6/4/25, 9:40 AM Psychopathology
PSYCHOPATHOLOGY NEWEST EXAM 1 2025-2026
\LATEST UPDATE WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE DETAILED ANSWERS \ACTUAL EXAM WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS \GRADED A+
Juanita often feels lonely and social support
does not have many close
friends. She also has poor
immune functioning and tends
to get sick
often. This may be due to
the factor of
Which statement is TRUE Individuals with factitious disorder are not trying to
about factitious disorders? achieve some external gain by faking illness.
What is one of poverty
society's most
negative social
conditions that may
set the stage for
psychophysiological
disorders?
Why do some researchers The power of social media will increase.
believe mass psychogenic
illnesses will increase and
become more severe in
the future?
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,6/4/25, 10:00 AM Psychopathology Exam 1
Kelsey feels stressed personality style.
because of her
responsibilities as a
mother. Even so, she
tends to be optimistic,
engages in
constructive coping,
and is resilient. The
likelihood of her
developing a
psychophysiological
disorder is slim due to:
Describe how a psychological Dysfunction in psychological, biological or developmental
disorder is processes that causes personal distress and is Atypical or not a
culturally expected response.
defined/understood and what
The science of psychopathology is done by mental health
is professionals that are
psychopathology? united in the scientist-practitioner framework.
Begins with presenting the problem clinical description
describe prevalence and incidence of disorders describe onset of
symptoms
How do you go about giving a state specifiers (course of disorders, severity)
clinical description of a client - Prognosis
understand each term?
Hypothalmic-pituitary- cortical part of the adrenal glands also produce the stress
adrenocortical axis (HPA hormone cortisol.
Axis)
Amino acid. Excitatory transmitter that turns on many
Glutamate
different neurons, leading to action.
Gamma-aminobutyric acid inhibit or regulate the transmission of information and action
potentials.
Agonists effectively increase the activity of a neurotransmitter by mimicking
its effects
Antagonist decrease or block a neurotransmitter
inverse agonists produce effects opposite to those produced by the
neurotransmitters.
regulates our behavior, moods, and thought processes.
serotonin Extremely low levels of serotonin are associated with
less inhibition, with instability, impulsivity, and a
tendency to overreact.
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1
,6/4/25, 10:00 AM Psychopathology Exam 1
activity associated with exploratory, outgoing, or
dopamine
pleasure seeking activity. associated with
schizophrenia, and disorders of addiction.
The problem of comorbidity
Describe common concerns - Defined as two or more disorders for the same person
with the DSM- 5 (e.g., role - Threatens the validity of
of comorbidity)? separate diagnoses Labeling
What is a mental status Standard first assessment in a number of different clinical areas. It
exam (MSE) and how is it is to assess the
general situation and appearance of behavior, through
used (may review
processes, mood and affect, intellectual functioning and
handout)? /
sensorium (no hallucinations).
Understand what are
common features of an MSE
and what is not included.
Section I - introductory
material Section II -
disorder descriptions
Section III - "emerging measures and
Understand the basic
models" Appendices
organization of sections in
Diagnostic manual
the DSM-5
Clear inclusion and exclusion criteria for disorders
Attempt for increased dimensional vs
categorical approach Disorders are
categorized under broad headings
Empirically-grounded approach to classification
What are the thoughts on It is the best route
early
identification of
developmental disorders?
- inattention, overactivity & impulsivity
Difficulty with sustained attention (challenge to
Describe the basic features of
finish games or watch TV) Constant motion,
ADHD.
fidgeting
Act without thinking
ADHD seems to run in families
What is the role of genetics
- Research with dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin &
in contributing to ADHD?
gamma-aminobutyric acid DRD4, DAT1, and DRD5
genes have been implicated
/ 3/4
1
, 6/4/25, 10:00 AM Psychopathology Exam 1
Stimulants: Reduce core symptoms of ADHD in 70%+ of cases
Describe the pros and cons
Common side effects: loss of appetite, weight loss,
associated with stimulant
sleeping problems (insomnia), irritability, drowsiness
versus non-stimulant
Non stimulants: Effective for some; avoid related "highs" of
medication in the treatment of stimulants
ADHD?
difficulties learning & using academic skills by 1+ of following for 6+
mos., despite the provision of interventions that target those
difficulties.
academic skills are substantially & quantifiably below those expected
Describe how intelligence for age & cause significant interference (substantially below usually
1.5 SD)
and academic functioning
begin during school-age years but may not become fully manifest
are used in diagnosing a until demands exceed limited capacities
not better accounted by intellectual disabilities..etc.
learning disorder.
Requires intense educational interventions
- Remediation of basic processing problems
- Direct instruction & teaching for mastery
Targeting skills to compensate for problem areas
Describe available
- Though may not strengthen
interventions for
area of weakness Individualized
learning disorders and Educational Program
effectiveness of the Treat comorbid emotional/attentional problems
interventions.
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PSYCHOPATHOLOGY NEWEST EXAM 1 2025-2026
\LATEST UPDATE WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE DETAILED ANSWERS \ACTUAL EXAM WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS \GRADED A+
Juanita often feels lonely and social support
does not have many close
friends. She also has poor
immune functioning and tends
to get sick
often. This may be due to
the factor of
Which statement is TRUE Individuals with factitious disorder are not trying to
about factitious disorders? achieve some external gain by faking illness.
What is one of poverty
society's most
negative social
conditions that may
set the stage for
psychophysiological
disorders?
Why do some researchers The power of social media will increase.
believe mass psychogenic
illnesses will increase and
become more severe in
the future?
/ 1/41
,6/4/25, 10:00 AM Psychopathology Exam 1
Kelsey feels stressed personality style.
because of her
responsibilities as a
mother. Even so, she
tends to be optimistic,
engages in
constructive coping,
and is resilient. The
likelihood of her
developing a
psychophysiological
disorder is slim due to:
Describe how a psychological Dysfunction in psychological, biological or developmental
disorder is processes that causes personal distress and is Atypical or not a
culturally expected response.
defined/understood and what
The science of psychopathology is done by mental health
is professionals that are
psychopathology? united in the scientist-practitioner framework.
Begins with presenting the problem clinical description
describe prevalence and incidence of disorders describe onset of
symptoms
How do you go about giving a state specifiers (course of disorders, severity)
clinical description of a client - Prognosis
understand each term?
Hypothalmic-pituitary- cortical part of the adrenal glands also produce the stress
adrenocortical axis (HPA hormone cortisol.
Axis)
Amino acid. Excitatory transmitter that turns on many
Glutamate
different neurons, leading to action.
Gamma-aminobutyric acid inhibit or regulate the transmission of information and action
potentials.
Agonists effectively increase the activity of a neurotransmitter by mimicking
its effects
Antagonist decrease or block a neurotransmitter
inverse agonists produce effects opposite to those produced by the
neurotransmitters.
regulates our behavior, moods, and thought processes.
serotonin Extremely low levels of serotonin are associated with
less inhibition, with instability, impulsivity, and a
tendency to overreact.
/ 2/4
1
,6/4/25, 10:00 AM Psychopathology Exam 1
activity associated with exploratory, outgoing, or
dopamine
pleasure seeking activity. associated with
schizophrenia, and disorders of addiction.
The problem of comorbidity
Describe common concerns - Defined as two or more disorders for the same person
with the DSM- 5 (e.g., role - Threatens the validity of
of comorbidity)? separate diagnoses Labeling
What is a mental status Standard first assessment in a number of different clinical areas. It
exam (MSE) and how is it is to assess the
general situation and appearance of behavior, through
used (may review
processes, mood and affect, intellectual functioning and
handout)? /
sensorium (no hallucinations).
Understand what are
common features of an MSE
and what is not included.
Section I - introductory
material Section II -
disorder descriptions
Section III - "emerging measures and
Understand the basic
models" Appendices
organization of sections in
Diagnostic manual
the DSM-5
Clear inclusion and exclusion criteria for disorders
Attempt for increased dimensional vs
categorical approach Disorders are
categorized under broad headings
Empirically-grounded approach to classification
What are the thoughts on It is the best route
early
identification of
developmental disorders?
- inattention, overactivity & impulsivity
Difficulty with sustained attention (challenge to
Describe the basic features of
finish games or watch TV) Constant motion,
ADHD.
fidgeting
Act without thinking
ADHD seems to run in families
What is the role of genetics
- Research with dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin &
in contributing to ADHD?
gamma-aminobutyric acid DRD4, DAT1, and DRD5
genes have been implicated
/ 3/4
1
, 6/4/25, 10:00 AM Psychopathology Exam 1
Stimulants: Reduce core symptoms of ADHD in 70%+ of cases
Describe the pros and cons
Common side effects: loss of appetite, weight loss,
associated with stimulant
sleeping problems (insomnia), irritability, drowsiness
versus non-stimulant
Non stimulants: Effective for some; avoid related "highs" of
medication in the treatment of stimulants
ADHD?
difficulties learning & using academic skills by 1+ of following for 6+
mos., despite the provision of interventions that target those
difficulties.
academic skills are substantially & quantifiably below those expected
Describe how intelligence for age & cause significant interference (substantially below usually
1.5 SD)
and academic functioning
begin during school-age years but may not become fully manifest
are used in diagnosing a until demands exceed limited capacities
not better accounted by intellectual disabilities..etc.
learning disorder.
Requires intense educational interventions
- Remediation of basic processing problems
- Direct instruction & teaching for mastery
Targeting skills to compensate for problem areas
Describe available
- Though may not strengthen
interventions for
area of weakness Individualized
learning disorders and Educational Program
effectiveness of the Treat comorbid emotional/attentional problems
interventions.
/ 4/4
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