• 01

    A combination of interrelated symptoms observed in an individual is called a __________.

  • 02

    Which of the DSM-IV-TR diagnostic axes would be used to indicate the presence of a general medical condition that significantly impacts an individual’s mental health?

  • 03

    In some South American cultures, it is not uncommon for people to recreate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ by nailing their own hands to a cross during Easter. In the United States, this behavior might cause a person to be hospitalized for having a serious mental illness; however, in a different setting this is considered acceptable behavior. This demonstrates the concept of cultural __________.

  • 04

    Which of the following would not be considered an example of a predisposing cause of a mental disorder?

  • 05

    Of the following psychological diagnoses, which has the highest frequency of diagnosis in women?

  • 06

    According to the DSM-IV-TR, approximately ___% of individuals will develop generalized anxiety disorder at some point in their lives.

  • 07

    What is the difference between an obsession and a compulsion?

  • 08

    Which of the following is not one of the symptoms commonly seen in those suffering from PTSD?

  • 09

    Which of the following symptoms is not likely to be seen in a person suffering from mania?

  • 10

    Which dietary supplement may help relieve the symptoms of major depression?

  • 11

    The _____ of the brain is to positive emotions as the ____ of the brain is to negative emotions.

  • 12

    Which type of hallucinations are those most commonly experienced by people with schizophrenia?

  • 13

    Which of the following neurochemical imbalances has been observed in the brains of those suffering from schizophrenia?

  • 14

    The __________-stress hypothesis suggests that people are genetically predisposed to a particular mental disorder, but will develop the disorder only if exposed to the environmental or emotional stress during critical developmental periods.

  • 15

    A person who has the symptoms of __________ personality disorder would come across to others as being very strange or unusual, and might hold peculiar or magical beliefs. They may also have difficulty making and keeping friends because of their odd or eccentric tendencies.

  • 16

    Which of the following diagnoses is marked by a pathological need to be the center of attention in nearly every situation?

  • 17

    Which of the following diagnosed psychological disorders might explain the disappearance of people all over the United States of America?

  • 18

    Which of the following disorders is commonly referred to as multiple personality disorder or split personality?

  • 19

    If an individual complains of multiple physical symptoms that affect several different body parts or systems all at the same time, with no evidence of a physical problem, he or she may be suffering from __________ disorder.

  • 20

    __________ syndrome is a disorder in which a person has normal levels of intelligence and cognitive abilities but displays deficits in their social interactions and relationships.

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