Question 1

According to Seligman's concept of "preparedness", which of the following stimuli should one develop a phobia toward MOST easily?

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A)   chairs
B)   monkeys
C)   heights
D)   certain numbersE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

For individuals with eating disorders, the prognosis is better for those with ____________________, which has a recovery rate of approximately 70 per cent.

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The answer of For individuals with eating disorders, the prognosis...

Question 3

Some researchers are investigating whether dysfunctions in neural circuits using ________ play a role in schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A)   acetylcholine
B)   endorphins
C)   opiates
D)   glutamateE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

According to Ohman and Mineka, an evolved module

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A)   is automatically activated by stimuli relating to survival threats.
B)   is not resistant to intentional efforts to suppress a resulting fear.
C)   allows a person to eliminate a fear-provoking stimulus in an effective way.
D)   are learned through classical and operant forms of conditioning.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

The conditioning and learning explanation for the etiology of anxiety disorders best accounts for the development and maintenance of

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A)   phobic disorder.
B)   panic disorder.
C)   post-traumatic stress disorder.
D)   generalised anxiety disorder.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Which temperament is characterised by shyness, timidity and wariness?

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A)   choleric
B)   inhibited
C)   sanguine
D)   pensiveE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

The presence of structural abnormalities in the brain that are assumed to reflect deterioration of brain tissue has been associated with

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A)   mood disorders.
B)   schizophrenic disorders.
C)   anxiety disorders.
D)   somatoform disorders.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Research concerning the etiology of schizophrenic disorders has implicated excessive activity of the neurotransmitter(s)

Accepted Answer

A)   dopamine.
B)   GABA.
C)   norepinephrine.
D)   serotonin and epinephrine.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

With the rise of the medical model came gradual progress toward more humane care and scientific investigation of mental disorders.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Correlations have been found between mood disorders and abnormal levels of two neurotransmitters in the brain: ____________________ and serotonin.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Correlations have been found between mood disorders...

Question 11

While bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa are both serious conditions, neither is a life-threatening condition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What do the histrionic, narcissistic, borderline and antisocial personality disorders have in common?

Accepted Answer

A)   mistrustfulness and the inability to connect emotionally with others
B)   maladaptive efforts to control anxiety and fear
C)   high levels of communication deviance
D)   impulsivity and overdramatisationE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 13

Behaviour that causes anxiety or concern for the affected individual may be considered to be

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A)   deviant.
B)   maladaptive.
C)   personally distressing.
D)   insane.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Ohman and Mineka's concept of the "evolved module for fear learning" is an update of the notion of

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A)   reaction range.
B)   preparedness.
C)   heritability.
D)   post-traumatic stress.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The association between stress and mood disorders is inconsistent but it is clear that

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A)   stress has little effect on responses to treatment.
B)   stress affects the likelihood of relapse.
C)   people do not vary in their initial vulnerability to mood disorders.
D)   most highly-stressed people get depressed.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Dr de Klerk is a psychiatrist who argues that different diagnoses represent similar underlying psychological symptoms. Dr de Klerk is, therefore, likely to argue for a _________ approach to diagnosis.

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A)   comorbid
B)   categorical
C)   dimensional
D)   epidemiologicalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Kylie lets her husband keep all the financial records for the family, and she expects him to make all the decisions that affect the family. She refuses to make any decisions on her own, and if anything unexpected occurs, she calls her husband at work to ask for his advice. If Kylie has a personality disorder, her symptoms are most consistent with those associated with disorders in the

Accepted Answer

A)   anxious/fearful cluster.
B)   odd/eccentric cluster.
C)   dramatic/impulsive cluster.
D)   neurotic/dissociative cluster.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Individuals with ____ typically maintain a reasonably normal weight.

Accepted Answer

A)   anorexia nervosa
B)   bulimia nervosa
C)   both anorexia and bulimia nervosa
D)   neither anorexia or bulimia nervosaE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following statements is LEAST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Correlations have been found between poor social skills and depression.
B)   Depressed people tend to be evaluated negatively by others.
C)   There is no relationship between depression and environmental stress.
D)   Depressed people gravitate towards people who reinforce their negative views of themselves.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Dr Radebe is reviewing the records from a patient who has just been referred for treatment. He is carefully considering the symptoms that have been documented, and is attempting to identify the type of psychological disorder the individual is most likely to have. Dr Radebe is currently focusing on

Accepted Answer

A)   aetiology.
B)   prognosis.
C)   diagnosis.
D)   histology.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Exam 15: Abnormal Behaviour

With the rise of the medical model came gradual progress toward more humane care and scientific investigation of mental disorders.

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The association between stress and mood disorders is inconsistent but it is clear that

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For individuals with eating disorders, the prognosis is better for those with ____________________, which has a recovery rate of approximately 70 per cent.

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Some researchers are investigating whether dysfunctions in neural circuits using ________ play a role in schizophrenia.

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While bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa are both serious conditions, neither is a life-threatening condition.

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Correlations have been found between mood disorders and abnormal levels of two neurotransmitters in the brain: ____________________ and serotonin.

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Research concerning the etiology of schizophrenic disorders has implicated excessive activity of the neurotransmitter(s)

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Individuals with ____ typically maintain a reasonably normal weight.

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The presence of structural abnormalities in the brain that are assumed to reflect deterioration of brain tissue has been associated with

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Behaviour that causes anxiety or concern for the affected individual may be considered to be

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Ohman and Mineka's concept of the "evolved module for fear learning" is an update of the notion of

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Dr de Klerk is a psychiatrist who argues that different diagnoses represent similar underlying psychological symptoms. Dr de Klerk is, therefore, likely to argue for a _________ approach to diagnosis.

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According to Ohman and Mineka, an evolved module

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Which of the following statements is LEAST accurate?

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What do the histrionic, narcissistic, borderline and antisocial personality disorders have in common?

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Which temperament is characterised by shyness, timidity and wariness?

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According to Seligman's concept of "preparedness", which of the following stimuli should one develop a phobia toward MOST easily?

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Dr Radebe is reviewing the records from a patient who has just been referred for treatment. He is carefully considering the symptoms that have been documented, and is attempting to identify the type of psychological disorder the individual is most likely to have. Dr Radebe is currently focusing on

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The conditioning and learning explanation for the etiology of anxiety disorders best accounts for the development and maintenance of

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Exam 15: Abnormal Behaviour

With the rise of the medical model came gradual progress toward more humane care and scientific investigation of mental disorders.

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The association between stress and mood disorders is inconsistent but it is clear that

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For individuals with eating disorders, the prognosis is better for those with ____________________, which has a recovery rate of approximately 70 per cent.

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Some researchers are investigating whether dysfunctions in neural circuits using ________ play a role in schizophrenia.

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While bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa are both serious conditions, neither is a life-threatening condition.

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Correlations have been found between mood disorders and abnormal levels of two neurotransmitters in the brain: ____________________ and serotonin.

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Research concerning the etiology of schizophrenic disorders has implicated excessive activity of the neurotransmitter(s)

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Individuals with ____ typically maintain a reasonably normal weight.

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The presence of structural abnormalities in the brain that are assumed to reflect deterioration of brain tissue has been associated with

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Behaviour that causes anxiety or concern for the affected individual may be considered to be

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Ohman and Mineka's concept of the "evolved module for fear learning" is an update of the notion of

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Dr de Klerk is a psychiatrist who argues that different diagnoses represent similar underlying psychological symptoms. Dr de Klerk is, therefore, likely to argue for a _________ approach to diagnosis.

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According to Ohman and Mineka, an evolved module

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What do the histrionic, narcissistic, borderline and antisocial personality disorders have in common?

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Which temperament is characterised by shyness, timidity and wariness?

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