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Practice questions for abnormal psychology
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Which of the following is a symptom of social anxiety disorder? a) Recurrent panic attacks b) Excessive worry and apprehension c) Intense fear of social situations and scrutiny d) Disorganized speech and behavior

What is the term used to describe a mental disorder characterized by persistent and intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions)? a) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) b) Bipolar disorder c) Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) d) Dissociative identity disorder

Which of the following is a symptom of a specific eating disorder called bulimia nervosa? a) Delusions and hallucinations b) Excessive fear of gaining weight and distorted body image c) Recurrent binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors d) Hypersomnia (excessive sleep)

What is the term used to describe a mental disorder characterized by excessive worry and fear about a variety of everyday situations? a) Generalized anxiety disorder b) Narcissistic personality disorder c) Antisocial personality disorder d) Borderline personality disorder

Which of the following is a symptom of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? a) Compulsive behaviors and obsessions b) Impulsivity and difficulty staying focused c) Recurrent panic attacks d) Disorganized speech and behavior

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AP8 - Practice questions for abnormal psychology

Course: Abnormal Psychology (PSYC 2002)

21 Documents
Students shared 21 documents in this course
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Which of the following is a symptom of social anxiety disorder?
a) Recurrent panic attacks
b) Excessive worry and apprehension
c) Intense fear of social situations and scrutiny
d) Disorganized speech and behavior
What is the term used to describe a mental disorder characterized by persistent and intrusive
thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions)?
a) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
b) Bipolar disorder
c) Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
d) Dissociative identity disorder
Which of the following is a symptom of a specific eating disorder called bulimia nervosa?
a) Delusions and hallucinations
b) Excessive fear of gaining weight and distorted body image
c) Recurrent binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors
d) Hypersomnia (excessive sleep)
What is the term used to describe a mental disorder characterized by excessive worry and fear about
a variety of everyday situations?
a) Generalized anxiety disorder
b) Narcissistic personality disorder
c) Antisocial personality disorder
d) Borderline personality disorder
Which of the following is a symptom of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
a) Compulsive behaviors and obsessions
b) Impulsivity and difficulty staying focused
c) Recurrent panic attacks
d) Disorganized speech and behavior