Abnormal Psychology
Final Exam
Instructions: Read each questions carefully and choose the best answer among the given
choices. Write your complete answers on the corresponding item number on your answer
sheet. Strictly no erasures.
1. Psychological disorders are said to be atypical, unjustifiable, and maladaptive. In this
sense. Maladaptive means?
A. interfering with a person`s daily life
B. dangerously violent and a menace to society
C. out of the ordinary or unusual
D. violating the rights of others without remorse
E. not getting along well with others in social situations
2. The DSM-5 is used to
A. establish best practices for treating disorders
B. provide patients with information about support groups for their disorders
C. document case studies of people with severe disorders
D. establishing guidelines for diagnosing disorders
E. establish the legal rights of people who are mentally ill and commit crimes
3. An adolescent client visited the emergency room together with her parents. She
complained of abdominal pain but refuses to take any medications at the moment. She
requested to be confined and have some food despite feeling nauseated. Physical exams
and work-ups were consistent with the report of the client. The client later verbalized,
“see, I can`t go to the course my parents wanted. I am very sickly.” You may consider
which of the following:
A. Malingering C. Dependent personality disorder
B. Factitious disorder D. Somatization disorder
4. Persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value
A.OCD
B.OCPD
C.BDD
D. HD
5. The mental health professional assesses for the presence of which of the following
etiologic factors that may explain the dichotomous thinking observed in a client with
borderline personality disorder?
A. Gender stereotyping C. Perfectionistic standards
B. Family enmeshment D. Physiological under-arousal
6. During assessment of a client with antisocial personality disorder, the mental health
professional would expect to observe that the client:
, A. Pays great attention to detail and demonstrate high levels of anxiety
B. Has scars from self-mutilation and a history of many negative relationship
C. Demonstrates suspiciousness, avoids eye contact, and engages in limited conversation
D. is charming, has a an above average intelligence and demonstrates tendency to
manipulate
7. Increased in appetite is observed in clients taking which of these substances?
A. Amphetamine C. Marijuana
B. Inhalants D. Caffeine
Situation: Ms. FH was deathly afraid of gaining weight and was afraid that eating even a little
would cause her to “lose control” and “turn into blimp”. Despite her excessive weight loss, she
was proud of her mastery of hunger. She was brought to the ER due to chest pain
8. When distinguishing whether a client may have anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, the
mental health professional should recognize which of the following as present only to
anorexic clients
A. Binge eating C. Decreased blood pressure
B. Constipation D. Delayed psychosexual development
9. Which of the following is present when a bulimic client does purging?
A. Feelings of guilt and unworthiness C. Feelings of fear and humiliation
B. Feelings of nausea and vomiting D. Fear of elation and fulfillment
10. The following may be observed to a client with anorexia nervosa except?
A. Personal relationship tend to become more superficial and distant
B. Social contacts are avoided because of the fear of being invited to eat and being
discovered
C. The client is preoccupied with food and meal planning, especially with others
D. The client will usually keep her weight near normal
11. The psychologist considers the session effective if the client state that anorexia is best
defined as an eating disorder that occurs
A. Only in young girls who are depressed
B. Mainly in young girls who perceive themselves to be grossly overweight
C. Primarily in young girls who live in chaotic families
D. In young boys and girls alike
12. Paranoid personality disorder is characterized by
A. unwarranted suspiciousness and mistrust of other people
B. lack of interest in social relationship
C. unusual preoccupation with rules and schedules
D. instability revolving around problems of mood and thought processes
E. pleasure-seeking, shallow feelings, lack of conscience
13. When Mr. D. physically abuses his dates, he considered himself good with the ladies, has
little remorse for his actions and had repeated trouble with authority figures. His likely
Final Exam
Instructions: Read each questions carefully and choose the best answer among the given
choices. Write your complete answers on the corresponding item number on your answer
sheet. Strictly no erasures.
1. Psychological disorders are said to be atypical, unjustifiable, and maladaptive. In this
sense. Maladaptive means?
A. interfering with a person`s daily life
B. dangerously violent and a menace to society
C. out of the ordinary or unusual
D. violating the rights of others without remorse
E. not getting along well with others in social situations
2. The DSM-5 is used to
A. establish best practices for treating disorders
B. provide patients with information about support groups for their disorders
C. document case studies of people with severe disorders
D. establishing guidelines for diagnosing disorders
E. establish the legal rights of people who are mentally ill and commit crimes
3. An adolescent client visited the emergency room together with her parents. She
complained of abdominal pain but refuses to take any medications at the moment. She
requested to be confined and have some food despite feeling nauseated. Physical exams
and work-ups were consistent with the report of the client. The client later verbalized,
“see, I can`t go to the course my parents wanted. I am very sickly.” You may consider
which of the following:
A. Malingering C. Dependent personality disorder
B. Factitious disorder D. Somatization disorder
4. Persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value
A.OCD
B.OCPD
C.BDD
D. HD
5. The mental health professional assesses for the presence of which of the following
etiologic factors that may explain the dichotomous thinking observed in a client with
borderline personality disorder?
A. Gender stereotyping C. Perfectionistic standards
B. Family enmeshment D. Physiological under-arousal
6. During assessment of a client with antisocial personality disorder, the mental health
professional would expect to observe that the client:
, A. Pays great attention to detail and demonstrate high levels of anxiety
B. Has scars from self-mutilation and a history of many negative relationship
C. Demonstrates suspiciousness, avoids eye contact, and engages in limited conversation
D. is charming, has a an above average intelligence and demonstrates tendency to
manipulate
7. Increased in appetite is observed in clients taking which of these substances?
A. Amphetamine C. Marijuana
B. Inhalants D. Caffeine
Situation: Ms. FH was deathly afraid of gaining weight and was afraid that eating even a little
would cause her to “lose control” and “turn into blimp”. Despite her excessive weight loss, she
was proud of her mastery of hunger. She was brought to the ER due to chest pain
8. When distinguishing whether a client may have anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, the
mental health professional should recognize which of the following as present only to
anorexic clients
A. Binge eating C. Decreased blood pressure
B. Constipation D. Delayed psychosexual development
9. Which of the following is present when a bulimic client does purging?
A. Feelings of guilt and unworthiness C. Feelings of fear and humiliation
B. Feelings of nausea and vomiting D. Fear of elation and fulfillment
10. The following may be observed to a client with anorexia nervosa except?
A. Personal relationship tend to become more superficial and distant
B. Social contacts are avoided because of the fear of being invited to eat and being
discovered
C. The client is preoccupied with food and meal planning, especially with others
D. The client will usually keep her weight near normal
11. The psychologist considers the session effective if the client state that anorexia is best
defined as an eating disorder that occurs
A. Only in young girls who are depressed
B. Mainly in young girls who perceive themselves to be grossly overweight
C. Primarily in young girls who live in chaotic families
D. In young boys and girls alike
12. Paranoid personality disorder is characterized by
A. unwarranted suspiciousness and mistrust of other people
B. lack of interest in social relationship
C. unusual preoccupation with rules and schedules
D. instability revolving around problems of mood and thought processes
E. pleasure-seeking, shallow feelings, lack of conscience
13. When Mr. D. physically abuses his dates, he considered himself good with the ladies, has
little remorse for his actions and had repeated trouble with authority figures. His likely
