PSYC 102/PSYCOLOGY 102 MIDTERM EXAM 1 LATEST
2024 GRADED A+WITH SOLUTION (GCU)
Which of the following is an example of a diathesis-stress model?
Ozzie has a genetic predisposition towards depression, but he did not experience
depression until his mother and father died.
Ozzie's doctor does not believe that mental illness has a biological basis.
Ozzie treats his manic episodes by using medication to induce depression.
Ozzie treats his depression by exposing himself to a series of stressors so he can
learn coping skills. - ANSWER: Ozzie has a genetic predisposition towards depression,
but he did not experience depression until his mother and father died.
Miguel worries excessively about things beyond his control, and his worries often
interfere with his life. He avoids driving because he worries about car accidents. He
calls his parents twice a day because he worries they are dead. He checks his credit
card statement three times a day because he worries about identity theft. Miguel
probably suffers from ________. - ANSWER: generalized anxiety disorder
Piper is diagnosed with agoraphobia because she experiences intense fear and
anxiety of ________. - ANSWER: being outside the home alone
Which of the following is a common characteristic of all anxiety disorders?
Sporadic, intense panic attacks
Excessive, persistent fear and anxiety
Inability to control the body's reaction to fear
Above average number of phobias - ANSWER: excessive, persistent fear and anxiety
A psychological disorder is a ________. - ANSWER: condition characterized by
abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
Veena's thoughts, perceptions, and behaviors are impaired to the point where she is
unable to function normally in life. She experiences significant difficulties in many
day-to-day activities, such as holding a job, paying bills, grooming, maintaining
personal hygiene, and sustaining relationships. Which of the following disorders is
Veena living with? - ANSWER: major depressive disorder
People with ______ disorders experience thoughts and urges that are intrusive and
unwanted and/or the need to engage in repetitive behaviors or mental acts. -
ANSWER: obsessive-compulsive
From an early age, Kwaku got into trouble constantly. He continually violates the
rights of others and he often lies, fights, and has problems with the law. Generally,
he is impulsive and fails to think ahead. He is frequently deceitful and manipulative
in order to get the things he wants, and he never regrets his misdeeds or considers
the feelings of those he has harmed. Which of the following diagnoses accounts for
Kwaku's personality?
, Antisocial personality disorder
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
Dependent personality disorder
Paranoid personality disorder - ANSWER: antisocial personality disorder
Exhibiting a personality that ________ is a common characteristic of all personality
disorders. - ANSWER: differs markedly from the expectations of one's culture
Identify the obsession in the following sentence. "Keisha is overly concerned about
germs, so she spends hours wiping the surfaces of her home and washing her
hands." - ANSWER: concern over germs
Egon can't pay attention in class. He is easily distracted, won't sit still, and displays
poor impulse control. The school counselor suggested that his parents take him to a
doctor to have him assessed for ________. - ANSWER: attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder
Phyllis cannot be alone. Her moods and behaviors are unstable, as are her
relationships with other people. She often displays inappropriate and intense anger.
Recently, Phyllis wrote a suicide note and offered to show it to her husband. Which
of the following diagnoses accounts for her personality?
Borderline personality disorder
Schizotypal personality disorder
Antisocial personality disorder
Avoidant personality disorder - ANSWER: borderline personality disorder
Janice is in the middle of a distinct period of an abnormally and persistently elevated
mood. In the last week she has cleaned her house from top to bottom (breaking
windows and dishes in the process), bought a new car that she can't afford, and dug
up most of her yard in case she might want a garden next year. Janice is experiencing
________. - ANSWER: mania
Which of the following statements is true about obsessive-compulsive disorder?
It is most often diagnosed during adolescence
It involves persistent, unfocused anxiety
It involves intrusive, unpleasant thoughts and repetitive behaviors
Men are more often diagnosed than women - ANSWER: it involves intrusive,
unpleasant thoughts and repetitive behaviors
Which psychological disorder is characterized by major disturbances in thought,
perception, and behavior? - ANSWER: schizophrenia
Deintitutionalization refers to the ________. - ANSWER: process of closing large
asylums
2024 GRADED A+WITH SOLUTION (GCU)
Which of the following is an example of a diathesis-stress model?
Ozzie has a genetic predisposition towards depression, but he did not experience
depression until his mother and father died.
Ozzie's doctor does not believe that mental illness has a biological basis.
Ozzie treats his manic episodes by using medication to induce depression.
Ozzie treats his depression by exposing himself to a series of stressors so he can
learn coping skills. - ANSWER: Ozzie has a genetic predisposition towards depression,
but he did not experience depression until his mother and father died.
Miguel worries excessively about things beyond his control, and his worries often
interfere with his life. He avoids driving because he worries about car accidents. He
calls his parents twice a day because he worries they are dead. He checks his credit
card statement three times a day because he worries about identity theft. Miguel
probably suffers from ________. - ANSWER: generalized anxiety disorder
Piper is diagnosed with agoraphobia because she experiences intense fear and
anxiety of ________. - ANSWER: being outside the home alone
Which of the following is a common characteristic of all anxiety disorders?
Sporadic, intense panic attacks
Excessive, persistent fear and anxiety
Inability to control the body's reaction to fear
Above average number of phobias - ANSWER: excessive, persistent fear and anxiety
A psychological disorder is a ________. - ANSWER: condition characterized by
abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
Veena's thoughts, perceptions, and behaviors are impaired to the point where she is
unable to function normally in life. She experiences significant difficulties in many
day-to-day activities, such as holding a job, paying bills, grooming, maintaining
personal hygiene, and sustaining relationships. Which of the following disorders is
Veena living with? - ANSWER: major depressive disorder
People with ______ disorders experience thoughts and urges that are intrusive and
unwanted and/or the need to engage in repetitive behaviors or mental acts. -
ANSWER: obsessive-compulsive
From an early age, Kwaku got into trouble constantly. He continually violates the
rights of others and he often lies, fights, and has problems with the law. Generally,
he is impulsive and fails to think ahead. He is frequently deceitful and manipulative
in order to get the things he wants, and he never regrets his misdeeds or considers
the feelings of those he has harmed. Which of the following diagnoses accounts for
Kwaku's personality?
, Antisocial personality disorder
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
Dependent personality disorder
Paranoid personality disorder - ANSWER: antisocial personality disorder
Exhibiting a personality that ________ is a common characteristic of all personality
disorders. - ANSWER: differs markedly from the expectations of one's culture
Identify the obsession in the following sentence. "Keisha is overly concerned about
germs, so she spends hours wiping the surfaces of her home and washing her
hands." - ANSWER: concern over germs
Egon can't pay attention in class. He is easily distracted, won't sit still, and displays
poor impulse control. The school counselor suggested that his parents take him to a
doctor to have him assessed for ________. - ANSWER: attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder
Phyllis cannot be alone. Her moods and behaviors are unstable, as are her
relationships with other people. She often displays inappropriate and intense anger.
Recently, Phyllis wrote a suicide note and offered to show it to her husband. Which
of the following diagnoses accounts for her personality?
Borderline personality disorder
Schizotypal personality disorder
Antisocial personality disorder
Avoidant personality disorder - ANSWER: borderline personality disorder
Janice is in the middle of a distinct period of an abnormally and persistently elevated
mood. In the last week she has cleaned her house from top to bottom (breaking
windows and dishes in the process), bought a new car that she can't afford, and dug
up most of her yard in case she might want a garden next year. Janice is experiencing
________. - ANSWER: mania
Which of the following statements is true about obsessive-compulsive disorder?
It is most often diagnosed during adolescence
It involves persistent, unfocused anxiety
It involves intrusive, unpleasant thoughts and repetitive behaviors
Men are more often diagnosed than women - ANSWER: it involves intrusive,
unpleasant thoughts and repetitive behaviors
Which psychological disorder is characterized by major disturbances in thought,
perception, and behavior? - ANSWER: schizophrenia
Deintitutionalization refers to the ________. - ANSWER: process of closing large
asylums
