PSYCHOLOGY CHAPTER 14 QUIZ****You are a contestant on Jeopardy! and its yourturn. You say to Alex "I'll take Ancient
Explanantions of Mental Illness for $100." Theanswer is,"His was the first recorded attempt toexplain abnormal behavior as due to somebiological process." The smile on your face revealsthe confidence you have as you say:Joanna is experiencing severe anxiety. Her
psychiatrist attributes her disorder to a chemicalimbalance. Her psychiatrist is using the ____ ofabnormality****Dr Nwoambi is a psychologist who is currentlyevaluating a new client. Dr. Nwoambi would mostlikely refer to the _____ to assist her in diagnosingher client's psychological disorder.
***Any behavior that does not allow a person to
function within or adapt to the stresses andeveryday demands of life is considered _____****According to the behaviorists, disorderedbehavior is a result of ________
Which of the following culture-bound disorders is
most commonly seen in latin america***According to the biological perspective,generalized anxiety disorder is _____
The primary purpose of the DMS is to _____
Which of the following is an anxiety disorder
bipolarconversionphobicschizophrenia***Padma is extremely confident and feels thatlately she needs very little sleep. In addition she
reports that her thoughts seem to be going fast-similar to watching three television shows atonce. Padma is most likely experiencing _____As a serious dancer, Justine watches what sheeats. She knows that she is underweight, but fearthat if she starts eating more, she will get fat. Inaddition to the preoccupation with food, she alsostopped menstruating. Her behaviors suggest thatshe might be suffering from _____
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Q2:
Which of the following is an anxiety disorder? A) bipolar disorder B) conversion disorder C) phobic disorder D) schizophrenia
Q3:
In which disorder does a person seem to experience at least two or more distinct personalities existing in one body? A) schizophrenia B) panic disorder C) depersonalization D) dissociative identity disorder
Q4:
Dylan shows a pattern of instability in his relationships, self-image, and feelings. As such, he most likely has __________ personality disorder. A) antisocial B) borderline C) dependent D) avoidant
Q5:
According to the biological perspective, a person with phobia has elevated activation in which part of the brain? A) hippocampus B) amygdala C) hypothalamus D) corpus callosum
Q6:
Emma is experiencing severe anxiety. Her psychiatrist attributes her disorder to a chemical imbalance. Her psychiatrist is using the __________ of abnormality. A) psychoanalysis B) intrapersonal model C) biological model D) behavioral model
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Q7:
What is the BEST way to describe the positive symptoms of schizophrenia? A) clearly identifiable symptoms B) a decrease in normal functioning C) an excess or distortion of normal functions D) symptoms that psychologists are certain are occurring
Q8:
Derek is admitted to a mental institution because he hears voices talking to him that no one else can hear, and he sees demons attacking him, though no one else can see anything near him. Derek's symptoms are known as __________. A) delusions B) hallucinations C) obsessions D) compulsions
Q9:
Any behavior that does not allow a person to function within or adapt to the stresses and everyday demands of life is considered __________. A) deviant B) uncomfortable C) rare D) maladaptive
Q10:
Liam has increased levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine in his frontal lobe areas. Which disorder might he be at risk of experiencing? A) antisocial personality disorder B) agoraphobia C) schizophrenia D) dissociative fugue
Q11:
Priya is extremely confident and feels that lately she needs very little sleep. In addition, she reports that her thoughts seem to be going fast-similar to watching three television shows at once. Priya most likely is experiencing a __________. A) manic episode B) dysthymic episode C) loss of mental control D) psychotic break