difficult D. Schizophrenia is not always easy to identify |
C. Determining pathology can be very difficult
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A seminal work is an important first writing about a particular topic that brings a new perspective to the field of psychology and shapes future research. The seminal work we discussed in class was:
A. the Poe story because of how old it is and how it deomonstates the problems with identifying abnormal behavior when one is unfamiliar with the environment B. The Rosenhan article because of how it brought to light the problems with identifying abnormal behavior in a setting that assumes behavior is abnormal C. The Meyer 1 reading because it was the first chapter in a casebook that illustrates the problems with identifying abnormal behavior in an environment that accepts eccentric, izarre behavior D. all of the above E. none of the above |
B. The Rosenhan article because of how it brought to light the problems with identifying abnormal behavior in a setting that assumes behavior is abnormal
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Our definition of psychological disorder did not include:
A. excessive fear B. genetic mutation C. visual hallucination D. suicide attempt |
B. genetic mutation
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The definition of psychological disorder ALWAYS includes:
A. stress B. psychosis C. culturally expected behavior D. impaired functioning |
C. culturally expected behavior
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Three weeks ago, Jane, a 35 year old business executive, stopped showering, refused to leave her apartment, and started watching tv talk shows. Threats of being fired have failed to bring Jane back to reality, and she continues to spend her days staring blankly at the TV screen. Which of the following definitions of abnormality seems to describe Jane's behavior
A. Social norm violation B. impaired functioning C. cohort effect D. personal distress E. none of the above, Jane is simply distracted with a lot on her mind |
B. impaired functioning
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John is an 18 year old high school senior who has worked at the same part-time job for 2 years, and is on track to graduate in June. He's been nervous about graduation and facing adult responsibilities since this school year began. It's now March, and he's been spending 4 evenings a week at the bar across town since November. He drives home each night because it's too far to walk. Which of the following definitions of abnormality fits this scenario?
A. social norm violation B. impaired functioning C. cohort effect D. personal distress E. none of the above |
A. social norm violation
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Miguel recently began feeling sad and lonely. Although still able to function at work and fulfill other responsibilities, he finds himself feeling down much of th time and he worries about what is happening to him. Which of the following definitions of abnormality is applicable?
A. social norm violation B. impaired functioning C. cohort ffect D. personal distress E. none of the above |
D. personal distress
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When determining whether behavior is abnormal, "socially unacceptable" (social norm violation) considers:
A. what is common in a particular culture B. what is common for a particular time C. both D. neither |
C. both
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Which is NOT one of the four types of parenting style we discussed at the end of the last class?
A. authoratative B. dictatorial C. permissive D. neglectful E. indulgent F. rejecting G. authoritarian |
B. dictatorial
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Which of the following has the best outcomes for children in terms of personal development, academic achievement, and interpersonal functioning?
A. authoratative B. dictatorial C. permissive D. neglectful E. indulgent F. rejecting G. authoritarian |
A. authoratative
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Which of the following is NOT an accurate paring when considering the two dimensions of parenting?
A. authoritarian or authoritative B. permissive or indulgent C. neglectful or rejecting D all are accurate E. none are accurate |
A. authoritarian or authoritative
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One of the Oltmanns readings focused on Joan who blamed herself for her brother's death, struggled with overprotective parents, had a series of loveless relationships, and had a son named Charlie. Joan's struggle involved:
A. anorexia B. bulimia C. binge eating disorder D. schizophrenia E. substance induced psychosis |
A. anorexia
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Tracey, was a college student who suffered from low self esteem, academic difficulties, organizational weakness, and used diet pills and starvation diets to control her weight. Her history included her parents difficult divorce, her father being granted custody, and hr mothers substance use. This reading focused on:
A. anorexia B. bulimia C. binge eating disorder D. schizophrenia E. substance induced psychosis |
B. bulimia
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Patty, was a college student when she entered an outpatient treatment, she was hospitalized in high school for extreme weight loss which began after college acceptance and social problems. Her description was notable for a BMI of 15.8 and refusing to eat with her family included an older sister and relatively good relationships with her parents. She was diagnosed with:
A. anorexia B. bulimia C. binge eating disorder D. schizophrenia E. substance induced psychosis |
A. anorexia
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Jerry was a 33 year old white female landscaper who suffered from negative body image, poor self esteem, and a sense of being out of control. she eventually entered inpatient treatment for:
A. anorexia B. bulimia C. binge eating disorder D. schizophrenia E. substance induced psychosis F. none of these, jerry is man |
B. bulimia
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Bill presented for his therapy session in a confused manner, seemed to be distracted, and reported problematic daydreaming. he had considerable adjustment difficulties. he attended therapy to please his family, but was reluctant to discuss their specific concerns with the therapist. he was diagnosed with:
A. eating disorder NOS B. Schizophrenia C. substance induced psychosis D. psychosis NOS E. somatoform disorder |
B. Schizophrenia
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Angela was described as 36, homeless, substance abusing, and seriously mentally ill. Her case demonstrated the difficulties that clinicians face in diagnosing such clients. she was eventually diagnosed with:
A. psychotic disorder NOS B. antisocial personality disorder C. schizoaffective disorder D. all of these E. none of these |
A. psychotic disorder NOS
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Sonny was hospitalized due to problems with concentration, anxiety, obsessions, paranoia, delusions, and marijuana use. he was diagnosed with schizophrenia, which can have a genetic basis, but it was noted in the reading that there was no medical or psychiatric records for his family because:
A. there was a fire in the home when he was a child that destroyed all the papers and traumatized Sonny so badly that the schizophrenic symptoms appeared B. the family's physician lost all the records when he transferred his system from paper to computer C. Sonny's paranoia was so severe that he destroyed all the records himself D. sonny;s parents were paranoid and they destroyed the family's records E. sonny was adopted at birth and no records abotu his family of origin were available |
E. sonny was adopted at birth and no records abotu his family of origin were available
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The meyer reading focused on schizophrenia and other ____ disorders
A. paranoid B. personality C. anxiety D. depressive E. none of these, schizophrenia only |
E. none of these, schizophrenia only
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35. Which of the following would NOT be an example of “substance use”?
a. Smoking a cigarette b. Drinking a cup of coffee c. Taking a sleeping pill d. Getting drunk |
d. Getting drunk
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36. From a physiological perspective, the reason that a nicotine addict smokes cigarettes frequently throughout the day is to prevent withdrawal symptoms, which include all of the following EXCEPT
a. Irritability b. weight loss c. depression d. difficulty concentrating |
b. weight loss
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37. Substance intoxication includes all of the following EXCEPT
a. the specific drug that is used b. how much of the drug is used or ingested c. the drug user’s individual biological reaction d. physiological dependence on the drug |
d. physiological dependence on the drug
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38. Ritalin is classified as a
a. Depressant b. hallucinogen c. stimulant d. opioid e. sedative |
c. stimulant
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39. The systematic evaluation of psychological, biological, and social factors in a person with a possible mental disorder is known as clinical
a. Assessment b. interpretation c. validation d. standardization |
a. Assessment
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40. The process of determining whether an individual’s symptoms meet the criteria for a specific psychological disorder is called
a. Prognosis b. diagnosis c. classification d. analysis |
b. diagnosis
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41. In a mental status exam a psychologist evaluates an individual’s thought processes by
a. Asking the person to read aloud b. Listening to what the person says c. Reading what the person has written d. Evaluating the person’s dreams |
b. Listening to what the person says
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42. The term “sensorium” indicates a person’s
a. General awareness of his or her surroundings b. Level of emotional sensitivity c. Ability to make reasonable judgments d. Impairment in visual or auditory functioning |
a. General awareness of his or her surroundings
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43. If an individual were observed to be laughing during a funeral service, it could be said that his or her affect was
a. Blunted b. inappropriate c. flat d. pervasive e. euphoric |
b. inappropriate
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44. A mental status exam covers all of the following categories EXCEPT
a. Intellectual functioning b. appearance c. behavior d. physical symptoms |
d. physical symptoms
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45. Which of the following is NOT related to the concept of sensorium?
a. What is today’s date b. Where are you? c. Who are you? d. How old are you? |
d. How old are you?
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46. In a clinical interview, the law regarding “privileged communication” (confidentiality) does NOT apply if the adult patient
a. Relates a history of sexual abuse b. Has been mentally ill for more than five years c. Threatens self-harm or harm to another person d. Is hospitalized in a psychiatric facility |
c. Threatens self-harm or harm to another person
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47. The term equifinality refers to the principle that a particular behavior or disease
a. Has one definite, final diagnosis b. Has one definite cause c. May have several different causes d. Presents with all of the same symptoms in every person |
c. May have several different causes
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48. In the first part of the mental status exam (appearance and behavior), which of the following are part of “behavior”?
a. Eye contact b. psychomotor activity c. provocative clothing d. twitches e. all of these |
c. provocative clothing
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49. During a mental status exam, intellectual functioning is assessed
a. Using a standardized intelligence test b. Based on records the client provides c. Informally by the psychologist/psychiatrist d. All of the above e. None of the above |
c. Informally by the psychologist/psychiatrist
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50. It is crucial to take a thorough history during a clinical assessment because
a. Many different problems can have multiple causes b. Some problems (e.g., learning disabilities, depression) run in families c. Some problems (e.g., attention difficulties, enuresis) can be explained by psychosocial stressors and can be treated behaviorally rather than medically or require further assessment d. Some problems (e.g., paranoia, panic attacks, memory problems) can be caused by drug use/withdrawal e. All of the above f. None of the above |
e. All of the above
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In order to understand abnormal behavior, we must agree on what is normal. It is generally agreed that "nromal" behavior is that which shows "adaptability". to this end we defined adaptability as
A. hedonic behavior B. the ability to pursue pleasure C. the abilities to change behavior to meet the demands of a new situation D. the opposite of maladaptive behavior E. none of the above |
C. the abilities to change behavior to meet the demands of a new situation
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In one of our first classes I described people as "hedonic", meaning that we seek pelasure and avoid pain. This is generally viewed as a sign of adaptive behavior, however, i gave examples of why this concept is not as simple as it sounds. one such example was:
A. people seek pleasure from sexual encounters and expose themselves to STDS B. people seek pleasure from social drinking and assign a designated driver C. people seek pleasure from food and sometimes overeat D. all of the above E. none of the above |
A. people seek pleasure from sexual encounters and expose themselves to STDS
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In regard to the criteria that define abnormality, it would be correct to state that:
A. no one criterion has yet been developed that fully defines abnormaility B. personal distress is the one criterion that defines abnormality C. the criteria differ depending on the cause of the psychological disorder D. the criteria differ depending on whether the indivual has psychological disorder or psychological dysfunction |
A. no one criterion has yet been developed that fully defines abnormaility
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The increased acceptance of men wearing makeup is an example of:
A. social norm B. cohort effect C. dysfunctional behavior D. timeline |
A. social norm
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Elizabeth visited the campus mental health center because of her increasing feelings of guilt and anxiety. using just that information, elizabeth's situation would be a good example of which aspect of abnormality?
A. statistically rare B. social norm violation C. personal distress D. impaired functioning |
C. personal distress
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The pattern a disorder follows can be chronic, time limited, or episodic. this is known as its:
A. presenting problem B prevalence C. prognosis D. course E. incidence |
D. course
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The number of people in the general population who suffer from OCD is known as the:
A. presenting problem B prevalence C. prognosis D. course E. incidence |
B prevalence
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The number of cases of PTSD that have been diagnosed in the past year is known as the
A. presenting problem B prevalence C. prognosis D. course E. incidence |
E. incidence
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The first Meyer chapter made a strong and clear case for:
A. The ease with which diagnoses can be made if one has enough background history B. the use of a signular diagnosis instead of a list of multiple diagnoses in order to make understanding seemingly deviant behavior easier C. the use of multiple diagnoses instead of a single diagnosis in order to explain all seemingly deviant behavior D. the need for a comprehensive, accurate edition of the DSM for the purpose of diagnosing complex behaviors E. the difficulties in defining behaviors as abnormal and determining a diagnosis on which everyone agrees |
E. the difficulties in defining behaviors as abnormal and determining a diagnosis on which everyone agrees
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Trephination refers to the:
A. process of pushing a sharp instrument into the frontal and prefrontal areas of the brain to decrease unacceptable behavior B. process of applying leeches and indiscriminate cuts to the body to equalize the bodily fluids C. process of boring holes in the skull to allow evil spirits to escape D. specific process of identifying which bodily fluid was present in excessive amounts E. process of discriminating between fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol effects |
C. process of boring holes in the skull to allow evil spirits to escape
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The idea of good and evil in the supernatural tradition of abnormal behavior is applicable to:
A. possession by evil spirits and Salem witch trials B. why the AIDS epidemic was especially prevalent in the gay population C. why some countries suffer from multiple natural disasters D. why you forward chain letters and avoid black cats E. all of the above |
E. all of the above
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According to Hippocrates and Galen, the four humors were:
A. red blood, yellow bile, orange bile, blue blood B. phlegm, blood, yellow bile, black bile C. yellow bile, orange bile, blood phlegm D. sanguine, choleric, melancholy, phlegmatic |
B. phlegm, blood, yellow bile, black bile
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Which term from the humeroal theory is most common today?
A. melancholy, referring to sadness B. phlegmatic, referring to a quick temper C. sanguine, meaning ruddy complexion D. humorous, meaning funny |
A. melancholy, referring to sadness
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syphillis is caused by a:
A. virus B. bacterium C. psychosis D. gene E. sexual behavior |
B. bacterium
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General paresis refers to:
A. malarial treatment for gonorrhea B. antibiotic treatment for syphillis C. the original name symptoms caused by syphillis and gonorrhea D. the original name for penicillin E. none of the above |
E. none of the above
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Recommendations that Hippocrates might have made for patients that would likely be recommended by a modern therapist areL
A. bloodletting and exercise B. balance, rest, and vomiting induction C. rest, good nutrition, and exercise D. balance of the humoral fluids and exercise |
C. rest, good nutrition, and exercise
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Dunking the 19th century, the biological tradition of psychological disorders was supported by the discovery that a bacterial microorganism,___, could eventually result in psychotic symptoms and bizarre behaviors.
A. malaria B. dengue C. yellow phlegm D. syphilis E. gonorrhea |
D. syphilis
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Around the time that the link was made between bacterial infection and bizarre behavior, another biological disovery was made. ___ found that a particular area in the left frontal lobe of the brain was associated with the production of speech
A. louis pasteur B. paul broca C. philipe pinel D. malaria E. wernicke and korsakoff |
B. paul broca
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Electric shock therapy was preceded by ___ shock therapy
A. ritalin B. opium C. insulin D. malaria E. neuroleptic |
C. insulin
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At one time, mentally ill people were kept chained and uncared for, and it was socially acceptable for:
A. the poor to obserbe them as a cheap form of excitment B. the rich to observe them for their own entertainment C. other mentally ill to observe them as a warning of the consequences of unacceptable behavior D. all of the above E. none of the above |
B. the rich to observe them for their own entertainment
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Dunking people in icy water may have worked to lessen bizarre behavior because:
A. it likely cleared their minds so they realized what they were doing and were lucid enough to change their behavior B. the physiological shock probably left them somewhat incapacitated and generally less active so it only seemed, temporarily, that they were "better" C. the water contained sedatives that they swallowed unkowingly d. all of the above E. none of the above |
B. the physiological shock probably left them somewhat incapacitated and generally less active so it only seemed, temporarily, that they were "better"
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You are giving a report on the mental hygiene movement and its foremost crusader Dorothea Dix, who campaigned for more humane treatment of the insane. After mentioning all her accomplishments, you note the unforeseen consequence of her efforts, namely:
A. decreases in the number of mental patients in institutions, forcing many to close B. increases in the number of mental patients resulting in insufficient staff to care for them C. change from custodial care to moral therapy for institutionalized patients D. more patients receiving psychotherapy and less receiving medication |
B. increases in the number of mental patients resulting in insufficient staff to care for them
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treating institutionalized patients as normally as possible and encouraging social interaction and relationship development was an example of:
A. moral therapy B. freudian psychoanalysis C. hippocratic humor D. bedlam therapy E. the soothing system |
A. moral therapy
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Purposely and kowingly injecting people with a disease like malaria in order to control symptoms of another disease or disorder would be considered ______ today
A. ethical depending on the circumstances B. ethical if the individual gave semi-informed consent C. unethical under any circumstances D. unethical only if the disease were in advanced stages |
C. unethical under any circumstances
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Insulin shock therapy was initiated by:
A. sakel B. pinel C. Dix D. Darwin E. Philipe |
A. sakel
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Which of the following describes the order in which biological treatments for mental disorders were introduced?
A. neuroleptic drug therapy, insulin therapy, electroconvulsive therapy B. electroconvulsive therapy, neuroleptic drug therapy, insulin therapy C. insulin therapy, electroconvulsive therapy, neuroleptic drug therapy D. electroconvulsive therapy, insulin therapy, neuroleptic drug therapy |
C. insulin therapy, electroconvulsive therapy, neuroleptic drug therapy
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the first effective drugs for severe psychotic disorders were developed in the
A. 1700's B. 1820's C. 1880's D. 1950's E. 1970's |
D. 1950's
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Over time, the general pattern for drug therapy for mental illness has been one of initial enthusiam followed by:
A. disappointment B. increased enthusiasm C. apathy D. removal from market |
A. disappointment
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_______ is the release of tension following the disclosure of emotional trauma, whereas ______ is the increased understanding of current feelings and past events
A. insight, catharsis B. catharsis, insight C. catharsis, meditation D. meditation, insight |
B. catharsis, insight
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According to ____, addictive behaviors, such as smoking and drinking, might be a result of being fixated at the oral stage of development
A. skinner B. erikson C. freud D. watson E. Maslow |
C. freud
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Many of us recognize the archetypes of persona and shadow as those parts of our personalities that we show to and hide from others. Archetypes are a part of the theories of:
A. anna freud B. carl jung C. heinz kohurt D. melanie klein E. alfred adler |
B. carl jung
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"feminine psychology" is attributed to:
A. anna freud B. melanie klein C. karen horney D. all of them because they are women |
C. karen horney
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Object relations refers to:
A. how children play with their toys B. how primary caretakers influence the way children see the world C. how pets influence the way children relate to animals D. how children learn to use objects as tools E. how children construct their identities |
B. how primary caretakers influence the way children see the world
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who said women feel inferior to men because of the society in which they are raised?
A. freud B. erikson C. klein D. kohurt E. horney |
E. horney
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Erikson's theory is well-known and accepted as helpful in viewing psychopathology from a ______ perspective.
A. biological B. psychosocial C. psychosexual D. behavioral |
B. psychosocial
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______ believed that we all share some very common "normal" needs, but we have problems when they become excessive or neurotic.
A. freud B. erikson C. klein D. kohut E. horney |
E. horney
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The example i gave of the 50 year old woman who grew up amid discord and domestic violence and who now has difficulty maintaining adult attachments was to illustrate the theories of ____.
A. karen horney because the woman felt inferior to the men in her life B. sigmund freud because of the connection between childhood abuse and adult hysteria C. heinz kohut because of her early interactions left her unable to form healthy attachments D. alfred adler because she used her own insecurities to feel superior to men E. erik erikson because unsuccessful resolution of early psychosocial conflicts left her with severe defecits in resolving adult conflicts |
C. heinz kohut because of her early interactions left her unable to form healthy attachments
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Which of the below are the same?
A. operant and classical conditioning B. classical and pavlovian conditioning C> pavlovian and skinnerian conditioning D. operant and watsonian conditioning |
B. classical and pavlovian conditioning
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Wolpe is associated with a process known as ___ that can be used to treat problems such as phobias that might be caused by ____ conditioning.
A. systematic desensitization, classical B. systematic anxiety production, pavlovian C. flooding, freudian D. psychosocial conflict resolution, skinnerian E. none of these, you can't undo phobias |
A. systematic desensitization, classical
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the purposeful conditioning of fear in humans was successfully shown to be possible by:
A. pavlov B. watson C. wolpe D. jones E. skinner |
B. watson
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teaching animals to perform unnatural acts was demonstrated by:
A. pavlov B. watson C. wolpe D. jones E. skinner |
E. skinner
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who showed the importance of social interaction in the learning process.
A. watson B. skinner C. bandura D. seligman E. beck |
C. bandura
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who believed that certain psychopathologies could be attributed to faulty attributions and other cognitions?
A. skinner B. wolpe C. maslow D. ellis E. freud |
D. ellis
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learned helplessness is a concept whereby ___ learn that they have no effect on their environments, and they basically give up:
A. people B. animals C. both people and animals D. animals and people with faulty cognitions E. only people with low intrinsic motivation |
C. both people and animals
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the humanists include:
A. freud and jung B. watson and skinner C. maslow and rogers D. anyone who only does research with people E. theres no such category |
C. maslow and rogers
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_____ believed that we all have certain basic needs that must be met in order to develop healthy manner and achieve our full potential - and that these needs can vary in importance at different times of our lives:
A. maslow B. bandura C. erikson d. watson e. seligman |
A. maslow
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the meyer 2 reading titled "theories and techniques"
A. used multiple theoretical perspectives to conceptualize the same case B. used one specific theoretical perspective to explain many cases C. used different theoretical perspectives to show how different people respond differently to the same experience D. used multiple theoretical perspectives to show how different people respond the same way to the same experience E. all of the above |
A. used multiple theoretical perspectives to conceptualize the same case
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the article titled "psychological factors affecting medical condition: type a behavior pattern" was a good example of the use of:
A. humanist psychology B. psychoanalysis C. feminine psychology D. rational emotive therapy E. person centered therapy |
D. rational emotive therapy
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The MAIN point of the artical titled "hypertension in the african american man" was to show how
A. physical problems can affect one's job performance and interpersonal relationships B. how mental and emotional states can affect the functioning of the body C. how racism can cause medical issues D. how a bad marriage can worsen medical problems E. how racial differences between the therapist and client can never lead to successful therapeutic outcomes |
B. how mental and emotional states can affect the functioning of the body
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the case example of judy is about a girl
A. who is manipulative and faits to get attention B. who suffers from a blood-injury-injection phobia C. who has been afraid of needles since receiving a vaccination at the age of 2 D. who killed her parents and claimed self-defense due to ongoing beatings E. non of the above |
B. who suffers from a blood-injury-injection phobia
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Mental illness such as schizophrenia or depression can be understood from the ____ model.
A. stress-diathesis B. diathesis - stress C. environmental D. evolutionary E. all of these |
B. diathesis - stress
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The fact that identical twins can be raised in the same family with alcoholic parents and only one of them becomes an alcoholic as an adult can be explained by the ____ model
A. stress-diathesis B. diathesis - stress C. twin gene d. developmental |
B. diathesis - stress
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most inherited genes are:
A. monogenetic B. polygenic C. allelic D. heterozygotic E. homozygotic |
B. polygenic
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most people who are correctly diagnosed with a DSM disorder like Major Depressive Disorder episode will:
A. usually have at least some of the same symptoms as others with the disorder B. always have at least five of the same symptoms as others with the disorder C. typically have very few of the same symptoms as others with the disorder D. usually experience all of the same symptoms as others with the disorder |
A. usually have at least some of the same symptoms as others with the disorder
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one of the major problems of using family studies to determine the genetic components of psychological disorders is that family members may have similar disorders due to:
A. shared genes B. common diet factors C. physical similarities D. living together |
D. living together
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monozygotic twins allow for unique genetic studies because they:
A. have identical genes B. always share the same environment C. share approximately 50% of the same genes D. are usually raised in similar ways |
A. have identical genes
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combining the monozygotic and adoption studies, researchers often study monozygotic twins raised in different families. using this method, similarities in behaviors, traits and psychological disorders between monozygotic twins raised apart helps researchers determine:
A. the effects of adoption on a childs psychological functioning B> whether it is detrimental to seperate twins at birth C. whether genes or adoption influence psychopathology D. the effects of genes |
D. the effects of genes
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mood disorders are also sometimes referred to as __ disorders.
A. abreactive B. affective C. assertive D. alternating E. attention seeking |
b. affective
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the somatic symptoms of a major depressive disorder include
A. changes in appetite and weight B. deceased ability to concentrate C. increased energy D. increased libido |
A. changes in appetite and weight
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which of the following symptoms characterize a manic episode?
A. feelings of guilt B. irritability C. enhedonia D. loss of energy |
B. irritability
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mood and affect
A. are the same and can be used interchangeably B. are polar opposites C. are similar but distinct concepts D. all of the above E. none of the above |
C. are similar but distinct concepts
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major depressive disorder is the same as:
A. suicide risk disorder B. double depression C. agitated depression D. dysthymic disorder E. none of these |
E. none of these
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Although grieving is considered a normal process it does sometimes become a psychological disorder. which of the following cases would not be diagnosed as a pathological grief reaction:
A. Mr A experienced a death in his family. in addition to symptoms of depression, he has been having auditory hallucinations in which he hears other deceased people tlaking to him B. miss b has experienced the death of a close friend. she is so depressed that she has no appetite, no energy and is suicidal C. mrs c's dog recently died. 3 weeks later her friends suggest that she get another dog to help her get over the loss, but she refuses and says she just isnt ready to get another dog and besides it would be impossible to replace her beloved toto D. Dr d's wife died a few months ago. recently in addition to his depressive symptoms, he has been having paranoid delusions in whcih he believes that certain unnamed individuals are planning to remove his wifes body |
C. mrs c's dog recently died. 3 weeks later her friends suggest that she get another dog to help her get over the loss, but she refuses and says she just isnt ready to get another dog and besides it would be impossible to replace her beloved toto
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in regard to the prevalence of mood disorders in the US it has been found that
A. women report more depression than men B. men report more depression than women C. men and women report equal amounts of depression D. women are more likely to self medicate using alcohol than to admit that they are depressed E. gender differences in depression are found as early as kindergarten |
A. women report more depression than men
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manic epsidoes alternate with depressive episodes in the disorder called
A. bipolar disorder B. major depressive disorder C. pathological grief reaction D. postpartum psychosis |
A. bipolar disorder
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when referring to the mood disorders called cyclothymia and dysthymia, it would be accurate to say that an individual with cyclothymia probably
A. would be considered moody B. cannot function normally at all C. has more depressive episodes D. has full manic episodes |
A. would be considered moody
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in the above question, the person with dysthymia
A. woudl be described as moody B. would be so depressed he could not get to work C. would seem to function normally, but owudl have a longstanding sense of general malaise and seem to accept mediocre accomplishments rather than striving for excellence D. would generally frequently feel sad and out of sorts, but also have hypomanic periods when he felt elated and euphoric |
C. would seem to function normally, but owudl have a longstanding sense of general malaise and seem to accept mediocre accomplishments rather than striving for excellence
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feeling certain he would win the lottery, charles went on an all ngiht shopping spree, maxing out all his credit cards without a worry. we know hes done this several times, feeling abnormally extreme elation, joy and euphoria. he would most likely be diagnosed with:
A. double depression B. mania C. bipolar disorder D. cyclothymia |
B. mania
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all people who commit suicde occur in the:
A. winter B. spring C. summer D. fall E. anytime |
B. spring
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adolescnts who are contemplating suicide are most likely to tell a ____ who they believe will keep their confidence
A. parent B. teacher C. counselor D. sibling E. employer |
C. counselor
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some expressed suicide ideation is strictly attention seeking and should be ignored
A. true B. false |
B. false
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Asking a depressed person if he or she is contemplating self harm is
A> dangerous because you might put the idea in his head B. necessary in order to get the individual the help she needs and avoid a tragedy C. both D. neither |
B. necessary in order to get the individual the help she needs and avoid a tragedy
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the presence of medical illnesses or symptoms of dementia can make the diagnosis of depression difficult in:
A. middle aged men B. menopausal women C. highly creative individuals D. the elderly |
D. the elderly
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John has a genetic predisposition to depression. if he suffers a major depressive episode after losing his job, this would be an example of the ___ theory
A. humoral B. cognitive behavioral C. diathesis-stress D. reciprocal gene environment model |
C. diathesis-stress
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martin seligman's theory that people becomes anxious and depressed because they believe they have no control over the stress in their lives is called:
A. the learned helplessness model B. cognitive-behavioral theory C. humanistic/existential theory D. the control theory of depression |
A. the learned helplessness model
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accoding to the readings, virginia woolf suffered from
a. Major depressive disorder B. bipolar disorder C. psychotic disorder D. suicide syndrome E. seasonal affective disorder |
B. bipolar disorder
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which of the following characterizes the mood-state known as anxiety
A. positive mood state B. reduced heart rate C. apprehension about the future D. muscle relaxation |
C. apprehension about the future
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all of the following are characteristics common to specific phobias EXCEPT
A. strong and persistant anxiety related to a specific object or situation B. signficiant attempts by the anxious individual to avoid the phobic situation C. ecognition by the person with the phobia that the anxiety is excessive or unreasonable D. decreased arousal of the ANS |
D. decreased arousal of the ANS
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For GAD the typical medication is
A. anxiolytics B. antidepressants C. GABA D. stimulants E. none of these |
B Antidepressants
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the setting for PTSD to occur has these symptoms except
A. horror B paranoia C. helplessness D. fear |
B. paranoia
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the 3 main categories of symptoms of PTSD are
A. avoidance, numbing, dissociation B. re-experiencing, avoidance, hyperarousal C. hyperarousal, hypervigilance, hyper sensitivity D. nightmares, falshbacks, intrusive thoughts E. not talking about the experience, flashbacks, exxagerated startle response |
B. re-experiencing, avoidance, hyperarousal
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