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Miseria feels so miserable that she can barely tolerate her existence. Her behavior is abnormal because it is (Learning Goal 1) |
| | A) | deviant. |
| | B) | distressful. |
| | C) | maladaptive. |
| | D) | eccentric. |
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Homer Body is so afraid of insects that he has his house fumigated three times a week. He refuses to leave his home for any reason. His behavior is abnormal because it is (Learning Goal 1) |
| | A) | deviant. |
| | B) | distressful. |
| | C) | maladaptive. |
| | D) | eccentric. |
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Haloosin Ashun became schizophrenic because he came from a severely dysfunctional family. This explanation typifies which theoretical approach to psychological disorders? (Learning Goal 1) |
| | A) | the biological approach |
| | B) | the psychological approach |
| | C) | the sociocultural approach |
| | D) | the biopsychosocial approach |
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Haloosin Ashun became schizophrenic because of the excessive activity of dopamine in the brain. This explanation typifies which theoretical approach to psychological disorders? (Learning Goal 1) |
| | A) | the biological approach |
| | B) | the psychological approach. |
| | C) | the sociocultural approach |
| | D) | the biopsychosocial approach |
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Whatsa Wrong is a very nervous individual whose stomach always feels like it is in knots. She becomes especially worried when she has to take a test or answer questions in class. She feels more and more nervous throughout the day as if something bad is about to happen. Whatsa is suffering from (Learning Goal 2) |
| | A) | major depressive disorder. |
| | B) | generalized anxiety disorder. |
| | C) | school phobia. |
| | D) | bipolar disorder. |
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Whatsa Wrong has a beautiful singing voice but is fearful of singing in public, thinking that people will laugh at her or make fun of her in some way. Because she does not want to be humiliated, she always refuses to sing in public when asked. Whatsa is suffering from (Learning Goal 2) |
| | A) | agoraphobia. |
| | B) | a specific phobia. |
| | C) | a social phobia. |
| | D) | songaphobia. |
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Counta Kulture had to count everything. Whenever he walks, he counts his steps. When looking at a recessed ceiling, he counts the ceiling panels. Counta Kulture has (Learning Goal 2) |
| | A) | numerophobia. |
| | B) | counting obsession. |
| | C) | a counting compulsion. |
| | D) | arithmophobia. |
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Dissa Pearance vanished one day and was not found for almost two months. When found her name was Tooka Flight. She had no knowledge of her previous life. This is an example of (Learning Goal 3) |
| | A) | dissociate amnesia. |
| | B) | dissociative fugue. |
| | C) | dissociative identity disorder. |
| | D) | dissociative personality disorder. |
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Downin Thedumps has been somewhat depressed for six years. He is unhappy with his marriage, he has no friends, a poor appetite, sleep problems, low energy, low self-esteem, difficulty making decisions, and feelings of hopelessness. Downin has (Learning Goal 4) |
| | A) | major depressive disorder. |
| | B) | extreme melancholia. |
| | C) | learned helplessness. |
| | D) | dysthymic disorder. |
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Loopty Loop exhibited unusual behavior since his early twenties. Often he would be in a trancelike state, unmoving. Other times he would assume a statuesque pose and remain in that position for a long period of time. Loopty was diagnosed with (Learning Goal 5) |
| | A) | disorganized schizophrenia. |
| | B) | catatonic schizophrenia. |
| | C) | paranoid schizophrenia. |
| | D) | undifferentiated schizophrenia. |
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Whatsa Matta refused to leave her home. See had boarded up all the windows and triple bolted all of the doors. She was convinced that there was a contract out on her life and that the assassins were outside the house waiting for her. She was extremely agitated and would not answer the phone or the door. This is an example of (Learning Goal 5) |
| | A) | disorganized schizophrenia. |
| | B) | catatonic schizophrenia. |
| | C) | paranoid schizophrenia. |
| | D) | undifferentiated schizophrenia. |
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Solitaria, a retired ladies room attendant, became despondent after her cat was hit and killed by a car. She could not sleep and felt sad and tired. She was always a loner and the only thing she truly loved was her cat. Each Christmas she and her cat would exchange gifts. The only time she was ever sad was when her cat died. She did not even feel this way when her parents died. This is an example of (Learning Goal 6) |
| | A) | paranoid personality disorder. |
| | B) | schizoid personality disorder. |
| | C) | schizotypal personality disorder. |
| | D) | catatonic personality disorder. |
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Conrad Artist was a slick character. He would endear himself to elderly females and charm them into giving him their life savings. Con felt no remorse for his actions. Con Artist is an example of (Learning Goal 6) |
| | A) | histrionic personality disorder. |
| | B) | narcissistic personality disorder. |
| | C) | borderline personality disorder. |
| | D) | antisocial personality disorder. |
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Theatrical Release was always late for everything. She wanted to make an "appearance" wherever she went. Wanting to be the center of attention, Theatrical would make her presence know in a very dramatic fashion. Theatrical Release is an example of (Learning Goal 6) |
| | A) | histrionic personality disorder. |
| | B) | narcissistic personality disorder. |
| | C) | borderline personality disorder. |
| | D) | antisocial personality disorder. |
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Milke Toast was an extremely shy individual who only dated when family members arranged a "blind date" for him. Tumultra, a woman at work, was attracted to his shy nature and asked him out. After refusing several times, X finally agreed, thinking that she must really like him to pursue him like this. However, Milke was always seeking reassurances. Finally, Tumultra could no longer take the clinging, and broke up with Milke. He assumed she never really cared for him. This is an example of (Learning Goal 6) |
| | A) | antisocial personality disorder. |
| | B) | avoidant personality disorder. |
| | C) | dependent personality disorder. |
| | D) | obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. |
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