Problem 1
Allison can't help feeling sad most of the time. It upsets her that she can't be happy and seem "normal." Allison's behavior best fits which criterion of abnormality? a. Violation of social norms b. Personal distress c. Danger to others d. All of the above
Problem 2
If a person had "stage fright" or fear of public speaking to the degree that it interfered with his or her ability to function, these would be examples of which mental health disorder? a. Specific phobia b. Social anxiety disorder c. Major depressive disorder d. Agoraphobia
Problem 3
Dr. Sanchez believes that abnormal behavior is the result of irrational assumptions and negative thinking patterns. Dr. Sanchez views mental illness from a \(\longrightarrow\) perspective. a. social learning b. biological c. psychoanalytic d. cognitive
Problem 4
Julissa repeatedly complains about stomach pains and nausea. Numerous medical tests and procedures cannot find a physical cause for Julissa's symptoms. Julissa may be diagnosed with what type of mental health disorder? a. A mood disorder b. An anxiety disorder c. A somatic symptom disorder d. A dissociative disorder
Problem 5
Alogia and avolition represent symptoms of schizophrenia. a. positive b. negative c. neutral d. undifferentiated
Problem 6
Some clinicians question the validity of dissociative identity disorder, suggesting that it represents an extreme form of which mental health disorder? a. Bipolar disorder b. Panic disorder c. Generalized anxiety disorder d. Posttraumatic stress disorder
Problem 7
Men are more likely than women to be diagnosed with a. anxiety disorders b. substance-related disorders c. mood disorders d. schizophrenia
Problem 8
A young woman reports frequent blackouts, consistently receives phone calls and mail addressed to a person with a different name, and often finds items in her closet that she cannot remember buying. This woman is most likely to be diagnosed with which type of mental health disorder? a. Dissociative disorder b. Somatic symptom disorder c. Mood disorder d. Borderline personality disorder
Problem 9
Which mental health disorder is characterized by delusions, hallucinations, incoherent thought and speech, and inappropriate emotions? a. Dissociative identity disorder b. Schizophrenia c. Panic disorder d. Generalized anxiety disorder
Problem 10
For the last month, Dimitri has been sad, has felt worthless, has been losing weight, can't concentrate, and constantly feels tired. Dimitri is most likely to be diagnosed with which mental health disorder? a. Bipolar disorder b. Major depressive disorder c. Cyclothymic disorder d. Persistent depressive disorder
