Question 1

Which of the following best describes the biopsychosocial approach to understanding psychological disorders?

Accepted Answer

It integrates biological, psychological, and social-cultural factors in understanding mental health.

Question 2

A person who experiences persistent, excessive worry about a variety of topics for at least six months, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as restlessness and muscle tension, is most likely suffering from which disorder?

Accepted Answer

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Question 3

Which of the following statements about the DSM-5 is accurate?

Accepted Answer

It is a manual used to diagnose and classify psychological disorders.

Question 4

A person repeatedly checks that the door is locked exactly 20 times before leaving the house, even though they know it is irrational. According to the DSM-5, this behavior is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A compulsion

Question 5

Which of the following is a key difference between obsessions and compulsions in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

Accepted Answer

Obsessions are intrusive thoughts, while compulsions are repetitive behaviors performed to reduce anxiety.

Question 6

A person who has experienced a traumatic event continues to have flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety for more than a month. Which disorder does this scenario most likely describe?

Accepted Answer

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Question 7

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'dysfunction' in the context of psychological disorders?

Accepted Answer

Being unable to maintain a job due to persistent anxiety

Question 8

A person is terrified of flying and avoids all air travel, even when it interferes with their job. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Specific Phobia

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for defining a psychological disorder?

Accepted Answer

Deviance from social norms alone

Question 10

A person who experiences sudden episodes of intense fear, heart palpitations, and shortness of breath, often without warning, is most likely experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Panic Disorder

Question 11

Which of the following best describes Illness Anxiety Disorder?

Accepted Answer

Preoccupation with having or acquiring a serious illness despite minimal or no symptoms

Question 12

A person who intentionally cuts themselves to cope with emotional pain but does not intend to die is engaging in:

Accepted Answer

Nonsuicidal Self-Injury

Question 13

Which of the following is a common misconception about people with psychological disorders and violence?

Accepted Answer

Most people with psychological disorders are dangerous to others.

Question 14

A student is constantly worried about their health, frequently visits doctors, and is not reassured by negative test results. They have no significant physical symptoms. Which disorder does this best describe?

Accepted Answer

Illness Anxiety Disorder

Question 15

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates somatic symptom disorder?

Accepted Answer

A person has multiple, recurring physical complaints that cause distress and disrupt daily life, but medical tests do not reveal a clear cause.

Question 16

A 10-year-old child is very energetic, fidgets in class, and has trouble sitting still. According to the DSM-5, which of the following is necessary to diagnose ADHD rather than normal high energy?

Accepted Answer

The behavior must cause significant impairment in social, academic, or occupational functioning.

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the relationship between distress and psychological disorders?

Accepted Answer

Distress is a necessary component for diagnosing most psychological disorders.

Question 18

A person who avoids all dogs after being bitten as a child, even if the dogs are friendly and leashed, is demonstrating which type of anxiety-related disorder?

Accepted Answer

Specific Phobia

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a compulsion in OCD?

Accepted Answer

Repeatedly washing hands to reduce anxiety about germs

Question 20

A person who survived a car accident now experiences nightmares, avoids driving, and has heightened startle responses. According to the DSM-5, which disorder is most likely present if these symptoms persist for more than one month?

Accepted Answer

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Psychological Disorders: Concepts, Classification, and Anxiety-Related Disorders

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