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AP11 - Practice questions for abnormal psychology
Course: Abnormal Psychology (PSYC 2002)
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University: The University of the West Indies Mona
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What is the term used to describe a mental disorder characterized by persistent difficulties in social
interaction, communication, and restricted or repetitive patterns of behavior?
a) Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
b) Autism spectrum disorder
c) Panic disorder
d) Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Which of the following is a symptom of a specific phobia?
a) Recurrent panic attacks
b) Excessive fear of social situations
c) Intense fear and avoidance of a specific object or situation
d) Disorganized speech and behavior
What is the term used to describe a mental disorder characterized by a pattern of disregard for and
violation of the rights of others, often starting in childhood or adolescence?
a) Antisocial personality disorder
b) Borderline personality disorder
c) Bipolar disorder
d) Dissociative identity disorder
Which of the following is a symptom of a feeding and eating disorder called binge-eating disorder?
a) Excessive fear of gaining weight and distorted body image
b) Recurrent episodes of binge eating without compensatory behaviors
c) Disorganized speech and behavior
d) Delusions and hallucinations
What is the term used to describe a mental disorder characterized by difficulties with impulse
control, emotional regulation, and unstable relationships?
a) Borderline personality disorder
b) Major depressive disorder
c) Schizophrenia
d) Social anxiety disorder