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Abnormal Psychology – MCQs
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1.
Stuart has been feeling persistently anxious for the last four months, worrying about his car payments, job security, and his children's academic performance. Additionally, he has started experiencing dizziness and occasional heart palpitations. Which diagnosis best fits Stuart's symptoms?
Illness anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Clinical depression
Generalized anxiety disorder
No diagnosis
2.
George Frideric Handel wrote his Messiah in just three weeks, driven by intense creative energy. It is widely thought that Handel experienced a mild case of which mental health condition?
persistent depressive disorder
fear of open spaces
psychotic disorder
manic-depressive illness
none of the above
3.
Noha’s therapist proposes that Noha created multiple identities as a way to engage in inappropriate behavior without experiencing intense guilt. This explanation best aligns with which psychological perspective?
Social-cognitive viewpoint
Biological standpoint
Humanistic approach
Psychoanalytic theory
None of the above
4.
In David Rosenhan's 1973 experiment, researchers feigned auditory hallucinations to gain admission to psychiatric hospitals. This study primarily highlighted the harmful consequences of which of the following?
genetic linkage studies
biomedical treatment approaches
experiencing false sensory perceptions
psychiatric labeling practices
none of the above
5.
Damian experiences sudden episodes of intense anxiety where his heart races and he struggles to regulate his breathing. These episodes occur unpredictably. Which diagnosis best matches Damian's symptoms?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Panic disorder
Conversion disorder
Schizophrenia
None of the above
6.
Jill remains motionless in a single posture for extended durations, showing signs of muscle stiffness. Which condition is Jill most likely experiencing?
Hebephrenic schizophrenia
Undifferentiated schizophrenia
Catatonic schizophrenia
Paranoid schizophrenia
None of the above
7.
Which disorder is primarily characterized by symptoms such as inattention, excessive activity, and impulsive behavior?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Dissociative Identity Disorder
None of the above
8.
Jack frequently worries about contamination and germs, leading him to wash his hands numerous times daily. Which condition is he most likely experiencing?
Generalized anxiety disorder
Illness anxiety disorder
Specific phobia
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
None of the above
9.
Which mental health condition has shown a notable increase that is most strongly linked to the growth of Western individualism?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Disorders affecting personality
Anxiety-related phobias
Depressive disorders
None of the above
10.
What commonly triggers the self-perpetuating cycle of depression?
challenging or stressful events in life
high concentrations of norepinephrine
impairment in focused attention
assigning blame to outside factors
none of the above
11.
What term describes a patient's emotional response directed at their psychoanalyst during therapy?
Opposition
Interpretation
Transference
Emotional release
None of the above
12.
Which mental health specialist has completed advanced graduate education focusing on psychological research and evaluation?
Spiritual counselor
Medical psychiatrist
Licensed clinical social worker
Clinical psychologist
None of the above
13.
Which of the following is NOT considered an objective of primary therapeutic approaches?
Achieving a permanent cure
Establishing an accurate diagnosis
Determining the likely course of the disease
Identifying the cause of the illness
null
14.
When addressing abnormal behavior, what is the primary focus of a psychoanalyst?
Uncovering unconscious conflicts rooted in early childhood that contribute to the behavior
Identifying suppressed childhood memories that trigger aggressive actions
Examining faulty thinking patterns that support the behavior
Exploring how the behavior prevents the individual from achieving self-fulfillment
None of the above
15.
Which type of therapy primarily focuses on eliminating particular problematic symptoms rather than exploring the client's personality in depth?
Person-centered therapy
Behavioral therapy
Psychoanalytic therapy
Cognitive therapy
None of the above
16.
In treatments for alcohol dependence, when patients drink alcohol mixed with a substance that induces nausea, which therapeutic method is being applied?
unconscious exploration
gradual exposure therapy
aversive therapy
reinforcement learning
none of the above
17.
According to psychoanalytic theory, resistance encountered in therapy primarily serves to uphold which psychological mechanism?
analysis of dreams
unrestricted verbal expression
examination of data trends
the process of repression
no effect
18.
Shawn experienced deep depression at the start of his psychotherapy, but his mood significantly improved over time. Which factor is most reasonably credited for part of his progress?
healing through physical contact
a statistical tendency for extreme conditions to move closer to average
using a method where neither patient nor therapist knows certain details
projecting feelings onto the therapist
no improvement at all
19.
Which type of therapy is often criticized for its high cost and lengthy duration?
Psychoanalytic therapy
Systematic desensitization
Person-centered counseling
Therapy involving family members
None of the above
20.
Light exposure therapy is effective primarily because it impacts which of the following in individuals?
Tendencies to blame themselves.
Interpersonal connections.
The body's internal biological clock.
Sharpness of vision.
No effect at all.
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