Question 1

According to psychoanalytic theory,the role of the ego involves

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A)  counteracting the aggressive and sexual drives of the id.
B)  maximizing pleasure and reducing tension.
C)  mediating conflict between the id and the superego.
D)  utilizing fantasy and primary process thinking.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT included as part of Freud's structure of the mind?

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A)  Id
B)  Psyche
C)  Superego
D)  EgoE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Which of the following prevention strategies looks promising for children who are at risk for later antisocial personality disorder?

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A)  A training program for parents of toddlers (ages 1½ to 2½ years) 
B)  A program for families with a high degree of family dysfunction
C)  A program for families where at least one parent has a history of antisocial personality disorder
D)  All of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Helen has been in therapy with Dr.Block for dependent personality disorder for the past three years.When she first came to therapy,she was in an abusive marriage and complained that her adult children treated her poorly and that people in her life "walked all over her." Helen has attended therapy religiously,been a "model" patient,and generally done everything that Dr.Block has suggested.At this time in her life,she is divorced,more assertive with her children,and generally feeling better about herself.Her current therapy sessions are often centered on everyday decisions for which she anxiously seeks Dr.Block's advice.The most appropriate next therapy step is

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A)  immediate termination.
B)  working to reduce Helen's reliance on Dr. Block.
C)  a behavioral plan to increase Helen's socialization.
D)  exploration of the issues that made Helen seek therapy initially.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

The systematic development of a scientific approach to psychopathology is represented by

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A)  humanistic psychology.
B)  psychoanalysis.
C)  Jungian psychology.
D)  the behavioral model.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

With the discovery of the major tranquilizers called ________,it became possible to control psychotic symptoms,including hallucinations,delusions,and aggressiveness.

Accepted Answer

A)  neuroleptics
B)  benzodiazepines
C)  bromides
D)  opiatesE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following accurately describes the patients of Freud and Breuer after they received hypnotherapy for their psychological disorders?

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A)  Feelings of relief and improvement
B)  Decreased emotionality while in the hypnotic state
C)  Accurate posthypnotic recall
D)  Increased understanding of the causes of their psychological disorderE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

One difference between a psychopath and a person with antisocial personality disorder is that ________ are used in diagnosing the psychopath,but ________ are used to diagnose antisocial personality disorder.

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A)  personality traits; observable behaviors
B)  observable behaviors; personality traits
C)  clinical judgments; objective test scores
D)  medical criteria; psychological assessmentsE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

In Erik Erikson's theory of lifespan development,an individual reaches the mature stage when he or she is about ________ years old.

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A)  55
B)  65
C)  75
D)  85E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

When 20-year-old Larry was first diagnosed with schizophrenia,his family wanted to know if and how the disorder would progress and how it would affect him in the future.In medical terms,the family wanted to know Larry's

Accepted Answer

A)  diagnosis.
B)  prognosis.
C)  pathophysiology.
D)  disease etiology.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Toward the end of the 14th century and continuing into the 15th,the causes of "madness" were generally attributed to

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A)  toxins in the blood.
B)  religious delusions.
C)  brain disease.
D)  demons and witches.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

All of the following are ways in which mental health professionals might function as scientist-practitioners

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A)  analyzing their own motivations and reasons for helping people with psychological problems.
B)  evaluating their own assessments and treatments for effectiveness.
C)  conducting research leading to new information about mental disorders and their treatments.
D)  using the most current diagnostic and treatment procedures.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

All of the following are necessary conditions for the diagnosis of a personality disorder

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A)  patient feelings of distress.
B)  pervasive pattern of behavior.
C)  maladaptive functioning.
D)  chronicity.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by

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A)  preoccupation with other people.
B)  obsession with keeping things neat and orderly.
C)  thinking of oneself as deserving of special treatment.
D)  pathological dishonesty.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

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In Erik Erikson's theory of lifespan development,an individual reaches the mature stage when he or she is about ________ years old.

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With the discovery of the major tranquilizers called ________,it became possible to control psychotic symptoms,including hallucinations,delusions,and aggressiveness.

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When 20-year-old Larry was first diagnosed with schizophrenia,his family wanted to know if and how the disorder would progress and how it would affect him in the future.In medical terms,the family wanted to know Larry's

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Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by

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Which of the following accurately describes the patients of Freud and Breuer after they received hypnotherapy for their psychological disorders?

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The systematic development of a scientific approach to psychopathology is represented by

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Which of the following prevention strategies looks promising for children who are at risk for later antisocial personality disorder?

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Which of the following is NOT included as part of Freud's structure of the mind?

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All of the following are necessary conditions for the diagnosis of a personality disorder

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When 20-year-old Larry was first diagnosed with schizophrenia,his family wanted to know if and how the disorder would progress and how it would affect him in the future.In medical terms,the family wanted to know Larry's

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