Question 1

A person with a schizoid personality would be classified as having a _____ disorder that involves_____.

Accepted Answer

A person with a schizoid personality would be classified as having a personality disorder that involves eccentric or odd behavior. They may have difficulty forming close relationships, struggle with displaying emotions, and prefer to be alone. They may also have unusual beliefs or ways of thinking. It is not classified as a clinical disorder, which typically refers to disorders that require clinical treatment such as medication or therapy.

Question 2

The vulnerability-stress model has been applied to which disorder?

Accepted Answer

The vulnerability-stress model has been primarily applied to various types of schizophrenic disorders to understand the interaction between biological vulnerability and stressors in the development of the disorder.

Question 3

After taking _____, Amelia exhibited schizophrenia-like symptoms, including a general motor slowing, reduced speech, and other cognitive deficits, likely due to the blocking of _____ receptors.

Accepted Answer

Ketamine can cause schizophrenia-like symptoms due to its action as an NMDA receptor antagonist, which blocks glutamate receptors. This can lead to symptoms such as motor slowing, reduced speech, and cognitive deficits.

Question 4

Which statement about schizophrenia is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Type I schizophrenia is generally more responsive to drug therapy than Type II schizophrenia, as it is often characterized by positive symptoms that are more amenable to treatment with antipsychotic medications, which target dopamine pathways.

Question 5

According to the vulnerability-stress model, _____.

Accepted Answer

The vulnerability-stress model states that environmental stress determines whether or not schizophrenia develops among those who are biologically predisposed to the disorder. Option A describes an example of environmental stress increasing vulnerability, but does not capture the full model. Option B makes a gender-based hypothesis that is not supported by the evidence. Option D is incorrect as the model specifically focuses on individuals who are biologically predisposed to the disorder.

Question 6

The vulnerability-stress model of schizophrenia proposes that the initial predisposition of vulnerability to schizophrenia stems from which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The vulnerability-stress model of schizophrenia proposes that a biological vulnerability to the disorder is present, potentially due to genetic or neurobiological factors. Stressful life events or experiences then trigger or exacerbate this vulnerability, leading to the development of symptoms and the diagnosis of schizophrenia. While psychological and social factors may also contribute to the stress experienced by individuals with schizophrenia, the initial vulnerability is believed to be rooted in biology.

Question 7

Benjamin Rush designed a treatment in which patients were restrained from activity and received little stimulation. This treatment involved which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Benjamin Rush's treatment, known as the tranquilizing chair, involved restraining patients from activity and providing them with minimal stimulation.

Question 8

The vulnerability-stress model of _____ is an example of the _____ approach to explaining abnormality.

Accepted Answer

The vulnerability-stress model of schizophrenia is an example of the biopsychosocial approach, which integrates biological, psychological, and social factors to explain abnormality.

Question 9

Stephen shows total disregard for the rights of others and for moral rules. Such lack of concern BEST illustrates a(n) _____ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

The description of Stephen's behavior matches the criteria for an antisocial personality disorder, which is characterized by disregard for the rights of others, lack of concern for moral rules, and a pattern of violating the rights of others. Avoidant and schizoid personality disorders are characterized by social withdrawal and avoidance, while disruptive personality disorder is not a recognized diagnosis in the DSM-5.

Question 10

Which mental health professional does NOT typically treat clients with serious mental disorders?

Accepted Answer

Counseling psychologists typically focus on helping clients with less severe mental health issues or everyday life problems, while clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychoanalysts can provide treatment for more serious mental disorders.

Question 11

Which statement about schizophrenia is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Personality disorders usually begin during _____ and are _____.

Accepted Answer

Personality disorders usually begin during childhood or adolescence, and research suggests that they are relatively resistant to treatment. While some symptoms may be alleviated, it is unlikely that a person with a personality disorder will fully recover.

Question 13

A _____ has a medical degree and a _____ may or may not have a doctoral degree.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

A person with an avoidant personality would be classified as having a _____ disorder that involves_____.

Accepted Answer

A person with an avoidant personality disorder would be classified as having a personality disorder that involves highly anxious or fearful behavior. This disorder is characterized by feelings of inadequacy, hypersensitivity to criticism, and social isolation due to fear of rejection or embarrassment. It falls under the category of personality disorders and not clinical disorders. The other answer choices do not accurately describe avoidant personality disorder.

Question 15

Which is NOT characteristic of a personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

Personality disorders are typically not easily treated with psychological therapy and often require ongoing support and management.

Question 16

Which has been considered the earliest biological treatment for mental disorder?

Accepted Answer

Trephining, or the practice of drilling or cutting a hole in the skull to release evil spirits, has been considered the earliest biological treatment for mental disorder. However, this practice was likely ineffective and often led to further harm to the individual.

Question 17

Dr. Green is a mental health professional with a medical degree, and she can prescribe biomedical treatments for her patients. Based on this description, it is MOST likely that Dr. Green is a _____.

Accepted Answer

Only psychiatrists have medical degrees and are able to prescribe biomedical treatments for their patients. Clinical and counseling psychologists do not have medical degrees and cannot prescribe medication. Clinical social workers are trained to provide therapy and support but do not have the authority to prescribe medication.

Question 18

People who are born in the _____ have a greater risk of prenatal exposure to a flu virus, making them more susceptible to schizophrenia. Evidence for a viral cause of schizophrenia is supported by comparisons of twins who _____.

Accepted Answer

People born in winter or spring are more likely to have been exposed to flu viruses during prenatal development. Studies show that twins who share a placenta have a higher concordance rate for schizophrenia, supporting the viral hypothesis.

Question 19

Research suggests that schizophrenics have elevated levels of _____ activity in certain areas of the brain.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that schizophrenics have elevated levels of dopamine activity in certain areas of the brain, specifically in the mesolimbic pathway. This is thought to contribute to positive symptoms of schizophrenia such as hallucinations and delusions.

Question 20

Brain scans of some people with schizophrenia show which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Brain scans of people with schizophrenia have shown all of the listed abnormalities including shrunken cerebral tissue, a smaller thalamus, and less activity in the frontal lobes.

Quiz 10: Section 2: Abnormal Psychology

A person with a schizoid personality would be classified as having a _ disorder that involves_.

The vulnerability-stress model has been applied to which disorder?

After taking _, Amelia exhibited schizophrenia-like symptoms, including a general motor slowing, reduced speech, and other cognitive deficits, likely due to the blocking of _ receptors.

Which statement about schizophrenia is FALSE?

According to the vulnerability-stress model, _____.

The vulnerability-stress model of schizophrenia proposes that the initial predisposition of vulnerability to schizophrenia stems from which of the following?

Benjamin Rush designed a treatment in which patients were restrained from activity and received little stimulation. This treatment involved which of the following?

The vulnerability-stress model of _ is an example of the _ approach to explaining abnormality.

Stephen shows total disregard for the rights of others and for moral rules. Such lack of concern BEST illustrates a(n) _____ personality disorder.

Which mental health professional does NOT typically treat clients with serious mental disorders?

Which statement about schizophrenia is FALSE?

Personality disorders usually begin during _ and are _.

A _ has a medical degree and a _ may or may not have a doctoral degree.

A person with an avoidant personality would be classified as having a _ disorder that involves_.

Which is NOT characteristic of a personality disorder?

Which has been considered the earliest biological treatment for mental disorder?

Dr. Green is a mental health professional with a medical degree, and she can prescribe biomedical treatments for her patients. Based on this description, it is MOST likely that Dr. Green is a _____.

People who are born in the _ have a greater risk of prenatal exposure to a flu virus, making them more susceptible to schizophrenia. Evidence for a viral cause of schizophrenia is supported by comparisons of twins who _.

Research suggests that schizophrenics have elevated levels of _____ activity in certain areas of the brain.

Brain scans of some people with schizophrenia show which of the following?