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Example Question #147 : Types Of Disorders
Which of the following is true about gender dysphoria?
Gender dysphoria is common in Asian countries.
Gender dysphoria involves strongly identifying with and wishing to be another gender.
Gender dysphoria involves regret over the expression of behaviors that go against traditional gender norms.
Gender dysphoria is not included in the DSM-5.
Gender dysphoria is more likely to occur among heterosexual people as opposed to homosexual people.
Gender dysphoria involves strongly identifying with and wishing to be another gender.
As stated in the DSM-5, the correct answer is "gender dysphoria involves feeling that your emotional and psychological identity as a certain gender is different than your biological sex." All of the other answer choices are false regarding gender dysphoria.
Example Question #148 : Types Of Disorders
According to the DSM-V, which of the following is not an eating disorder?
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Bulimia nervosa
Anorexia nervosa
Pica
Binge eating disorder
Chronic fatigue syndrome
"Chronic fatigue syndrome" is not an eating disorder; however, this syndrome is more commonly seen in individuals with poor nutritional habits (e.g. those with eating disorders). All of the other answer choices are categorized in the DSM-V as eating disorders.
Example Question #149 : Types Of Disorders
Consider the following symptoms: a smooth ridge between nose and lips, small head, and an extremely low IQ (that is not associated with a chromosomal abnormality). These symptoms are most consistent with which of the following disorders?
Huntington's disease
Parkinson's disease
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Down syndrome
Fetal alcohol syndrome
All of these symptoms—in addition to problems with motor coordination, social perception, and cognitive functions and other distinctive facial features—are associated with "fetal alcohol syndrome" (FAS). This results from the individual’s mother ingesting alcohol during pregnancy, leading to abnormalities in fetal development. Down syndrome, while associated with lower IQ, typically involves a higher level of cognitive functioning than FAS. Additionally, Down syndrome is related to three (instead of the normal two) copies of chromosome 21. Parkinson’s disease and Huntington’s disease are both more associated with abnormalities in motor function and muscular coordination; while some cognitive disturbances or slowing may occur, the IQ is not as drastically affected and the distinctive facial features listed have not been observed.
Example Question #151 : Types Of Disorders
Randall is complaining to his doctor of very strange episodes in which he "blacks out" and cannot remember where he is or what he is doing for large chunks of time. During these episodes he often regains his awareness miles away from where he last remembered being. Based on these data, Randall most likely suffers from a(n) _______________ disorder.
mood
dissociative
psychotic
anxiety
dissociative
Randall's episodes are most likely a feature of a rare class of disorders called dissociative disorders. Dissociative disorders are a class of disorders in which people lose contact with portions of their consciousness or memory, resulting in disruptions in their sense of identity.
Example Question #152 : Types Of Disorders
Which of the following are identifying clues in speech that suggest a person may be a psychopath?
The excessive use of the past as opposed to present tense
A focus on basic needs such as food and drink
An absence of remorse
Many cause and effect statements ("because", "so that")
All of these
All of these
There are many aspects of speech that could indicate a person is a psychopath. A combination of psychological and linguistic research has pointed to several factors that indicate psychopathology. The excess use of causatives in sentences are indicative of a psychopath's need to create a logical justification for their acts. The use of the past tense instead of present indicates a psychological detachment from the world as if they are looking in instead of a participant. Psychological factors such as a lack of remorse or an obsession with basic needs also point to psychopathy.
Example Question #251 : Psychological Abnormalities
Which of the following personality disorders possesses the highest suicide rate?
Antisocial/ psychopath disorder
Borderline personality disorder
Narcissistic personality disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Schizoid personality disorder
Borderline personality disorder
While borderline personality disorder (BPD) does not have the highest suicide rate of any psychological disorder, it has the highest of the personality class. Some reports estimate that up to 10% of diagnosed patients carry through with suicide. The exact number depends on the study, but BPD holds the highest rate under any account.
Example Question #252 : Psychological Abnormalities
What is the most common type of dementia?
Alzheimer's disease
All of these
Dementia with Lewy bodies
Vascular dementia
Parkinson's disease
Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease accounts for somewhere between 60 to 80% of all dementia cases. "Alzheimer's" and "dementia" are sometimes used interchangeably, but this is an error due to the great overlapping in cases. All Alzheimer's patients have dementia, but not all dementia patients have Alzheimer's disease.
Example Question #155 : Types Of Disorders
Which of the following types of dementia have known causes:
I. Parkinson's disease
II. Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
III. Huntington's disease
II only
II & III
II only
I & III
III only
II & III
Exact known causes of Parkinson's disease are still unknown, but researchers are working towards a better understanding. On the other hand, a gene on chromosome 4 has been identified to cause Huntington's, and a thiamine deficiency has been identified to cause Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. These reductionist explanations suggest that Huntington's and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome are caused by singular processes, but it is probably much more complex.
Example Question #1 : Theories Of Abnormal Psychology
What does the cognitive model postulate as the cause of unipolar depression?
None of these answers represent the cognitive model for explaining unipolar depression
Cognitive theorists believe that depression results when a person's relationships leave them feeling insecure and unsafe.
Cognitive theorists believe that unipolar depression results from significant changes in the number of rewards and punishments people receive in their lives.
Cognitive theorists believe that, due to over-active neurotransmitters in the brain, people gradually begin to experience stronger and stronger depressive thoughts.
Cognitive theorists believe that people with unipolar depression persistently view events and situations in life in negative ways. As a result of these defeatist perceptions, people sink into feelings of gloom, helplessness, and depression.
Cognitive theorists believe that people with unipolar depression persistently view events and situations in life in negative ways. As a result of these defeatist perceptions, people sink into feelings of gloom, helplessness, and depression.
Cognitive theorists believe that the mind and patterns of thinking are largely in control of how a person views and responds to life's events. Cognitive theorists believe that people with unipolar depression persistently view events and situations in life in negative ways. As a result of these defeatist perceptions, such people sink into feelings of gloom, helplessness, and depression.
Example Question #2 : Theories Of Abnormal Psychology
Which of the following is not a reason why a person might develop post-traumatic stress disorder?
Natural disaster
All of these answers are likely reasons why a person might develop post-traumatic stress disorder
Sexual assualt
Torture
Combat
All of these answers are likely reasons why a person might develop post-traumatic stress disorder
Any traumatic event can trigger post-traumatic stress disorder. Some of the most likely to do so include combat, disasters, abuse of any kind, victimization, and torture.
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