PSYCH 101 FINAL EXAM PREP PACK | COMPLETE STUDY
GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS & DETAILED ANSWERS
All models of abnormality have strengths and weaknesses. Which of the following disorders highlights
the weakness of the statistical model of abnormal behavior? - answers-depression
In the middle 19th century, African Americans in the rural south were diagnosed with a psychological
disorder. It was said that they were pathologically obsessed with being free; that is, they sang songs
about it, constantly thought about it, and engaged in dangerous behavior to achieve it. This disorder is
known as: - answers-Retromania
Elton is a gay man who has been in a relationship with his partner for 40 years. In 1973, Elton would
have been diagnosed with a mental disorder according to the DSM; today he would not. According to
class discussion, Elton's original diagnosis represents the shortcomings of which model of
abnormality? - answers-Norm Violation
Mary Jo has miraculously been admitted to graduate school at Penn State. However, the housing
situation in State College is so bad that Mary Jo deteriorates into speaking in clang associations to her
professors. Which of the following most likely represents what she said? - answers-School, rule, fool,
tool, drool, ghoul, jewel, COOL TOADSTOOL!
, Christine has suffered from schizophrenia since the 1950s. She was in a mental hospital for most of
that time and was not helped by some of the new medications. However, in 1990 she was treated by a
new drug that has helped her live on her own and get a job. This drug most likely is: - answers-Clozaril
Which of the following situations best represents the schizophrenic symptom of flat affect? - answers-
Candance, who remains expressionless when she states that she is Peter Rabbit and has been
electrically running through her brain
Andy was watching "A Charlie Brown Christmas" on television when he noticed that Snoopy was
talking to him. Snoopy was giving him special messages like "heal his pain" and "go the distance."
Andy is likely suffering from which type of delusion? - answers-Reference
Mary Jo is watching the Jerry Springer show and is interested in how they will deal with, "big-haired
trailer women who are in love with their stepbrothers." To address these problems, Jerry brings out a
woman who is a clinical psychotherapist. From her title, what do we know about this therapist's
qualifications? - answers-We know she is licensed by her state to perform mental health services
Dr. Beck is worried about his psychology interns and thinks it is going to take medication to treat all
the problems they exhibit. If they are seeing a psychologist in group therapy, what are their chances of
receiving medication from him? - answers-Slim - only specially trained psychologists in the military,
New Mexico, and Louisiana are currently allowed to prescribe medication
Jaime goes to the university counseling center to improve on her meditation techniques. Her therapist
describes her as a YAVIS client. This means Jaime is: - answers-a young college student who is likely to
benefit from psychotherapy.
A 1995 study on psychology by Consumer Reports found that: - answers-psychotherapy effectiveness
was a very similar to that reported by Smith, Glass, and Miller in 1980
Major depression is extremely common in the US. Some estimates say that 26% of women and 12% of
men will suffer from it at some time in their lives. Because of this major depression has earned the
mental health nickname of: - answers-the common cold
GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS & DETAILED ANSWERS
All models of abnormality have strengths and weaknesses. Which of the following disorders highlights
the weakness of the statistical model of abnormal behavior? - answers-depression
In the middle 19th century, African Americans in the rural south were diagnosed with a psychological
disorder. It was said that they were pathologically obsessed with being free; that is, they sang songs
about it, constantly thought about it, and engaged in dangerous behavior to achieve it. This disorder is
known as: - answers-Retromania
Elton is a gay man who has been in a relationship with his partner for 40 years. In 1973, Elton would
have been diagnosed with a mental disorder according to the DSM; today he would not. According to
class discussion, Elton's original diagnosis represents the shortcomings of which model of
abnormality? - answers-Norm Violation
Mary Jo has miraculously been admitted to graduate school at Penn State. However, the housing
situation in State College is so bad that Mary Jo deteriorates into speaking in clang associations to her
professors. Which of the following most likely represents what she said? - answers-School, rule, fool,
tool, drool, ghoul, jewel, COOL TOADSTOOL!
, Christine has suffered from schizophrenia since the 1950s. She was in a mental hospital for most of
that time and was not helped by some of the new medications. However, in 1990 she was treated by a
new drug that has helped her live on her own and get a job. This drug most likely is: - answers-Clozaril
Which of the following situations best represents the schizophrenic symptom of flat affect? - answers-
Candance, who remains expressionless when she states that she is Peter Rabbit and has been
electrically running through her brain
Andy was watching "A Charlie Brown Christmas" on television when he noticed that Snoopy was
talking to him. Snoopy was giving him special messages like "heal his pain" and "go the distance."
Andy is likely suffering from which type of delusion? - answers-Reference
Mary Jo is watching the Jerry Springer show and is interested in how they will deal with, "big-haired
trailer women who are in love with their stepbrothers." To address these problems, Jerry brings out a
woman who is a clinical psychotherapist. From her title, what do we know about this therapist's
qualifications? - answers-We know she is licensed by her state to perform mental health services
Dr. Beck is worried about his psychology interns and thinks it is going to take medication to treat all
the problems they exhibit. If they are seeing a psychologist in group therapy, what are their chances of
receiving medication from him? - answers-Slim - only specially trained psychologists in the military,
New Mexico, and Louisiana are currently allowed to prescribe medication
Jaime goes to the university counseling center to improve on her meditation techniques. Her therapist
describes her as a YAVIS client. This means Jaime is: - answers-a young college student who is likely to
benefit from psychotherapy.
A 1995 study on psychology by Consumer Reports found that: - answers-psychotherapy effectiveness
was a very similar to that reported by Smith, Glass, and Miller in 1980
Major depression is extremely common in the US. Some estimates say that 26% of women and 12% of
men will suffer from it at some time in their lives. Because of this major depression has earned the
mental health nickname of: - answers-the common cold
