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Cigarette smokers face barriers to quitting, including:
a. fear of weight loss and decrease in energy
b. increased appetite and other substance dependence
c. fear of failure, fear of withdrawal symptoms, and fear of gaining weight
d. fear of developing symptoms of depression and anxiety
c.
A mother complains that she is afraid to let her 8-year old child out of her sight, because he eats dirt and bugs off the floor, even if he has just completed a normal meal. The child's symptoms are suggestive of which of the following DSM-5 diagnoses?
a. Pica
b. Bulimia Nervosa
c. Rumination Disorder
d. Anorexia Nervosa
a.
A 16-year-old suddenly exhibits a change in behavior that includes irritability, concentration problems at school, a decreased need for sleep, and sexual promiscuity. Her mother says that the girl has had behavioral problems at school for the past few years but that her current symptoms are new and developed about ten days ago. Based on this information, the most likely diagnosis is:
a. ADHD
b. Conduct Disorder
c. Bipolar I Disorder
d. Bipolar II Disorder
c.
A 35-year old client has a history of relationship problems. Although he usually makes a good first impression, his friendships don't last very long. He attributes this problem to the fact that other people are jealous of what he has accomplished. The client has a great idea that will "revolutionize the field of telemarketing," but, so far, no one has recognized the potential importance of his contribution. He left his wife six months ago and spends very little time with his two-year old son. He has been busy "doing what he wants to do," which has included moving into an expensive condominium, buying a new sports car, and dating as many attractive women as possible. These characteristics are most suggestive of:
a. Histrionic Personality Disorder
b. Narcissistic Personality Disorder
c. Schizotypal Personality Disorder
d. Delusional Disorder, grandiose type
b.
To reduce the risk of relapse for a 23-year-old man who has been hospitalized with a diagnosis of Schizophrenia and who will now be returning home to live with his parents, the best intervention would be:
a. individual psychotherapy plus pharmacotherapy
b. family therapy plus pharmacotherapy
c. milieu therapy plus pharmacotherapy
d. pharmacotherapy alone
b.
A delusion of the erotomanic type is illustrated by which of the following?
a. A woman is convinced that her pastor at church is madly in love with her even though he has told her that he's not.
b. A woman believes that every man she comes into contact with wants to have sexual relations with her.
c. A man is preoccupied with sexual fantasies about a co-worker who has shown no interest in him.
d. A man is concerned about reaching orgasm far too quickly even though his wife repeatedly reassures him that he does not have this problem.
a.
Which of the following is most true about Conduct Disorder?
a. Individuals who are diagnosed with childhood-onset type are more likely than those with adolescent-onset type to develop symptoms of adult Antisocial Personality Disorder.
b. Individuals who are diagnosed with adolescent-onset type are more likely than those with childhood-onset type to develop symptoms of adult Antisocial Personality Disorder.
c. Most individuals who are diagnosed with Conduct Disorder receive a diagnosis of Antisocial Personality Disorder in adulthood, regardless of age of onset.
d. Conduct Disorder is normally associated with Antisocial Personality Disorder only when there is a family history of antisocial behavior.
a.
Recent research findings suggest that higher rates of Schizophrenia among African Americans are most likely attributable to:
a. heredity
b. family dynamics
c. socioeconomic factors
d. misdiagnosis of hallucinations and delusions
d.
Intense narcoleptic "sleep attacks" are often accompanied by:
a. cataplexy
b. dyskinesia
c. ataxia
d. muscular rigidity
a.
Symptoms of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder may be comorbid with other mental health disorders. However, this diagnosis cannot coexist with:
a. Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Conduct Disorder, or Substance Use Disorders
b. Psychotic Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, or Bipolar Disorder
c. Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, or Bipolar Disorder
d. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Conduct Disorder, or Substance Use Disorders
c.
Studies of patients who underwent sex reassignment surgery have generally demonstrated that:
a. the majority of patients no longer expressed gender dysphoria following surgery
b. the majority of patients continued to express gender dysphoria following surgery
c. the majority of patients expressed an increase in gender dysphoria following surgery
d. the majority of female-to-male (but not male-to-female) patients expressed an increase in gender dysphoria following surgery
a.
The presence of which of the following is more suggestive of a diagnosis of Malingering than of Factitious Disorder?
a. The motive for symptom production is to obtain an external reward.
b. The motive for symptom production is "primary gain".
c. Symptoms are relieved by hypnosis.
d. Symptoms are intentionally produced.
a.
Reported concordance rates for Schizophrenia for identical (monozygotic) twins range from:
a. 8 to 15%
b. 20 to 25%
c. 45 to 50%
d. 70 to 75%
c.
Dysphoria, vivid and frightening dreams, insomnia or hypersomnia, fatigue, psychomotor agitation or retardation, and increased appetite are most suggestive of __________ Withdrawal.
a. Stimulant
b. Phencyclidine
c. Tobacco
d. Opioid
a.
It is often difficult to distinguish between delirium, dementia (major neurocognitive disorder), and depression in older adults. However, the presence of which of the following suggests that delirium is the appropriate diagnosis?
a. Sudden loss of energy
b. Memory impairment
c. Deficits in executive cognitive functioning
d. A disturbance in attention and awareness
d.
The primary advantage of the DSM's use of polythetic criteria sets is that this approach:
a. facilitates differential diagnosis
b. reduces excessive co-morbidity/co-diagnoses
c. reflects the heterogeneity of symptoms characteristic of many diagnoses
d. facilitates consideration of relevant associated characteristics and features
c.
Moffitt (1993) attributes the adolescent-limited type of Conduct Disorder to which of the following?
a. A maturity gap
b. Coercive family interactions
c. A difficult temperament
d. Adolescent egocentrism
a.
The misperception of an actual environmental event (e.g., interpreting the trickling of water as voices) is referred to as:
a. magical thinking
b. an idea of reference
c. an illusion
d. a hallucination
c.
Edgar E., age 24, told his family that he is gay two months ago, and, since then, his father has refused to talk to him. Also, six weeks ago, a man Edgar recently became involved with told him he will soon be moving to another state. Edgar says that, since these events occurred, he's been feeling depressed, he hasn't been able to sleep well, and he is having trouble concentrating at work. Edgar also states that he hasn't felt like spending time with his friends and has been staying home alone much more than usual lately. Based on these symptoms, the most likely diagnosis for Edgar is:
a. Adjustment Disorder
b. Persistent Depressive Disorder
c. PTSD
d. Acute Stress Disorder
a.
Which of the following is an example of a delusion of reference?
a. A 30-year old woman thinks that a weekly radio program is being broadcast directly to her.
b. A 45-year old man believes that a group of co-workers is conspiring against him.
c. A 22-year old woman thinks that her thoughts are being controlled by aliens.
d. A 28-year old man believes that act of thinking about his mother's death will cause her to die.
a.
One of the earliest signs of Alzheimer's disease is:
a. impaired recent memory
b. confabulation
c. fluent aphasia
d. retrograde amnesia
a.
Use of __________ may produce Intoxication, which is characterized by mood lability, impaired judgment, slurred speech, impaired coordination, and deficits in memory and attention.
a. sedatives
b. amphetamines
c. cannabis
d. opioids
a.
Regarding Schizophrenia, expressed emotion has been linked to:
a. a sudden onset of the disorder
b. a predominance of negative symptoms
c. a high risk for relapse
d. a better response to traditional antipsychotic drugs
c.
Which of the following is likely to be the most effective treatment for a client with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
a. Pharmacotherapy and EMDR
b. In vivo exposure with response prevention
c. Covert sensitization, thought stopping, and relaxation training
d. Psychoeducation, relaxation training, and cognitive therapy
d.
Which of the following is generally considered to be the most effective treatment for nocturnal enuresis?
a. Night-lifting
b. EEG biofeedback
c. Bladder strengthening exercises
d. The night alarm
d.
During her first therapy session, Maria M., age 47, says she has experienced several periods in the last six or seven years during which she was irritable and depressed, had little energy, was unable to concentrate at work, and slept and ate too much. She also states that, at least for the last three years, the episodes began right around the time that the last leaves fell off the trees in the fall and since "fall is just around the corner," she's afraid she's going to have another episode. Maria tells her therapist that she feels "fine" between the episodes and that she is quite productive at work and socially active. Maria's symptoms are most suggestive of:
a. Bipolar I Disorder
b. Cyclothymic Disorder
c. Major Depressive Disorder with atypical features
d. Major Depressive Disorder with seasonal pattern
d.
Chronic otitis media in early childhood has been linked to:
a. Pica
b. Autism Spectrum Disorder
c. Specific Learning Disorder
d. Tourette's Disorder
c.
As described in the DSM-5, the primary difference between a manic episode and hypomanic episode is that in the latter:
a. the duration of symptoms is longer
b. the symptoms are characterized by a fluctuating course
c. is milder and typically does not cause significant impairment.
d. delusions and hallucinations, if present, are fragmentary and less severe
c.
The assessment of patients with Alzheimer's disease is an ongoing process due to its degenerative nature and the consequent need to alter the treatment plan. During the fourth or fifth year of the disease, an assessment is most likely to reveal:
a. mild to moderate impairment in remote memory, anomia, irritability, and sadness
b. impairments in recent and remote memory, delusions, fluent aphasia, and restlessness
c. severe impairments in intellectual functioning, apathy, confusion, and limb rigidity
d. severely deteriorated intellectual functioning, incontinence, and seizures
b.
Alan A., age 10, and his parents are referred to you by Alan's pediatrician. Based on your interview with Alan's parents, you determine that the boy's behavior at home is consistent with a diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). To confirm this diagnosis, you would most likely:
a. administer standardized IQ and achievement tests to Alan to determine if there are significant discrepancies in scores
b. contact Alan's teacher to discuss the nature of his behavior at school
c. speak with Alan's pediatrician, who prescribed a CNS stimulant, and observe his reactions to the drug
d. determine if there is a family history of ADHD
b.
A cognitive-behavioral therapist is treating a 20-year-old woman who has received a diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa. The therapist's first priority will be to give the woman graded task assignments designed to increase her food intake. Another initial intervention will be to:
a. use Socratic questioning to facilitate modification of her beliefs about weight and food
b. challenge or refute the woman's belief that she is "too fat" and that eating will make her obese
c. educate the woman about the underlying meaning of her attitudes and behaviors
d. identify ways in which family members are reinforcing the woman's eating behaviors
a.
Lee L., age 33, is brought to therapy by his sister. She reports that following the loss of his home in a fire two weeks ago, Lee has experienced hallucinations, is incoherent, and is uncharacteristically aggressive and sloppy in appearance. In this situation, before assigning a diagnosis of Brief Psychotic Disorder, you would want to rule out alternative explanations for Lee's symptoms. Therefore, you would want to determine if Lee:
a. has been using alcohol or drugs
b. is able to answer questions coherently
c. is experiencing delusions
d. is depressed and catatonic
a.
A young man can't recall certain personal information, such as where he lives and who he lives with, but he says he has just started working as a dishwasher at a local diner. Presence of which of the following would help confirm that the man is experiencing a dissociative fugue?
a. You learn that the man has recently traveled unexpectedly from another state and has assumed a new identity.
b. You learn that the onset of the man's memory loss was sudden and seems to have been precipitated by the death of his mother.
c. The young man exhibits a sense of detachment and says he feels like he is "in a dream".
d. The young man insists that spirits have entered and taken over his body.
a.
For a diagnosis of Panic Disorder, the individual must have experienced:
a. recurrent unexpected panic attacks
b. recurrent unexpected or expected panic attacks
c. at least one unexpected and one expected panic attack
d. multiple panic attacks
a.
According to research on PTSD prevention, single-session psychological debriefing (PD) immediately following exposure to a traumatic event:
a. is effective only for individuals who have early signs of PTSD
b. is an effective strategy when administered individually or in a group setting
c. is more effective than multiple-session psychological debriefing
d. is not effective when used alone and may actually increase the risk for PTSD
d.
A diagnosis of Vascular Neurocognitive Disorder requires:
a. evidence of an endocrine disorder
b. evidence of cerebrovascular disease
c. a disturbance in attention and awareness
d. the presence of delusions
b.
In adolescents, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is:
a. more prevalent in males than in females
b. equally common in males and females
c. about twice as common in females as in males
d. about three times as common in females as in males
a.
A drug that reduces the effects of dopamine would have which effect on the symptoms of Schizophrenia?
a. Exacerbate symptoms
b. Decrease or eliminate symptoms
c. Have no effect on symptoms
d. Affect negative symptoms only
b.
A woman believes that advertisements on television contain personal messages to her from her ex-husband, who is currently living in another country. If the woman meets the diagnostic criteria for Delusional Disorder, which subtype best fits the nature of her delusion?
a. Erotomanic
b. Grandiose
c. Persecutory
d. Unspecified
d.
Abnormal melatonin levels have been linked to which of the following?
a. Korsakoff's syndrome
b. Schizophrenia
c. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
d. Seasonal Affective Disorder
d.
When developing a treatment plan for an 11-year-old with Conduct Disorder, you will most likely include which of the following interventions?
a. Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy
b. Parent management training
c. Stress inoculation
d. Pharmacotherapy
b.
Which of the following is true about hallucinations?
a. The sensory experience may or may not be perceived as real by the individual.
b. The sensory experience is always perceived as real by the individual.
c. The sensory experience is not perceived as real by the individual.
d. The sensory experience may or may not be related to an actual external stimulus.
a.
A 71-year old retired college professor obtains a score of 90 on an IQ test, exhibits deficits in both judgment and abstract thinking, and has significant memory loss, of which he does not seem to be aware. His wife says that in the past year he "just hasn't seemed like himself." Based on these symptoms, the most likely diagnosis is:
a. Korsakoff's syndrome
b. pseudodementia
c. Alzheimer's disease
d. normal age-related cognitive decline
c.
Grandiosity is NOT a characteristic symptom of which of the following disorders?
a. Bipolar I Disorder
b. Narcissistic Personality Disorder
c. Schizoaffective Disorder
d. Schizoid Personality Disorder
d.
Dissociative Amnesia most commonly involves:
a. short-term memory loss
b. retrospective gaps in memory
c. widespread retrograde and anterograde amnesia
d. a period of unconsciousness
b.
Washing and/or cleaning rituals associated with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) would probably be best treated with:
a. thought stopping and desensitization
b. exposure and satiation/habituation
c. exposure with response prevention
d. overcorrection
c.
Which of the following paraphilias is characterized by intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors that involve touching or rubbing against a nonconsenting person?
a. Voyeuristic Disorder
b. Pedophilic Disorder
c. Fetishistic Disorder
d. Frotteuristic Disorder
d.
Which of the following is a negative symptom of Schizophrenia?
a. Delusions
b. Derealization
c. Disorganized speech
d. Avolition
d.
Narcissistic, Borderline, and Histrionic Personality Disorders share which of the following characteristics?
a. Irresponsibility and impulsivity
b. Affective instability
c. Recurrent suicidal threats
d. A grandiose sense of self
b.
Cataplexy:
a. signals the end of a sleep attack
b. involves maintaining the same body position over an extended period
c. is accompanied by a simultaneous loss of consciousness
d. is usually triggered by strong emotion
d.
The primary feature that distinguishes Acute Stress Disorder from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder is:
a. the shorter duration of symptoms in the former disorder
b. a less severe precipitant in the former disorder
c. reliving of the trauma in dreams or flashbacks in the latter disorder
d. symptoms of increased arousal in the latter disorder
a.
Longitudinal studies have found that the symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder tend to be most severe during the:
a. early adolescent years
b. early adult years
c. middle adult years
d. later adult years
b.
A young man who has received a diagnosis of Antisocial Personality Disorder is most likely to have exhibited which of the following during childhood?
a. Stuttering
b. Hyperactivity/impulsivity
c. Cruelty to animals
d. Social isolation
c.
Tobacco Withdrawal is characterized by which of the following symptoms?
a. Depressed mood, insomnia, and increased appetite
b. Autonomic hyperactivity, psychomotor agitation, and nausea or vomiting
c. Apathy, impaired judgment, and dizziness
d. Affective blunting, muscle weakness, and elevated or lowered blood pressure
a.
Which of the following would be most useful for monitoring the progression of Alzheimer's disease?
a. Structured interviews with family members
b. Cognitive tests
c. CT scans
d. A self-report personality test
b.
Sleep terror episodes:
a. usually begin during REM sleep
b. begin with a panicky scream
c. are associated with vivid frightening dreams that the individual can recall in detail upon awakening
d. are associated with rhythmic, stereotyped motor activity during the episode and upon awakening from it
b.
Compared to children and adolescents in the general population, children and adolescents who are diagnosed with a learning disorder have:
a. a lower rate of psychopathology
b. a higher rate of psychopathology
c. the same rate of psychopathology
d. the same rate of psychopathology but more severe symptoms
b.
Electroconvulsive shock therapy (ECT):
a. is as or more effective than drug therapy for acute Schizophrenia
b. is more effective for treating mania than depression
c. is considered useful for treating depression that involves suicidal preoccupation
d. is no longer used as a treatment for depression because of its negative effects on memory and executive functioning
c.
In prepubertal children, Major Depressive Disorder is:
a. about twice as common in girls than in boys
b. about three times as common in girls than in boys
c. about equally common in boys and girls
d. about 1.5 times as common in boys than in girls
c.
The diagnosis of Bulimia Nervosa requires which of the following?
a. Binge eating and purging for at least six months
b. Compulsive eating and compensatory behavior for at least four months
c. Binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behavior for at least three months
d. Binge eating and purging or excessive exercising for at least two months
c.
Brittany S., age 34, is often very irritable with family members and friends, has trouble controlling her anger, gets drunk at least twice a week, has a history of frequent job changes and brief sexual affairs, and often complains that she is bored. Based on these symptoms, the most likely diagnosis is _____ Personality Disorder.
a. Schizoid
b. Narcissistic
c. Histrionic
d. Borderline
d.
A 12-year old who has received a diagnosis of Oppositional Defiant Disorder is LEAST likely to exhibit which of the following?
a. Arguing with authority figures
b. Blaming others for his/her own transgressions
c. An angry and irritable mood
d. Stealing from friends and family members
d.
Vivid dreamlike images that occur at the beginning of sleep are called:
a. hypnagogic hallucinations
b. hypnopompic hallucinations
c. release hallucinations
d. irritative hallucinations
a.
Which of the following drugs is most likely to be prescribed to alleviate the symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
a. A drug that blocks serotonin reuptake
b. A drug that blocks beta receptors
c. A drug that reduces activity at dopamine receptors
d. A drug that decreases norepinephrine and serotonin levels
a.
A person diagnosed with Tourette's Disorder is most likely to have:
a. orthopedic problems
b. a learning disorder
c. obsessive-compulsive symptoms
d. a lower-than-average IQ
c.
Korsakoff syndrome has been attributed to which of the following?
a. Lead poisoning
b. Carbon monoxide
c. Antipsychotic drugs
d. Thiamine deficiency
d.
The pathological and apparently senseless repetition of a word or phrase just spoken by another person is called:
a. alogia
b. aphonia
c. echopraxia
d. echolalia
d.
Social isolation associated with Avoidant Personality Disorder is most related to:
a. fear of embarrassment and rejection
b. excessive self-preoccupation
c. a lack of interest in close personal relationships
d. interpersonal suspiciousness and paranoia
a.
In the DSM-5, the feeling that one is an outside observer of one's mental processes or body is called:
a. disorientation
b. depersonalization
c. delusion
d. a fugue state
b.
If one child in a family experiences symptoms of Schizophrenia, what is the likelihood that his or her biological sibling will also develop symptoms of this disorder?
a. 0.02
b. 0.1
c. 0.25
d. 0.45
b.
Alterations in perception are most associated with which of the following disorders?
a. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
b. Tourette's Disorder
c. Adjustment Disorder
d. Panic Disorder
d.
Lead poisoning, toxoplasmosis, and toxocara are possible complications resulting from a diagnosis of:
a. Tourette's Disorder
b. Pica
c. Rumination Disorder
d. Bulimia Nervosa
b.
The tendency to sexualize all relationships, have irrational emotional outbreaks, be highly suggestible, and exhibit overly dramatic and chaotic behaviors is most suggestive of which of the following Personality Disorders?
a. Obsessive-Compulsive
b. Narcissistic
c. Schizoid
d. Histrionic
d.
If a client exhibits psychotic symptoms, it is important to keep in mind that Schizophreniform Disorder is a more appropriate diagnosis than Schizophrenia when:
a. the duration of symptoms is less than six months
b. the client has experienced distinct periods of major depression and/or mania
c. the onset of symptoms is traceable to one or more specific events
d. the symptoms interfere with social and/or occupational functioning
a.
During your first session with John B., age 33, he reports feeling hopeless and very sad for the past three or four weeks and says he does not feel like doing anything. John tells you that he has lost his appetite and has been eating only one meal a day. He says that he thinks he has a fatal disease and is going to die soon and that he often hears Satan's voice at night telling him he is going to go to hell when he dies. Based on these symptoms, the most likely diagnosis is:
a. Major Depressive Disorder with mood-congruent psychotic features
b. Major Depressive Disorder with atypical features
c. Schizophrenia
d. Schizoaffective Disorder
a.
The most effective treatment for Tobacco Use Disorders in terms of both short- and long-term effects combines:
a. a 12-step program with individual psychotherapy
b. a 12-step program with relapse prevention
c. nicotine replacement therapy with individual psychotherapy
d. nicotine replacement therapy with behavioral interventions
d.
Edward M., age 36, says he rarely experiences strong emotions, describes himself as a "loner," and states that he does not care what other people think of him. Based on these symptoms, the most likely diagnosis for Edward is _________ Personality Disorder.
a. Avoidant
b. Schizotypal
c. Schizoid
d. Obsessive-Compulsive
c.
Compared to adults experiencing nonpathological anxiety, an adult who is diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is:
a. more likely to experience his/her worries as more difficult to control
b. less likely to experience somatic symptoms
c. more likely to experience his/her worries as ego-syntonic
d. less likely to use drugs to reduce symptoms of anxiety
a.
A Latinx client who is diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder is most likely to say that his symptoms include which of the following?
a. A problem of the heart
b. Weakness, tiredness, and an imbalance
c. Confusion, agitation, and a sense of disorientation
d. Headaches, sleep problems, and nervousness
d.
Amy B. has recently received a diagnosis of Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder. Her symptoms most likely include:
a. feeling helpless and distressed when she is alone
b. being overly concerned about adhering to rules and schedules
c. experiencing uncontrollable, recurrent thoughts and images
d. being preoccupied with concerns about being blamed or criticized by others
b.
The diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder requires the development of symptoms within ___ month(s) of the onset of the stressor.
a. one
b. three
c. six
d. nine
b.
Habit reversal is most likely to be used as a treatment for:
a. alcohol addiction
b. Pica
c. stuttering
d. frotteurism
c.
Orgasmic reconditioning is considered to be an effective treatment for which of the following disorders?
a. Male Erectile Disorder
b. Orgasmic Disorder
c. Paraphilic Disorders
d. Gender Dysphoria
c.
Clinicians have implemented several relapse prevention models to treat substance use and other addictive disorders. According to Marlatt and Gordon's (1985) model, the most effective way to increase the likelihood of recovery after relapse is to:
a. increase access to social support
b. emphasize the negative consequences of relapse
c. shift attention from internal to external antecedents
d. address motivational issues related to abstinence
c.
Which of the following is listed in the DSM-5 as a diagnostic (versus associated) feature for Antisocial Personality Disorder?
a. Inflated sense of self
b. Lack of remorse
c. Lack of empathy
d. Superficial charm
b.
To investigate diagnostic overshadowing, a researcher will design a study that assesses:
a. whether a therapist's knowledge that a client has a Mood Disorder reduces the likelihood that the therapist will consider or recognize that the client also has another disorder
b. how a therapist's prior experience with clients with a Mood Disorder affects the likelihood that they will consider a Mood Disorder first when assigning a diagnosis to a new client
c. the likelihood that a person who has a family member with a Mood Disorder will interpret their own symptoms as indicating a Mood Disorder
d. the impact of a therapist's knowledge of the severity of a client's Mood Disorder on the therapist's predictions about the client's therapy outcomes
a.
Which of the following seems to be the key element in treating Agoraphobia?
a. Counterconditioning
b. Progressive relaxation
c. In vivo exposure
d. Cognitive restructuring
c.
The presence of which of the following symptoms would suggest a diagnosis of Conduct Disorder rather than a diagnosis of Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
a. Frequent lying and running away from home
b. Low frustration tolerance and temper outbursts
c. Drug use
d. Onset of symptoms after age 12
a.
According to research, which of the following is the strongest predictor of Intellectual Disability, with an unknown etiology?
a. Maternal health
b. Female gender
c. Low birth weight
d. Large family size
c.
Based on their meta-analysis of the existing literature, Faraone, Biederman, and Mick (2005) concluded that up to _____ percent of children with ADHD meet the criteria for a diagnosis of ADHD in partial remission as young adults.
a. 15
b. 35
c. 60
d. 99
c.
When using the DSM-5, __________ is coded when a clinician wants to indicate why a client's symptoms do not meet the criteria for a specific disorder.
a. diagnosis deferred
b. disorder NOS
c. unspecified disorder
d. other specified disorder
d.
A diagnosis of Schizoaffective Disorder requires the presence of delusions and hallucinations for at least __________ without symptoms of a depressive or manic episode.
a. one week
b. two weeks
c. one month
d. two months
b.
Hypofrontality in individuals with Schizophrenia has been linked to which of the following?
a. Negative symptoms
b. Hallucinations and delusions
c. High expressed emotion
d. Somatic concerns
a.
Many individuals with Major Depressive Disorder have EEG abnormalities during sleep that include which of the following?
a. Decreased REM latency
b. Increased slow-wave sleep
c. Reduced duration of REM sleep early in the sleep period
d. Decreased REM density
a.
For an individual diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder, who is intolerant of or nonresponsive to lithium carbonate, the most appropriate medication would most likely be which of the following?
a. Carbamazepine
b. Propranolol
c. Lorazepam
d. Donepezil
a.
For a DSM-5 diagnosis of Separation Anxiety Disorder in adults, symptoms must have a duration of ________ or more.
a. four weeks
b. six weeks
c. four months
d. six months
d.
The DSM-5 diagnosis of Reactive Attachment Disorder requires which of the following?
a. The presence of symptoms in at least two settings
b. Evidence that symptoms are related to extreme insufficient care
c. An onset of symptoms prior to age 12
d. Exposure to a traumatic event prior to age five
b.
Which of the following diagnoses involves a preoccupied fear of having a serious disease despite an absence of symptoms of the disease?
a. Somatic Symptom Disorder
b. Illness Anxiety Disorder
c. Hypochondriasis
d. Factitious Disorder
b.
A DSM-5 diagnosis of Erectile Disorder requires the presence of characteristic symptoms for a minimum duration of approximately _____ months.
a. three
b. six
c. nine
d. twelve
b.
An individual diagnosed with Neurocognitive Disorder due to Alzheimer's disease has excess neurofibrillary tangles in the:
a. hypothalamus
b. caudate nucleus
c. cerebellum
d. hippocampus
d.
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