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Abnormal Psychology – MCQs
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1.
Which type of psychologist primarily works with individuals experiencing the most serious psychological disorders?
Clinical psychologist
Research psychologist
Educational psychologist
Counseling psychologist
None of the above
2.
Which therapeutic approach is founded on the principle that deep relaxation cannot coexist with fear?
behavioral therapy
systematic desensitization
psychodynamic therapy
defense mechanism of reaction formation
none of the above
3.
Hafsa has been diagnosed with a psychological condition, and her physician has recommended a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor to alleviate her symptoms. Which disorder is Hafsa's doctor most likely addressing with this treatment?
a disorder involving dissociation
major depressive disorder
a form of anxiety disorder
a psychotic disorder such as schizophrenia
none of the above
4.
Natasha believed that not earning straight A's in her college classes proved she was incapable. Her therapist gently disputed this by saying, "According to your logic, more than 90% of college students would be considered incompetent!" This kind of reply best represents the approach of a(n) ______ therapist.
integrative
Freudian
cognitive
behavioral
non-directive
5.
Psychopharmacotherapy refers to the use of which method to treat psychiatric conditions?
electroconvulsive therapy
talk therapy
surgical intervention
pharmacological drugs
no treatment
6.
For which of the following conditions is electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) most commonly recognized as an effective treatment?
Anxiety disorders such as phobias
Dissociative identity and related disorders
Major depressive disorder
Schizophrenia spectrum disorders
None of the above
7.
According to biological theories of mental disorders, which factors contribute to the development of mental illness?
Chemical imbalances in the brain
Inherited genetic factors
Transmission within family lines
Structural abnormalities in the brain
All of the above
8.
Which theory describes the development of psychological disorders as a result of individuals with an underlying susceptibility encountering immediate stress factors?
Diathesis-stress framework
Attachment theory
Psychodynamic perspective
Cognitive-behavioral approach
None of the above
9.
Which statements accurately describe the diathesis-stress model of mental disorders? Select all that apply.
1 and 4
1 and 3
2 and 3
2 and 4
None of the above
10.
In schizophrenia, symptoms are classified as either positive or negative. How do these two types of symptoms differ from each other?
Negative symptoms represent the presence of typical behaviors, while positive symptoms reflect the lack of usual behaviors.
Positive symptoms show typical behaviors present, whereas negative symptoms indicate the absence of normal behaviors.
Negative symptoms involve the presence of abnormal behaviors, while positive symptoms involve the absence of normal behaviors.
Positive symptoms reflect the emergence of abnormal behaviors, and negative symptoms indicate the loss of normal behaviors.
None of the above.
11.
Which category of factors is most commonly identified as the primary cause of schizophrenia?
Influences related to social environment
Inherited genetic components
Mental and emotional factors
External environmental influences
None of the above
12.
Identify the option that does not contribute as a risk factor for suicide.
Major depressive disorder
Use of addictive substances
Experiencing significant life stressors
Having a strong network of social connections
None of the above
13.
Which mental health condition is marked by symptoms such as hallucinations, false beliefs, strange speech patterns, and inappropriate emotional responses?
Major depressive disorder
Schizophrenia
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Disorders related to eating habits
None of the above
14.
Which of the following symptoms are commonly associated with major depressive disorder?
Experiencing specific phobias and loss of interest in usual activities
Appetite fluctuations and unusually elevated mood
Reduced enjoyment in activities and appetite changes
Specific phobias and excessively joyful mood
None of the above
15.
Which of the following statements accurately describes the typical progression of major depressive disorder?
The majority of individuals with major depressive disorder suffer from a single depressive episode.
Depression exclusively affects adults and is not seen in children.
Major depressive disorder generally tends to recur over time.
An early onset of major depressive disorder is associated with a more favorable prognosis.
None of the above.
16.
Which of the following best describes a common trait seen in individuals with social anxiety disorder?
Their condition seldom results in major withdrawal from social interactions.
The severity of their symptoms can vary from mild to highly widespread.
They experience fear specifically towards individual people.
They have a fear of engaging in social environments.
None of the above.
17.
Which statement accurately reflects our current understanding of the causes and influencing factors of anxiety disorders?
The heritability rate is identical across every anxiety disorder.
Individuals susceptible to anxiety disorders display innate behavioral traits from birth.
All anxiety disorders share an identical set of biological origins.
Risk for anxiety disorders is influenced by cognitive patterns, behaviors, and life stressors.
None of the above statements are accurate.
18.
Which symptoms are shared by both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa?
Altered perception of body shape
Overwhelming fear of gaining weight
Self-identity heavily influenced by body size and weight
Eating behaviors driven more by psychological factors than by hunger
All the listed symptoms
19.
The tension-reduction hypothesis is primarily used to explain the onset of which mental health condition?
Schizophrenia
Disorders related to eating behaviors
Addiction to drugs or alcohol
Mood disorder characterized by alternating highs and lows
None of the above
20.
Which of the following are typical difficulties encountered by individuals who abuse substances?
Inability to meet important responsibilities.
Issues related to legal consequences.
Both inability to meet responsibilities and legal issues.
Neither responsibility failures nor legal troubles.
None of the above.
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