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Unit 8: Psychological Disorders Answers

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In ancient times, many people believed that abnormal behaviors came from where?

A
too much sunlight
B
balanced fluids
C
evil spirits
D
friendly ghosts
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Which part of the brain does a lobotomy damage?

A
occipital lobe
B
hippocampus
C
frontal lobe
D
amygdala
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What tool is an essential part of neurofeedback?

A
echocardiogram
B
electroencephalogram
C
ultrasound
D
X-ray
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Low levels of serotonin play an important role in which disorder?

A
depression
B
dissociation
C
delusions
D
hallucinations
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Which of these were common in asylums in the 1600s and 1700s?

A
chains
B
lobotomies
C
pharmacology
D
neurofeedback
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“I don’t want you to give my daughter any kind of diagnosis,” the father of a teenager tells his daughter’s psychologist. “I don’t want any kind of label on her. Just work with her until she feels better.” What response is the psychologist MOST likely to make?

A
“Without a diagnosis, your insurer is unlikely to pay for her therapy.”
B
“People who don’t have diagnoses often face stigma from others.”
C
“I don’t need to make a diagnosis to come up with an effective treatment plan.”
D
“My code of ethics requires me to provide a diagnosis within five sessions.”

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