Test Bank For Introduction to Abnormal Child and Adolescent
Psychology 4th Edition By Robert Weis
Research suggests that mania may be linked to low _____ activity. -
ANSWER:serotonin
What is the role of electrically charged ions in the brain? - ANSWER:They help to
relay messages within a neuron.
A reactive depression is referred to as: - ANSWER:exogenous.
Rosita swings between periods of bottomless depression and high-flying enthusiasm.
She never hits the middle. Her physician is MOST likely to recommend treatment
with: - ANSWER:lithium
Sharon experiences mild manic episodes that alternate with major depressive
episodes over the course of time. She would be diagnosed with _____ disorder. -
ANSWER:bipolar II
A unipolar type of depression that is characterized by outbursts of severe temper
during childhood or adolescence is called: - ANSWER:disruptive mood dysregulation
disorder.
Lexapro and Zoloft are: - ANSWER:SSRIs.
John experiences full manic and depressive episodes and would be diagnosed with
_____ disorder. - ANSWER:bipolar I
Which is a correct statement about treatment for bipolar disorder? -
ANSWER:Psychotherapy along with lithium therapy work best.
This is a state or episode of euphoria or frenzied activity in which people may have
an exaggerated belief that the world is theirs for the taking - ANSWER:mania
This theory suggests that women in our society experience more stress than men. -
ANSWER:life stress
According to Beck, individuals repeatedly interpret their experiences, themselves,
and their futures in negative ways that lead them to feel depressed. He calls this the
cognitive: - ANSWER:triad.
Family pedigree and twin studies have been used to look for a predisposition for
unipolar depression within families. Which theoretical framework encompasses
these studies? - ANSWER:biological
,These theorists emphasize relationships and propose that depression results when
people's relationships leave them feeling unsafe and insecure. - ANSWER:object
relations
Identical twins of persons with a bipolar disorder have a _____ percent likelihood of
developing the same disorder. - ANSWER:40
People who take _____ may experience a dangerous rise in blood pressure if they
eat certain foods like bananas, cheese and some wines, since these foods contain the
chemical tyramine. - ANSWER:MAO inhibitors
Which is NOT a behavioral symptom of depression? - ANSWER:sleep disturbance
This theory holds that women and men are equally prone to depression but that
clinicians often fail to detect depression in men. - ANSWER:artifact
A state of breathless euphoria, or frenzied energy, in which individuals have an
exaggerated belief in their power describes: - ANSWER:mania.
Which statement is true about research on the effectiveness of cognitive therapy for
treating unipolar depression? - ANSWER:Research studies show its effectiveness.
The age group LEAST likely to commit suicide in the United States is: -
ANSWER:children.
Which of the following is NOT generally included in a pro-suicide Web site? -
ANSWER:suggestions for avoiding suicide
Euthanasia is also called "_____. - ANSWER:mercy killing
In order to understand the causes and contributing factors to a suicide, researchers
often gather information about a person who has ended his or her life. They may talk
to friends, family members, or colleagues. They may examine paperwork or records.
With appropriate permission, they may talk to doctors or other professionals in an
attempt to build a picture of the suicide victim's state of mind and motivation. This
kind of "psychological autopsy" is formally called a(n): - ANSWER:retrospective
analysis.
According to Durkheim, people who are isolated, alienated, and nonreligious are
most likely to commit which type of suicide? - ANSWER:egoistic
Suicide prevention centers: - ANSWER:may deliver services over the phone using
paraprofessionals.
Which is the BEST example of the social contagion effect? - ANSWER:If you had a
close relative or friend who committed suicide, your risk of committing suicide is
greater.
,When someone commits suicide because they don't have a sense of belonging
within society, this is an example of _____ suicide. - ANSWER:anomic
What is the critical way in which death initiators differ from other categories,
according to Edwin Shneidman? - ANSWER:They believe they are merely speeding up
an ongoing process.
Which of the following adolescents is at the highest risk of suicide? - ANSWER:Jason,
a while American male
Which statement is NOT true regarding gender and suicide? - ANSWER:Women
succeed at committing suicide more often than do men.
Of the following, who is at an increased risk of suicide? - ANSWER:John, who is
recently divorced
Which is NOT one of the initial responsibilities of a counselor at a suicide-prevention
program when responding to a caller? - ANSWER:alerting law-enforcement
authorities to the caller
Research supporting a Freudian view of suicide has shown that later suicidal
behavior is related to: - ANSWER:both real and symbolic losses in childhood.
The world anomie, which is at the heart of one of the three types of suicide
proposed by Emile Durkheim, means: - ANSWER:without law.
What is the term that refers to suicide attempt that does not result in death? -
ANSWER:parasuicide
Low serotonin activity has been found to be linked to which effect that may
contribute to suicidal behaviors? - ANSWER:increased aggression
Suicide programs that are put into action following an individual's suicide are
referred to as: - ANSWER:postvention.
Shneidman believed that the key to suicide is a feeling of psychological: -
ANSWER:pain.
Suicide can be caused by immediate or long-term stressors. Which circumstance
would NOT be considered a long-term stressor? - ANSWER:the sudden death of a
loved one
This is a disorder in which people mistakenly fear that minor changes in their
physical functioning indicate a serious disease. - ANSWER:illness anxiety disorder
, A 35-year-old woman hobbles into the office of a physician complaining of a
debilitating illness that has robbed her of the use of her left leg and right arm. The
physician finds no physical basis for her symptoms. She appears totally unaware that
the cause of her symptoms may be psychological. The diagnosis would be: -
ANSWER:conversion disorder.
What is Munchausen syndrome by proxy? - ANSWER:parents intentionally make
their child sick
Madeline appeared at the clinic complaining of pain in her knee, shoulder, and
abdomen, nausea and vomiting, and exhaustion. She is truly experiencing these
symptoms although a known physical cause cannot be identified. The patient history
revealed that she had been going to clinics for years trying to get treatment for these
complaints and a host of other physical symptoms. The diagnostic consensus was
that Madeline suffered from: - ANSWER:somatic symptom disorder.
Relaxation and biofeedback training are NOT helpful in the treatment of which
physical ailment? - ANSWER:diabetes
Why would a mother purposely make her child sick with Munchausen syndrome by
proxy? - ANSWER:She craves the attention and praise she receives for the devoted
care she gives her sick child
For adults, the MOST stressful life event on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale is: -
ANSWER:the death of a spouse.
What do you call the study of the connections between stress, the body's immune
system, and illness? - ANSWER:psychoneuroimmunology
Psychodynamic theorists say that _____ and _____ are the two mechanisms at work
in hysterical somatoform disorders. - ANSWER:primary gain; secondary gain
Hispanic Americans have _________ rates of high blood pressure, high cholesterol,
asthma, and cancer when compared to white Americans or African Americans. -
ANSWER:lower
Which type of therapist considers illness anxiety disorder as misinterpreted bodily
cues? - ANSWER:cognitive
Munchausen syndrome is also known as _____ disorder. - ANSWER:factitious
Excessive activity of the neurotransmitter _____ apparently contributes to
slowdowns of the immune system. - ANSWER:norepinephrine
Just before debuting at Carnegie Hall, the pianist suffered paralysis of her left hand
for no apparent physical reason. Which BEST describes her disorder? -
ANSWER:conversion disorder
Psychology 4th Edition By Robert Weis
Research suggests that mania may be linked to low _____ activity. -
ANSWER:serotonin
What is the role of electrically charged ions in the brain? - ANSWER:They help to
relay messages within a neuron.
A reactive depression is referred to as: - ANSWER:exogenous.
Rosita swings between periods of bottomless depression and high-flying enthusiasm.
She never hits the middle. Her physician is MOST likely to recommend treatment
with: - ANSWER:lithium
Sharon experiences mild manic episodes that alternate with major depressive
episodes over the course of time. She would be diagnosed with _____ disorder. -
ANSWER:bipolar II
A unipolar type of depression that is characterized by outbursts of severe temper
during childhood or adolescence is called: - ANSWER:disruptive mood dysregulation
disorder.
Lexapro and Zoloft are: - ANSWER:SSRIs.
John experiences full manic and depressive episodes and would be diagnosed with
_____ disorder. - ANSWER:bipolar I
Which is a correct statement about treatment for bipolar disorder? -
ANSWER:Psychotherapy along with lithium therapy work best.
This is a state or episode of euphoria or frenzied activity in which people may have
an exaggerated belief that the world is theirs for the taking - ANSWER:mania
This theory suggests that women in our society experience more stress than men. -
ANSWER:life stress
According to Beck, individuals repeatedly interpret their experiences, themselves,
and their futures in negative ways that lead them to feel depressed. He calls this the
cognitive: - ANSWER:triad.
Family pedigree and twin studies have been used to look for a predisposition for
unipolar depression within families. Which theoretical framework encompasses
these studies? - ANSWER:biological
,These theorists emphasize relationships and propose that depression results when
people's relationships leave them feeling unsafe and insecure. - ANSWER:object
relations
Identical twins of persons with a bipolar disorder have a _____ percent likelihood of
developing the same disorder. - ANSWER:40
People who take _____ may experience a dangerous rise in blood pressure if they
eat certain foods like bananas, cheese and some wines, since these foods contain the
chemical tyramine. - ANSWER:MAO inhibitors
Which is NOT a behavioral symptom of depression? - ANSWER:sleep disturbance
This theory holds that women and men are equally prone to depression but that
clinicians often fail to detect depression in men. - ANSWER:artifact
A state of breathless euphoria, or frenzied energy, in which individuals have an
exaggerated belief in their power describes: - ANSWER:mania.
Which statement is true about research on the effectiveness of cognitive therapy for
treating unipolar depression? - ANSWER:Research studies show its effectiveness.
The age group LEAST likely to commit suicide in the United States is: -
ANSWER:children.
Which of the following is NOT generally included in a pro-suicide Web site? -
ANSWER:suggestions for avoiding suicide
Euthanasia is also called "_____. - ANSWER:mercy killing
In order to understand the causes and contributing factors to a suicide, researchers
often gather information about a person who has ended his or her life. They may talk
to friends, family members, or colleagues. They may examine paperwork or records.
With appropriate permission, they may talk to doctors or other professionals in an
attempt to build a picture of the suicide victim's state of mind and motivation. This
kind of "psychological autopsy" is formally called a(n): - ANSWER:retrospective
analysis.
According to Durkheim, people who are isolated, alienated, and nonreligious are
most likely to commit which type of suicide? - ANSWER:egoistic
Suicide prevention centers: - ANSWER:may deliver services over the phone using
paraprofessionals.
Which is the BEST example of the social contagion effect? - ANSWER:If you had a
close relative or friend who committed suicide, your risk of committing suicide is
greater.
,When someone commits suicide because they don't have a sense of belonging
within society, this is an example of _____ suicide. - ANSWER:anomic
What is the critical way in which death initiators differ from other categories,
according to Edwin Shneidman? - ANSWER:They believe they are merely speeding up
an ongoing process.
Which of the following adolescents is at the highest risk of suicide? - ANSWER:Jason,
a while American male
Which statement is NOT true regarding gender and suicide? - ANSWER:Women
succeed at committing suicide more often than do men.
Of the following, who is at an increased risk of suicide? - ANSWER:John, who is
recently divorced
Which is NOT one of the initial responsibilities of a counselor at a suicide-prevention
program when responding to a caller? - ANSWER:alerting law-enforcement
authorities to the caller
Research supporting a Freudian view of suicide has shown that later suicidal
behavior is related to: - ANSWER:both real and symbolic losses in childhood.
The world anomie, which is at the heart of one of the three types of suicide
proposed by Emile Durkheim, means: - ANSWER:without law.
What is the term that refers to suicide attempt that does not result in death? -
ANSWER:parasuicide
Low serotonin activity has been found to be linked to which effect that may
contribute to suicidal behaviors? - ANSWER:increased aggression
Suicide programs that are put into action following an individual's suicide are
referred to as: - ANSWER:postvention.
Shneidman believed that the key to suicide is a feeling of psychological: -
ANSWER:pain.
Suicide can be caused by immediate or long-term stressors. Which circumstance
would NOT be considered a long-term stressor? - ANSWER:the sudden death of a
loved one
This is a disorder in which people mistakenly fear that minor changes in their
physical functioning indicate a serious disease. - ANSWER:illness anxiety disorder
, A 35-year-old woman hobbles into the office of a physician complaining of a
debilitating illness that has robbed her of the use of her left leg and right arm. The
physician finds no physical basis for her symptoms. She appears totally unaware that
the cause of her symptoms may be psychological. The diagnosis would be: -
ANSWER:conversion disorder.
What is Munchausen syndrome by proxy? - ANSWER:parents intentionally make
their child sick
Madeline appeared at the clinic complaining of pain in her knee, shoulder, and
abdomen, nausea and vomiting, and exhaustion. She is truly experiencing these
symptoms although a known physical cause cannot be identified. The patient history
revealed that she had been going to clinics for years trying to get treatment for these
complaints and a host of other physical symptoms. The diagnostic consensus was
that Madeline suffered from: - ANSWER:somatic symptom disorder.
Relaxation and biofeedback training are NOT helpful in the treatment of which
physical ailment? - ANSWER:diabetes
Why would a mother purposely make her child sick with Munchausen syndrome by
proxy? - ANSWER:She craves the attention and praise she receives for the devoted
care she gives her sick child
For adults, the MOST stressful life event on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale is: -
ANSWER:the death of a spouse.
What do you call the study of the connections between stress, the body's immune
system, and illness? - ANSWER:psychoneuroimmunology
Psychodynamic theorists say that _____ and _____ are the two mechanisms at work
in hysterical somatoform disorders. - ANSWER:primary gain; secondary gain
Hispanic Americans have _________ rates of high blood pressure, high cholesterol,
asthma, and cancer when compared to white Americans or African Americans. -
ANSWER:lower
Which type of therapist considers illness anxiety disorder as misinterpreted bodily
cues? - ANSWER:cognitive
Munchausen syndrome is also known as _____ disorder. - ANSWER:factitious
Excessive activity of the neurotransmitter _____ apparently contributes to
slowdowns of the immune system. - ANSWER:norepinephrine
Just before debuting at Carnegie Hall, the pianist suffered paralysis of her left hand
for no apparent physical reason. Which BEST describes her disorder? -
ANSWER:conversion disorder
