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Example Question #38 : Schizophrenia
Can schizophrenia be passed down genetically?
All of these
Schizophrenia is strictly related to genetics
Yes, though it will often take environmental factors for schizophrenia to develop
None of these
No, schizophrenia is strictly related to nurture
Yes, though it will often take environmental factors for schizophrenia to develop
Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder that can be passed down genetically though is more often inherited by men. Symptoms are often seen in adolescence to early adulthood and are sometimes triggered by environmental stressors such as the death of a family member, physical illness or other trauma. Much research has been done on the disease and the exact causes and origins are largely unknown though nature and nurture play a huge role.
Example Question #1 : Other Psychological Disorders
Which is not a type of anxiety disorder?
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Phobias
Post traumatic stress disorder
Depression
Panic disorder
Depression
Depression is a mood disorder. All of the other choices represent anxiety disorders.
Example Question #2 : Other Psychological Disorders
What is hypochondriasis?
A disorder triggered when someone experiences/witnesses a terrifying event
A disorder where someone is plagued with irrational and specific fears even when no danger is present
A disorder characterized by hallucinations and delusions
A disorder where someone fears having a certain illness when no illness is present
A disorder characterized by chronic anxiety, even when there is little or nothing to worry about
A disorder where someone fears having a certain illness when no illness is present
Hypochondriasis is a disorder in which people perceive the presence of an illness when there is none. This is a type of somatoform disorder.
Example Question #3 : Other Psychological Disorders
Body dysmorphic disorder and pain disorders are both examples of __________.
trauma disorders
somatoform diseases
phobias
mood disorders
personality disorders
somatoform diseases
A somatoform disorder is a condition in which a patient experiences physical symptoms that cannot be explained by a medical or neurological diagnosis. Individuals with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) become fixated upon their actual or imagined physical flaws. Individuals with pain disorders experience physical pain that is triggered by psychological distress. These physical manifestations of psychological symptoms constitute somatoform disorders.
Example Question #4 : Other Psychological Disorders
John randomly falls asleep for periods of time. From which of the following disorders does John suffer?
Narcolepsy
Insomnia
Sleep apnea
Night terrors
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by sudden sleep attacks, as well as overwhelming drowsiness.
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or infrequent breathing during sleep. Night terrors are episodes of screaming, intense fear, and flailing while still asleep. Often compared to nightmares, night terrors are much more intense. Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling and/or staying asleep.
Example Question #4 : Other Psychological Disorders
Which one of the following disorders does not fall under autism spectrum disorder?
Childhood disintegrative disorder
Autism
Asperger's syndrome
Pervasive developmental disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is unrelated to autism spectrum disorder. GAD is an anxiety disorder characterized by chronic anxiety with no known triggers.
Example Question #5 : Other Psychological Disorders
Morphine and heroin are two examples of __________.
Anti-psychotics
Depressants
Hallucinogens
Opiates
Tranquilizers
Opiates
Derived from the opium poppy, opiates, including heroin and morphine, are used to relieve pain and elevate moods. While heroin is strictly an illegal, recreational drug, morphine is often used in medical treatment for patients in intense physical distress.
Example Question #4 : Other Psychological Disorders
Someone suffering from agnosia has problems with __________.
processing sensory information
emotional regulation
making decisions
remembering things
language
processing sensory information
While people suffering from agnosia are still capable of hearing, seeing, feeling, smelling and tasting new stimuli, their brains are unable to process that information into a recognizable experience.
Example Question #6 : Other Psychological Disorders
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a patient with autism?
They do not need as much emotional and social contact
They seek less emotional and social contact
They have delusional thinking about the world
They have difficulty paying attention due to hyperactivity
They seek less emotional and social contact
While autism presents as a relative indifference to emotional and social context, those that display autistic tendencies can still benefit from exposure to social normality and emotional closeness. Many people with autism may prefer and enjoy their own company, it is not a universal characteristic of those diagnosed with autism. In fact, they may need more social or emotional support than their peers in order to learn how to interact with people and enjoy a more connected life in society.
A general characteristic of autism is that those diagnosed are much less likely to seek out emotional or social support, as compared to those without the disorder.
Example Question #7 : Other Psychological Disorders
Which of these psychological disorders is not diagnosed in children under the age of 18?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Separation anxiety disorder
Antisocial personality disorder
Autism
Depression
Antisocial personality disorder
Antisocial personality disorder is characterized by a long-standing disregard for the rights and feelings of others. Although this disorder has roots in childhood and adolescence, only adults over the age of eighteen can be given an official diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. The other answer choices can all be diagnosed in children as young as three years old.
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