Midterm Exams: (3 Versions) NRNP6635 / NRNP 6635
(Latest ): Psychopathology and Diagnostic
Reasoning- Walden
______________________ are observable indicators (eg crying) of psychopathology, whereas
_______________ are subjective indicators (eg self-reports of sadness) * - D Signs and
Syndromes
Which of the following is NOT one of the four criteria Robins and Guze outlined for the validity
of psychiatric diagnosis: - C All of the above
The Robins and Guze criteria overemphasize what kind of validity? - B External validity
Which of the following is true of psychiatric diagnoses? - C Psychiatric diagnoses may
reduce stigma.
The ____________________ model defines a disorder based on the relative infrequency with
which a condition occurs in the general pop. - C statistical
The lack of theoretical agnosticism is a criticism of which document(s) of psychiatric
classification? - A DSM-I & DSM-II
The intro of standardized diagnostic criteria and hierarchical exclusion rules into the DSM-III led
to what? - D All of the above
In the __________________ approach to diagnosis, the signs and symptoms are neither
necessary nor sufficient for a diagnosis. - C Polythetic
DSM-IV and DSM-5 have been extensively criticized for which of the following? - D All of
the above
Which of the following is true about a dimensional approach to psychiatric diagnoses? - C
The approach may be limited due to the neglected distinction between basic tendencies and
characteristic adaptations.
Classes of nerve cells are named for: - C The kind of action they have in the brain
These molecules are known as "messenger molecules because they carry messages from one
nerve cell to another - A Neurotransmitters
If a psychiatric drug activates an ion channel into a nerve, cell will - C Will activate the nerve
cell after the time it takes to be processed by the digestive system
, In the learning model of OCD, which of the following is thought to maintain compulsive
behavior? - A Operant conditioning
Which of the following is NOT characteristic of compulsions in OCD? - C They are done in a
mechanical and automatic way.
SSRIs are currently the most effective treatment for ODC, at least in so far as symptom reduction
is concerned - B False
Habituation is... - B When anxiety decreases after repeated exposure to a feared stimulus
without the performance of compulsive behavior.
Which of the following is NOT commonly assessed prior to beginning CBT treatment of OCD? -
B Repressed childhood experiences
Which of the following is more characteristic of cognitive therapy for OCD than it is for
exposure with response prevention? - D Use of Socratic questioning to challenge obsessional
thoughts.
It is thought that family interaction patterns are unimportant in predicting clinical outcomes in
the treatment of OCD. - B False
Which of the following is a domain of dysfunctional beliefs in OCD? - B
Perfectionism/intolerance of uncertainty
Which of the following is NOT true regarding the demographics of OCD? - A Males
predominate over females at two to one ratio.
Which of the following is true regarding the course of OCD? - C Symptoms are likely to
intensify during periods of stress.
Medications used to treat OCD - B Fundamentally change biochemistry and relieve the
underlying cause of the disorder
In most cases, use of SSRIs to treat OCD - A Must be prescribed in much higher doses than
anxiety or depression.
If an SSRI is not working well when prescribed to treat OCD, that drug may be augmented with -
D All of the above
Research in treatment of OCD with a combination of medication shows - A About 50-60% of
clients will have about a 50% reduction in symptoms of OCD
One problem with psycho-therapeutic treatment of OCD is - D All of the above
(Latest ): Psychopathology and Diagnostic
Reasoning- Walden
______________________ are observable indicators (eg crying) of psychopathology, whereas
_______________ are subjective indicators (eg self-reports of sadness) * - D Signs and
Syndromes
Which of the following is NOT one of the four criteria Robins and Guze outlined for the validity
of psychiatric diagnosis: - C All of the above
The Robins and Guze criteria overemphasize what kind of validity? - B External validity
Which of the following is true of psychiatric diagnoses? - C Psychiatric diagnoses may
reduce stigma.
The ____________________ model defines a disorder based on the relative infrequency with
which a condition occurs in the general pop. - C statistical
The lack of theoretical agnosticism is a criticism of which document(s) of psychiatric
classification? - A DSM-I & DSM-II
The intro of standardized diagnostic criteria and hierarchical exclusion rules into the DSM-III led
to what? - D All of the above
In the __________________ approach to diagnosis, the signs and symptoms are neither
necessary nor sufficient for a diagnosis. - C Polythetic
DSM-IV and DSM-5 have been extensively criticized for which of the following? - D All of
the above
Which of the following is true about a dimensional approach to psychiatric diagnoses? - C
The approach may be limited due to the neglected distinction between basic tendencies and
characteristic adaptations.
Classes of nerve cells are named for: - C The kind of action they have in the brain
These molecules are known as "messenger molecules because they carry messages from one
nerve cell to another - A Neurotransmitters
If a psychiatric drug activates an ion channel into a nerve, cell will - C Will activate the nerve
cell after the time it takes to be processed by the digestive system
, In the learning model of OCD, which of the following is thought to maintain compulsive
behavior? - A Operant conditioning
Which of the following is NOT characteristic of compulsions in OCD? - C They are done in a
mechanical and automatic way.
SSRIs are currently the most effective treatment for ODC, at least in so far as symptom reduction
is concerned - B False
Habituation is... - B When anxiety decreases after repeated exposure to a feared stimulus
without the performance of compulsive behavior.
Which of the following is NOT commonly assessed prior to beginning CBT treatment of OCD? -
B Repressed childhood experiences
Which of the following is more characteristic of cognitive therapy for OCD than it is for
exposure with response prevention? - D Use of Socratic questioning to challenge obsessional
thoughts.
It is thought that family interaction patterns are unimportant in predicting clinical outcomes in
the treatment of OCD. - B False
Which of the following is a domain of dysfunctional beliefs in OCD? - B
Perfectionism/intolerance of uncertainty
Which of the following is NOT true regarding the demographics of OCD? - A Males
predominate over females at two to one ratio.
Which of the following is true regarding the course of OCD? - C Symptoms are likely to
intensify during periods of stress.
Medications used to treat OCD - B Fundamentally change biochemistry and relieve the
underlying cause of the disorder
In most cases, use of SSRIs to treat OCD - A Must be prescribed in much higher doses than
anxiety or depression.
If an SSRI is not working well when prescribed to treat OCD, that drug may be augmented with -
D All of the above
Research in treatment of OCD with a combination of medication shows - A About 50-60% of
clients will have about a 50% reduction in symptoms of OCD
One problem with psycho-therapeutic treatment of OCD is - D All of the above
