Abnormal Psych Exam 2 Test Questions and Answers Rated A
Kevin experienced a terrifying event and quickly concerned, she speaks to Timothy's mother
began to feel dizzy, weak, and his breath slowed about having him evaluated by a psychologist.
down abruptly. What was Kevin MOST likely What is Timothy's MOST likely diagnosis? -
experiencing? - -fainting -Selective mutism
Which part of the nervous system is essentially Jeremy seems to worry about everything. He is
involved in the overall response to preoccupied with his finances, health, work, and
fear?Autonomic nervous system - - household responsibilities. Jeremy also has
Autonomic nervous system symptoms such as disturbed sleep and fatigue.
What disorder would Jeremy MOST likely
receive? - -Generalized anxiety disorder
What theory BEST explains why females, who
invest years in raising their offspring, may be
more susceptible than men to experience anxiety Learning models assume that social phobia
due to more vigilance about keeping themselves develops in similar ways as other phobias
and their children safe - -evolutionary through association between social cues and
theory embarrassing events in a process called
_______. - -conditioning
Elizabeth suddenly and rapidly experiences a
pounding heart, feelings of choking and Melissa has an intense fear of spiders that
suffocation, trembling, and a fear of losing interferes with her daily life and causes her to not
control. She thinks that she is dying. These do the things she would like to do, such as take
sensations peak in about 10 minutes and leave hikes in the woods with friends. Melissa is aware
Elizabeth feeling as if she has had a nervous that her phobia is _____, but she still has the
breakdown. What has Elizabeth MOST likely same level of phobic response to spiders -
experienced? - -a panic attack -excessive or unreasonable
What is the main presenting symptom in all Jeremy is meeting with his psychologist, and they
anxiety disorders? - -Intensely are working on mindfulness exercises to help him
uncomfortable fear or anxiety with his phobia. Once Jeremy is feeling more
relaxed, the psychologist begins to show him
pictures of blood and needles, and slowly,
Which of the following groups of symptoms is Jeremy is asked to hold a needle. What
MOST reflective of DSM criteria for a panic treatment is this? - -Systematic
attack? - -Pounding heart, suffocation, desensitization
heart palpitations, and depersonalization
Claudia has received a diagnosis of agoraphobia
Timothy is just starting school and since he feels from her doctor. What would be one of the criteria
shy in his new environment, he doesn't speak to that Claudia met to be diagnosed with this
his teacher or classmates. This behavior goes on anxiety disorder? - -Anxiety about being in
for over a month, and because his teacher is places or situations from which escape would be
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difficult or impossible in the event of a panic germs and contamination and compelled to wash
attack his hands. The treatment required him to touch
trash cans and doorknobs without washing his
hands for increasing periods of time. What type
According to Chouinard (2004), which treatment of treatment is this young boy taking part in? -
for panic disorder can sometimes produce a -Exposure and response prevention
"rebound effect" in which the relapse following
drug discontinuation can involve anxiety more
severe than at the time treatment began? - The most common types of _____ involve
-GABA enhancers thoughts about contamination or repeated
doubts, such as whether a necessary act has
been performed, such as locking the door or
DSM criteria for all EXCEPT which of the turning the oven off - -obsessions
following disorders need to be met for at least 6
months before a diagnosis can be confirmed? -
-panic disorder Unwanted, distressing _____ may lead to
repetitive behaviors called _____ that the
individual feels driven to perform and that follow
Incidence of anxiety disorders are more rigid rules. - -obsessions; compulsions
prevalent in which segment of the population? -
-women
Rafael is concerned about an upcoming court
case in which he is being accused of reckless
Brooklyn was receiving habit reversal therapy for driving. He is considering exaggerating his
a behavior that is causing her significant distress anxiety symptoms as a way to portray himself
and impairment. The therapy has her self- unstable in order to minimize his legal
monitor the times she has the urge to pick her responsibility. What may Rafael be engaging in?
skin and try to engage in a substitute behavior - -Malingering
that helps her with the urge to perform the
problematic behavior. What condition is Brooklyn
MOST likely being treated for? - - _____ are most often the victim and _____ are
Excoriation most often the perpetrator in cases of falsification
of symptoms on another person. - -
Children; parents
Cynthia spends several hours per day looking in
the mirror and checking her abdomen for
imagined imperfections, and tries to find ways to Which of these disorders most likely does NOT
cover it up or hide it. Cynthia is experiencing a include physical symptoms that are stressful and
great deal of stress and dysfunction in her life. produce excessive and abnormal responses? -
What disorder is Cynthia MOST likely -either affective or conversion
experiencing? - -Body dysmorphic disorder
All EXCEPT which of these aspects of a person's
Piacentini & Langley (2004) described the life can contribute to experiencing somatic
treatment of a 12-year old boy obsessed with symptoms? - -Having a college degree
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Kevin experienced a terrifying event and quickly concerned, she speaks to Timothy's mother
began to feel dizzy, weak, and his breath slowed about having him evaluated by a psychologist.
down abruptly. What was Kevin MOST likely What is Timothy's MOST likely diagnosis? -
experiencing? - -fainting -Selective mutism
Which part of the nervous system is essentially Jeremy seems to worry about everything. He is
involved in the overall response to preoccupied with his finances, health, work, and
fear?Autonomic nervous system - - household responsibilities. Jeremy also has
Autonomic nervous system symptoms such as disturbed sleep and fatigue.
What disorder would Jeremy MOST likely
receive? - -Generalized anxiety disorder
What theory BEST explains why females, who
invest years in raising their offspring, may be
more susceptible than men to experience anxiety Learning models assume that social phobia
due to more vigilance about keeping themselves develops in similar ways as other phobias
and their children safe - -evolutionary through association between social cues and
theory embarrassing events in a process called
_______. - -conditioning
Elizabeth suddenly and rapidly experiences a
pounding heart, feelings of choking and Melissa has an intense fear of spiders that
suffocation, trembling, and a fear of losing interferes with her daily life and causes her to not
control. She thinks that she is dying. These do the things she would like to do, such as take
sensations peak in about 10 minutes and leave hikes in the woods with friends. Melissa is aware
Elizabeth feeling as if she has had a nervous that her phobia is _____, but she still has the
breakdown. What has Elizabeth MOST likely same level of phobic response to spiders -
experienced? - -a panic attack -excessive or unreasonable
What is the main presenting symptom in all Jeremy is meeting with his psychologist, and they
anxiety disorders? - -Intensely are working on mindfulness exercises to help him
uncomfortable fear or anxiety with his phobia. Once Jeremy is feeling more
relaxed, the psychologist begins to show him
pictures of blood and needles, and slowly,
Which of the following groups of symptoms is Jeremy is asked to hold a needle. What
MOST reflective of DSM criteria for a panic treatment is this? - -Systematic
attack? - -Pounding heart, suffocation, desensitization
heart palpitations, and depersonalization
Claudia has received a diagnosis of agoraphobia
Timothy is just starting school and since he feels from her doctor. What would be one of the criteria
shy in his new environment, he doesn't speak to that Claudia met to be diagnosed with this
his teacher or classmates. This behavior goes on anxiety disorder? - -Anxiety about being in
for over a month, and because his teacher is places or situations from which escape would be
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difficult or impossible in the event of a panic germs and contamination and compelled to wash
attack his hands. The treatment required him to touch
trash cans and doorknobs without washing his
hands for increasing periods of time. What type
According to Chouinard (2004), which treatment of treatment is this young boy taking part in? -
for panic disorder can sometimes produce a -Exposure and response prevention
"rebound effect" in which the relapse following
drug discontinuation can involve anxiety more
severe than at the time treatment began? - The most common types of _____ involve
-GABA enhancers thoughts about contamination or repeated
doubts, such as whether a necessary act has
been performed, such as locking the door or
DSM criteria for all EXCEPT which of the turning the oven off - -obsessions
following disorders need to be met for at least 6
months before a diagnosis can be confirmed? -
-panic disorder Unwanted, distressing _____ may lead to
repetitive behaviors called _____ that the
individual feels driven to perform and that follow
Incidence of anxiety disorders are more rigid rules. - -obsessions; compulsions
prevalent in which segment of the population? -
-women
Rafael is concerned about an upcoming court
case in which he is being accused of reckless
Brooklyn was receiving habit reversal therapy for driving. He is considering exaggerating his
a behavior that is causing her significant distress anxiety symptoms as a way to portray himself
and impairment. The therapy has her self- unstable in order to minimize his legal
monitor the times she has the urge to pick her responsibility. What may Rafael be engaging in?
skin and try to engage in a substitute behavior - -Malingering
that helps her with the urge to perform the
problematic behavior. What condition is Brooklyn
MOST likely being treated for? - - _____ are most often the victim and _____ are
Excoriation most often the perpetrator in cases of falsification
of symptoms on another person. - -
Children; parents
Cynthia spends several hours per day looking in
the mirror and checking her abdomen for
imagined imperfections, and tries to find ways to Which of these disorders most likely does NOT
cover it up or hide it. Cynthia is experiencing a include physical symptoms that are stressful and
great deal of stress and dysfunction in her life. produce excessive and abnormal responses? -
What disorder is Cynthia MOST likely -either affective or conversion
experiencing? - -Body dysmorphic disorder
All EXCEPT which of these aspects of a person's
Piacentini & Langley (2004) described the life can contribute to experiencing somatic
treatment of a 12-year old boy obsessed with symptoms? - -Having a college degree
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