1. Modules 40-43: Psychological Disorders
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Exploring Psychology, 10th Edition by David G. Myers & C. Nathan DeWall
Slides by Laura Beavin Haider, Ph.D.
Modules 40-43: Psychological Disorders

2. Basic Concepts of Psychological Disorders
Module 40

3. 1. The study of environmental influences on gene expression that occur without a DNA change is called (the):
A. medical model.
B. DSM-5.
C. epigenetics.
D. psychological disorders.

4. 1. The study of environmental influences on gene expression that occur without a DNA change is called (the): ANSWER
A. medical model.
B. DSM-5.
C. epigenetics.
D. psychological disorders.

5. 2. Which of the following statements about psychological disorders is TRUE?
A. Symptoms for most disorders begin in early adolescence.
B. US immigrants are more likely to develop disorders than individuals born in the US.
C. The incidence of psychological disorders is three times higher for those below the poverty line.
D. One in four Americans suffers from a mental disorder in a given year.

6. 2. Which of the following statements about psychological disorders is TRUE? ANSWER
A. Symptoms for most disorders begin in early adolescence.
B. US immigrants are more likely to develop disorders than individuals born in the US.
C. The incidence of psychological disorders is three times higher for those below the poverty line.
D. One in four Americans suffers from a mental disorder in a given year.

7. Anxiety Disorders, OCD, and PTSD
Module 41

8. 3. Washing one’s hands 100 times a day would be an example of (a/an):
A. obsession.
B. post-traumatic stress.
C. phobia.
D. compulsion.

9. 3. Washing one’s hands 100 times a day would be an example of (a/an): ANSWER
A. obsession.
B. post-traumatic stress.
C. phobia.
D. compulsion.

10. 4. Marcus has unpredictable episodes of anxiety where he can’t breathe and feels like he’s having a heart attack. Though these feelings are temporary, they fill him with dread and worry. Which disorder might Marcus be suffering from?
A. Generalized anxiety disorder
B. Phobia
C. Panic disorder
D. Post-traumatic stress disorder

11. 4. Marcus has unpredictable episodes of anxiety where he can’t breathe and feels like he’s having a heart attack. Though these feelings are temporary, they fill him with dread and worry. Which disorder might Marcus be suffering from? ANSWER
A. Generalized anxiety disorder
B. Phobia
C. Panic disorder
D. Post-traumatic stress disorder

12. Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder
Module 42

13. 5. A hyperactive, wildly optimistic state in which dangerously poor judgment is common is called:
A. mania.
B. bipolar disorder.
C. major depressive disorder.
D. depression.

14. 5. A hyperactive, wildly optimistic state in which dangerously poor judgment is common is called: ANSWER
A. mania.
B. bipolar disorder.
C. major depressive disorder.
D. depression.

15. 6. Which of the following is a common symptom of a depressive disorder?
A. Rumination
B. Obsessions
C. Compulsions
D. Hallucinations

16. 6. Which of the following is a common symptom of a depressive disorder
6. Which of the following is a common symptom of a depressive disorder? ANSWER
A. Rumination
B. Obsessions
C. Compulsions
D. Hallucinations

17. 7. Which of the following is FALSE regarding suicide rates?
A. There are racial differences in suicide rates.
B. Suicide risk increases with age.
C. National differences in suicide rates exist.
D. Suicide rates across the years have not changed.

18. 7. Which of the following is FALSE regarding suicide rates? ANSWER
A. There are racial differences in suicide rates.
B. Suicide risk increases with age.
C. National differences in suicide rates exist.
D. Suicide rates across the years have not changed.

19. 8. Harold notices that several of his family members suffer from psychological disorders. Which disorder should he be most concerned about, given heritability estimates?
A. Generalized anxiety disorder
B. Bipolar disorder
C. Anorexia
D. Major depressive disorder

20. 8. Harold notices that several of his family members suffer from psychological disorders. Which disorder should he be most concerned about, given heritability estimates? ANSWER
A. Generalized anxiety disorder
B. Bipolar disorder
C. Anorexia
D. Major depressive disorder

21. Schizophrenia and Other Disorders
Module 43

22. 9. Which of the following is a symptom of schizophrenia?
A. Disturbed perceptions
B. Disorganized thinking and speech
C. Diminished and inappropriate emotions
D. All of the above

23. 9. Which of the following is a symptom of schizophrenia? ANSWER
A. Disturbed perceptions
B. Disorganized thinking and speech
C. Diminished and inappropriate emotions
D. All of the above

24. 10. A controversial, rare disorder in which conscious awareness becomes separated from previous memories, thoughts, and feelings is called:
A. Schizophrenia
B. Dissociative disorder
C. Bipolar disorder
D. Eating disorder

25. 10. A controversial, rare disorder in which conscious awareness becomes separated from previous memories, thoughts, and feelings is called: ANSWER
A. Schizophrenia
B. Dissociative disorder
C. Bipolar disorder
D. Eating disorder

26. 11. Which personality disorder is characterized by a lack of conscience for wrongdoing and may involve aggressive and ruthless acts?
A. Narcissistic personality disorder
B. Avoidant personality disorder
C. Antisocial personality disorder
D. Schizotypal personality disorder

27. 11. Which personality disorder is characterized by a lack of conscience for wrongdoing and may involve aggressive and ruthless acts? ANSWER
A. Narcissistic personality disorder
B. Avoidant personality disorder
C. Antisocial personality disorder
D. Schizotypal personality disorder

28. 12. Which disorder is characterized by significant episodes of overeating, followed by distress, disgust, or guilt (without compensatory purging or fasting):
A. Binge-eating disorder
B. Bulimia nervosa
C. Anorexia nervosa
D. Borderline personality disorder

29. 12. Which disorder is characterized by significant episodes of overeating, followed by distress, disgust, or guilt (without compensatory purging or fasting): ANSWER
A. Binge-eating disorder
B. Bulimia nervosa
C. Anorexia nervosa
D. Borderline personality disorder

30. 13. Tanya unknowingly switches her thinking and behavior from that of an 18 year-old American female to a 5 year old-Cuban boy. Witnesses claim it’s like observing two different people. Tanya may be suffering from:
A. Bipolar disorder
B. Antisocial personality disorder
C. Schizophrenia
D. Dissociative identity disorder

31. 13. Tanya unknowingly switches her thinking and behavior from that of an 18 year-old American female to a 5 year old-Cuban boy. Witnesses claim it’s like observing two different people. Tanya may be suffering from: ANSWER
A. Bipolar disorder
B. Antisocial personality disorder
C. Schizophrenia
D. Dissociative identity disorder

32. 14. Monika is very sensitive to what others think of her and sometimes hesitant to create new relationships because of a fear of rejection, though she desires friendship. Which personality disorder might she be suffering from?
A. Avoidant personality disorder
B. Narcissistic personality disorder
C. Antisocial personality disorder
D. Borderline personality disorder

33. 14. Monika is very sensitive to what others think of her and sometimes hesitant to create new relationships because of a fear of rejection, though she desires friendship. Which personality disorder might she be suffering from? ANSWER
A. Avoidant personality disorder
B. Narcissistic personality disorder
C. Antisocial personality disorder
D. Borderline personality disorder

34. 15. Carlos is extremely self-conscious about his weight
15. Carlos is extremely self-conscious about his weight. Often, he starves himself for days and works-out 7 days a week for hours on end. Despite his behavior, he still feels fat (though he is considerably underweight). What disorder might Carlos be suffering from?
A. Bulimia nervosa
B. Major depressive disorder
C. Anorexia nervosa
D. Binge-eating disorder

35. 15. Carlos is extremely self-conscious about his weight
15. Carlos is extremely self-conscious about his weight. Often, he starves himself for days and works-out 7 days a week for hours on end. Despite his behavior, he still feels fat (though he is considerably underweight). What disorder might Carlos be suffering from? ANSWER
A. Bulimia nervosa
B. Major depressive disorder
C. Anorexia nervosa
D. Binge-eating disorder