Question 1

Disorders in which part of a person's personality is separated from the rest and the person can't reassemble the pieces are known as _______ disorders.

Accepted Answer

Dissociative disorders involve a disruption or dissociation in a person's normal integration of consciousness, memory, identity, emotion, perception, body representation, motor control, and behavior. This can result in varying degrees of detachment or compartmentalization of different aspects of the self, which may impair functioning and cause distress. Examples include dissociative amnesia, depersonalization disorder, and dissociative identity disorder (previously known as multiple personality disorder).

Question 2

Last month Pam was giddy,impulsive,and talkative;this month she is sad,silent,and almost motionless.What is the most likely diagnosis in this case?

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described are characteristic of bipolar disorder, where individuals experience elevated and depressive episodes in their moods. Pam's giddy, impulsive, and talkative behavior can be attributed to the manic or hypomanic phase, while her current state of sadness, silence, and almost motionlessness can be related to the depressive phase of bipolar disorder.

Question 3

Disorders characterized by disturbances in a person's prolonged emotional state are known as __________ disorders.

Accepted Answer

Mood disorders are characterized by disturbances in a person’s prolonged emotional state, including depression, bipolar disorder, and seasonal affective disorder. Dissociative disorders involve disruptions or breakdowns of memory, identity, and consciousness, somatoform disorders involve physical symptoms without medical explanation, and conversion disorders involve physical symptoms that are caused by psychological factors.

Question 4

Which of the following is a mood disorder?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by cycles of manic (elevated or irritable mood) and depressive episodes. Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Dissociative identity disorder is a dissociative disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states. Narcissistic personality disorder is a personality disorder characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance and a lack of empathy for others.

Question 5

A person who suffers from bipolar disorder alternates between

Accepted Answer

Bipolar disorder is characterized by episodes of depression alternating with episodes of mania or hypomania (a milder form of mania). Schizophrenia, anxiety, and other mental health disorders can present with different symptoms and do not typically involve the same alternating pattern seen in bipolar disorder.

Question 6

An affective disorder that includes both depression and mania is known as __________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

Bipolar disorder is characterized by alternating periods of depression and mania. Dual process, histrionic, and obsessive-compulsive disorders do not necessarily involve both depression and mania.

Question 7

After being passed up for a promotion and then getting into a heated argument with his son,a man disappears.He shows up two weeks later in another town with no memory of who he is or how he got there.He is suffering from a(n)_______.

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described in the scenario are indicative of a dissociative disorder, specifically the subtype known as dissociative amnesia. This disorder involves the sudden inability to recall important personal information, usually triggered by a traumatic event or extreme stress. The fact that the man has no memory of his identity or how he got to the other town supports this diagnosis. There is no indication of affective, somatoform, or schizophrenic disorders in this scenario.

Question 8

High energy level,distractibility,increased sex drive,and positive self image are MOST associated with which of the following disorders?

Accepted Answer

Mania is characterized by a high energy level, distractibility, increased sex drive, and a positive self-image. These symptoms are not typically associated with schizophrenia, depression, or bipolar disorder (though mania is a symptom of bipolar disorder).

Question 9

Which of the following people is most likely to commit suicide?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following people is most...

Question 10

Sue was picked up by a state trooper walking along a highway.She had no idea who she was or where she came from.She may be having a:

Accepted Answer

Sue's lack of memory of her identity or origin, coupled with her aimless wandering, suggests a psychogenic fugue. Manic disorder is characterized by elation, hyperactivity, and decreased need for sleep. Generalized anxiety disorder causes excessive worry and apprehension. Schizophrenia involves a distorted perception of reality and disordered thinking. None of these diagnoses fit Sue's symptoms as well as psychogenic fugue.

Question 11

Learned helplessness is a possible explanation for which disorder?

Accepted Answer

Learned helplessness is a possible explanation for depression. It is a theory that suggests that individuals who experience a sense of lack of control over their lives or environment may believe that they are helpless to change their circumstances. This belief can lead to feelings of apathy, hopelessness, and depression.

Question 12

An episode of intense sadness that may last for several months is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A period of intense sadness lasting several months is a hallmark symptom of major depressive disorder. Bipolar disorder involves fluctuations between periods of depression and periods of elevated or irritable mood (mania or hypomania). Hypomania is a less severe form of mania and is not equivalent to a period of intense sadness. Dysthymia is a milder but longer-lasting form of depression.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of depression?

Accepted Answer

Hallucinations are not a common symptom of depression. Other symptoms such as loss of appetite, inability to sleep properly, and self-blame are much more common.

Question 14

The term _____ refers to the tendency of some persons to reliably become depressed during the winter months.

Accepted Answer

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs during the same season each year, usually in the winter months when there is less natural sunlight. It is characterized by symptoms such as low mood, lack of energy, sleep problems, and changes in appetite.

Question 15

The most common psychological disorder is:

Accepted Answer

According to the World Health Organization, depression is the most common psychological disorder, affecting an estimated 264 million people worldwide.

Question 16

While Sid is sitting at his desk at work an image of harming his young son pops into his mind.Each time this occurs,he touches all four corners of his desk in a particular order.Sid probably suffers from

Accepted Answer

Sid's behavior of touching all four corners of his desk in a particular order after experiencing a distressing thought indicates compulsive behavior, which is a characteristic symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder. The distressing thought of harming his young son is an obsession, which is another characteristic symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Question 17

After going to a doctor complaining about memory loss,Jeff is told that under hypnosis,several distinct personalities emerged from his mind.Each personality is unique,with a name and separate memories.Jeff has a(n)________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

Jeff's presentation of distinct personalities and separate memories is consistent with Dissociative Identity Disorder, formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder. Affective disorders involve mood disturbances, somatoform disorders involve physical symptoms without a clear medical diagnosis, and schizophrenia involves symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations that are not present in this scenario.

Question 18

Abnormally high energy level,distractibility,increased sex drive,and positive self-image are MOST associated with which of the following disorders?

Accepted Answer

Abnormally high energy level, distractibility, increased sex drive, and positive self-image are symptoms commonly associated with mania, which is a key feature of bipolar disorder. Schizophrenia is characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disordered thinking, and emotional blunting. Depression is characterized by low mood, low energy, and withdrawal from social activities.

Question 19

John's behavior appears normal,then he becomes depressed and hyperactivity follows.He would likely be diagnosed as having which disorder?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar disorder is characterized by periods of depression followed by periods of mania or hyperactivity. John's behavior appears normal before he becomes depressed and hyperactive, which is consistent with the cycling between these two states that is seen in bipolar disorder. Mania (choice A) is a symptom of bipolar disorder, not a separate disorder. Schizophrenia (choice B) involves symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations that are not mentioned in the scenario. Depressive disorder (choice D) does not account for the periods of hyperactivity that John experiences.

Question 20

If a person's comments and behaviors suggest that he or she might be thinking about suicide,asking direct questions about suicide:

Accepted Answer

Asking direct questions about suicide can help to assess the severity of the person's thoughts and intentions. If the answers suggest that the person may be at risk for suicide, it is important to follow up with a call to a suicide prevention center for additional support and resources. It is important to remember not to leave the person alone and to offer assistance in getting professional help.

Quiz 14: Psychological Disorders