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EPPP Diagnosis & Psychopathology Exam
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Question>> 1
Which of the following aspects of the Type A behavior pattern, is, according to research, most strongly connected to
increased risk for coronary heart disease?
Select one:
A. job involvement
B. anger and hostility
C. need for achievement
D. impatience
Correct Answer
Correct Answer>>is: B
Friedman and Rosenman (1974) described the Type A personality as someone who is competitive, achievement oriented,
highly involved in his work, active, aggressive, and urgent about time and meeting deadlines. Originally, it was
hypothesized that the Type A behavior pattern (TABP) increases the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). However, recent
research suggests that some but not all aspects of the TABP increase the risk of CHD. Specifically, hostility, aggression,
and anger have been found to be the primary risk factors.
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Question>> 2
A diagnosis of childhood onset Conduct Disorder:
Select one:
A. requires an onset of two or more symptoms prior to age 13.
B. is equally common in boys and girls.
C. is associated with less overt aggression than adolescent onset Conduct Disorder.
D. is associated with a poorer prognosis than adolescent onset Conduct Disorder.
Correct Answer
Correct Answer>>is: D
Age of onset of Conduct Disorder is correlated with a number of factors including symptoms (childhood onset is
associated with more severe aggression) and prognosis -- i.e., individuals with childhood onset are much more likely to
continue to engage in antisocial behaviors in adolescence and adulthood.
Question>> 3
or neurofeedback provides information on brainwave activity and patterns. It is often used in the
treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression, and epilepsy to improve attention, reduce impulsivity and
promote recovery from head injuries and strokes.
Correct Answer
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
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Question>> 4
People diagnosed with PTSD are often successfully treated with psychotherapy and don't need to be referred for
medication treatment unless:
Select one:
A. They also have a high level of cognitive functioning
B. They experience feelings of numbness
C. They tolerate exploratory psychotherapy well
D. Their target symptoms of avoidance and derealization interfere with daily life
Correct Answer
Correct Answer>>is: D
PTSD is not usually treated with phamacotherapy unless the target symptoms of intrusive experiences, flashbacks,
transient psychosis, marked derealization, and avoidance and numbing markedly interfere with daily life. With these
symptoms, short-term medication is indicated. When the target symptoms of major depression, panic disorder or
persistent psychotic symptoms become too intense, long term medication is indicated
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Question>> 5
All of the following statements are true of Tourette's Disorder, except:
Select one:
A. onset of the disorder always occurs before the age of 18.
B. both motor tics and vocal tics are present.
C. uncontrollable outbursts of vulgar and obscene utterances are present in the majority of cases.
D. the disorder is more common in males than females.
Correct Answer
Correct Answer>>is: C
Tourette's Disorder is a Tic Disorder that involves multiple motor tics (involuntary jerky movements) and vocal tics (vocal
sounds such as grunts, barks, and clicks).
uncontrollable outbursts of vulgar and obscene utterances are present in the majority of cases.
Coprolalia, or involuntary utterances of obscenities, occurs in 10% or less of cases -- not the majority, which is why this
option is correct (remember, the Question>> is asking for the statement that isn't true).
For a diagnosis to be made, onset of the disorder must be before age 18. The disorder is between 1.5 and 3 times more
common in males than in females.
EPPP Diagnosis & Psychopathology Exam
Questions and Answers Top Rated Latest
Version
Question>> 1
Which of the following aspects of the Type A behavior pattern, is, according to research, most strongly connected to
increased risk for coronary heart disease?
Select one:
A. job involvement
B. anger and hostility
C. need for achievement
D. impatience
Correct Answer
Correct Answer>>is: B
Friedman and Rosenman (1974) described the Type A personality as someone who is competitive, achievement oriented,
highly involved in his work, active, aggressive, and urgent about time and meeting deadlines. Originally, it was
hypothesized that the Type A behavior pattern (TABP) increases the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). However, recent
research suggests that some but not all aspects of the TABP increase the risk of CHD. Specifically, hostility, aggression,
and anger have been found to be the primary risk factors.
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Question>> 2
A diagnosis of childhood onset Conduct Disorder:
Select one:
A. requires an onset of two or more symptoms prior to age 13.
B. is equally common in boys and girls.
C. is associated with less overt aggression than adolescent onset Conduct Disorder.
D. is associated with a poorer prognosis than adolescent onset Conduct Disorder.
Correct Answer
Correct Answer>>is: D
Age of onset of Conduct Disorder is correlated with a number of factors including symptoms (childhood onset is
associated with more severe aggression) and prognosis -- i.e., individuals with childhood onset are much more likely to
continue to engage in antisocial behaviors in adolescence and adulthood.
Question>> 3
or neurofeedback provides information on brainwave activity and patterns. It is often used in the
treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression, and epilepsy to improve attention, reduce impulsivity and
promote recovery from head injuries and strokes.
Correct Answer
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
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Question>> 4
People diagnosed with PTSD are often successfully treated with psychotherapy and don't need to be referred for
medication treatment unless:
Select one:
A. They also have a high level of cognitive functioning
B. They experience feelings of numbness
C. They tolerate exploratory psychotherapy well
D. Their target symptoms of avoidance and derealization interfere with daily life
Correct Answer
Correct Answer>>is: D
PTSD is not usually treated with phamacotherapy unless the target symptoms of intrusive experiences, flashbacks,
transient psychosis, marked derealization, and avoidance and numbing markedly interfere with daily life. With these
symptoms, short-term medication is indicated. When the target symptoms of major depression, panic disorder or
persistent psychotic symptoms become too intense, long term medication is indicated
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Question>> 5
All of the following statements are true of Tourette's Disorder, except:
Select one:
A. onset of the disorder always occurs before the age of 18.
B. both motor tics and vocal tics are present.
C. uncontrollable outbursts of vulgar and obscene utterances are present in the majority of cases.
D. the disorder is more common in males than females.
Correct Answer
Correct Answer>>is: C
Tourette's Disorder is a Tic Disorder that involves multiple motor tics (involuntary jerky movements) and vocal tics (vocal
sounds such as grunts, barks, and clicks).
uncontrollable outbursts of vulgar and obscene utterances are present in the majority of cases.
Coprolalia, or involuntary utterances of obscenities, occurs in 10% or less of cases -- not the majority, which is why this
option is correct (remember, the Question>> is asking for the statement that isn't true).
For a diagnosis to be made, onset of the disorder must be before age 18. The disorder is between 1.5 and 3 times more
common in males than in females.
