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PSYCH 111 Exam 6 Questions And Answers
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Egon can't pay attention in class. He is easily distracted, won't sit still, and displays poor impulse control.
The school counselor suggested that his parents take him to a doctor to have him assessed for
________.
Asperger's syndrome
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
autism spectrum disorder
schizoid personality disorder - answer✔attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Jerry allows others to take over and run his life. He is submissive and clings to those around him. He
cannot make decisions without advice and reassurance from others, probably because he lacks self-
confidence. He finds it impossible to do things on his own, and he feels uncomfortable and helpless
when he is alone. Which of the following diagnoses accounts for Jerry's personality?
avoidant personality disorder
borderline personality disorder
dependent personality disorder
narcissistic personality disorder - answer✔dependent personality disorder
A psychological disorder is ________.
a condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
a condition characterized by normal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
a manifestation of a psychopathology
characterized by situational, idiosyncratic, or unconventional inner feelings - answer✔a condition
characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
Veena's thoughts, perceptions, and behaviors are impaired to the point where she is unable to function
normally in life. She experiences significant difficulties in many day-to-day activities, such as holding a
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job, paying bills, grooming, maintaining personal hygiene, and sustaining relationships. Which of the
following disorders is Veena living with?
anxiety disorder
borderline personality disorder
major depressive disorder
schizophrenia - answer✔schizophrenia
The ________ perspective suggests that psychological disorders result largely from faulty physical
processes, and the ________perspective emphasizes the importance of factors such as stress and
thoughts as well as environmental factors in the development of psychological disorders.
biological; psychological
diathesis; supernatural
medical; stress
psychological; biological - answer✔biological; psychological
Donna exhibits two separate personalities, each well-defined and distinct from one another, so Dr.
Paulson diagnosed Donna with ________ disorder.
anxiety
dissociative identity
personality
schizophrenia - answer✔dissociative identity
The ________ model suggests that people with a predisposition for a disorder are more likely to develop
the disorder when faced with adverse environmental or psychological events.
diathesis-stress
supernatural
Szasz
Venn - answer✔diathesis-stress
Which childhood disorder is characterized by deficits in social interaction and communication and
repetitive patterns of behavior or interests?
antisocial personality disorder
attention deficit disorder
11/8/2024 12:08 PM
PSYCH 111 Exam 6 Questions And Answers
100% Pass
Egon can't pay attention in class. He is easily distracted, won't sit still, and displays poor impulse control.
The school counselor suggested that his parents take him to a doctor to have him assessed for
________.
Asperger's syndrome
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
autism spectrum disorder
schizoid personality disorder - answer✔attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Jerry allows others to take over and run his life. He is submissive and clings to those around him. He
cannot make decisions without advice and reassurance from others, probably because he lacks self-
confidence. He finds it impossible to do things on his own, and he feels uncomfortable and helpless
when he is alone. Which of the following diagnoses accounts for Jerry's personality?
avoidant personality disorder
borderline personality disorder
dependent personality disorder
narcissistic personality disorder - answer✔dependent personality disorder
A psychological disorder is ________.
a condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
a condition characterized by normal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
a manifestation of a psychopathology
characterized by situational, idiosyncratic, or unconventional inner feelings - answer✔a condition
characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
Veena's thoughts, perceptions, and behaviors are impaired to the point where she is unable to function
normally in life. She experiences significant difficulties in many day-to-day activities, such as holding a
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job, paying bills, grooming, maintaining personal hygiene, and sustaining relationships. Which of the
following disorders is Veena living with?
anxiety disorder
borderline personality disorder
major depressive disorder
schizophrenia - answer✔schizophrenia
The ________ perspective suggests that psychological disorders result largely from faulty physical
processes, and the ________perspective emphasizes the importance of factors such as stress and
thoughts as well as environmental factors in the development of psychological disorders.
biological; psychological
diathesis; supernatural
medical; stress
psychological; biological - answer✔biological; psychological
Donna exhibits two separate personalities, each well-defined and distinct from one another, so Dr.
Paulson diagnosed Donna with ________ disorder.
anxiety
dissociative identity
personality
schizophrenia - answer✔dissociative identity
The ________ model suggests that people with a predisposition for a disorder are more likely to develop
the disorder when faced with adverse environmental or psychological events.
diathesis-stress
supernatural
Szasz
Venn - answer✔diathesis-stress
Which childhood disorder is characterized by deficits in social interaction and communication and
repetitive patterns of behavior or interests?
antisocial personality disorder
attention deficit disorder
