Abnormal Psychology ALL Exam Questions

Which of the following is a key difference between anorexia and bulimia? A. Anorexia is a source of pride; bulimia is a source of shame B. Anorexia never involves binging and purging; bulimia is defined by binging and purging C. Anorexia is strongly influenced by perceived body shape; bulimia is minimally influenced by perceived body shape D. Anorexia is most common among higher SES groups; bulimia is equally common among all SES groups - Ans - D Which of the following statements is true? A. Drinking coffee lowers blood alcohol level B. Caffeine dependence is included in DSM-5 as a substance use disorder C. Hallucinogens produce auditory hallucinations D. High doses of cocaine or amphetamines can produce psychosis, at least temporarily - Ans - D According to your text, which of the following is true of antipsychotic medication in the treatment of schizophrenia? A. Patients need to take medication for prolonged periods of time, often for life B. Relapse is common as patients often stop taking medication C. Serious, sometimes irreversible side effects can result from the prolonged use of medication D. All of the above are true E. A and C only - Ans - D What are delusions? A. tangential, disorganized speech indicating a disorder in thinking B. rigidly held, idiosyncratic beliefs C. sensory experiences in the absence of external stimuli D. lifelong convictions shared only by members of one's cultural group E. both b and d - Ans - B Which of the following is NOT included in the "big five" model of personality? A. Neuroticism B. Conscientiousness C. Openness to experience