Abnormal Psychology Test Bank
determining the number of symptoms evident - The dimensional approach to nosology or
classification involves
Dix - Who is associated with the mental hygiene movement?
Emil Kraepelin - Who was the originator of the categorical approach to nosology/classification?
frontal lobe - Which of the following lobes of the brain and cerebral cortex is associated with
thinking and reasoning skills and memory, as well as some aspects of emotion?
George, who has a vulnerability to depression, frequently sits alone in his room watching sad
movies - Which of the following most accurately illustrates the reciprocal gene-environment
model of interaction?
gradual exposure treatment - The following list of exercises would most likely be an example of
which type of treatment for a fear of leaving home? 1) walk your dog for two blocks 2) walk five
blocks away from home 3) drive two miles from home
He does not experience the anxiety most of the time - Josh has been experiencing bouts of
excessive anxiety during the past six months. Even though he feels that he cannot control his
worrying, he reports that the anxiety and worry always begin on Friday afternoon and subside
by Saturday. He also reports feeling restless, fatigued, and irritable during these bouts of
anxiety. Josh would not receive a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder since
Impairment or distress; culturally inappropriate or unexpected reactions (violations of cultural
or social norms); psychological dysfunction - Which of the following contains all the elements of
the definition of "psychological disorder"?
, increase anxiety - Lower levels of the neurotransmitter GABA are associate with
Inherited biological or genetic tendency
a psychiatrist - Marcus is suffering from depression for which his therapist has prescribed
medication. His therapist is most likely
A single or unique cause cannot be found for each disorder - The major criticism of the
categorical approach to nosology or classification is that
Act in a way that will be humiliating or embarrassing
Not be able to escape the situation in the event of panic - An individual with a social phobia is
excessively worried that he may
Adoption of scientific methodology - Which of the following has been an important recent (last
50 years) development in the field of psychopathology/psychotherapy
agoraphobia; panic attacks - The development of ______ appears to be predominately
determined by social and cultural factors, whereas the onset of _____ seems to be related most
strongly to biological and psychological factors
All of the above:
Marked negative affect or emotions
Somatic or bodily symptoms of tension
Anticipation of future danger or misfortune - Anxiety
determining the number of symptoms evident - The dimensional approach to nosology or
classification involves
Dix - Who is associated with the mental hygiene movement?
Emil Kraepelin - Who was the originator of the categorical approach to nosology/classification?
frontal lobe - Which of the following lobes of the brain and cerebral cortex is associated with
thinking and reasoning skills and memory, as well as some aspects of emotion?
George, who has a vulnerability to depression, frequently sits alone in his room watching sad
movies - Which of the following most accurately illustrates the reciprocal gene-environment
model of interaction?
gradual exposure treatment - The following list of exercises would most likely be an example of
which type of treatment for a fear of leaving home? 1) walk your dog for two blocks 2) walk five
blocks away from home 3) drive two miles from home
He does not experience the anxiety most of the time - Josh has been experiencing bouts of
excessive anxiety during the past six months. Even though he feels that he cannot control his
worrying, he reports that the anxiety and worry always begin on Friday afternoon and subside
by Saturday. He also reports feeling restless, fatigued, and irritable during these bouts of
anxiety. Josh would not receive a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder since
Impairment or distress; culturally inappropriate or unexpected reactions (violations of cultural
or social norms); psychological dysfunction - Which of the following contains all the elements of
the definition of "psychological disorder"?
, increase anxiety - Lower levels of the neurotransmitter GABA are associate with
Inherited biological or genetic tendency
a psychiatrist - Marcus is suffering from depression for which his therapist has prescribed
medication. His therapist is most likely
A single or unique cause cannot be found for each disorder - The major criticism of the
categorical approach to nosology or classification is that
Act in a way that will be humiliating or embarrassing
Not be able to escape the situation in the event of panic - An individual with a social phobia is
excessively worried that he may
Adoption of scientific methodology - Which of the following has been an important recent (last
50 years) development in the field of psychopathology/psychotherapy
agoraphobia; panic attacks - The development of ______ appears to be predominately
determined by social and cultural factors, whereas the onset of _____ seems to be related most
strongly to biological and psychological factors
All of the above:
Marked negative affect or emotions
Somatic or bodily symptoms of tension
Anticipation of future danger or misfortune - Anxiety
