Topic Test Answers

A person with catatonic schizophrenia may be very hyperactive and speak incoherently.

A panic attack can occur at anytime even in the absence of a stimulus.

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that is often confused with __________ disorder.A.dissociative identity B.obsessive-compulsive C.conversion D.bipolar

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.Jake is continually laughing at other co-workers when they express feelings of frustration about work. He often sits by himself and ignores requests for assistance when others ask him to help. Jake also does not participate in any work-related extracurricular activities. Based on this information, Jake most likely has __________ personality disorder.A.avoidantB.borderlineC.schizoidD.narcissistic

A person with catatonic schizophrenia may be very hyperactive and speak incoherently.

All of the following statements are true when an individual is prone to catastrophic thinking except __________.A.imagining the worst and increasing anxiety B.habitually exaggerating negative outcomesC.preventing oneself from taking appropriate actionD.minimizing outcomes that may become serious

Which of the following is not considered a risk factor for dementia?A.vitamin deficiencyB.age of the individualC.alcohol or drug abuseD.having Down syndrome

Individuals with schizoid personality disorder often tend to display any of the following except __________. A. keeping to themselves B. relating well to other people C. rarely expressing strong emotions D. creating wild fantasies of other lives Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A panic attack can occur at anytime even in the absence of a stimulus.

George’s doctor has prescribed medication to regulate his levels of norepinephrine and serotonin to stabilize the cycles of __________ disorder. A. schizophrenic B. major depressive C. disassociative D. anxiety Please select the best answer from the choices provided

An organic disorder whose symptoms tend to develop gradually and worsen over time is __________. A.bulimiaB.anorexiaC.deliriumD.dementia

Eight-year-old Shaun’s parents are concerned that he may have dissociative amnesia due to his inability to remember certain phases of his life. Why would his doctor be hesitant to diagnose him?A.Shaun is adopted and his doctor is uncomfortable diagnosing him without a full family history.B.Shaun is male and his doctor knows that this diagnosis is most common in females.C.Children of this age have a normal lapse in memory of events that occurred before the age of 5.D.Shaun is a very strong-willed child and will not be a good candidate to hypnotize.

Family influence has a large impact on individuals suffering from somatoform disorders, especially if there is a __________ with the same diagnosis.A.female relativeB.male relativeC.parentD.sibling

All of the following are found to have a strong association with individuals who have a personality disorder except __________.A.being an adopted child without a family history of personality disorders B.having a biological relative with a schizophrenic disorderC.being an adopted child with a biological relative with a mental disorderD.having a biological relative with a personality disorder

Research indicates that all of the following can result from an eating disorder except __________. A. death B. brain tumors C. heart disease D. suicidal tendencies Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following statements regarding obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is not correct?A.Individuals with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder are often preoccupied with strictly following rules.B.Individuals with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder generally have an inability to express warm emotions.C.Individuals with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder may believe they are socially awkward.D.Individuals with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder may be excessively concerned with perfection.

Dissociative identity disorder is the feeling of becoming separated from prior memories after wandering away from home.

Major depressive disorder only affects adults after the age of 25.

Someone who has anorexia nervosa may hide weight loss by wearing loose clothing. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Research indicates that being exposed to high stress situations may create a relapse in individuals who have progressed in recovering from schizophrenia.