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Approach to Mental Disorders , 9th Edition David
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Chapter 01: Psychopathology in Historical Context
1. According to your text, psychological disorders, by definition, include which of the following?
a. Stress
b. Impaired functioning
c. Culturally expected responses
d. Psychotic symptoms
ANSWER: b
2. A psychological dysfunction refers to a breakdown in which of the following?
a. The individual’s internal sense of self
b. The individual’s ability to function at work
c. The individual’s important interpersonal relationships
d. The individual’s cognitive, emotional, and/or behavioral functioning
ANSWER: d
3. Which of the following is accurate about the definition of abnormality in psychology?
a. There are significant disagreements about what is abnormal.
b. Abnormality depends solely on subjective distress.
c. The definition is universal across cultures.
d. The criteria differ for disorders and dysfunctions.
ANSWER: a
4. Why is determining whether a behavior is uncommon in a given culture insufficient to determine
whether the behavior should be labeled as abnormal in a psychological sense?
a. Behavior that occurs infrequently is considered abnormal in every culture.
b. The atypical behavior must also cause harm or impairment to be considered abnormal.
c. Behaviors vary little from one individual to another within each culture.
d. Many people behave in ways that deviate from the average, but this doesn’t mean that they
have a disorder.
ANSWER: d
5. A college student has been feeling very sad. Although they are still able to go to classes and work at
their job, they feel down most of the time and are consumed with worries about their lives or current
situations. Which part of the definition of abnormality applies to their situation?
a. Personal distress
b. Cultural factors
c. Impaired functioning
d. Violation of societal norms
ANSWER: a
6. With multi-colored hair and facial tattoos, Kamryn is easily accepted by friends. Potential employers,
however, seem distinctly disinterested in hiring Kamryn despite their excellent qualifications and
references. Which part of the definition of abnormality applies to Kamryn's situation?
a. Personal Distress
b. Cultural Factors
c. Impaired Functioning
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d. Violation of Social Norms
ANSWER: d
7. Talking loudly and smoking is more appropriate in an Egyptian movie theatre than an American one.
This illustrates which criterion regarding abnormality?
a. Personal Distress
b. Cultural Expectations
c. Impaired Functioning
d. Violation of Laws
ANSWER: b
8. Which of the following is a true statement?
a. There is clear consensus on the definition of mental health disease.
b. There is no clear consensus on the definition of disease but there is a clear definition of mental
health disorder.
c. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) never changes its definitions.
d. The DSM is based on prototypes, or symptoms and examples of the phenomenon in question.
ANSWER: d
9. A psychiatrist is most likely to have which of the following degrees?
a. Ph.D.
b. Ed.D.
c. M.D.
d. Psy.D.
ANSWER: c
10. You can practice therapy with which of the following degrees if you meet additional licensing
requirements?
a. Master's degree in business administration
b. Bachelor's degree in psychology
c. Ph.D. in psychology
d. Ph.D. in non-profit management
ANSWER: c
11. Rocky Starr, who identifies as a man, wears over-the-top and exaggerated makeup when performing
on stage with a rock band. How is this behavior most accurately described?
a. Abnormal, because men typically do not wear outlandish makeup.
b. Not abnormal, because it is part of Rocky’s on-stage persona.
c. Possibly normal but possibly abnormal, depending on his contract.
d. Abnormal, because very few individuals become rock stars.
ANSWER: b
12. The DSM-5 prototype of a disorder reflects which of the following?
a. The disorder's history and prognosis
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b. The disorder's biological underpinnings
c. The causes of pathology
d. The "typical" profile and diagnostic criteria
ANSWER: d
13. What is the scientific study of psychological disorders called?
a. Psychopathology
b. Psychoanalysis
c. Pseudoscience
d. Parapsychology
ANSWER: a
14. Functioning as a mental health scientist practitioner includes which of the following?
a. Using only established diagnostic criteria
b. Being accountable solely to their clients
c. Evaluating their own treatment outcomes
d. Following pop psychology recommendations
ANSWER: c
15. Dr. Rhoades studies personality disorders and is interested in whether childhood maltreatment
increases the risk of subsequent diagnosis with personality disorders. Which aspect of research in
psychopathology is Dr. Rhoades studying?
a. The treatment of disorders
b. The etiology of disorders
c. The outcomes of disorders
d. The descriptions of disorders
ANSWER: b
16. Vinnie has recurrent major depression and experiences lengthy periods of functioning very well in all
aspects of life, interspersed with occasional periods of deep depression that require medication and
intensive psychotherapy. Vinnie’s disorder is best described as which of the following?
a. Episodic
b. Chronic
c. Acute
d. Time-limited
ANSWER: a
17. Shonda had peculiar beliefs as a child that became increasingly more paranoid during adolescence. By
early adulthood, Shonda expressed beliefs that the government was monitoring her mind and she reported
hearing messages from mysterious individuals who would help her save the world. Shonda was
hospitalized after she stopped caring for herself and was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which term best
describes the onset of Shonda’s disorder?
a. Insidious
b. Chronic
c. Atypical
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d. Acute
ANSWER: a
18. Which of the following best describes contemporary approaches to the treatment of psychological
disorders?
a. They are heavily influenced by the psychodynamic orientation.
b. They are typically emphasizing behavior since it is easily measured.
c. They are focusing on lengthy psychotherapy rather than medication.
d. They are not fitting neatly into a single theoretical orientation.
ANSWER: d
19. Dr. Cisneros is studying learning responses in rats. Which orientation is Dr. Cisneros likely to have?
a. Behaviorism
b. Oedipal theory
c. Psychiatry
d. Humanistic Psychology
ANSWER: a
20. Which influences are included in the integrative approach to the development of psychopathology?
a. Genetic and biochemical
b. Spiritual and emotional
c. Physiological and interpersonal
d. Biological, psychological, and social
ANSWER: d
21. Dr. Smith is interested in how the presentation of separation anxiety changes from early childhood to
through middle childhood. Dr. Smith is most likely to work in which field?
a. Oedipal theory
b. Behaviorism
c. Behavioral neuroscience
d. Developmental psychopathology
ANSWER: d
22. How might mental health professionals function as scientist-practitioners?
a. By seeking advice from personal friends who have disorders
b. By assessing individuals intuitively rather than by using standardized tests
c. By conducting research leading to new information about mental disorders and their
treatments
d. By using the most current diagnostic and treatment procedures
ANSWER: c
23. Tameka, who has a master's degree, has begun treating disorders and concentrating on family
problems. Tameka is most likely to be which of the following?
a. Psychiatric social worker
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b. Psychiatrist
c. Psychiatric nurse
d. Research psychologist
ANSWER: a
24. Dr. Harmon conducts research concerning the number of individuals who have a specific disorder and
is particularly interested in the number of newly diagnosed cases. What is Dr. Harmon studying?
a. The prevalence of the disorder
b. The incidence of the disorder
c. The recurrence of the disorder
d. The ratio of the disorder
ANSWER: b
25. Psychological disorders can be described as following a typical course or individual pattern. Mood
disorders, such as depression, appear to follow which type of course?
a. Episodic
b. Acute
c. Cyclic
d. Insidious
ANSWER: a
26. If a psychological disorder is said to have an acute onset, it means that the symptoms developed in
what way?
a. Suddenly
b. Atypically
c. Gradually
d. Following a period of recovery
ANSWER: a
27. When 20-year-old Larry was first diagnosed with schizophrenia, his family members wanted to know
if and how the disorder would progress, and how it would affect Larry in the future. In medical terms, the
family wanted to know what about Larry's disorder?
a. Diagnosis
b. Prognosis
c. Pathophysiology
d. Etiology
ANSWER: b
28. Maria lives in Rome in the 14th century and has recently been hearing voices telling her that she is to
become the next pope of the Catholic Church despite being a woman and not being a clergy member. Her
personal care is poor, and she often sits motionless for many days. Her local priest is most likely to
consider the voices she hears and her long periods of motionless to be the result of which of the
following?
a. A brain abnormality
b. Demons and evil spirits
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c. An imbalance in humors
d. Life circumstances like poverty
ANSWER: b
29. Paracelsus, a Swiss physician who lived from 1493 to 1541, attributed psychological abnormalities to
which of the following?
a. Demons and evil spirits
b. The moon and stars
c. An imbalance in humors
d. Injuries to the brain
ANSWER: b
30. Toward the end of the 14th century and continuing into the 15th, the causes of “madness” were
attributed to which of the following?
a. Toxins in the blood
b. Religious delusions
c. Brain disease
d. Demons and witches
ANSWER: d
31. Which of the following accurately describes the attitudes of the Catholic Church toward mentally ill
people during the 14th and 15th centuries?
a. They were considered to be suffering from religious delusions and were cared for by members
of the church communities.
b. They were seen as possessed by evil spirits and blamed for all their misfortunes.
c. They were regarded as individuals who were not responsible for their behavior.
d. They were provided with medical treatments and sometimes hospitalized because mental
illness was regarded as equivalent to physical illness.
ANSWER: b
32. Mentally ill people have sometimes been forced to undergo the religious ritual called exorcism. What
is the purpose of exorcism?
a. To cure the mental illness by making the individual more religious
b. To build up muscle strength and make the person healthier
c. To rid the body of evil spirits
d. To prove that the person was not a witch
ANSWER: c
33. Sigmund Freud proposed that psychological disorders are a result of which of the following?
a. Divine punishment
b. Societal stresses
c. Unconscious conflicts
d. Genetic mutations
ANSWER: c
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34. John P. Grey's beliefs about the causes of mental illness led to which of the following?
a. Discovery of a cure for schizophrenia
b. Decreased interest in psychological treatments
c. The development of antianxiety medications
d. The creation of community-based treatment
ANSWER: b
35. When was DSM-5, an updated version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,
published?
a. 1994
b. 2000
c. 2002
d. 2013
ANSWER: d
36. Dr. Sturm knows that widespread outbreaks of influenza are associated with increased risk of
schizophrenia when a fetus is exposed in utero during the second trimester. Dr. Sturm wonders whether
there will be an increased incidence of schizophrenia around 2038 through 2045, when infants exposed to
COVID in utero will reach the peak ages of schizophrenia diagnosis. Dr. Sturm's question might be
answered by which type of research into psychopathology?
a. Analysis
b. Description
c. Etiology
d. Treatment and outcomes
ANSWER: a
37. Niki is being treated for cancer and receives a particularly harsh chemotherapy that leaves her
physically ill with nausea, vomiting, numbness in her fingers, and feeling mentally exhausted. Niki
happens to see one of the nurses who administered her treatment in a local grocery store and, much to her
horror, feels a wave of nausea and vomits. This occurred due to which of the following?
a. Generalized conditioning
b. Stimulus generalization
c. Variety stimulus
d. Stimulus discrimination
ANSWER: b
38. Chandra works as a paramedic and firmly believes that the number of psychiatric calls goes up
whenever the moon is full. The idea that the moon somehow causes mental illness led to which of the
following terms?
a. Lunatic
b. Idiot
c. Maniac
d. Psychopath
ANSWER: a
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39. Anatomy of Melancholy (1621), suggests treating mental disorders by which of the following?
a. Rest and quiet
b. Harsh physical labor
c. Trephination
d. Inducing vomiting
ANSWER: d
40. The lyrics of the Bing Crosby song “Come to Me My Melancholy Baby” include the stanza
Every cloud must have a silver lining.
Wait until the sun shines through.
Smile, my honey dear
While I kiss away each tear
Or else I shall be melancholy too.
The use of the term melancholy to refer to depression reflects the belief that depression is caused by an
excess of which of the following?
a. Blood
b. Phlegm
c. Yellow bile
d. Black bile
ANSWER: d
41. According to Hippocrates' humoral theory, the “choleric” personality is which of the following?
a. Hot-tempered
b. Easygoing
c. Kind
d. Cheap
ANSWER: a
42. Based on Hippocrates' humoral theory, “sanguine” describes a person who is which of the following?
a. Pessimistic
b. Pale
c. Cheerful
d. Humorous
ANSWER: c
43. How was bloodletting, a treatment devised centuries ago to restore the balance of humors,
administered?
a. Swords
b. Leeches
c. Tourniquets
d. Bacteria
ANSWER: b
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H. Barlow
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2- We have shown you few pages sample.
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,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01: Psychopathology in Historical Context
1. According to your text, psychological disorders, by definition, include which of the following?
a. Stress
b. Impaired functioning
c. Culturally expected responses
d. Psychotic symptoms
ANSWER: b
2. A psychological dysfunction refers to a breakdown in which of the following?
a. The individual’s internal sense of self
b. The individual’s ability to function at work
c. The individual’s important interpersonal relationships
d. The individual’s cognitive, emotional, and/or behavioral functioning
ANSWER: d
3. Which of the following is accurate about the definition of abnormality in psychology?
a. There are significant disagreements about what is abnormal.
b. Abnormality depends solely on subjective distress.
c. The definition is universal across cultures.
d. The criteria differ for disorders and dysfunctions.
ANSWER: a
4. Why is determining whether a behavior is uncommon in a given culture insufficient to determine
whether the behavior should be labeled as abnormal in a psychological sense?
a. Behavior that occurs infrequently is considered abnormal in every culture.
b. The atypical behavior must also cause harm or impairment to be considered abnormal.
c. Behaviors vary little from one individual to another within each culture.
d. Many people behave in ways that deviate from the average, but this doesn’t mean that they
have a disorder.
ANSWER: d
5. A college student has been feeling very sad. Although they are still able to go to classes and work at
their job, they feel down most of the time and are consumed with worries about their lives or current
situations. Which part of the definition of abnormality applies to their situation?
a. Personal distress
b. Cultural factors
c. Impaired functioning
d. Violation of societal norms
ANSWER: a
6. With multi-colored hair and facial tattoos, Kamryn is easily accepted by friends. Potential employers,
however, seem distinctly disinterested in hiring Kamryn despite their excellent qualifications and
references. Which part of the definition of abnormality applies to Kamryn's situation?
a. Personal Distress
b. Cultural Factors
c. Impaired Functioning
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d. Violation of Social Norms
ANSWER: d
7. Talking loudly and smoking is more appropriate in an Egyptian movie theatre than an American one.
This illustrates which criterion regarding abnormality?
a. Personal Distress
b. Cultural Expectations
c. Impaired Functioning
d. Violation of Laws
ANSWER: b
8. Which of the following is a true statement?
a. There is clear consensus on the definition of mental health disease.
b. There is no clear consensus on the definition of disease but there is a clear definition of mental
health disorder.
c. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) never changes its definitions.
d. The DSM is based on prototypes, or symptoms and examples of the phenomenon in question.
ANSWER: d
9. A psychiatrist is most likely to have which of the following degrees?
a. Ph.D.
b. Ed.D.
c. M.D.
d. Psy.D.
ANSWER: c
10. You can practice therapy with which of the following degrees if you meet additional licensing
requirements?
a. Master's degree in business administration
b. Bachelor's degree in psychology
c. Ph.D. in psychology
d. Ph.D. in non-profit management
ANSWER: c
11. Rocky Starr, who identifies as a man, wears over-the-top and exaggerated makeup when performing
on stage with a rock band. How is this behavior most accurately described?
a. Abnormal, because men typically do not wear outlandish makeup.
b. Not abnormal, because it is part of Rocky’s on-stage persona.
c. Possibly normal but possibly abnormal, depending on his contract.
d. Abnormal, because very few individuals become rock stars.
ANSWER: b
12. The DSM-5 prototype of a disorder reflects which of the following?
a. The disorder's history and prognosis
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b. The disorder's biological underpinnings
c. The causes of pathology
d. The "typical" profile and diagnostic criteria
ANSWER: d
13. What is the scientific study of psychological disorders called?
a. Psychopathology
b. Psychoanalysis
c. Pseudoscience
d. Parapsychology
ANSWER: a
14. Functioning as a mental health scientist practitioner includes which of the following?
a. Using only established diagnostic criteria
b. Being accountable solely to their clients
c. Evaluating their own treatment outcomes
d. Following pop psychology recommendations
ANSWER: c
15. Dr. Rhoades studies personality disorders and is interested in whether childhood maltreatment
increases the risk of subsequent diagnosis with personality disorders. Which aspect of research in
psychopathology is Dr. Rhoades studying?
a. The treatment of disorders
b. The etiology of disorders
c. The outcomes of disorders
d. The descriptions of disorders
ANSWER: b
16. Vinnie has recurrent major depression and experiences lengthy periods of functioning very well in all
aspects of life, interspersed with occasional periods of deep depression that require medication and
intensive psychotherapy. Vinnie’s disorder is best described as which of the following?
a. Episodic
b. Chronic
c. Acute
d. Time-limited
ANSWER: a
17. Shonda had peculiar beliefs as a child that became increasingly more paranoid during adolescence. By
early adulthood, Shonda expressed beliefs that the government was monitoring her mind and she reported
hearing messages from mysterious individuals who would help her save the world. Shonda was
hospitalized after she stopped caring for herself and was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which term best
describes the onset of Shonda’s disorder?
a. Insidious
b. Chronic
c. Atypical
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d. Acute
ANSWER: a
18. Which of the following best describes contemporary approaches to the treatment of psychological
disorders?
a. They are heavily influenced by the psychodynamic orientation.
b. They are typically emphasizing behavior since it is easily measured.
c. They are focusing on lengthy psychotherapy rather than medication.
d. They are not fitting neatly into a single theoretical orientation.
ANSWER: d
19. Dr. Cisneros is studying learning responses in rats. Which orientation is Dr. Cisneros likely to have?
a. Behaviorism
b. Oedipal theory
c. Psychiatry
d. Humanistic Psychology
ANSWER: a
20. Which influences are included in the integrative approach to the development of psychopathology?
a. Genetic and biochemical
b. Spiritual and emotional
c. Physiological and interpersonal
d. Biological, psychological, and social
ANSWER: d
21. Dr. Smith is interested in how the presentation of separation anxiety changes from early childhood to
through middle childhood. Dr. Smith is most likely to work in which field?
a. Oedipal theory
b. Behaviorism
c. Behavioral neuroscience
d. Developmental psychopathology
ANSWER: d
22. How might mental health professionals function as scientist-practitioners?
a. By seeking advice from personal friends who have disorders
b. By assessing individuals intuitively rather than by using standardized tests
c. By conducting research leading to new information about mental disorders and their
treatments
d. By using the most current diagnostic and treatment procedures
ANSWER: c
23. Tameka, who has a master's degree, has begun treating disorders and concentrating on family
problems. Tameka is most likely to be which of the following?
a. Psychiatric social worker
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b. Psychiatrist
c. Psychiatric nurse
d. Research psychologist
ANSWER: a
24. Dr. Harmon conducts research concerning the number of individuals who have a specific disorder and
is particularly interested in the number of newly diagnosed cases. What is Dr. Harmon studying?
a. The prevalence of the disorder
b. The incidence of the disorder
c. The recurrence of the disorder
d. The ratio of the disorder
ANSWER: b
25. Psychological disorders can be described as following a typical course or individual pattern. Mood
disorders, such as depression, appear to follow which type of course?
a. Episodic
b. Acute
c. Cyclic
d. Insidious
ANSWER: a
26. If a psychological disorder is said to have an acute onset, it means that the symptoms developed in
what way?
a. Suddenly
b. Atypically
c. Gradually
d. Following a period of recovery
ANSWER: a
27. When 20-year-old Larry was first diagnosed with schizophrenia, his family members wanted to know
if and how the disorder would progress, and how it would affect Larry in the future. In medical terms, the
family wanted to know what about Larry's disorder?
a. Diagnosis
b. Prognosis
c. Pathophysiology
d. Etiology
ANSWER: b
28. Maria lives in Rome in the 14th century and has recently been hearing voices telling her that she is to
become the next pope of the Catholic Church despite being a woman and not being a clergy member. Her
personal care is poor, and she often sits motionless for many days. Her local priest is most likely to
consider the voices she hears and her long periods of motionless to be the result of which of the
following?
a. A brain abnormality
b. Demons and evil spirits
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c. An imbalance in humors
d. Life circumstances like poverty
ANSWER: b
29. Paracelsus, a Swiss physician who lived from 1493 to 1541, attributed psychological abnormalities to
which of the following?
a. Demons and evil spirits
b. The moon and stars
c. An imbalance in humors
d. Injuries to the brain
ANSWER: b
30. Toward the end of the 14th century and continuing into the 15th, the causes of “madness” were
attributed to which of the following?
a. Toxins in the blood
b. Religious delusions
c. Brain disease
d. Demons and witches
ANSWER: d
31. Which of the following accurately describes the attitudes of the Catholic Church toward mentally ill
people during the 14th and 15th centuries?
a. They were considered to be suffering from religious delusions and were cared for by members
of the church communities.
b. They were seen as possessed by evil spirits and blamed for all their misfortunes.
c. They were regarded as individuals who were not responsible for their behavior.
d. They were provided with medical treatments and sometimes hospitalized because mental
illness was regarded as equivalent to physical illness.
ANSWER: b
32. Mentally ill people have sometimes been forced to undergo the religious ritual called exorcism. What
is the purpose of exorcism?
a. To cure the mental illness by making the individual more religious
b. To build up muscle strength and make the person healthier
c. To rid the body of evil spirits
d. To prove that the person was not a witch
ANSWER: c
33. Sigmund Freud proposed that psychological disorders are a result of which of the following?
a. Divine punishment
b. Societal stresses
c. Unconscious conflicts
d. Genetic mutations
ANSWER: c
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34. John P. Grey's beliefs about the causes of mental illness led to which of the following?
a. Discovery of a cure for schizophrenia
b. Decreased interest in psychological treatments
c. The development of antianxiety medications
d. The creation of community-based treatment
ANSWER: b
35. When was DSM-5, an updated version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,
published?
a. 1994
b. 2000
c. 2002
d. 2013
ANSWER: d
36. Dr. Sturm knows that widespread outbreaks of influenza are associated with increased risk of
schizophrenia when a fetus is exposed in utero during the second trimester. Dr. Sturm wonders whether
there will be an increased incidence of schizophrenia around 2038 through 2045, when infants exposed to
COVID in utero will reach the peak ages of schizophrenia diagnosis. Dr. Sturm's question might be
answered by which type of research into psychopathology?
a. Analysis
b. Description
c. Etiology
d. Treatment and outcomes
ANSWER: a
37. Niki is being treated for cancer and receives a particularly harsh chemotherapy that leaves her
physically ill with nausea, vomiting, numbness in her fingers, and feeling mentally exhausted. Niki
happens to see one of the nurses who administered her treatment in a local grocery store and, much to her
horror, feels a wave of nausea and vomits. This occurred due to which of the following?
a. Generalized conditioning
b. Stimulus generalization
c. Variety stimulus
d. Stimulus discrimination
ANSWER: b
38. Chandra works as a paramedic and firmly believes that the number of psychiatric calls goes up
whenever the moon is full. The idea that the moon somehow causes mental illness led to which of the
following terms?
a. Lunatic
b. Idiot
c. Maniac
d. Psychopath
ANSWER: a
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39. Anatomy of Melancholy (1621), suggests treating mental disorders by which of the following?
a. Rest and quiet
b. Harsh physical labor
c. Trephination
d. Inducing vomiting
ANSWER: d
40. The lyrics of the Bing Crosby song “Come to Me My Melancholy Baby” include the stanza
Every cloud must have a silver lining.
Wait until the sun shines through.
Smile, my honey dear
While I kiss away each tear
Or else I shall be melancholy too.
The use of the term melancholy to refer to depression reflects the belief that depression is caused by an
excess of which of the following?
a. Blood
b. Phlegm
c. Yellow bile
d. Black bile
ANSWER: d
41. According to Hippocrates' humoral theory, the “choleric” personality is which of the following?
a. Hot-tempered
b. Easygoing
c. Kind
d. Cheap
ANSWER: a
42. Based on Hippocrates' humoral theory, “sanguine” describes a person who is which of the following?
a. Pessimistic
b. Pale
c. Cheerful
d. Humorous
ANSWER: c
43. How was bloodletting, a treatment devised centuries ago to restore the balance of humors,
administered?
a. Swords
b. Leeches
c. Tourniquets
d. Bacteria
ANSWER: b
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