Question 1

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of statistical abnormality in psychopathology?

Accepted Answer

A person whose anxiety score is two standard deviations above the population mean.

Question 2

According to the DSM-5, which of the following is a defining feature of all psychological disorders?

Accepted Answer

Maladaptive behavior

Question 3

A college student is experiencing intense sadness, loss of interest in activities, fatigue, and thoughts of suicide nearly every day for three weeks. According to DSM-5 criteria, which diagnosis is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Major depressive disorder

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the stress-vulnerability model of mental illness?

Accepted Answer

Mental illness results from a combination of inherited vulnerability and environmental stressors.

Question 5

A person who is preoccupied with orderliness, perfectionism, and control, and who demands these from others, is most likely to be diagnosed with which personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a positive symptom in schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Hallucinations

Question 7

A person who experiences sudden, unplanned travel away from home and confusion about their identity is most likely suffering from:

Accepted Answer

Dissociative fugue

Question 8

Which neurotransmitter is most closely associated with the positive symptoms of schizophrenia, according to current research?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine

Question 9

A person who is extremely fearful of being in public places and avoids leaving home is most likely experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Agoraphobia

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the behavioral explanation for the maintenance of anxiety disorders?

Accepted Answer

Avoidance behaviors are negatively reinforced by the reduction of anxiety.

Question 11

A person who repeatedly checks if the door is locked, even when they know it is, is most likely exhibiting which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A compulsion

Question 12

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing postpartum depression?

Accepted Answer

Stress and anxiety before birth

Question 13

Which of the following is a common symptom of somatic symptom disorder?

Accepted Answer

Preoccupation with bodily functions and fear of disease

Question 14

A person who is charming, manipulative, and lacks remorse for their actions is most likely to be diagnosed with:

Accepted Answer

Antisocial personality disorder

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the main difference between acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

Accepted Answer

Acute stress disorder lasts less than a month, while PTSD lasts more than a month.

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a culture-bound syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Hikikomori

Question 17

Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of psychiatric labeling?

Accepted Answer

Stigmatization and discrimination

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the cognitive explanation for anxiety disorders?

Accepted Answer

Distorted thinking leads people to magnify threats and failures.

Question 19

Which of the following is a key characteristic of bipolar I disorder?

Accepted Answer

Both extreme mania and deep depression occur

Question 20

A person who is preoccupied with being evaluated or humiliated in social situations and avoids public speaking is most likely experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Social anxiety disorder

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