Question 1

At various times in history, in an attempt to explain problematic, irrational behavior, humans have focused on supernatural causes that include

Accepted Answer

A)  witchcraft.
B)  demons and evil spirits.
C)  the moon and stars.
D)  all of these are correctE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

One hot and humid night, one of your friends suggests doing some really crazy things. You look up at the sky and say, "It must be the full moon." Your statement reflects the concept from which the word ________ is derived.

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A)  lunatic
B)  idiot
C)  maniac
D)  psychopathE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Seventeenth century treatments for depression included19

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin shock therapy.
B)  reserpine therapy.
C)  hydrotherapy.
D)  induced vomiting.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

The prototype of a disorder reflects ________ as described in DSM-5.

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A)  its history and prognosis
B)  its biological underpinnings
C)  The causes of pathology
D)  the "typical" profile and diagnostic criteriaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Sigmund Freud proposed that many physical complaints suffered by young women

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A)  were a form of divine punishment.
B)  reflected stress placed upon them by society.
C)  resulted from the "conversion" of sexual fantasies into socially acceptable outlets.
D)  resulted from the rise in feminism.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Timmy was severely bitten by a Collie when he was five years old. Now he is afraid of any dog he sees. His fear of dogs is a(n)

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A)  unconditioned stimulus.
B)  unconditioned response.
C)  conditioned stimulus.
D)  conditioned response.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Describe three criticisms of Freud's psychoanalytic theory.

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Question 8

Toward the end of the 14th century and continuing into the 15th, the causes of "madness" were generally attributed to

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A)  toxins in the blood.
B)  heredity.
C)  brain disease.
D)  demons and witches.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

In Freudian therapy, the process of a patient coming to relate to the therapist as much as they did to important figures in their childhood is called

Accepted Answer

A)  the Oedipal complex.
B)  castration anxiety.
C)  an oral fixation.
D)  transference.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

During the Middle Ages, large-scale outbreaks of large groups of people simultaneously compelled to run out in the streets while engaged in bizarre behavior was known at that time as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a rave.
B)  tarantism.
C)  St. Michaels dance.
D)  Carnival.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Etiology is:

Accepted Answer

A)  The study of the biological effects of disorders on society.
B)  The study of the origins of disorders.
C)  The study of the impact of disorder on language use.
D)  The study of the prevalence of disorders.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Psychological disorders can be described as following a typical course or individual pattern. For example, schizophrenia follows a chronic course. On the other hand, mood disorders, including depression, follow a(n)  ________ course.

Accepted Answer

A)  episodic
B)  acute
C)  cyclic
D)  insidiousE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Psychodynamic psychotherapy differs from classical (Freudian)  psychoanalysis in that it

Accepted Answer

A)  emphasizes the goal of personality reconstruction.
B)  requires a long-term commitment on the part of the person being analyzed.
C)  focuses on relationships and interpersonal issues.
D)  considers past experiences unimportant.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Statistical data are often relevant when discussing psychological disorders. For example, a researcher might want to know how many new cases of depression are diagnosed each year, a figure called the ________ of the disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  prevalence
B)  incidence
C)  recurrence
D)  ratioE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

According to psychoanalytic theory, the role of the ego involves

Accepted Answer

A)  counteracting the aggressive and sexual drives of the id.
B)  maximizing pleasure and reducing tension.
C)  mediating conflict between the id and the superego.
D)  utilizing fantasy and primary process thinking.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

With the discovery of the major tranquilizers called ________, it became possible to control psychotic symptoms, including hallucinations, delusions, and aggressiveness.

Accepted Answer

A)  neuroleptics
B)  benzodiazepines
C)  bromides
D)  opiatesE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

DSM-5, an updated version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, was published in

Accepted Answer

A)  1994.
B)  2000.
C)  2002.
D)  2013.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Compare and contrast humoral theory and ancient Chinese approaches to explaining abnormal behavior.

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Question 19

Which scientist felt that that psychology should not use introspection or other unquantifiable methods and is considered the founder of behaviorism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Edward Titchener
B)  B.F. Skinner
C)  John Watson
D)  Ivan PavlovE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Compare and contrast the research of Watson and Rayner with Little Albert and the research of Mary Cover Jones Little Peter differed.

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Exam 1: Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

Seventeenth century treatments for depression included19

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Timmy was severely bitten by a Collie when he was five years old. Now he is afraid of any dog he sees. His fear of dogs is a(n)

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Describe three criticisms of Freud's psychoanalytic theory.

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One hot and humid night, one of your friends suggests doing some really crazy things. You look up at the sky and say, "It must be the full moon." Your statement reflects the concept from which the word ________ is derived.

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Toward the end of the 14th century and continuing into the 15th, the causes of "madness" were generally attributed to

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DSM-5, an updated version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, was published in

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In Freudian therapy, the process of a patient coming to relate to the therapist as much as they did to important figures in their childhood is called

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Compare and contrast the research of Watson and Rayner with Little Albert and the research of Mary Cover Jones Little Peter differed.

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At various times in history, in an attempt to explain problematic, irrational behavior, humans have focused on supernatural causes that include

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Etiology is:

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Which scientist felt that that psychology should not use introspection or other unquantifiable methods and is considered the founder of behaviorism?

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During the Middle Ages, large-scale outbreaks of large groups of people simultaneously compelled to run out in the streets while engaged in bizarre behavior was known at that time as:

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The prototype of a disorder reflects ________ as described in DSM-5.

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Psychodynamic psychotherapy differs from classical (Freudian) psychoanalysis in that it

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Psychological disorders can be described as following a typical course or individual pattern. For example, schizophrenia follows a chronic course. On the other hand, mood disorders, including depression, follow a(n) ________ course.

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Sigmund Freud proposed that many physical complaints suffered by young women

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Statistical data are often relevant when discussing psychological disorders. For example, a researcher might want to know how many new cases of depression are diagnosed each year, a figure called the ________ of the disorder.

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According to psychoanalytic theory, the role of the ego involves

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Compare and contrast humoral theory and ancient Chinese approaches to explaining abnormal behavior.

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With the discovery of the major tranquilizers called ________, it became possible to control psychotic symptoms, including hallucinations, delusions, and aggressiveness.

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