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ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY REVIEW

20 0 ITEMS - Multiple Choice

  1. It is provided for the patient's family and caregivers to train them in coping with patients disabling impairment. This therapy is designed to improve social and decrease anxiety when caring for patients afflicted with this disorder. a. Late-onset Alzheimer's disease b. Brain abnormalities c. Amnesic disorders d. Psychosocial support therapy

  2. This disorder was previously known as manic-depressive disorder. Patients with this condition manifest with two extreme disturbances in emotions. a. Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders b. Bipolar and related disorders C. All of the answers are correct d. Anxiety disorder

  3. It is demonstrated when an individual has a pathological need for a certain substance. This type of behavior is one of the most common yet challenging mental health disorders that our society faces today. a. Tolerance b. Substance abuse c. Addictive behavior d. Withdrawal

  4. Delirium is most commonly seen in cases of withdrawal or intoxication from medications. It can also occur due to metabolic disturbances or nutritional imbalance. These are usually seen in patients with chronic illnesses such as poorly controlled diabetes, renal, liver, heart failure, and malnutrition. Symptoms of delirium can also be seen in patients who suffer from head injuries or an epileptic attack. Uncontrolled fever due to varying infections can also give rise to symptoms of delirium. a. Clinical manifestation b. None of the answers are correct c. Etiological considerations d. Treatment

  5. An individual who becomes a threat to him or others is considered abnormal. This dangerous behavior is considered an important indicator of hospital confinement. a. Suffering. b. Irrationality and unpredictability c. Social discomfort d. Dangerousness

  6. This form of treatment requires neurosurgical intervention in implanting an electrode in the brain that is then stimulated to improve symptoms. Because this form of treatment is invasive, it is reserved for severely depressed patients who are unresponsive to other forms of therapy. a. Cognitive-behavioral therapy b. Deep brain stimulation c. None of the answers are correct

a. All of the answers are correct b. Sleep-walking disorder c. Encopresis d. Tic disorders 1 1. Are beliefs that are not congruent with reality? Despite the availability of evidence that negates those false beliefs, delusional people still choose to believe such. Although this symptom is common among patients with schizophrenia, it can also be seen in other mental health disorders. a. Thought insertion b. Delusion c. Though broadcasting d. Persecutory delusion 12. It is a designated entity that ideally fits the categorical description of certain disease classifications. In this approach of disease classification, a prototype or a 'model disease entity' is used as a comparative standard by which other diseases are compared using a rating scale. a. Prototypal approach b. Prototypal approach c. Categorical d. Dimensional 13. This is analogous to the mind's conscience based on perceived societal norms and acquired personal values in

psychoanalysis. a. Transference b. Superego c. Psychoanalytic theory d. Reality principle 14. A form of treatment for abnormal behaviors involves unlearning maladaptive behaviors and ineffective coping mechanisms. a. Agranulocytosis b. Flooding c. Behavioral therapy d. Aversion therapy 15. An inflammatory condition of the pancreas that can be caused by heavy alcohol consumption a. Liver-cirrhosis b. Pancreatitis c. Polydrug abuse d. Hallucinogens 16. Are called as such because of their chemical structure. The prototype drug of this group is imipramine, which acts by increasing the neurotransmitter activity of norepinephrine and serotonin. However, this medication has multiple side effects, such as dry mouth, sexual dysfunction, and constipation, which limits its use. Also, these medications are toxic when taken excessively a. monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIS)

b. Statistical deviancy c. Suffering d. Violation of societal standards 21. A condition wherein individuals lose the ability to experience a pleasure. a. anhedonia b. anticipatory pleasure c. rumination d. specifiers 22. Abnormal movements that are characterized by uneasiness and fidgeting a. Psychomotor agitation b. Psychomotor retardation c. blunted affect d. grandiose delusions 23. A mood that manifests with extraordinary and unrealistic feelings of elation and euphoria a. Depression b. Mania c. Monoamine oxidase d. Attribution 24. Usually generate unusual sources of sexual arousal or interest that involve hurting, injuring, or forcing someone to do an act against his will. Some examples of disorders under this category include pedophilic disorder, sexual sadism disorder, and exhibitionistic disorder. a. Other disorders b. Paraphilic disorders c. Personality disorders d. All of the answers are correct

  1. Designed to improve executive domains, such as memory, attention, problem-solving, and processing speed in patients with schizophrenia. Impairment in these cognitive domains contributes to poor social interaction and adaptation. a. Cognitive remediation therapies b. Cognitive behavior therapy c. All of the answers are correct d. Family therapy
  2. Seen in individuals who manifest with an exaggerated sense of self-importance and self-love. a. Antisocial personality disorder b Narcissistic personality disorder c. Borderline personality disorder d. Histrionic personality disorder
  3. A behavioral pattern is seen in individuals who become distressed when placed in new and unfamiliar situations. a. Agoraphobia b. Behavioral inhibition c. Autonomic nervous system d. Depersonalization
  4. A voluntary increased sensory sensitivity in anticipation of a perceived threat. a. Interoceptive conditioning b. In vivo c. Locus coeruleus d. Hyper vigilance
  5. It limits the errors that lead to a false positive or false negative diagnosis. a. It is reliable b. It is efficient c. It is valid d. It is universal

However, one of the disadvantages of this treatment is that it requires a therapist to work with the child for at least 40 hours per week for two years. a. Behavioral treatment b. Neurobiological factors c. Medications d. All of the answers are correct 34. One of the approaches in patient assessment, wherein a patient is either a member o cat a. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorder b. Categorical classification c. Dementia d. Delirium 35. Illnesses predominantly manifest with outward- directed behaviors, such as overactivity, impulsiveness, and aggressiveness. a. Internalizing disorders b. Habit reversal treatment c. Externalizing disorders d. Desensitization 36. A condition wherein a person has a sexual desire for unusual objects causing them to engage in unusual sexual activities. a. Prototype b. Paraphilia c. Pathophysiology d. Methamphetamine 37. Seen in individuals who display a predominant suspiciousness and distrust of others. a. Schizoid b. Paranoid personality disorder c. Schizotypal d. Personality disorder

  1. The amount of pleasure that is experienced in an activity a. grandiose delusions b. anhedonia c. anticipatory pleasure d. consummatory pleasure

  2. Cognitive behavioral therapy for agoraphobia is similar to social anxiety disorders. However, instead of exposure to the public, specific anxiety triggers are identified. Also, treatments involve educating families or relatives of patients they live with to encourage them to leave the house. a. agoraphobia b. Benzodiazepines c. phobias d. Panic disorders

  3. A set of chemicals that serve as hormones and neurotransmitters a. Catecholamines b. Antisocial personality disorder c. Grandiosity d. Borderline personality disorder

  4. A form of treatment for tic disorders involves awareness training, relaxation training, developing appropriate responses, and modification of a patient's overall action. a. Desensitization b. Internalizing disorders c. Habit reversal treatment d. Externalizing disorders

  5. Studies suggest that children with ADHD have a different brain structure from children who behave

  6. Have a compulsion in pulling out their hair from different body parts. Common body parts that are affected in this condition are the scalp, arms, and eyebrows. Patients with trichotillomania have bald spots and localized hair losses as a result of compulsive hair pulling. a. hoarding disorder b. trichotillomania c. none of the answers are correct d. body dysmorphic disorder

  7. Parenting practices may also play a role in the development of anxiety disorders. And parental control is associated with childhood anxiety. Problems with emotion regulation and insecure attachment during infancy are also theorized to be psychological factors that may contribute to anxiety disorders. a. All of the answers are correct b. Medications c. Genetic and socio-cultural factors d. Psychological factors

  8. A class of psychoactive drugs that has a combination of hallucinogenic and stimulatory properties a. Entactogen b. Fetal alcohol syndrome c. Glutamate d

  9. Illnesses predominantly manifest with inward-focused behaviors such as social withdrawal, depression, and anxiety. a. Internalizing disorders b. Desensitization c. Externalizing disorders d. Habit reversal treatment

  10. Higher levels of juvenile delinquency were found among children who grew up in impoverished environments. a. Environmental toxin b. Psychological factors c. Peer influence d. Socio-cultural factors

  11. Substances that enhance alertness and motor activity through their effect on the brain and sympathetic nervous systems. This is one of the most commonly used substances. In this section, we will discuss amphetamines, methamphetamines, and cocaine. a. Clinical manifestation c. Stimulants b. sedatives d. Amphetamines

  12. Within the body a. Locus coeruleus b. Interoceptive conditioning c. Hypervigilance d. In vivo

  13. It is a condition that causes individuals to urinate in places other than the toilet. a b. Dysphoria c. Dimensional classification d. Encopresis

  14. As a form of thinking that has an increased propensity to repeatedly focus on painful experiences and thoughts. a. Psychomotor agitation b. Specifiers c. Psychomotor retardation d. Rumination

C. All of the answers are correct d. Prototypal approach 60. Systemic desensitization therapy is commonly being used for a. Antidepressants b. phobias c. Benzodiazepines d. None of the answers are correct 61. One of the mental illnesses prevalent during the 18th century was a condition called hysteria. Hysteria is diagnosed in individuals who suffer from functional incapacities such as paralysis or blindness without a known biological cause. a. Prefrontal lobotomy b. Mesmerism c. Insulin shot shock treatment d. Not on the list 62. A repetitive and persistent localized muscle twitch or spasm a. Tic b. Join attention c. Multisystemic treatment d. Parent management training 63. Disorders included in this category involve abnormal coping mechanisms or pathologic responses to stressful or traumatic life events. Post-traumatic stress disorder is included in this disease category. Mater a. All of the answers are correct c. Dissociative Disorders d. Trauma-and Stressor-Related Disorders b. Dissociative Disorders

  1. One of the approaches in patient assessment, wherein a Max patient is either a category or not. a. Diagnosis b. Dementia c. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorder d. None of the answers are correct
  2. A component of the nervous system that controls involuntary functions of the body. a. Autonomic nervous system b. Behavioral inhibition c. Agoraphobia d. Depersonalization
  3. A sensation of numbness or tingling sensations a. Prepared learning b. All of the answers are correct c. Paresthesia d. Sympathetic nervous system
  4. Which applies classical and operant conditioning principles. The principle of operant conditioning that Skinner described is used to cause a desired behavioral change. An example of behavioral therapy is systematic desensitization therapy for the treatment of phobias. This form of treatment alters the abnormal behavior through gradual exposure to what triggers unusual fear or anxiety. a. Operant conditioning b. Cognitive therapy c. Negative reinforcement d. Behavior therapy
  5. A type of exposure therapy wherein exposure to a stimulus is applied at full strength a. Aversion therapy

d. Neurofibrillary tangles 73. A maladaptive behavior of a specified type typically manifests by the time one reaches adolescence and causes long-term difficulties in personal relationships or functioning in society. a. Personality disorder b. Schizotypal c. Paranoid personality disorder d. Schizoid 74. A behavior that is observed in individuals with a pathological need for a certain substance a. Delirium tremens b. Detoxification c. Addictive behavior d. All of the answers are correct 75. Disease classification Unspecified mental disorder a-F c b. F10-F d-F 76. Investigated substances include food additives (food coloring], lead exposure, and exposure to nicotine via maternal smoking. Despite these researchers, no conclusive evidence exists to establish direct causation of exposure to these substances to the development of ADHD. a. Psychological factors b. Neurobiological factors c. Perinatal and prenatal factors d. Environmental toxins 77. In ancient Greek, the word "soma" means "body." Patients who suffer from this condition usually complain of

physical illness without a known medical explanation. Patients become preoccupied with bodily symptoms causing significant impairment in daily living. Even though symptoms are psychological, the patient perceives these symptoms as real a. Dissociative Disorders b. Dissociative Disorders c. Trauma-and Stressor-Related Disorders d. All of the answers are correct 78. It enables accurate recognition of mental illnesses. a. It is universal b. It is reliable c. It is efficient d. It is valid 79. A particular illness is inferred from a cluster of symptoms and problems. a. Diagnosis b. Delirium c. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorder d. Dementia 80. Seen in individuals who harbor feelings of social inadequacy and incompetency, leading to social relationships and interpersonal interaction impairment. a. Obsessive-compulsive personality b. Dependent personality disorder c. Avoidant personality disorder d. Dialectical behavioral therapy 81. Process by which people explain perceived antecedent causes of an event a. Attribution b. Mania c. Monoamine oxidase

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Abnormal-Psychology-Drill

Course: Abnormal Psychology (PSY 9)

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ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY REVIEW
200 ITEMS - Multiple Choice
1. It is provided for the patient's family and caregivers to train them
in coping with patients disabling impairment. This therapy is
designed to improve social and decrease anxiety when caring for
patients afflicted with this disorder.
a. Late-onset Alzheimer's disease
b. Brain abnormalities
c. Amnesic disorders
d. Psychosocial support therapy
2. This disorder was previously known as manic-depressive
disorder. Patients with this condition manifest with two extreme
disturbances in emotions.
a. Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders
b. Bipolar and related disorders
C. All of the answers are correct
d. Anxiety disorder
3. It is demonstrated when an individual has a pathological need
for a certain substance. This type of behavior is one of the most
common yet challenging mental health disorders that our society
faces today.
a. Tolerance
b. Substance abuse
c. Addictive behavior
d. Withdrawal