KEY CONCEPT QUIZ

Question 1

The conception of psychological disorders as diseases that have symptoms and possible cures is referred to as

  1. the medical model.

  2. physiognomy.

  3. the root syndrome framework.

  4. a diagnostic system.

a

Question 2

The DSM–5 is best described as a

  1. medical model.

  2. classification system.

  3. set of theoretical assumptions.

  4. collection of physiological definitions.

b

Question 3

Comorbidity of disorders refers to

  1. symptoms stemming from internal dysfunction.

  2. the relative risk of death arising from a disorder.

  3. the co-occurrence of two or more disorders in a single individual.

  4. the existence of disorders on a continuum from normal to abnormal.

c

Question 4

Irrational worries and fears that undermine one’s ability to function normally are an indication of

  1. a genetic abnormality.

  2. dysthymia.

  3. diathesis.

  4. an anxiety disorder.

d

Question 5

A(n) _____ disorder involves anxiety tied to a specific object or situation.

  1. generalized anxiety

  2. environmental

  3. panic

  4. phobic

d

Question 6

Agoraphobia often develops as a result of

  1. preparedness theory.

  2. obsessive-compulsive disorder.

  3. panic disorder.

  4. social phobia.

c

Question 7

Kelly’s fear of germs leads her to wash her hands repeatedly throughout the day, often for a half hour or more, under extremely hot water. From which disorder does Kelly suffer?

  1. panic attacks

  2. obsessive-compulsive disorder

  3. phobia

  4. generalized anxiety disorder

b

Question 8

Major depression is characterized by a severely depressed mood that lasts at least

  1. 2 weeks.

  2. 1 week.

  3. 1 month.

  4. 6 months.

a

Question 9

Extreme moods swings between _____ characterize bipolar disorder.

  1. depression and mania

  2. stress and lethargy

  3. anxiety and arousal

  4. obsessions and compulsions

a

Question 10

Schizophrenia is characterized by which of the following?

  1. hallucinations

  2. disorganized thoughts and behaviour

  3. emotional and social withdrawal

  4. all of the above

d

Question 11

Bipolar disorder is sometimes misdiagnosed as schizophrenia because both disorders may have __________ in common.

  1. periods of mania and depression

  2. recurrent unwanted thoughts or images of trauma

  3. lack of emotions

  4. hallucinations and delusions

d

Question 12

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by which of the following?

  1. communication deficits and restricted, repetitive behaviour

  2. hallucinations and delusions

  3. suicidal thoughts

  4. all of the above

a

Question 13

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

  1. must begin before the age of 7.

  2. never persists into adulthood.

  3. sometimes persists into adulthood.

  4. affects only boys.

c

Question 14

In Canada, those at highest risk for suicide are

  1. men.

  2. Aboriginal people.

  3. those with a mental disorder.

  4. all of the above

d

Question 15

Non-suicidal self-injury occurs among ____ percent of adolescents.

  1. 1to 2

  2. 3 to 5

  3. 15 to 20

  4. 50

c

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