PSY 657 Final Exam Questions and
Answers Verified 100% Correct
sexual sadism disorder - ANSWER -Disorder in which an individual achieves
sexual gratification by inflicting physical or psychic pain or humiliation on a
sexual partner.
transsexualism - ANSWER -Individuals who identify with members of the
opposite sex (as opposed to acceptance of their own biological sex) and who
strongly desire to (and often do) change their sex.
In most cases, this is gender identity disorder in adults.
transvestic disorder - ANSWER -Achievement of sexual arousal and satisfaction
by dressing as a member of the opposite sex.
voyeuristic disorder - ANSWER -Disorder in which an individual achieves sexual
pleasure through clandestine "peeping," usually watching other people disobey and
/ or engage in sexual activities.
actuarial procedures - ANSWER -Methods whereby data about subjects are
analyzed by objective procedures or formulas rather than by human judgements.
aphasia - ANSWER -Loss or impairment of ability to communicate and
understand language symbols - involving loss of power of expression by speech,
writing, or signs, or loss of ability to comprehend written or spoken language -
resulting from brain injury or disease.
Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) - ANSWER -Objective method of rating
clinical symptoms that provides scores on 18 variables (i.e. somatic concern,
anxiety, withdrawal, hostility, and bizarre thinking)
, clinical diagnosis - ANSWER -The process through which a clinician arrives at a
general "summary classification" of the patient's symptoms by following a clearly
defined system such as DSM-5 or ICD-10.
comorbidity - ANSWER -Occurrence of two or more identified disorders in the
same psychologically disordered individual.
computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan - ANSWER -Radiological technique
used to locate and assess the extent of organic damage to the brain without surgery.
cultural competence - ANSWER -Refers to a psychologist's need to be informed
of the issues involved in multicultural assessment.
dysrhythmia - ANSWER -Abnormal brain wave pattern.
electroencephalogram - ANSWER -Graphical record of the brains electrical
activity obtained by placing electrodes on the scalp in measuring the brain wave
impulses from various brain areas.
forensic - ANSWER -Pertaining to or used in a court of law.
functional MRI (fMRI) - ANSWER -Internal scanning technique that measures
changes in local oxygenation (blood flow) to specific areas of brain tissue that in
turn depend on neuronal activity in the specific regions, allowing the mapping of
psychological activity such as sensations, images, and thoughts.
intelligence test - ANSWER -Test used in establishing a subject's level of
intellectual capability.
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - ANSWER -Internal scanning technique
involving measurement of variations in magnetic fields that allows visualization of
the anatomical features of internal organs, including the central nervous system
and particularly the brain.
Answers Verified 100% Correct
sexual sadism disorder - ANSWER -Disorder in which an individual achieves
sexual gratification by inflicting physical or psychic pain or humiliation on a
sexual partner.
transsexualism - ANSWER -Individuals who identify with members of the
opposite sex (as opposed to acceptance of their own biological sex) and who
strongly desire to (and often do) change their sex.
In most cases, this is gender identity disorder in adults.
transvestic disorder - ANSWER -Achievement of sexual arousal and satisfaction
by dressing as a member of the opposite sex.
voyeuristic disorder - ANSWER -Disorder in which an individual achieves sexual
pleasure through clandestine "peeping," usually watching other people disobey and
/ or engage in sexual activities.
actuarial procedures - ANSWER -Methods whereby data about subjects are
analyzed by objective procedures or formulas rather than by human judgements.
aphasia - ANSWER -Loss or impairment of ability to communicate and
understand language symbols - involving loss of power of expression by speech,
writing, or signs, or loss of ability to comprehend written or spoken language -
resulting from brain injury or disease.
Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) - ANSWER -Objective method of rating
clinical symptoms that provides scores on 18 variables (i.e. somatic concern,
anxiety, withdrawal, hostility, and bizarre thinking)
, clinical diagnosis - ANSWER -The process through which a clinician arrives at a
general "summary classification" of the patient's symptoms by following a clearly
defined system such as DSM-5 or ICD-10.
comorbidity - ANSWER -Occurrence of two or more identified disorders in the
same psychologically disordered individual.
computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan - ANSWER -Radiological technique
used to locate and assess the extent of organic damage to the brain without surgery.
cultural competence - ANSWER -Refers to a psychologist's need to be informed
of the issues involved in multicultural assessment.
dysrhythmia - ANSWER -Abnormal brain wave pattern.
electroencephalogram - ANSWER -Graphical record of the brains electrical
activity obtained by placing electrodes on the scalp in measuring the brain wave
impulses from various brain areas.
forensic - ANSWER -Pertaining to or used in a court of law.
functional MRI (fMRI) - ANSWER -Internal scanning technique that measures
changes in local oxygenation (blood flow) to specific areas of brain tissue that in
turn depend on neuronal activity in the specific regions, allowing the mapping of
psychological activity such as sensations, images, and thoughts.
intelligence test - ANSWER -Test used in establishing a subject's level of
intellectual capability.
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - ANSWER -Internal scanning technique
involving measurement of variations in magnetic fields that allows visualization of
the anatomical features of internal organs, including the central nervous system
and particularly the brain.
