Psychology Midterm 1: Disorders, Brain,
and Assessment Key Concepts Exam 2026
Questions and Answers Graded A+
What is the difference between Bipolar I and Bipolar II disorder? - Correct answer-
Bipolar I disorder is characterized by episodes of mania, whereas Bipolar II
disorder is characterized by episodes of hypomania.
Which statement is false regarding assessments? - Correct answer-An assessment
that lacks validity and reliability should be used in practice.
What is anxiety sensitivity? - Correct answer-The tendency to respond fearfully to
anxiety symptoms.
GAD is most prevalent in which age group? - Correct answer-Over 45.
Which of the following is a major subtype of specific phobia? - Correct answer-All
of the above (Situational type, Natural environment type, Blood-injection-injury
type, Animal type).
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, How does blood-injection-injury phobia differ from other specific phobias? -
Correct answer-People with blood-injection-injury phobia experience a drop in
blood pressure and heart rate rather than an increase.
Which of the following is not a type of clinical assessment? - Correct answer-
Neurobiological Tests.
Which of the following would NOT be a specific example of something observed
during a mental status exam? - Correct answer-Emily expressed that her favorite
actor is Tom Holland.
What does the DSM 5 stand for? - Correct answer-Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders.
Which brain scan can measure activity while performing a task? - Correct answer-
fMRI.
What percentage of cells in the brain do glial cells make up? - Correct answer-
90%.
Which medication will prevent the physiological cues of anxiety? - Correct
answer-Beta-blockers.
Which of the following is not a true statement? - Correct answer-If it is not
distressing to you, then it does not count as distress.
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and Assessment Key Concepts Exam 2026
Questions and Answers Graded A+
What is the difference between Bipolar I and Bipolar II disorder? - Correct answer-
Bipolar I disorder is characterized by episodes of mania, whereas Bipolar II
disorder is characterized by episodes of hypomania.
Which statement is false regarding assessments? - Correct answer-An assessment
that lacks validity and reliability should be used in practice.
What is anxiety sensitivity? - Correct answer-The tendency to respond fearfully to
anxiety symptoms.
GAD is most prevalent in which age group? - Correct answer-Over 45.
Which of the following is a major subtype of specific phobia? - Correct answer-All
of the above (Situational type, Natural environment type, Blood-injection-injury
type, Animal type).
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, How does blood-injection-injury phobia differ from other specific phobias? -
Correct answer-People with blood-injection-injury phobia experience a drop in
blood pressure and heart rate rather than an increase.
Which of the following is not a type of clinical assessment? - Correct answer-
Neurobiological Tests.
Which of the following would NOT be a specific example of something observed
during a mental status exam? - Correct answer-Emily expressed that her favorite
actor is Tom Holland.
What does the DSM 5 stand for? - Correct answer-Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders.
Which brain scan can measure activity while performing a task? - Correct answer-
fMRI.
What percentage of cells in the brain do glial cells make up? - Correct answer-
90%.
Which medication will prevent the physiological cues of anxiety? - Correct
answer-Beta-blockers.
Which of the following is not a true statement? - Correct answer-If it is not
distressing to you, then it does not count as distress.
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