Psychopathology Quiz Questions

Male Hypoactive Sexuall Desire Disorder is indicated by a significantly higher-than-normal drive for sexuall interactions, sometimes considered an “addiction”.

False

Alyssa has no real desire for sex. She has sex only because she feels that otherwise her wife may leave her. Alyssa most likely suffers from a diagnosis of:

Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder

Aadarsh lacks the ability to control ejaculation. The majority of the time, he ejaculates within seconds of penetration. He most likely suffers from a diagnosis of:

Premature Ejaculation

The DSM-5 does not consider a paraphilia (i.e., frequent, intense, sexually arousing fantasies or behaviors that are inappropriate) a disorder unless it is associated with distress and impairment or harm or the threat of harm to others.

True

There are significant gender differences in the prevalence of Paraphilic Disorders, with significantly higher incidence in Males than Females.

True

The ingestion of psychoactive substances in moderate amounts that does not significantly interfere with social, educational, or occupational functioning:

Substance Use

This classification of drug primarily alters sensory perception

Hallucinogens

Although unpleasant, withdrawal from a psychoactive substance is not dangerous.

False

Substance use disorders are fundamentally psychological and are not influenced by biological factors.

False

The cluster of Personality Disorders categorized by odd thinking and eccentric behavior

Cluster A

The cluster of Personality Disorders categorized by dramatic and erratic behavior

Cluster B

The cluster of Personality Disorders categorized by severe anxiety and fear

Cluster C

Which of the following is not one of the Big Five personality traits?

Narcissim

Personality disorders typically present as individual diagnoses with a low likelihood of comorbidity.

False

A delusion is an example of a:

Positive symptom

Asociality is an example of a:

Negative symptom

A 1- to 2-year period when individuals with Schizophrenia experience less severe symptoms, typically presenting as unusual behaviors, prior to the full development of the diagnosis, is called the Prodromal Stage.

True

Which of the following is not a primary symptom of schizophrenia?

Mania