PSY final exam with 100+ correct
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although she has never met the actor Chris Rock, June believes that he is in love with
her. this is an example of Answer Delusion
Which of the following statements is true about the difference between self-deception
and delusions Answer people harboring self-deceptions typically knowledge that their
beliefs may be wrong, but delusional people often are resistant to arguments that
contradicts their delusions
Faith believes that she is the reincarnation of Cleopatra. Faith is most likely suffering
from _____. Answer grandiose delusion
Ivan believes that aliens from a parallel universe are controlling his thoughts. Ivan is
most likely experiencing a Answer delusion of thought insertion
Sebastian believes his neighbor is watching him and waiting for a chance to steal his
stamp collection. This false belief would be considered a _____. Answer persecutory
delusion
Tabitha has unusually low dopamine activity in the prefrontal area of the brain. this
tends to be associated with what symptoms of schizophrenia Answer negative
Jerry hears voices accusing him of being a serial rapist. This is a(n) _____ hallucination.
Answer auditory
Judith was experiencing sleep deprivation and thought that spiders were crawling on
her skin. Judith was most likely experiencing a(n)_____. Answer tactile hallucinations
Ethel's conversations are hard to follow. She doesn't stay on the same topic, and there
is no logical transition between topics. Ethel's speech is probably an example of _____.
Answer derailment
people with schizophrenia often have difficulties predicting how they will feel in the
future leading to problems with ______ and _______ Answer motivation; decision
making
a lack of responsiveness to the outside world is referred to as _________ in patients
with schizophrenia Answer catatonia
, Julia suddenly experienced delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech but
these symptoms lasted for only 3 days. She is most likely to be diagnosed with _____
disorder. Answer brief psychotic
Jamal believes that he is being followed but shows no other psychotic symptoms. other
than his delusion, he does not act oddly or have difficulty functioning. he is most likely to
be diagnosed as having ________ disorder Answer delusional
Carlos has always functioned well but shows symptoms of schizophrenia for 1-6 months
without the restricted affect. His prognosis is good but he will most likely be diagnosed
as having _____. Answer schizophreniform
Lawrence experienced delusions and hallucinations for 2 weeks, and also had a manic
episode following this 2-week period. He continues to experience delusions and
hallucinations. Lawrence will most likely receive a diagnosis of _____. Answer
schizoaffective disorder
a psychologist who applies a sociocultural approach to anxiety disorders would:
Answer consider the way cultural values or the social environment affect anxiety
Behavioral theorist: Answer Focus on the influence of reinforcement and punishment
in producing abnormal behavior
the biological model assumes that abnormal behaviors arise from Answer changes in
neutral functions
_______ emerges out of modern psychodynamic theories of psychopathology and
shifted focus from the unconscious conflicts of the individuals to the clients pattern of
relationships with important people in his or her life Answer psychoanalysis
cognitive theories focus on Answer thoughts and beliefs
According to the diathesis-stress model, - ____ are the triggers that convert a
predisposition for a disorder into the actual appearance of that disorder Answer
stressors
Which of the following theories of abnormality is based on the assumptions that humans
have an innate capacity for goodness and for living a full live Answer humanistic
Social learning theory posits that Answer people learn behaviors by watching other
people
answered questions latest update,,.
although she has never met the actor Chris Rock, June believes that he is in love with
her. this is an example of Answer Delusion
Which of the following statements is true about the difference between self-deception
and delusions Answer people harboring self-deceptions typically knowledge that their
beliefs may be wrong, but delusional people often are resistant to arguments that
contradicts their delusions
Faith believes that she is the reincarnation of Cleopatra. Faith is most likely suffering
from _____. Answer grandiose delusion
Ivan believes that aliens from a parallel universe are controlling his thoughts. Ivan is
most likely experiencing a Answer delusion of thought insertion
Sebastian believes his neighbor is watching him and waiting for a chance to steal his
stamp collection. This false belief would be considered a _____. Answer persecutory
delusion
Tabitha has unusually low dopamine activity in the prefrontal area of the brain. this
tends to be associated with what symptoms of schizophrenia Answer negative
Jerry hears voices accusing him of being a serial rapist. This is a(n) _____ hallucination.
Answer auditory
Judith was experiencing sleep deprivation and thought that spiders were crawling on
her skin. Judith was most likely experiencing a(n)_____. Answer tactile hallucinations
Ethel's conversations are hard to follow. She doesn't stay on the same topic, and there
is no logical transition between topics. Ethel's speech is probably an example of _____.
Answer derailment
people with schizophrenia often have difficulties predicting how they will feel in the
future leading to problems with ______ and _______ Answer motivation; decision
making
a lack of responsiveness to the outside world is referred to as _________ in patients
with schizophrenia Answer catatonia
, Julia suddenly experienced delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech but
these symptoms lasted for only 3 days. She is most likely to be diagnosed with _____
disorder. Answer brief psychotic
Jamal believes that he is being followed but shows no other psychotic symptoms. other
than his delusion, he does not act oddly or have difficulty functioning. he is most likely to
be diagnosed as having ________ disorder Answer delusional
Carlos has always functioned well but shows symptoms of schizophrenia for 1-6 months
without the restricted affect. His prognosis is good but he will most likely be diagnosed
as having _____. Answer schizophreniform
Lawrence experienced delusions and hallucinations for 2 weeks, and also had a manic
episode following this 2-week period. He continues to experience delusions and
hallucinations. Lawrence will most likely receive a diagnosis of _____. Answer
schizoaffective disorder
a psychologist who applies a sociocultural approach to anxiety disorders would:
Answer consider the way cultural values or the social environment affect anxiety
Behavioral theorist: Answer Focus on the influence of reinforcement and punishment
in producing abnormal behavior
the biological model assumes that abnormal behaviors arise from Answer changes in
neutral functions
_______ emerges out of modern psychodynamic theories of psychopathology and
shifted focus from the unconscious conflicts of the individuals to the clients pattern of
relationships with important people in his or her life Answer psychoanalysis
cognitive theories focus on Answer thoughts and beliefs
According to the diathesis-stress model, - ____ are the triggers that convert a
predisposition for a disorder into the actual appearance of that disorder Answer
stressors
Which of the following theories of abnormality is based on the assumptions that humans
have an innate capacity for goodness and for living a full live Answer humanistic
Social learning theory posits that Answer people learn behaviors by watching other
people
