Abnormal Psychology

1.
A DSM-5 diagnosis of Intermittent Explosive Disorder requires the presence of:
verbal aggression or physical aggression toward property, animals, or other people that does not
result in destruction or injury or behavioral outbursts that do causes injury or destruction
2.
Research investigating high-risk situations assoc. with relapse for a variety of addictive and other
problem behaviors shown that which of the following accounts for nearly 3/4ths of relapse incidents?
Negative emotional states, interpersonal conflict, and social pressure.
Negative emotional states are the most frequent cause (38% among alcoholics), 18% to
interpersonal conflicts and 18% to social pressure among alcoholics. < together account for 3/4ths of
relapse incidents
3.
Research investigating the usefulness of _____ as a treatment for seasonal affective D/O has
generally found that it is an effective treatment
Phototherapy
It produces results comparable to those produced by antidepressant drugs.
4.
The research has found that individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy are effective
treatments for Bulimia Nervosa. With regard to individual therapy:
Cognitive-behavior therapy is superior to either interpersonal therapy or behavior therapy in terms of
short-term effects, but cognitive-behavior therapy and interpersonal therapy are about equally
effective in terms of long-term effects
5.
Studies have found that patients from developing and industrialized countries tend to differ in terms
of:
Course and outcomes. Patients from developing countries were much more likely to exhibit an
acute onset of symptoms, a shorter clinical course, and a complete remission of symptoms. Age,
gender, and symptom profile weren't found to differ in consistent ways.
6.
According to the DSM-5, the lifetime prevalence of Schizophrenia in the general population is
approximately:
0.5%.
7.
Alcohol-Induced Sleep Disorder most often involves what symptoms?

increased wakefulness, restless sleep, and vivid dreams. Although alcohol initially produces
sleepiness, this is followed by insomnia, restless sleep, and increased REM sleep, often with vivid,
anxiety-laden dreams
8.
In this Personality Disorder, there is a lack of desire for interpersonal relationships, and a restricted
range of emotional expression
Schizoid Personality Disorder
9.
In this Personality Disorder, a char. feature is a fear of criticism or rejection
Avoidant Personality Disorder
10.
In this Personality Disorder, char. features include pervasive social and interpersonal deficits and
eccentricities in cognition, perception, and behavior
Schizotypal Personality Disorder
11.
Divorce is related to increased risk for _____, with the risk being greatest during the first year.
increased risk for suicide ( the more recent the divorce, the greater the risk for suicide)
12.
A higher risk of suicide in adulthood is associated with recent divorce and:
constriction of affect (versus overt expression) and the presence of certain illnesses including a
peptic ulcer.
13.
What does co-dependency in addiction mean?
Refers to people who support any addiction of another person, either overty or covertly.
14.
Uncomplicated Bereavement is not a mental disorder but is included in the DSM-5 with Other
Conditions That May Be a Focus of Clinical Attention. It involves:
feelings of emptiness or loss that tends to decrease in intensity over days to weeks and is associated
with thoughts/reminders of the deceased.
15.
What is the duration of symptoms for Uncomplicated Bereavement?
The DSM-V does not specify a particular duartion of symp's as a requirement for a diagnosis of
Uncomplicated Bereavement. It does not specify a particular interval of time since th death occurred
as a requirement either.
16.
Compared to adolescents and adults without ADHD, those with ADHD:

are at a higher risk for substance use disorders with the risk being greatest for those with comorbid
conduct problems
17.
There is evidence that children with ADHD who receive psychostimulant medication are at a ______
risk for developing a substanc euse disorder than are those with ADHD who do not receive
medication.
lower
18.
There is evidence that the link btw ADHD and substance abuse is mediated by _______ - i.e., that
the risk for substantially greater for those ind's with comorbid _______.
conduct problems; conduct disturbances
19.
Studies investigating the genetic contribution to major depression have found that:
The risk for depression is about the same for biological offspiring who have either one parent OR two
parents with depression
20.
Recent research has shown that single-session Psychological Debriefing (PD) is:
not effective for preventing PTSD and may actually exacerbate PTSD symptoms
21.
A hypomanic episode is not severe enough to cause marked impairment in functioning but, in some
individuals, causes a change in functioning that involves a marked increase in:
efficiency, accomplishments, or creativity
22.
What are the 4 cluster B personality disorders and what do they have in common?
Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, Narcissistic; In common: dramatic, emotional, or erratic behaviors
23.
What are the 3 Cluster C Personality Disorders? What do they have in common?
Avoidant, Dependent, & OCPD; They all involve anxiety and/or fearfulness
24.
What are the 3 Cluster A Personality Disorders and what do they have in common?
Schizoid, Schizotypal, & Paranoid; They all involve odd or eccentric
25.
Hamburger et al. proposed that Antisocial Personality D/O & _____ represent gender-related
manifestations of the same biological predisposition toward psychopathy. (Note: research hasn't
been entirely supportive of this hypothesis)
Histrionic Personality D/O (HPD)
26.

APD and ______ share a number of symp's (e.g., impulsivity, manipulativeness, & relationship
problems) and are viewed by some experts as gender-related manifestations of a similar pathology.
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
27.
A man lacks interest in family activities, doesn't show affection, and isn't interested in sex. He's
always had few friends, and he seems aloof and emotionally unresponsive. What's a good Dx for
him?
Schizoid PD. His symp's appear to be long-term and exp. by him as ego-syntonic, suggesting a PD.
Schizoid PD is char. by detachment from social relat.'s and a restricted range of emotional
expression. H:SchiZOID - AVOID ppl cause not interested.
28.
Describe Schizotypal PD
- Cognitive or perceptual distortions and eccentricities are main char.'s
H: Schizotypal - Eccentric typist
29.
Describe Avoidant Personality Disorder
Desires close interpersonal relationships but avoids them in order to avoid being hurt.
30.
Describe Schizoaffective Disorder
A combination of schizophrenic (hallucinations & delusions) and affective symptoms
31.
A delusion of the erotomanic type involves a false belief that ____
another person, usually of a higher status, is in love with the individual
32.
When using the DSM-5, the diagnosis of Delusional Disorder requires the presence of:
One or more delusions for a least one month
33.
The symptoms of PTSD are grouped in the DSM-5 in terms of what clusters?
Intrusion, avoidance, cognition and mood, and arousal and reactivity
34.
Anna tells you she's convinced that she's extremely overweight even though her BMI is normal. If a
DSM-5 diagnosis of Body Dysmorphic D/O is the right one, further questioning will confirm that she
performs:
repetitive behaviors or mental acts related to her concerns about her weight.
35.
Self-evaluations that are unduly influenced by body weight and shape is a diagnostic criterion for:

Bulimia Nervosa
36.
A preoccupation with having or acquiring a serious illness is char. of ____ D/O.
Illness Anxiety Disorder
37.
In contrast to most organic forms of amnesia, Dissociative Amnesia usually affect memory for:
events that occurred at the time of the trauma that precipitated the amnesia and for a circumscribed
period following the trauma.
38.
A 30-year old male client presents with delusions and auditory hallucinations . His wife sais his
symptoms developed soon after the sudden death of his mother nearly 3 weeks ago. His tentative
diagnosis is:
Brief Psychotic D/O. < Requires the presence of one or more of 4 char. symp's with at least 1
symp. being delusions, hallucinations, or disorganized speech and with symp's being present for at
least one day but less than one month. Symp's often develop after exposure to an overwhelming
stressor but this isn't required.
39.
A diagnosis Schizophrenia requires the presence of at least 2 active-phase symp's for at least ___
month with at least 1 symp. being delusions, hallucinations, or disorganized speech plus continuous
signs of the d/o for at least ____ months.
1 month;
6 months
40.
______ D/O has identical diagnostic criteria as Schizophrenia, but disturbance is present for at least
1 mnth but less than 6 mnths and may or may not have impaired social/occupational functioning.
Schizophreniform D/O (H: The form of Schizophrenia that is shorter duration than 6 months)
41.
_____ D/O is the appropriate diagnosis when the individual has a history of concurrent symptoms of
Schizophrenia and a manic or major depressive episode with at least 2 weeks without prominent
mood symp's
Schizoaffective D/O
42.
Hypochondriasis is:
No longer a diagnosis in the DSM-5
43.
Eliana tells you she often has trouble concentrating on her work and falling asleep bc she's
constantly worrying about having cancer. She gets frequent physical exams and she keeps checking
her breasts for lumps. Eliana's symptoms are most suggestive of?

Illness Anxiety D/O: preoccupation with having a serious illness, an absence of or only somatic
symp's, a high level of anxiety about one's health, and performance of excessive health-related
behaviors (Care-seeking type) or maladaptive avoidance of doctors, hospitals, etc. (care-avoidant
type)
44.
The use of Halo[eridol or other dopamine blocking agent for the treatment of Tourette's Disorder can
be problematic in many cases because of:
The severe side effects of these drugs (Antipsychotic drugs are useful for alleviating tics in about
80% of cases of Tourette's D/O)
45.
Research examining the relat. btw mild depression & autobiographical memory has found that,
compared to nondysphoric ppl, the memories of dysphoric ppl are:
less detailed and more negative
46.
The use of functional brain imaging techniques to study ADHD has linked its symp's to lower-thannormal levels of metabolic activity in the:
prefrontal cortex and basal ganglia (BG is involved in regulation of movement and consist of several
structures including the caudate nucleus [automatic movements] and globus pallidus)
47.
What is delirium tremens?
a rapid onset of confusion / visual hallucinations usually caused by withdrawal from alcohol
48.
What are 3 psychosocial risk factors linked to a more rapid progression of HIV to AIDS
Older age, lower IQ, and the presence of somatic symptoms of depression were assoc. with a more
rapid progression to AIDS, HIV-related dementia, and death.
49.
Somatic Symptom Disorder
Essential feature: presence of multiple somatic symptoms that cause distress or disruption in one's
daily life.
50.
Illness Anxiety Disorder
Characterized by excessive worry abou tbeing or becoming ill and usually doesn't include somatic
symptoms or includes only symptoms of mild intensity
51.
Psychological Factors Affecting Other Medical Conditions
Assigned when a persons' psychological problems affect the course of a medical condition or
interfere with its treatment.

52.
Factitious Disorder
Char. by falsification of physical or psychological symptoms or induction of an illness or injury that is
associated with an identified deception.
53.
The reduction of parasuicidal behaviors is a primary and explicit target of what therapy /
intervention?
dialectical behavior therapy
54.
In terms of interpersonal relationships, a person with Schizotypal Personality D/O is most likely to:
express some unhappiness about a lack of relationships but act in ways that suggest a lack of
interest in intimate contacts. (They are usually uncomfortable around most ppl, may say they want
friends, but generally prefer to stay alone)
55.
Meta-analyses of research on the treatment of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia with cranial
radiation or chemotherapy have found that:
either treatment alone is associated with decreased intellectual functioning and lower academic
achievement. Effects may be less severe for chemotherapy. The neg. effects are largely irreversible
and may worsen over time.
56.
Studies have generally found that OCD does not differ significantly across different cultures.
The DSM-5 notes that prevalence rates, age of onset, gender distribution, comorbidity, and symptom
structure of OCD are similar across cultures. However, the content of obsessions and compulsions
may be affected by cultural factors.
57.
What is Raynaud's disease?
Causes some areas of your body (fingers/toes) to feel numb and cold in response to cold
temperatures or stress. (Temperature biofeedback is useful to treat)
58.
Relaxation training and biofeedback have been found to have beneficial effects. Differential
effectiveness resulted only for:
Relaxation has been found helpful in some cases of chemotherapy-induced nausea & vomiting
(biofeedback not recommended); For Raynaud's disease, temperature biofeedback is superior to
relaxation training.
59.
A physician is most likely to prescribe what kind of drug for a man who has just received a diagnosis
of Premature Ejaculation d/o?

A drug that inhibits the reuptake of serotonin. SSRIs (e.g., dapoxetine) are currently used to treat
premature ejaculation
60.
What is Korsakoff Syndrome?
A chronic memory disorder caused by severe deficiency of thiamine (Vitamin B-1). It's most
commonly caused by alcohol misuse, but certain other conditions also can cause the syndrome
61.
In contrast to Korsakoff's Syndrome, Alzheimer's disease is associated with:
a wider range of cognitive deficits. (Korsakoff's is char. by disproportionate memory deficits relative
to other types of cognitive impairment)
62.
For ppl with Specific Phobia, blood-injection-injury type:
Relaxation techniques are normally contraindicated (tx involves tensing rather than relaxing muscles
because of tendency to faint after initial increase in heart rate and blood pressure)
63.
The DSM-5 distinguishes between 3 levels of severity of the Substance Use Disorders based on the
number of symptoms:
- Mild (2-3)
- Moderate (4-5)
- Severe (6 or more)
64.
Alcohol Withdrawal is diagnosed in the presence of at least 2 char. symp's within several hours to a
dew days following cessation or reduction of alcohol consumption - e.g., :
hand tremor; insomnia; transient illusions or hallucinations; and generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
65.
The mean age of onset of motor tics in Tourette's D/O is:
5-7 years; onset of motor tics us. precedes the onset of vocal tics. Means age of vocal tics: 11 years
66.
The psychoanalyst Adolph Stern provided the first organized clinical description of the borderline
patient. Of the 10 basic char.acteristics Stern delineated, which did he consider to be most primary?
Narcissism. He described the borderline patient's difficulties to be secondary to narcissism and said
this arises from a serious disturbance in the early mother-child relationship.
(Kernberg emphasized the role of excessive aggression)
67.
Depression has been linked to decreased REM latency and increased REM density:

Research has consistently shown that depression (esp. endogenous depression) is assoc. with
decreased sleep continuity, reduced slow-wave sleep, shortened REM latency (earlier onset of REM
sleep), and increased REM density (increased frequency of rapid eye movements).
68.
For a diagnosis of Panic Disorder, the individual must have experienced:
recurrent unexpected panic attacks
69.
What kind of drug is most likely to be effective for alleviating the symptoms of OCD?
A drug that blocks serotonin reuptake - Antidepressant drugs that block the reuptake of serotonin
have been found effective for temporary relief of the symp's of OCD. Since symp's us. return when
the drug is stopped, however, these drugs are rarely used alone.
70.
For most age groups, the suicide rate is highest for Whites. However, for individuals ages 15-34, the
highest rate in recent years has been for:
American Indians / Alaskan Natives.
71.
Abnormal melatonin levels have been linked to what disorder?
Seasonal Affective D/O
72.
An adult patient was just diagnosed with OCD. She doesn't want medication... what would likely be
the most effective treatment for Mia?
exposure with response prevention
73.
Substnace Use Disorders have characteristic symptoms from 4 groups:
1) Impaired Control: persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control use; craving for it
2) Social Impairment
3) Risky Use
4) Pharmacological Criteria - Tolerance & withdrawal
74.
A diagnosis of Schizoaffective D/o requires the presence of delusions and hallucinations for at least
_____ without symp's of a depressive or manic episode.
Two Weeks
75.
A young man can't recall certain personal information (such as where he lives and who he lives with)
but says he has just started working at a local diner. You learn the man has recently traveled
unexpectedly from another state and has assumed a new identity. His Diagnosis?

Dissociative Fugue. < char. by sudden, unexpected travel away from home with an inability to recall
one's past. In the DSM-5, it is a specifier for Dissociative Amnersia
76.
What are the negative symp's of schizophrenia?
Negative symp's include restrictions in the range and intensity of emotional expression (affective
flattening), in the fluency and productivity of thought and speech (alogia), and in the initiation of goaldirected behavior (avolition).
77.
For Stimulant Withdrawal, must exhibit 2 of 5 physiological changes that occur within a few hours to
several days after cessation:
fatigue, vivid/unpleasant dreams; insomnia or hypersomnia; increased appetite; psychomotor
agitation or retardation. Withdrawal after repetitive high-dose use can cause a "crash" that involves
intense lethargy, depression and increased appetite.
78.
Marlatt and Gordon's (1985) "abstinence violation effect" (AVE) model considers recovery after
relapse to be related to:
attributions about the cause of the relapse - i.e., successful recovery is more likely when the person
attributes relapse to external, unstable, and specific (high-risk) factors than when he/she attributes it
to internal, stable, and global factors. (H: Jeff Gordon attributes a crash to external factors)
79.
For a diagnosis of Separation Anxiety Disorder, the DSM-5 requires a duration of symptoms of at
least ____ weeks for children and adolescents or about _____ months or more for adults.
Child/adol: 4 weeks
Adults: 6 or more months
80.
In adults, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is:
about equally common in males and females.
81.
A DSM-5 diagnosis of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder requires an onset of symptoms prior
to ____ years of age.
10.
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder can't be assigned for the first time before the individual
is 6 years of age or after he/she is 18 years of age.
82.
The diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder requires the development of symp's within _____ month(s) of
the onset of the stressor.
Three. And that symp's do not persist for more than 6 months after the stressor or its consequences
have ended.

83.
The DSM-5 Dx of Agoraphobia requires that the ind. experiences marked fear or anxiety in at
least two of the following situations: using public transportation, being in open spaces, being in
enclosed spaces, standing in line or being part of a crowd, and being outside the home alone.
The ind. must fear or avoid these situations due to a concern that escape might be difficult or help
will be unavailable in case he or she develops panic-like, incapacitating, or embarrassing symp's
84.
Studies examining the risk factors for recidivism among juvenile offenders has identified what as
being the BEST predictor of re-offending?
Age at first offense
85.
Research on cigarette smoking has found that: for self-quitters, only about 33% remain abstinent for
2 days or more. AND
Although the risk of coronary heart disease drops rapidly once a smoker has stopped, this isn't as
true for lung disease
Men and women gain about 6 and 8 lbs., respectively, after stopping smoking
86.
A suicidal person usually gives many warning about his or her intent to commit suicide.
The majority of suicides associated with depression occur within 3 months after the beg. of
improvement in depressive symps
87.
Although suicidal ppl are usually unhappy, most appear to be essentially rational and in touch with
reality
Most suicidal ppl are ambivalent about their desire to die
88.
Beck has conducted longitudinal research to identify the best predictors of suicide among depressed
individuals.
Beck found that scores on his hopelessness scale accurately predicted suicide in 91% of cases.
89.
The 3 stages of HIV infection are: 1) Primary HIV infection, 2) clinically asymptomatic stage, and 3)
symptomatic HIV infection
1) Primary HIV infection: flu-like symptoms
2) Clinically asymptomatic: 8-10 yrs and few, if any, clinical symptoms. Immune system is fighting the
virus.
3) Symptomatic HIV infection: numerous opportunistic infections & symptoms develop
90.
Steele & Joseph have developed an attention-allocation model to explain why alcohol sometimes
reduces anxiety but other times has no effect or actually increases anxiety

Alcohol creates a "myopia" - restricts attention to the most salient aspect of the situation and reduces
attention to other, less salient aspects. If person doesn't engage in a distracting task, he will focus on
the anxiety-arousing stimulus and actually become more anxious about it.
91.
A craving for the substance was not included in the DSM-IV for Substance Abuse or Dependence
but IT IS a symptom of Substance Use Disorder in DSM-5
Recurrent substance-related legal problems is a possible symptom of Substance Abuse in the DSMIV, but IS NOT included for Substance Use Disorder in DSM-5
92.
In recurrent Major Depressive Disorder, psychosocial stressors:
play a more significant role in the precipitation of initial episodes.
93.
For most mestrual cycles, the presence of at least 5 char. symp's during the week before onset of
menses. At least one of 5 symp's must be:
marked affective lability, irritability or anger, depressed mood or self-deprecating thoughts, or anxiety
or tension
94.
For the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, the DSM-5 requires that, "symptoms must be
present in the early ________."
developmental period
95.
When treating a patient with Delirium, a priority is to identify and then treat or remove its cause. In
addition, it's important to:
keep the patient in a quiet room where he/she can be monitored (imp. to provide an environment that
reduces disorientation, e.g., reducing distractions, providing a well-lit room, and constant monitoring)
96.
In comparison to bilateral ECT, unilateral ECT to the right (nondominant) hemisphere:
produces less anterograde amnesia for both verbal and nonverbal tasks.
Memory loss is one of the primary negative side-effects of ECT. There's evidence, however, that
memory loss with right unilateral ECT is less severe than with bilateral. It produces less retrograde
amnesia but also less anterograde amnesia for verbal and nonverbal tasks.
97.
The most effective intervention for cigarette smoking combines nicotine replacement therapy
with: support from a clinician and skills training.
There is evidence that NRT is most effective in terms of long-term effects when combined with
guidance and support from a professional and skills training that focuses on ways for avoiding and
dealing with relapse.
98.

The ApoE4 gene on chromosome 19 has been linked to an increased risk for:
Alzheimer's disease
99.
People with _________ usually experience hypersomnia, increased appetite and weight gain, and a
craving for carbohydrates.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
100.
Among adolescent repeat suicide attempters, the purpose of the attempts is often interpersonal
(conflicts with family members) and/or instrumental (an attempt to obtain attention).
Thus, the attempts can be viewed as a desire to claim power in situations in which the adolescent
feels powerless.
101.
Of the most frequently cited facts in the literature on the predictors of suicide is that a previous
suicide attempt is often the best predictor of death by suicide,
with reported rates ranging from 40-80% of people who commit suicide having made one or more
previous attempts.
102.
Research on the impact of cultural identification on substance abuse among Native American youth
has found that the risk for abuse is:
Studies have shown that either strong identification with one's own Native American tribe or a
bicultural identity is associated with a lower risk for substance use. The highest risk seems to be for
those who reject the Native American culture and are highly acculturated into the mainstream.
103.
A diagnosis of Persistent Depressive Disorder requires the presence of a depressed mood on most
days for at least ____ for adults and at least ______ for children and adolescents.
Two years for adults;
One year for children/adolescents.
104.
The intense "sleep attack" associated with Narcolepsy is often accompanied by:
Cataplexy (a sudden loss of muscle tone)
105.
In children, Generalized Anxiety Disorder:
is often manifested as excessive concern about performance or competence at school.
106.
A person with Non-Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Arousal Disorder, sleep terror type experiences sleep
terror episodes that are us. accompanied by a panicky scream.

The person shows signs of autonomic arousal, us. doesn't fully awaken, is unresponsive to the
efforts of others to comfort him/her, rarely remembers any dreams he/she may have had, and has
amnesia for the episode on awakening in the morning.
107.
Sleepwalking Disorder is now classified as a ______ in the DSM-5
Non-Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Arousal Disorder
108.
Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder involves:
episodes of arousal during REM sleep that are usually assoc. with vocalization and/or complex motor
behaviors that are consistent with the person's dream. Upon awakening, the person is alert and
oriented.
109.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) has been found to have high comorbidity rates with Mood
Disorders, Substance Related Disorders, and other Anxiety Disorders.
The most common co-diagnosis is Social Phobia. The second highest is between GAD and PTSD.
110.
Rumination disorder involves:
repeated regurgitation and rechewing of food.
111.
Binge-Eating Disorder. Recurrent episodes of binge eating that involves a sense of lack of control
over eating, eating until uncomfortably full, eating alone due to feeling embarrassed about the
amount of food consumed AND:
the presence of marked distress about binge eating. Binges must occur, on average, at least once a
week for 3 months.
112.
Research on high expressed emotion has linked it to a high risk for relapse for several psychiatric
disorders including:
Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, and Eating Disorders.
113.
What is catalepsy?
a condition in Schizophrenia or Epilepsy that involves postural rigidity and lack of response to
external stimuli.
114.
Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of
depersonalization and/or derealization that cause clinically significant distress or impaired
functioning.

Depersonalization: a sense of unreality, detachment, or being an outside observer of one's thoughts,

feelings, etc.
Derealization: a sense of unreality or detachment involving one's surroundings
115.
Epidemiological studies on rates of various mental disorders in urban and rural areas in the US have
found that:
some disorders are more common in rural or in urban areas, but the differences in rates are usually
not statistically significant.
116.
Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorder:
- linked to an impaired homeostatic sleep drive.
- They have difficulty awakening and morning confusion
117.
For individuals with Schizophrenia, the poorest prognosis is associated with....?
male gender, younger age at onset, and predominant negative symptoms
118.
The DSM-5 includes the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS) as
a means for assessing disability in adults ages 18+. The WHODAS uses a 5-point Likert scale to
assess functioning in which domains?
understanding and communicating, getting around, self-care, getting along with people, life activities,
and participation in society
119.
The diathesis-stress model reflects a biopsychosocial perspective and conceptualizes disorders as
the result of a combination of biological, psychological, and environmental (social) factors.
The diathesis-stress model proposes that disorders are due to a combination of predispositional
factors (the diathesis) and exposure to certain life stressors (stress).
120.
The SORC model is used by cognitive-behavioral therapists as the framework for assessment. Use
of this model involves considering the situation in which the problem occurs (S); the observations
(thoughts, assumptions, and beliefs) made by the client in response to the situation (O);
the client's emotional, psychological, and behavioral responses to his/her observations (R); and the
consequences of those responses (C).
121.
As described in the DSM-5, what are the symptoms of Stimulant Intoxication?
tachycardia or bradycardia, pupillary dilation, elevated or lowered blood pressure, perspiration or
chills, nausea or vomiting, weight loss, psychomotor agitation or retardation, muscular weakness,
respiratory depression or cardiac arrhythmias, confusion, seizures, and coma.
122.

A 9-year old with Panic Disorder is most likely to have: shortness of breath, chest pain, tachycardia,
and school refusal, while an adolescent:
is most likely to have shortness of breath, chest pain, and heart palpitations and say he "feels like
he's going crazy."
3-5 yo: crying, freezing, and clinging to parents
123.
A meta-analysis of the research on expressed emotion and relapse by Butzlaff and Hooley (1998)
found that high levels of expressed emotion by family members:
may be somewhat more predictive of relapse for patients with a mood or eating disorder than for
patients with schizophrenia. The highest weighted mean effect size was for eating disorders.
124.
The best conclusion about the etiology of Major Depressive Disorder is that:
genetic and environmental factors both play a substantial role in the development of the disorder.
Studies have shown that the heritability of this d/o is in the 31-42% range.
125.
Although stuttering in children is often difficult to treat, there's some evidence that regulated
breathing is the most effective approach.
Regulated breathing involves instructing the person to stop speaking when a stuttering episode
occurs and to take a deep breath before continuing. It's often combined with awareness training and
social support and, in this format, is referred to as habit reversal training.
126.
About 10-15% of new mothers develop postpartum major depression in the first few days or weeks
following delivery. In addition, up to ____% of new mothers exhibit "baby blues," a less severe
condition that involves mood swings and sleep disturbances.
80%