What term refers to thoughts about who or what we blame for our successes and failures? a. Stability. b. Emotional memory. c. The social-cognitive perspective. d. Explanatory style. e. Dissociative reasoning.

What is the most common reason people seek mental health services? a. Depression. b. Bipolar disorder. c. Posttraumatic stress disorder. d Dissociative identity disorder. e. Illness anxiety disorder.

Kayla's uncle fought m an overseas war zone. After returning home, he finds it difficult to sleep and has a feeling of near constant anxiety. A psychiatrist would most likely off er him treatment for a. posttraumatic stress disorder. b. illness anxiety disorder. c. panic disorder. d. conversion disorder. e. bipolar disorder.

Modern psychologists contend that all behavior, whether it is called normal or disordered, arises from the interaction of a. genetics and physiology. b. children and parents. c. experience and wisdom. d. inborn tendencies and drives. e. nature and nurture.

Which of the following are symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder? a. Unexplainable and continual tension. b. Sudden episodes of intense dread. c. Irrational and intense fear of a specific object or situation. d. Repetitive thoughts or actions. e. Nightmares for weeks after a traumatic event.

According to research, which of the following has been identified as an early warning sign of schizophrenia? a. Emotional predictability. b. Poor peer relations and solo play. c. Long attention span. d. Good muscle coordination. e. High birth weight.

Sensory experiences without sensory stimulation are called a. word salads. b. delusions. c. paranoid thoughts. d. ruminations. e. hallucinations.

Colten visits a therapist for his depression. In addition to talking to Colten about his problems the therapist also prescribes medication. This therapist is most likely to be a: a. psychiatrist. b. clinical psychologist. c. social worker. d. clinical social worker. e. counselor.

Amanda has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Her main symptom is hearing voices that are not there, which is known as a a. word salad. b. delusion. c. paranoid thought. d. rumination e. hallucination.

The risk of bipolar disorder dramatically increases if you a. have suffered a debilitating injury. b. have an adoptive parent who has the disorder. c. have a biological parent with the disorder. d. have a life-threatening illness. e. have above-average intelligence.

A split from reality that shows itself in disorganized speech, disturbed perceptions, and/or diminished or inappropriate emotional expression is associated with witch psychological disorder? a. Schizophrenia. b. Phobias. c. Depressive disorders. d. Bipolar disorder. e. Anxiety disorders.

Bert feds no regret after violating others' rights and is quite clever at manipulating those around him. Bert would most likely be diagnosed with a. antisocial personality disorder. b. avoidant personality disorder. c. schizotypal personality disorder. d. histrionic personality disorder. e. narcissistic personality disorder.

Which of the following can be characterized as a compulsion? a. Worry about exposure to germs or toxins. b. Fear that something terrible is about to happen. c. Concern with making sure things are in symmetrical order. d. Anxiety when objects are not lined up in an exact pattern. e. Checking repeatedly to see if doors are locked.

Which personality disorder is associated with a lack of regret over violating others’ rights? a. Antisocial personality disorder. b. Avoidant personality disorder. c. Schizoid personality disorder. d. Histrionic personality disorder. e. Narcissistic personality disorder.