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Daisy and Violet are identical twins. If Daisy has bipolar disorder, then Violet has a __________.


A) 40-70 percent chance of developing a mood disorder
B) 60-80 percent chance of developing a bipolar disorder
C) 100 percent chance of developing bipolar disorder
D) 100 percent chance of developing a mood disorder

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A behavioral therapist is working with a depressed client. Which of the following causes is the most likely focus of this therapist's intervention?


A) learned behaviors of depression
B) unusual levels of neurotransmitters
C) negative interpretations of life events
D) a superego that is too harsh and strict

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Biological explanations of disordered mood have focused on the effects of several different brain chemicals, and medications used to treat these disorders are designed to work on these various neurotransmitter systems. Which of the following is NOT one of the chemicals that has been implicated in mood disorders?


A) melatonin
B) dopamine
C) norepinephrine
D) serotonin

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Which model of abnormality holds that physical, mental, and cultural factors are intertwined and that they must all be considered when dealing with psychological disorders?


A) the eclectic model
B) the biopsychosocial model
C) the psychophysiological model
D) the Gestalt model

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Lisa has just been fired from her new job for consistently arriving 2 hours late for work. Lisa tries to explain that she must often drive back home to ensure that all the doors are locked and that no appliances have been left on. Lisa's condition is abnormal according to the __________ definition.


A) maladaptive
B) social deviance
C) subjective discomfort
D) situational context

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Anderson is in a constant state of dread. He has trouble sleeping, feels tense, and cannot concentrate. Anderson would likely be diagnosed with which anxiety disorder?


A) phobia
B) generalized anxiety disorder
C) panic disorder
D) obsessive-compulsive disorder

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Today, trephining is done to __________.


A) relieve pressure in the lower back
B) release demons from the possessed victim
C) relieve pressure of fluids on the brain
D) facilitate exorcisms

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Behaviorists believe that abnormal behaviors are the result of the process of learning, including classical and operant conditioning.

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The behavioral model suggests that abnormal behavior is the result of __________.


A) learning
B) biology
C) unconscious conflicts
D) biochemical imbalances

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Whenever Norah thinks about her life, she automatically bursts into tears. This example most clearly illustrates the impact of __________ in psychological disorders.


A) subjective discomfort
B) defensiveness
C) denial
D) disability

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Of the following neurotransmitters, which plays the LEAST role in the development of mood disorder symptoms?


A) serotonin
B) endorphins
C) dopamine
D) norepinephrine

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Biological explanations of schizophrenia include genetics, chemical influences, and brain structural defects.

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Priya is extremely confident and feels that lately she needs very little sleep. In addition, she reports that her thoughts seem to be going fast-similar to watching three television shows at once. Priya most likely is experiencing a __________.


A) manic episode
B) dysthymic episode
C) loss of mental control
D) psychotic break

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The model of psychological abnormality that combines the influences of all of the other models in varying amounts is called the omnilogical model.

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Which neurotransmitters are MOST important in the development of mood disorders?


A) GABA, endorphins, and serotonin
B) acetylcholine, serotonin, and GABA
C) dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine
D) norepinephrine, acetylcholine, and serotonin

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In obsessive-compulsive disorder, the __________ is the thought and the __________ is the action carried out in reaction to the thought.


A) compulsion; obsession
B) obsession; compulsion
C) compulsion; panic
D) obsession; anxiety

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Dawson worries all of the time. He worries about his money, his children, and his dog. His muscles are always tense and sore, he has trouble sleeping, he is often irritable, and he has difficulty concentrating. Dawson's symptoms sound MOST like __________ disorder.


A) panic
B) conversion
C) generalized anxiety
D) a dissociative

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Each day, while Spencer is sitting at his desk at work, he continually thinks about germs. Each time this occurs, he washes his hands. Spencer probably suffers from __________.


A) agoraphobia
B) panic disorder
C) generalized anxiety disorder
D) obsessive-compulsive disorder

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A disorder in which intruding thoughts that occur again and again are followed by repetitive, ritualistic behavior meant to lower the anxiety caused by the thoughts is called __________ disorder.


A) obsessive-compulsive
B) delusional
C) posttraumatic stress
D) passive-aggressive

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During the Middle Ages, bizarre behavior was commonly explained as due to __________ factors.


A) behavioral
B) biomedical
C) sociological
D) supernatural

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