Writers Den

QUESTION 90

1. Which of the following is common among those with antisocial personality disorder?
   

   a “spoiled” childhood in which no demands or expectations were given

   a conflict-filled childhood

   high central nervous system arousal levels

   lack of any biological basis for the disorder

1 points

QUESTION 91

1. Which of the following symptoms are most typical of a person with posttraumatic stress disorder?
   

   dissociation from stressful experiences and memory blackouts for random time periods

   repeated nightmares and flashbacks, with sleeping and concentration difficulties

   disoriented and paranoid thinking exhibiting a decreased grasp on reality

   extreme mood changes from depressed to euphoric

1 points

QUESTION 92

1. Jeb is impulsive and disregards the rights of others without showing any remorse or guilt for his actions. It is most likely that Jeb has which one of the following personality disorders?
   

   antisocial personality disorder

   borderline personality disorder

   schizoid personality disorder

   histrionic personality disorder

1 points

QUESTION 93

1. Both the humanistic and the cognitive perspectives of abnormal behavior emphasize distorted perceptions, but the humanistic perspective is unique in its emphasis on the
   

   unconscious.

   self.

   past.

   body.

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QUESTION 94

1. People who are depressed tend to show
   

   lower than usual levels of stress hormones.

   lower than usual levels of frontal lobe activity.

   higher than usual levels of frontal lobe activity.

   higher than usual levels of stress hormones.

1 points

QUESTION 95

1. Which of the following neurotransmitters appear to be related to symptoms of depression?
   

   oxytocin

   serotonin

   acetylcholine

   GABA

1 points

QUESTION 96

1. Which of the following is commonly associated with the development of posttraumatic stress disorder?
   

   dealing with the long, slow, and painful death of a loved one from cancer

   retirement from a successful and deeply rewarding career

   experiencing a natural disaster such as an earthquake

   all of these

1 points

QUESTION 97

1. Hypochondriasis is a type of
   

   somatoform disorder.

   anxiety disorder.

   phobia.

   dissociative disorder.

1 points

QUESTION 98

1. Delusions and hallucinations are most common to what mental health disorder?
   

   dissociative identity disorder

   multiple personality disorder

   schizophrenia

   phobic disorder

1 points

QUESTION 99

1. Studies have suggested a genetic link among individuals with antisocial personality disorder based on
   

   family members having higher rates of antisocial personality disorder than the general population.

   having a conflict-filled childhood.

   expecting harsh treatment from others and adopting a mistrustful attitude.

   their parents showing inconsistent discipline and less warmth.

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QUESTION 100

1. If you examined the DSM-IV-TR, you should expect to find a description of the
   

   causes of mental health disorders.

   treatments of mental health disorders.

   symptoms of mental health disorders.

   social norms for assessment.