Question 1

Which of the following statements regarding professional help for psychological health is TRUE?

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A)  Never seeking professional health for personal problems means you are psychologically healthy.
B)  Seeking professional help for personal problems proves that you have a psychological illness.
C)  For some,professional help is a choice;for others,it is a necessity.
D)  Everyone will need professional help at some point in his or her life.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Panic disorder is

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A)  a form of depression.
B)  a mood disorder.
C)  a characteristic of bipolar disorder.
D)  a type of anxiety disorder.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

All of the following drug categories are prescribed for treatment of psychological disorders,EXCEPT

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A)  antidepressants.
B)  antipsychotics.
C)  stimulants.
D)  hallucinogens.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder include

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A)  loss of memory.
B)  reexperiencing of trauma in dreams.
C)  aggressive attempts to relive the stressful situation.
D)  uncontrollable fear of humiliation.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

If you feel explosive anger coming on,you should

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A)  try to reframe what you are thinking at the moment.
B)  replay scenes from the past to help act in the present.
C)  permanently avoid the issue/person that is upsetting you.
D)  do none of the above.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

According to the cognitive model of therapeutic change,behaviour results from all of the following,EXCEPT

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A)  simple,immediate reinforcements.
B)  attitudes.
C)  expectations.
D)  motives.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

All of the following are characteristic of individuals experiencing an intermittent explosive disorder (IED) ,EXCEPT

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A)  often accompanied by depression or another disorder.
B)  may not think straight or act in their own best interest.
C)  may lash out uncontrollably,hurting someone else or destroying property.
D)  expresses oneself constructively and assertively.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

The technique of exposure is used to

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A)  encourage people to face their fears.
B)  discourage people from encountering their fears.
C)  promote avoidance of the feared situation.
D)  introduce the patient to other frightening situations.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Individuals who do not establish a firm sense of identity may have difficulty establishing relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs,safety is a more basic need than is being loved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

List at least five warning signs of severe depression and suicide,and describe what actions you could take to help a depressed or suicidal friend.

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1. Persistent feelings of sadness or hop...

Question 12

The neurotransmitter that seems to be the most important in the treatment of depression is called

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin.
B)  acetylcholine.
C)  dopamine.
D)  leutine.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

The neurotransmitters _____________ and _____________ are responsible for mood,attentiveness level,and other psychological states.

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin;norepinephrine
B)  serotonin;estrogen
C)  estrogen;norepinephrine
D)  endorphins;serotoninE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for suicide?

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A)  a history of previous attempts
B)  readily available means
C)  addiction to alcohol or drugs
D)  a high anxiety levelE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

A thinking pattern common to demoralized individuals is an all-or-nothing view of events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Negative beliefs can be so strong that they become self-fulfilling prophesies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements is TRUE of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medication is not effective in treating it.
B)  Schizophrenics can be logical in their thinking.
C)  Schizophrenia is another name for "split personality."
D)  An individual can manage schizophrenia without professional help.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 18

The preferred method of treatment for seasonal affective disorder is

Accepted Answer

A)  psychotherapy.
B)  light therapy.
C)  hypnosis.
D)  electroconvulsive therapy.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Symptoms of panic disorder typically include

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A)  a sudden drop in blood pressure.
B)  a loss of physical equilibrium.
C)  lethargy.
D)  a depressed heart rate.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

An example of a compulsion is

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A)  the impulse to hurt a family member.
B)  anxiety about contracting HIV infection from a sneeze.
C)  uncontrollable worry about an accident.
D)  constant and repetitive hand washing.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Panic disorder is

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Which of the following statements is TRUE of schizophrenia?

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Negative beliefs can be so strong that they become self-fulfilling prophesies.

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An example of a compulsion is

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The neurotransmitters _____________ and _____________ are responsible for mood,attentiveness level,and other psychological states.

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The technique of exposure is used to

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All of the following drug categories are prescribed for treatment of psychological disorders,EXCEPT

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Which of the following statements regarding professional help for psychological health is TRUE?

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The neurotransmitter that seems to be the most important in the treatment of depression is called

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List at least five warning signs of severe depression and suicide,and describe what actions you could take to help a depressed or suicidal friend.

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According to the cognitive model of therapeutic change,behaviour results from all of the following,EXCEPT

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Individuals who do not establish a firm sense of identity may have difficulty establishing relationships.

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All of the following are characteristic of individuals experiencing an intermittent explosive disorder (IED) ,EXCEPT

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The preferred method of treatment for seasonal affective disorder is

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In Maslow's hierarchy of needs,safety is a more basic need than is being loved.

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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for suicide?

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