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hypomanic episode - (ANSWER)These episodes show symptoms of mania but they're less intense. Does
not involve significant impairment
manic episode - (ANSWER)Elevated, expansive mood for at least one week, inflated self-esteem,
decreased need for sleep, racing thought, easily distracted, pleasurable but risky behavior, more goal-
directed activity. Impairment not normal in functioning, not caused by direct physiological events or
medical condition.
bipolar disorder - (ANSWER)All forms of bipolar disorder have the defining feature of mania. Usually
involves episodes of depression alternating with mania.
mood disorder - (ANSWER)-gross deviations in mood
- unipolar: involves only depressive symptoms
- bipolar: involves manic symptoms also
mood episode - (ANSWER)-Periods of depressed or elevated mood lasting days or weeks
- MDE
- Persistent depression
In Freudian theory, which structure is analogous to the conscience?
a. ego defenses
b. id
c. ego
d. superego - (ANSWER)D
Hippocrates suggested which of the following treatments for mental disorders?
a. trephining
b. flogging
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c. prayer and chants by faith healers
d. care in choosing food and drink - (ANSWER)D
Stigmas are best described as
a. personal experiences.
b. knowledge about disorders.
c. discriminatory behaviors.
d. negative attitudes or beliefs - (ANSWER)D
During the 14th century, how did English law treat people with mental disorders?
a. It allowed them to be hospitalized.
b. It treated them as criminals.
c. It viewed them as apostates.
d. It required them to go to workhouses. - (ANSWER)A
Which institution has taken the place of the state mental hospital for individuals with major mental
illnesses?
a. Jail
b. Group Home
c. Nursing Home
d. Asylum - (ANSWER)A
Which of the following is a component of moral treatment for individuals with mental disorders?
a. long periods of fasting and penitence
b. taking responsibility for one's self as much as possible
c. mandatory and complete bed rest
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d. the use of early psychotropic medicationspic medications - (ANSWER)B
DSM-5's definition of mental disorder includes which of the following criteria?
a. The disorder is a culturally specific reaction to an event.
b. The disorder affects the individual's internal state but no other aspects of life.
c. The disorder is the result of deviance or conflict with societal norms.
d. The disorder involves clinically significant difficulties in psychological functions. - (ANSWER)D
What treatment did Anna O. find most useful for treatment of her hysteria?
a. psychoanalysis
b. talk therapy
c. morphine
d. catharsis - (ANSWER)C
The cathartic method was created by
a. Richard von Krafft-Ebing.
b. Jean Martin Charcot.
c. Josef Breuer.
d. Sigmund Freud. - (ANSWER)C
What defense mechanism involves converting unacceptable aggressive or sexual impulses into socially
valued behaviors?
a. displacement
b. projection
c. denial
d. sublimation - (ANSWER)D
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Psychiatrists differ from clinical psychologists in that psychiatrists
a. have medical degrees and can prescribe medication.
b. undergo personal analysis as part of their training.
c. receive training in diagnosis of psychopathology.
d. receive training in scientific bases of behavior - (ANSWER)A
The hippocampus is crucial for
a. sight.
b. memory.
c. speech.
d. hearing. - (ANSWER)B
The difference between emotions and moods is that
a. emotions are fairly short-lived states, while moods tend to last for longer periods of time.
b. emotions have been linked to psychological disorders, while moods have not.
c. emotions involve feelings, while moods involve behaviors.
d. emotions are long-lived experiences, while moods tend to be short-lasting. - (ANSWER)A
What is the best way to describe current thinking about psychopathology?
a. It can always be cured.
b. It is integrative and multifaceted.
c. It is a mental disease.
d. It is caused solely by genes. - (ANSWER)B
The switching on and off of certain genes is called
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hypomanic episode - (ANSWER)These episodes show symptoms of mania but they're less intense. Does
not involve significant impairment
manic episode - (ANSWER)Elevated, expansive mood for at least one week, inflated self-esteem,
decreased need for sleep, racing thought, easily distracted, pleasurable but risky behavior, more goal-
directed activity. Impairment not normal in functioning, not caused by direct physiological events or
medical condition.
bipolar disorder - (ANSWER)All forms of bipolar disorder have the defining feature of mania. Usually
involves episodes of depression alternating with mania.
mood disorder - (ANSWER)-gross deviations in mood
- unipolar: involves only depressive symptoms
- bipolar: involves manic symptoms also
mood episode - (ANSWER)-Periods of depressed or elevated mood lasting days or weeks
- MDE
- Persistent depression
In Freudian theory, which structure is analogous to the conscience?
a. ego defenses
b. id
c. ego
d. superego - (ANSWER)D
Hippocrates suggested which of the following treatments for mental disorders?
a. trephining
b. flogging
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c. prayer and chants by faith healers
d. care in choosing food and drink - (ANSWER)D
Stigmas are best described as
a. personal experiences.
b. knowledge about disorders.
c. discriminatory behaviors.
d. negative attitudes or beliefs - (ANSWER)D
During the 14th century, how did English law treat people with mental disorders?
a. It allowed them to be hospitalized.
b. It treated them as criminals.
c. It viewed them as apostates.
d. It required them to go to workhouses. - (ANSWER)A
Which institution has taken the place of the state mental hospital for individuals with major mental
illnesses?
a. Jail
b. Group Home
c. Nursing Home
d. Asylum - (ANSWER)A
Which of the following is a component of moral treatment for individuals with mental disorders?
a. long periods of fasting and penitence
b. taking responsibility for one's self as much as possible
c. mandatory and complete bed rest
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d. the use of early psychotropic medicationspic medications - (ANSWER)B
DSM-5's definition of mental disorder includes which of the following criteria?
a. The disorder is a culturally specific reaction to an event.
b. The disorder affects the individual's internal state but no other aspects of life.
c. The disorder is the result of deviance or conflict with societal norms.
d. The disorder involves clinically significant difficulties in psychological functions. - (ANSWER)D
What treatment did Anna O. find most useful for treatment of her hysteria?
a. psychoanalysis
b. talk therapy
c. morphine
d. catharsis - (ANSWER)C
The cathartic method was created by
a. Richard von Krafft-Ebing.
b. Jean Martin Charcot.
c. Josef Breuer.
d. Sigmund Freud. - (ANSWER)C
What defense mechanism involves converting unacceptable aggressive or sexual impulses into socially
valued behaviors?
a. displacement
b. projection
c. denial
d. sublimation - (ANSWER)D
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Psychiatrists differ from clinical psychologists in that psychiatrists
a. have medical degrees and can prescribe medication.
b. undergo personal analysis as part of their training.
c. receive training in diagnosis of psychopathology.
d. receive training in scientific bases of behavior - (ANSWER)A
The hippocampus is crucial for
a. sight.
b. memory.
c. speech.
d. hearing. - (ANSWER)B
The difference between emotions and moods is that
a. emotions are fairly short-lived states, while moods tend to last for longer periods of time.
b. emotions have been linked to psychological disorders, while moods have not.
c. emotions involve feelings, while moods involve behaviors.
d. emotions are long-lived experiences, while moods tend to be short-lasting. - (ANSWER)A
What is the best way to describe current thinking about psychopathology?
a. It can always be cured.
b. It is integrative and multifaceted.
c. It is a mental disease.
d. It is caused solely by genes. - (ANSWER)B
The switching on and off of certain genes is called
