Advanced Abnormal Psychology Exam Review
Course Introduction
Advanced Abnormal Psychology delves into the complex nature, classification, and treatment of psychological disorders, building on foundational knowledge to explore cutting-edge research and theoretical perspectives. The course examines diagnostic criteria, etiology, and the interplay of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors in disorders such as mood, anxiety, psychotic, and personality disorders. Students critically analyze current debates in the field, evaluate empirical literature, and consider ethical and cultural dimensions in clinical practice and research. Case studies and contemporary issues, including advances in neurobiology and interventions, are integrated to foster a nuanced understanding of psychopathology in diverse populations.
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Abnormal Psychology An Integrative Approach 8th Edition by David H. Barlow
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Chapter 1: Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context
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Q1) One of the contributing factors in the developmental history of individuals with antisocial personality disorder appears to be that their parents were more likely to have utilized
A) firm discipline.
B) inconsistent discipline.
C) an overly protective parenting style.
D) physical discipline.
Answer: B
Q2) Anton Mesmer, an early 18th century physician, purported to be affecting cures in patients by unblocking their flow of a bodily fluid he called "animal magnetism." In fact, any effectiveness of his methods was actually due to
A) undetectable magnetic fields.
B) chemically induced humoral balance.
C) mental telepathy.
D) the power of suggestion.
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology
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Q1) According to modern cognitive science, the unconscious A) clearly exists in much the same way that Freud imagined. B) may or may not exist, as it is impossible to study material that we are not aware of. C) clearly does not exist.
D) clearly exists but in a very different way than Freud imagined.
Answer: D
Q2) Within the multidimensional integrative approach to understanding psychopathology, learned helplessness is considered a(n) dimension.
A) biological
B) psychological
C) emotional
D) mental
Answer: B
Q3) Social influences in the multidimensional model include
A) the fact that illness usually gets attention.
B) heart rate.
C) genetics.
D) conditioned responses.
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis
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Q1) All of the following describe how a psychologist conducts a clinical interview EXCEPT A) attempts to facilitate communication.
B) uses non-threatening ways of seeking information.
C) keeps patient information confidential in all circumstances.
D) applies appropriate listening skills.
Answer: C
Q2) If you were asked to compare and contrast the MMPI and the Rorschach inkblot test, you could say correctly that A) responses are interpreted individually in the MMPI.
B) the pattern of responses is evaluated in the MMPI.
C) the Rorschach test is more tedious and time-consuming for the patient to complete. D) the Rorschach test more accurately predicts psychopathology.
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Research Methods
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Q1) In well-designed research studies, medications that enhance serotonin functioning have been found to help patients recover from episodes of depression. Given the realities of the patient uniformity myth, it would be a mistake to conclude that A) most depressed patients will be helped substantially by these medications.
B) all depressed patients will be helped by these medications.
C) research can help us determine which treatments should be used for specific disorders.
D) medication can be an appropriate treatment for a psychological disorder.
Q2) The most influential research generally utilizes
A) multiple well-controlled, double-blind experiments.
B) a combination of well-controlled correlational studies and cross-sectional research. C) a program of multiple research designs over a period of time.
D) multiple cross-sectional and longitudinal designs over a period of time.
Q3) Explain why it is important to make a distinction between statistical and clinical significance when interpreting research findings.
Q4) Write a testable and untestable hypothesis. Explain each.
Q5) Why is studying behavior across cultures important?
Q6) Why is replication important in research? Explain and give an example.
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Chapter 5: Anxiety, Trauma and Stressor-Related, and
Obsessive-Compulsive
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Q1) All of the following are characteristics common to specific phobias EXCEPT
A) strong and persistent anxiety related to a specific object or situation.
B) significant attempts by the anxious individual to avoid the phobic situation.
C) recognition by the person with the phobia that the anxiety is excessive or unreasonable.
D) decreased arousal of the autonomic nervous system.
Q2) One difference between panic disorders and PTSD is
A) in a panic attack, the alarm is false, while in PTSD, the initial alarm is true.
B) in panic disorder, the alarm is true, while in PTSD, the alarm is false.
C) panic disorder but not PTSD has a biological vulnerability.
D) PTSD but not panic disorder has a biological vulnerability.
Q3) According to your textbook, there are at least three ways of developing a phobia. Which is NOT one of these ways?
A) Experiencing a panic attack in a specific situation
B) Having a nightmare about a feared situation
C) Observing someone else experience severe fear
D) In certain conditions, being told about danger
Q4) Define generalized anxiety disorder, and discuss how it differs from panic attacks.
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Chapter 6: Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative
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Q1) With regard to evidence for the scientific validity of dissociative identity disorder (DID), the most accurate statement is
A) most DID patients are faking.
B) research suggests that faking dissociative experiences is possible.
C) it is virtually impossible to fake the types of changes that occur in dissociative identity disorder.
D) objective tests can always determine which patients are faking dissociative identity disorder.
Q2) Disorders such as koro and dhat that are similar to somatic symptom disorders demonstrate the
A) influence of culture on psychopathology.
B) physical basis of many hypochondriacs' complaints.
C) difficulty of accurately diagnosing hypochondriasis.
D) influence of genetics on psychopathology.
Q3) Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with Somatic Symptom Disorder. Why do you think that this is the case?
Q4) Describe a common treatment for dissociative disorders which are linked to a traumatic event.
Q5) Discuss the controversy surrounding false memories.
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Chapter 7: Mood Disorders and Suicide
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Q1) How might a therapist use Interpersonal Therapy to help a couple reconcile their marriage?
Q2) Prevention of mood disorders in children and adolescents include all of the following EXCEPT
A) universal programs.
B) selected interventions.
C) indicated interventions.
D) milieu interventions.
Q3) The antidepressant medications known as imipramine (Tofranil) and amitriptyline (Elavil) are included in the class of drugs called A) SSRIs.
B) tricyclics.
C) MAO inhibitors.
D) tranquilizers.
Q4) Describe how Cognitive Behavior Therapy works for depression.
Q5) Which of the following are true about hypomanic episodes:
A) They are generally less severe than manic episodes.
B) They do not cause marked impairment in social functioning.
C) They generally last less than a week.
D) All of the above are correct.
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Chapter 8: Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders
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Q1) Which of the following young women appears to be at the highest risk for developing an eating disorder?
A) Linda, whose mom and dad recently divorced
B) Carla, whose family members always seem to be fighting with each other
C) Sandy, whose family emphasizes achievement, support, and communication
D) Bonnie, whose family is perfectionistic, successful, and eager to maintain harmony
Q2) The most comprehensive evaluation of sleep is performed by a(n) evaluation.
A) polysomnographic
B) actigraphic
C) electromyographic
D) electroencephalographic
Q3) Rose sleeps about 8 hours each night. She awakens feeling fine and well rested, but she tends to fall asleep about two or three times during the day. We can conclude that A) Rose should be diagnosed with primary insomnia.
B) Rose would be diagnosed with hypersomnolence disorder if her symptoms cause disruptions or distress in her life.
C) Rose should be diagnosed with a parasomnia.
D) a medical condition is a more appropriate diagnosis than a sleep disorder.
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Chapter 9: Physical Disorders and Health Psychology
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Q1) Based on findings from clinical research, treatment programs for chronic pain focus primarily on
A) surgical procedures.
B) herbal remedies.
C) psychological factors.
D) experimental procedures for pain relief.
Q2) Given the map of prevalence of HIV, where might philanthropists target their money if their goal is to eradicate HIV?
A) Central Europe
B) Southern Africa.
C) The United States
D) Latin America
Q3) Researchers who study the clinical experience of pain have determined that pain is A) entirely due to physical causes.
B) entirely due to psychological causes.
C) neither entirely physical, nor entirely psychological.
D) always due to unknown and unpredictable factors.
Q4) What evidence do we have as to the success of large-scale community health interventions?
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Chapter 10: Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria
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Q1) An instrument that is used to assess physical changes in a woman's vagina as she experiences sexual arousal and is smaller than a tampon is called a vaginal .
A) photoplethysmograph
B) strain gauge
C) EMG device
D) snap gauge
Q2) A boy who consistently behaves in feminine ways is exhibiting
A) gender non-activation.
B) gender experimentation.
C) gender crises.
D) gender nonconformity.
Q3) Studies suggest that in comparison to other girls and boys, girls with congenital adrenal hyperplasia are _____________.
A) more feminine
B) more masculine
C) smaller
D) smarter
Q4) Are there gender differences in masturbation? If so, what might cause them?
Q5) According to your text, what is "normal" sexual behavior?
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Chapter 11: Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders
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Q1) Among the so-called recreational or illicit "designer drugs" is a dissociative anesthetic that produces a sense of detachment along with a reduced awareness of pain. It is called .
A) Ecstasy (MDMA)
B) "K" or "Special K"
C) Eve
D) Nexus
Q2) Compare and contrast the "levels of involvement" in the following substance-related disorders: use, intoxication, abuse, and dependence. Define the meaning of the word "addiction."
Q3) The field of research that studies how genes work to affect addiction is called .
A) behavior genetics
B) the genome project
C) functional genomics
D) genetic cross-transformation
Q4) A commonly held-opinion is that alcohol increases social skills because it loosens inhibitions in communication. Describe recent research that supports or negates this opinion.
Q5) Discuss the various component treatments for substance abuse.
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Chapter 12: Personality Disorders
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Q1) A key to treating people with avoidant personality disorder is
A) teaching emotional skills.
B) building strong therapeutic relationships.
C) the use of medication.
D) increasing social contact.
Q2) With which of the following personality disorders is the term psychopath closely associated?
A) Avoidant
B) Borderline
C) Schizotypal
D) Antisocial
Q3) Of the following, the most accurate statement with regard to the treatment of avoidant personality disorder is
A) no well-controlled studies of treatment outcomes have been conducted.
B) there are well-controlled studies though none show any treatment success.
C) individuals with this disorder are seldom sufficiently motivated to succeed in treatment.
D) behavioral intervention programs for anxiety and social skills have had some success.
Q4) Describe Narcissism. Create an example:
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Chapter 13: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
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Q1) Dr. Smith conducted a research study involving schizophrenic adults in which he looked at their facial expressions in home movies taken when they were children. He was trying to determine if the development of schizophrenia could be predicted by facial expressions showing limited emotional reactions. This research study focused on the negative symptom called .
A) alogia
B) affective flattening
C) associative splitting
D) emotional effect syndrome
Q2) Compare the conventional antipsychotic medications with the newer drugs in terms of their biochemical dynamics, side effects, and treatment effectiveness.
Q3) Antoinette believes that her brother is not really her brother. He has, in fact, been replaced by a double. This is known as _______________ syndrome.
A) Capgras
B) Cotard's
C) Barlow's
D) Durand's
Q4) Discuss the psychotic disorders that can be diagnosed other than schizophrenia.
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Chapter 14: Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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Q1) Recent research has shown that
A) ADHD is found equally among boys and girls.
B) ADHD is caused by a single gene called DAT 1.
C) the brains of children with ADHD are 3% to 4% smaller than children without ADHD.
D) the same medications used to treat depressive symptoms are the most effective at reducing symptoms of ADHD.
Q2) Explain what is meant by specific learning disorders, and why the effects of a reading disorder might be influenced by the language the person speaks.
Q3) Raphael's son has just been diagnosed with a Specific Learning Disorder. What can Raphael to do help and support his son?
A) Work to address/adjust cultural expectations when possible
B) Visit a specialist to ensure parental interactions and expectations are appropriate
C) Cooperate with the school to ensure that his son gets academic support
D) All of the answers are correct
Q4) Discuss why portrayals such as Dustin Hoffman's character in Rain Man are helpful and hurtful in ASD advocacy.
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Chapter 15: Neurocognitive Disorders
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Q1) Which of the following is true of delirium? Delirium:
A) impacts approximately 20% of older adults admitted into acute care facilities.
B) is associated with confusion and disorientation.
C) comes on gradually.
D) all of the answers are correct.
Q2) The research finding of a negative correlation between smoking and neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease is generally interpreted to mean that A) research findings are sometimes in error.
B) nicotine protects against neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease for most people.
C) smoking may be helpful in protecting people at high risk for Alzheimer's disease. D) smoking may shorten the lives of smokers so they do not live long enough to develop neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease.
Q3) Describe recent research on the prevention of neurocognitive disorders. Give an example.
Q4) Discuss cross-cultural differences in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease.
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Chapter 16: Mental Health Services
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Q1) The legal concept of mens rea is generally used to mean .
A) "guilty mind"
B) criminal intent
C) both of these
D) neither of these
Q2) With regard to mental health and the law, which of the following is an accurate statement?
A) A person can be found incompetent to stand trial and still be convicted of the crime.
B) A person can be found NGRI but competent to stand trial.
C) More individuals are found NGRI than are found incompetent to stand trial.
D) A person found incompetent to stand trial is placed in a mental hospital for an indefinite period of time.
Q3) In the American legal system, the concept of diminished capacity is used to
A) keep mentally ill people from being discharged from mental hospitals.
B) assess the responsibility of people with mental illness.
C) evaluate the effects of medical treatments for schizophrenia.
D) determine the intelligence level of an individual accused of criminal behavior.
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