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According to the continuity hypothesis, abnormal behavior is |
| | A) | qualitatively different than normal behavior. |
| | B) | solely the result of disease. |
| | C) | normal behavior carried to extremes. |
| | D) | entirely different than normal behavior. |
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Pythagoras was one of the first persons to propose that abnormal behavior is caused by |
| | A) | spirit possession. |
| | B) | chemical imbalances. |
| | C) | excessive stress. |
| | D) | irrational thought patterns. |
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Because of his fear of centipedes, Jonathan cannot go into the basement of his home to replace a fuse, do laundry, or retrieve items stored there. Jonathan has |
| | A) | agorophobia. |
| | B) | generalized anxiety disorder. |
| | C) | a specific phobia. |
| | D) | social phobia. |
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How is generalized anxiety disorder different from phobias? |
| | A) | In generalized anxiety, the anxiety is not linked to specific environmental cues. |
| | B) | In generalized anxiety, the anxiety is more intense. |
| | C) | Generalized anxiety disorder involves an intense fight-flight reaction. |
| | D) | Generalized anxiety is easier to treat than phobias. |
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Which factor best explains why some individuals who experience panic attacks go on to develop panic attack disorder? |
| | A) | Internal body cues become classically conditioned to the experience of panic. |
| | B) | External environmental cues become classically conditioned to the experience of panic. |
| | C) | Environmental triggers readily generalize across situations and contexts. |
| | D) | The person begins to avoid any environment where the possibility of panic might occur. |
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A compulsion is |
| | A) | an addiction. |
| | B) | a series of recurring, unwelcome thoughts. |
| | C) | a delusion involving false beliefs. |
| | D) | a behavioral ritual. |
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Which group of disorders involves complaints of physical symptoms with no apparent physical or medical cause? |
| | A) | dissociative disorders |
| | B) | personality disorders |
| | C) | somatoform disorders |
| | D) | mood disorders |
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Which is the best explanation for why individuals develop conversion disorders? |
| | A) | The disorders help relieve individuals of unwanted responsibilities. |
| | B) | A painful psychological trauma is converted into physical symptoms. |
| | C) | Individuals have built identities centered on physical symptoms and constant trips to seek medical attention. |
| | D) | Individuals who develop the disorders are simply trying to solicit attention and sympathy from others. |
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A psychological memory loss that includes the loss of all autobiographical information is called |
| | A) | dissociative identity disorder. |
| | B) | dissociative fugue. |
| | C) | dissociative amnesia. |
| | D) | depersonalization. |
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Which feature distinguishes bipolar disorder from major depression? |
| | A) | hallucinations |
| | B) | delusions |
| | C) | mania |
| | D) | changes in appetite |
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Maretta has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. She sits in the corner sucking her thumb and rocking. She rarely responds to events around her, though on occasion she will burst out laughing for no apparent reason or will start punching herself in the face. Her odd behaviors are most characteristic of |
| | A) | paranoid schizophrenia. |
| | B) | undifferentiated schizophrenia. |
| | C) | catatonic schizophrenia. |
| | D) | disorganized schizophrenia. |
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Which type of schizophrenia is characterized by periods of complete withdrawal or stupor? |
| | A) | paranoid schizophrenia. |
| | B) | undifferentiated schizophrenia. |
| | C) | catatonic schizophrenia. |
| | D) | disorganized schizophrenia. |
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Which set of personality characteristics is associated with borderline personality disorder? |
| | A) | passive dependence on others and low self-esteem |
| | B) | a high degree of suspiciousness and lack of tender feelings |
| | C) | impulsive, unpredictable and lack of clear identity |
| | D) | perfectionistic and excessive devotion to work |
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A history of exploiting others, needing to be the center of attention and a sense of entitlement is characteristic of |
| | A) | obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. |
| | B) | dependent personality disorder. |
| | C) | schizoid personality disorder. |
| | D) | narcissistic personality disorder. |
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According to your text, what proportion of the homeless suffer from either mental health disorders or addictions? |
| | A) | 12 - 18 percent |
| | B) | 33 - 52 percent |
| | C) | 62 - 71 percent |
| | D) | 78 - 92 percent |
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