PSYC 2301 Exam 2 UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
major depressive disorder - CORRECT ANSWER - Molly is a patient in a psychiatric
hospital. She was admitted after telling her counselor that she had been feeling sad and
unmotivated for the past two weeks, and had begun contemplating suicide. After being admitted,
Molly was prescribed a serotonin re-uptake inhibitor to increase the amount of serotonin in her
system.
Molly would most likely be diagnosed with:
generalized anxiety disorder
anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER - Miranda visits her psychiatrist. She tells the doctor she
has felt nervous, agitated, and restless for almost 9 months. She often feels upset and anxious
over things that should not cause anxiety. The constant nervousness is making it difficult for her
to concentrate in class or complete her schoolwork. Miranda would most likely be diagnosed
with ___________ ["social anxiety disorder", "generalized anxiety disorder", "obsessive-
compulsive disorder", "bipolar disorder"] , which is a/an _____________ ["psychotic", "trauma-
and-stressor related", "anxiety", "personality"] disorder.
obsessions - CORRECT ANSWER - In the context of obsessive-compulsive disorder,
compulsions are ritualistic and repetitive behaviors that occur because they help to alleviate
unwanted and distressing _________
borderline personality disorder - CORRECT ANSWER - Mark is deeply afraid of being
abandoned by his loved ones. When his partner attempted to break up with him due to his
impulsive and erratic behaviors, Mark drank an entire bottle of vodka and called his partner in a
state of drunkenness in an attempt to regain his attention.
histrionic personality disorder - CORRECT ANSWER - George embellishes every story
he tells with untrue details, acts out in sometimes dangerous ways, and becomes frustrated when
he is not the center of attention.
antisocial personality disorder - CORRECT ANSWER - Izzy experiences low arousal and
does not typically feel strong emotions. She struggles to maintain relationships because of her
, cold disposition and tendency to be manipulative of others. She often seeks out high-risk
activities and is referred to by her family members as a "thrill-seeker."
narcissistic personality disorder - CORRECT ANSWER - April has an unrealistically high
self-image and believes her wants, needs, and opinions are more important than other people's.
She is willing to exploit others if it means achieving her own goals.
dispositional - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of the following is not a characteristic of a
mental disorder, according to the DSM-5?
erotomanic - CORRECT ANSWER - Pat has delusional disorder, and believes that he is
in a romantic relationship with Jennifer Anniston. Despite having never met her, Pat believes
Jennifer is in love with him.
What type of delusion is this patient experiencing?
onset begins during childhood development. - CORRECT ANSWER - The key feature of
neurodevelopmental disorders is:
patients have an inability to distinguish between real and imagined perceptions. - CORRECT
ANSWER - The key feature of psychotic disorders is:
substantial fluctuations between very high and very low moods. - CORRECT ANSWER -
The key feature of bipolar disorder is:
maladaptive levels of anxiety and arousal. - CORRECT ANSWER - The key feature of
anxiety disorders is:
a condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. - CORRECT
ANSWER - A psychological disorder is defined as:
Questions and CORRECT Answers
major depressive disorder - CORRECT ANSWER - Molly is a patient in a psychiatric
hospital. She was admitted after telling her counselor that she had been feeling sad and
unmotivated for the past two weeks, and had begun contemplating suicide. After being admitted,
Molly was prescribed a serotonin re-uptake inhibitor to increase the amount of serotonin in her
system.
Molly would most likely be diagnosed with:
generalized anxiety disorder
anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER - Miranda visits her psychiatrist. She tells the doctor she
has felt nervous, agitated, and restless for almost 9 months. She often feels upset and anxious
over things that should not cause anxiety. The constant nervousness is making it difficult for her
to concentrate in class or complete her schoolwork. Miranda would most likely be diagnosed
with ___________ ["social anxiety disorder", "generalized anxiety disorder", "obsessive-
compulsive disorder", "bipolar disorder"] , which is a/an _____________ ["psychotic", "trauma-
and-stressor related", "anxiety", "personality"] disorder.
obsessions - CORRECT ANSWER - In the context of obsessive-compulsive disorder,
compulsions are ritualistic and repetitive behaviors that occur because they help to alleviate
unwanted and distressing _________
borderline personality disorder - CORRECT ANSWER - Mark is deeply afraid of being
abandoned by his loved ones. When his partner attempted to break up with him due to his
impulsive and erratic behaviors, Mark drank an entire bottle of vodka and called his partner in a
state of drunkenness in an attempt to regain his attention.
histrionic personality disorder - CORRECT ANSWER - George embellishes every story
he tells with untrue details, acts out in sometimes dangerous ways, and becomes frustrated when
he is not the center of attention.
antisocial personality disorder - CORRECT ANSWER - Izzy experiences low arousal and
does not typically feel strong emotions. She struggles to maintain relationships because of her
, cold disposition and tendency to be manipulative of others. She often seeks out high-risk
activities and is referred to by her family members as a "thrill-seeker."
narcissistic personality disorder - CORRECT ANSWER - April has an unrealistically high
self-image and believes her wants, needs, and opinions are more important than other people's.
She is willing to exploit others if it means achieving her own goals.
dispositional - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of the following is not a characteristic of a
mental disorder, according to the DSM-5?
erotomanic - CORRECT ANSWER - Pat has delusional disorder, and believes that he is
in a romantic relationship with Jennifer Anniston. Despite having never met her, Pat believes
Jennifer is in love with him.
What type of delusion is this patient experiencing?
onset begins during childhood development. - CORRECT ANSWER - The key feature of
neurodevelopmental disorders is:
patients have an inability to distinguish between real and imagined perceptions. - CORRECT
ANSWER - The key feature of psychotic disorders is:
substantial fluctuations between very high and very low moods. - CORRECT ANSWER -
The key feature of bipolar disorder is:
maladaptive levels of anxiety and arousal. - CORRECT ANSWER - The key feature of
anxiety disorders is:
a condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. - CORRECT
ANSWER - A psychological disorder is defined as:
