Psych 100 – Introductory Psychology
University Course Complete Final Exam
Study Guide
Introduction:
This document is a comprehensive final exam study guide for Psych 100
(Introductory Psychology), covering key concepts, definitions, and exam-
style questions with clear answers. Topics include anxiety and mood
disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders, stress and coping, the
DSM-V, and major theoretical perspectives in psychology. The material is
organized in a question-and-answer format, making it ideal for efficient
review and exam preparation.
Exam Questions and Answers:
1. What is the main symptom of anxiety disorders---Correct Answer--
- excessive or unrealistic worry and fearfulness
2. What is the panic anxiety disorder---Correct Answer--- People with
panic disorder have frequent and unexpected panic attacks. These attacks
are characterized by a sudden wave of fear or discomfort or a sense of
losing control even when there is no clear danger or trigger
3. What is the phobic anxiety disorder---Correct Answer--- A phobia is
a type of anxiety disorder that causes an
individual to experience extreme, irrational fear about a situation, living
creature, place, or object.
, 4. What is GAD---Correct Answer--- You are worrying constantly and
can't control it. Healthcare providers diagnose GAD when your worrying
happens on most days and for at least 6 months.
5. What is OCD---Correct Answer--- A long-lasting disorder in which a
person experiences uncontrollable and recurring thoughts (obsessions),
engages in repetitive behaviors (compulsions), or both
6. What is ASD/PTSD---Correct Answer--- Reactions to traumatic
events. The reactions involve intrusive thoughts or dreams, avoidance of
reminders of the event, and negative ettects on mood, cognition, arousal,
and reactivity.
7. What is agoraphobia and how is it related to panic disorder---
Correct Answer--- Agoraphobia is fear or anxiety of being in situations
where you feel you cannot escape, this can trigger panic attacks resulting
in panic disorder.
8. What does the person with panic disorder fear---Correct Answer---
A lot of the time they worry about having
another panic attack
9. What are obsessions and compulsions---Correct Answer---
Obsessions are unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that
trigger intensely distressing feelings. Compulsions are behaviors an
individual engages in to attempt to
get rid of the obsessions and/or decrease distress.
-For example, a person may have intrusive thoughts about germs or
contamination. In response, they may feel the urge to wash their hands
unnecessarily.
10. What is the common factor in mood disorders---Correct Answer---
depression
University Course Complete Final Exam
Study Guide
Introduction:
This document is a comprehensive final exam study guide for Psych 100
(Introductory Psychology), covering key concepts, definitions, and exam-
style questions with clear answers. Topics include anxiety and mood
disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders, stress and coping, the
DSM-V, and major theoretical perspectives in psychology. The material is
organized in a question-and-answer format, making it ideal for efficient
review and exam preparation.
Exam Questions and Answers:
1. What is the main symptom of anxiety disorders---Correct Answer--
- excessive or unrealistic worry and fearfulness
2. What is the panic anxiety disorder---Correct Answer--- People with
panic disorder have frequent and unexpected panic attacks. These attacks
are characterized by a sudden wave of fear or discomfort or a sense of
losing control even when there is no clear danger or trigger
3. What is the phobic anxiety disorder---Correct Answer--- A phobia is
a type of anxiety disorder that causes an
individual to experience extreme, irrational fear about a situation, living
creature, place, or object.
, 4. What is GAD---Correct Answer--- You are worrying constantly and
can't control it. Healthcare providers diagnose GAD when your worrying
happens on most days and for at least 6 months.
5. What is OCD---Correct Answer--- A long-lasting disorder in which a
person experiences uncontrollable and recurring thoughts (obsessions),
engages in repetitive behaviors (compulsions), or both
6. What is ASD/PTSD---Correct Answer--- Reactions to traumatic
events. The reactions involve intrusive thoughts or dreams, avoidance of
reminders of the event, and negative ettects on mood, cognition, arousal,
and reactivity.
7. What is agoraphobia and how is it related to panic disorder---
Correct Answer--- Agoraphobia is fear or anxiety of being in situations
where you feel you cannot escape, this can trigger panic attacks resulting
in panic disorder.
8. What does the person with panic disorder fear---Correct Answer---
A lot of the time they worry about having
another panic attack
9. What are obsessions and compulsions---Correct Answer---
Obsessions are unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that
trigger intensely distressing feelings. Compulsions are behaviors an
individual engages in to attempt to
get rid of the obsessions and/or decrease distress.
-For example, a person may have intrusive thoughts about germs or
contamination. In response, they may feel the urge to wash their hands
unnecessarily.
10. What is the common factor in mood disorders---Correct Answer---
depression
