AP Psychology Units 12 and 13 - Abnormal Behavior and Treatment

Question 1

Group therapy is typically more effective than individual therapy for...

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discovering that others have problems similar to their own

Question 2

Someone who alternates between states of lethargic hopelessness and wild over excitement is...

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likely to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder

Question 3

Feeling apprehensive and fearful most of the time without knowing why is...

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generalized anxiety disorder

Question 4

Excessive overeating, followed by remorse but no purging suffers...

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binge-eating disorder

Question 5

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI's) are the most commonly prescribed...

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antidepressants

Question 6

Anxiety is considered disordered if it is...

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persistent and distressing

Question 7

____ involves being severely underweight as a result from a starvation diet or overexercise.

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anorexia nervosa

Question 8

In terms of neurotransmitter levels, depression is associated with...

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low norepinephrine levels and low serotonin levels

Question 9

Which drug has provided the most help to schizophrenia patients experiencing hallucinations?

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Thorazine

Question 10

A person experiencing delusions and hallucinations is possibly suffering from...

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schizophrenia

Question 11

_____ involves associating relaxing techniques with anxiety-provoking stimuli.

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systematic desensitization

Question 12

Psychological disorders characterized by emotional extremes are called...

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mood disorders

Question 13

Feeling lethargic, unable to get out of bed, withdrawing from friends and family is

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major depressive disorder

Question 14

Major depressive disorder is said to occur when signs of depression last at least...

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two weeks

Question 15

A person exhibiting vomiting, dizziness, and blurred vision without apparent physical causes...

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are possible signs of a somatic symptom disorder.

Question 16

Which has been shown to provide relief for those who suffer from seasonal affective disorder?

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light exposure therapy

Question 17

A therapist is most likely to use the DSM-5 in order to ____ various psychological disorders

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identify

Question 18

The medical model states that diseases & psychological disorders have physical causes & can be

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diagnosed, treated, and sometimes cured

Question 19

Which therapy emphasized that one is disturbed due to their negative interpretations of events

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cognitive therapy

Question 20

A lack of conscience is most characteristic of those who have a(n) ____ disorder

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antisocial personality

Question 21

Paralysis, without a medical cause, that happens after a traumatic experience is...

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a conversion disorder

Question 22

Painting a person's nails with bitter nail polish to stop nail biting is an example of...

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aversive conditioning

Question 23

Positive symptoms of schizophrenia include...

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disorganized speech, dellusions, hallucinations

Question 24

Someone who has trouble sleeping, is jumpy and anxious after having returned from combat...

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post-traumatic stress disorder

Question 25

Episodes of dread with shortness of breath, trembling, dizziness, or heart palpitations...

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panic disorder

Question 26

Being so afraid of spiders that you avoid outdoor activities is considered...

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a phobia

Question 27

Negative symptoms of schizophrenia can include...

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impaired theory of mind, catatonia, absence of emotion

Question 28

Which drug would help someone who alternates between extreme sadness and extreme euphoria?

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lithium

Question 29

A person who overeats & then intentionally vomits in an attempt to control their weight suffers

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bulimia nervosa

Question 30

What psychosurgical procedure was designed to calm uncontrollably emotional or violent patients

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lobotomy

Question 31

Which of the following individuals is most likely to benefit from electroconvulsive therapy?

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someone depressed who hasn't responded to medications

Question 32

A central therapeutic technique of psychoanalysis is...

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free association

Question 33

Excessive hand-washing and a fear of germs that persistently interferes with life indicates...

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obsessive-compulsive disorder

Question 34

Psychiatrists and psychologists label behavior as disordered when it is...

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maladaptive, distressful, and dysfunctional

Question 35

People with antisocial personality disorder exhibit behaviors in which they

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often act in violent or deceiving ways without remorse

Question 36

A person with ____ will experience episodes characterized by wild optimism and poor judgement.

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bipolar I disorder

Question 37

ADHD is most clearly characterized by...

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distractibility

Question 38

The belief that normal physical sensations are symptoms of a disease can be found in a person

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diagnosed with illness anxiety disorder

Question 39

Schizophrenia is a disorder that is most likely to be treated with...

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biomedical therapies

Question 40

Exhibiting two or more distinct and alternating personalities is a symptom of a(n)

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dissociative identity disorder

Question 41

Those with a narcissistic personality disorder are likely to be preoccupied with...

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their own self-importance

Question 42

The process of active listening engaged during therapy sessions involves the therapist...

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rephrasing things said by the client, asking the client clarifying questions

Question 43

Which form of therapy associates unwanted behavior systematically with unpleasant experiences

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aversive conditioning

AP Psychology Units 12 and 13 - Abnormal Behavior and Treatment

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AP Psychology Units 12 and 13 - Abnormal Behavior and Treatment

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