Question 1

An example of a compulsion is

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A)  the impulse to hurt a family member.
B)  anxiety about contracting HIV infection from a sneeze.
C)  uncontrollable worry about an accident.
D)  constant and repetitive checking that the alarm is set.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Stability,as it relates to self-esteem,is best described as

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A)  a complete absence of mixed messages about oneself from others.
B)  an integration of the self.
C)  an unwavering positive self-image.
D)  a necessary component for the establishment of a sense of love and belonging.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following mental health professionals is a licensed physician?

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A)  clinical psychologist
B)  psychiatrist
C)  social worker
D)  counselorE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Mental health status is based on the presence or absence of symptoms.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to Erikson,the final stage of moral development is explaining right and wrong in terms of rules.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

For each of the following situations,give: (1)an example of negative self-talk based on a cognitive distortion,and (2)an example of realistic self-talk:
 remembering a recent fight with a friend
 not receiving an invitation to an event that others you know are attending
 earning an average grade on a project
receiving a surprise message asking you to meet with your academic advisor
 recovering after drinking too much at a party

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Question 7

Which of the following attributes best characterizes mania?

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A)  classical depression
B)  decreased sexual activity
C)  fear of consequences
D)  perpetual energyE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Individuals with panic disorder

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A)  often eventually develop generalized anxiety disorder.
B)  may function normally in feared situations if someone they trust is with them.
C)  usually develop the disorder in their early teenage years.
D)  experience only emotional,not physical,symptoms.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

The technique of exposure is used to

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A)  encourage people to face their fears.
B)  discourage people from encountering their fears.
C)  provide ways for people to escape feared situations.
D)  introduce the patient to similar frightening situations.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

According to Erikson,a primary psychological task of adolescence is the development of identity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Agoraphobia may be caused by multiple panic attacks.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Maslow would NOT have described a self-actualized person as

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A)  knowing the difference between what is and what one wants.
B)  willing to accept evidence that contradicts what one wants to believe.
C)  remaining focused on the idea of the way things should be.
D)  continually looking at the world with renewed appreciation.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

List at least five warning signs of or risk factors for suicide,and describe what actions you could take to help a suicidal friend.

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Question 14

A neurotransmitter that seems to be important in the treatment of depression is

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A)  serotonin.
B)  acetylcholine.
C)  dopamine.
D)  leutine.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Realistic self-talk is based on substituting a positive thought for a negative one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A defense mechanism by which unacceptable inner impulses are attributed to others is

Accepted Answer

A)  displacement.
B)  rationalization.
C)  projection.
D)  repression.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Which of the following factors plays a major part in psychological disorders?

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A)  genetics
B)  culture
C)  biology
D)  all of these.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Posttraumatic stress disorder can be diagnosed immediately after a person undergoes an especially traumatic event.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Symptoms of panic disorder typically include

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A)  a sudden drop in blood pressure.
B)  a loss of physical equilibrium.
C)  feeling apathetic and energetiC.
D)  a depressed heart rate.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 20

A drug commonly used to prevent mood swings associated with bipolar disorder is

Accepted Answer

A)  thorazine.
B)  anxiolotics.
C)  amphetamines.
D)  lithium.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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