In a recent clinical trial, the drug _____ improved the moods and reduced the drinking of people with coexisting alcohol dependence and depression.
Ritalin
Valium
Prozac
Zyban
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17 of 60
Which of the following has been shown to be MOST effective in getting smokers to successfully quit smoking?
nicotine replacement therapy by itself
behavior therapy by itself
behavior therapy combined with psychodynamic therapy
nicotine replacement therapy combined with behavior therapy
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18 of 60
Native Americans suffer about _____ the overall U.S. death rate due to cirrhosis of the liver.
half
the same as
twice
4 times
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19 of 60
Research on controlled social drinking indicates that _____.
it is ineffective with young problem drinkers and people with chronic alcoholism
it may be effective with young problem drinkers but it is ineffective with people with chronic alcoholism
it may be helpful with people with chronic alcoholism but it is ineffective with young problem drinkers
it may be helpful with both young problem drinkers and people with chronic alcoholism
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20 of 60
Which of the following people is most likely to develop anorexia?
an adolescent male
an adolescent female
an adult male
an adult female
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21 of 60
Which of the following people is most likely to develop bulimia?
an adolescent male
an adolescent female
an adult male
an adult female
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22 of 60
Felicia suffers from recurrent episodes of gorging on large quantities of food followed by purging through self-induced vomiting in order to prevent gaining weight. Although her weight is well below normal, to the point that others see her as "skin and bones," she worries excessively about being fat. She also has impulse control problems in other areas of her life. She is suffering from _____.
binge-eating/purging anorexia
restrictive anorexia
bulimia nervosa
binge-eating disorder
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23 of 60
Felicia suffers from recurrent episodes of gorging on large quantities of food followed by purging through self-induced vomiting in order to prevent gaining weight. Although her weight is normal, and her ideal weight is relatively normal, she worries excessively about looking or becoming fat. She is suffering from _____.
binge-eating/purging anorexia
restrictive anorexia
bulimia nervosa
binge-eating disorder
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24 of 60
The available evidence shows _____.
poor women are most likely to develop eating disorders
middle-class women are most likely to develop eating disorders
upper-class women are most likely to develop eating disorders
no strong linkage between socioeconomic status and eating disorders
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25 of 60
Felicia is 28 years old. She is obese and describes herself as a "compulsive overeater." She has a history of depression and unsuccessful attempts at weight loss. While she has repeated episodes of binge eating, she does not purge herself of the excess food afterwards. Her symptoms sound most typical of someone with _____.
binge-eating/purging anorexia
restrictive anorexia
bulimia nervosa
binge-eating disorder
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26 of 60
Disorders involving abnormal behaviors or physiological events taking place during sleep or during the threshold between wakefulness and sleep are called _____.
Parasomnias
Mesosomnias
Endosomnias
Dyssomnias
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27 of 60
Each of the following is a problem associated with the use of tranquilizers to combat insomnia EXCEPT _____.
they tend to increase REM sleep
they may interfere with some of the restorative functions of sleep
they can lead to a carry-over "hangover" the following day
they can result in rebound insomnia following discontinuation of the drug
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28 of 60
Each of the following is a reason why obesity is included in your abnormal psychology book EXCEPT _____.
obesity is a risk factor for various stress-related illnesses
obesity is unfairly attacked as unhealthy by our fitness-oriented culture
various psychological factors contribute to obesity
various psychological factors are involved in its treatment
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29 of 60
People who are suffering from what the DSM-IV calls "gender identity disorder" used to be known as _____.
transvestites
gay males and lesbians
bisexuals
transsexuals
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30 of 60
Each of the following is true of exhibitionists EXCEPT _____.
it can be an expression of hostility toward women
they are typically interested in sexual contact with their victims
they tend to be shy, dependent, and lacking in social and sexual skills
their victims' revulsion or fear boosts their arousal
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31 of 60
Most people with pedophilia are in their _____.
teens or twenties
twenties or thirties
thirties or forties
forties or fifties
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32 of 60
Which of the following is true of people with pedophilia?
They are always males.
They are attracted only to children.
They are usually well-acquainted with their victims.
All child molesters are pedophiles.
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33 of 60
Reports indicate that the majority of rape victims are _____ at the time of the rape.
under age 18
between age 18 and 24
between age 24 and 30
over age 30
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34 of 60
Most contemporary sex therapists assume that sexual dysfunctions _____.
can be treated by directly modifying the couple's sexual interactions
must be treated indirectly by resolving the underlying emotional conflicts, which led to the dysfunction
require some type of biochemical intervention to resolve the problem
are a normal result of our nation's emphasis on sexuality and must be accepted as part of the price we pay for being so sexually oriented
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35 of 60
Women who have never experienced orgasm often harbor beliefs that _____.
sex is dirty and sinful
that one should never lose control of oneself
sex is a weapon to be used to manipulate men
masturbation is the only appropriate sexual outlet for women unless one is attempting conceive children
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36 of 60
The most effective way for men and women with orgasm disorders to achieve orgasm is through _____.
viewing erotic movies
sensate focus exercise
masturbation
group sex
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37 of 60
Perhaps the most puzzling and disabling of all the mental disorders is _____.
panic disorder
schizophrenia
depression
antisocial personality
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38 of 60
As Hiram watches the evening news, he becomes convinced that the news reporters are broadcasting coded information about him to his friends, neighbors, and enemies. Hiram's beliefs represent delusions of _____.
grandeur
persecution
reference
being controlled
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39 of 60
Hiram believes that he is dead. He believes that the Earth is Hell and that he is being punished by God for unpardonable sins he committed while he was "alive." He ignores all evidence that points to the fact that he is still alive and rigidly adheres to his beliefs, even though he cannot say what "sins" he is supposedly being punished for. Hiram's beliefs represent delusions of _____.
grandeur
persecution
reference
being controlled
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40 of 60
Hiram believes he is Jesus Christ. He is convinced he has returned to pass judgment on the world and offer salvation to true Christians. Despite a complete lack of evidence to support his beliefs, he remains convinced that he is Christ and that he is all-powerful. Hiram's beliefs represent delusions of _____.
grandeur
persecution
reference
being controlled
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41 of 60
Which of the following types of hallucinations is the LEAST common?
auditory
tactile
somatic
visual
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42 of 60
Drug-induced hallucinations tend to be _____.
auditory
visual
tactile
olfactory
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43 of 60
Emotional response in schizophrenics is typified by _____ affect.
flat
normal
enhanced
explosive
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44 of 60
Hiram has schizophrenia. Some of his symptoms include flat affect, psychomotor retardation, a poverty of logical speech and thought, and social withdrawal. These symptoms are classified as _____ symptoms.
positive
tertiary
negative
secondary
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45 of 60
Hiram has schizophrenia. Some of his symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, bizarre behaviors, and thought disorder. These symptoms are classified as _____ symptoms.
positive
tertiary
negative
primary
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46 of 60
The causes of schizophrenia are generally believed to be _____.
exclusively biological in nature
exclusively psychological in nature
exclusively social and environmental in nature
biological, psychological, social, and environmental in nature
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47 of 60
Most antipsychotic drugs appear _____ of schizophrenia.
not to significantly affect either positive or negative symptoms
to control the positive symptoms but not the negative symptoms
to control the negative symptoms but not the positive symptoms
to control both the positive and the negative symptoms
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48 of 60
Each of the following is true of psychotherapy with children EXCEPT _____.
it is similar in most important aspects to therapy with adults
children may not have to ability to sit in a chair through a therapy session
children may not have the verbal skills to express their feelings through speech
therapy methods must e tailored to the child's cognitive, physical, social and emotional level of development
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49 of 60
Currently, scientists' suspicions are focused on _____ as the primary cause of autism.
underlying biological abnormalities
dysfunctional family relationships
impoverished learning environments in early childhood
dietary abnormalities in infancy
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50 of 60
Which of the following is NOT true of children with Down syndrome?
Most cannot learn to read or write.
They tend to be uncoordinated and lack proper muscle tone.
They suffer memory deficits, especially for information presented verbally.
They have difficulty expressing their thoughts and needs clearly in speech.
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51 of 60
In cultural-familial retardation, the cause of the retardation is _____.
prenatal drug use by the mother
infection and high fever during infancy
ingestion of environmental toxins
not traceable to any biological source
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52 of 60
Which of the following is NOT true of children with learning disorders?
Many of them have problems in visual or auditory perception.
Many of them lack the capacity to copy words or remember geometric shapes.
Many of them have short attention spans or suffer from hyperactivity.
Many of them find that their disabilities improve or disappear as they mature into adolescence and adulthood.
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53 of 60
The drugs of choice in treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are _____.
stimulants
opiates
minor tranquilizers
major tranquilizers
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54 of 60
Each of the following can be a short-term side effect of using stimulant medications to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder EXCEPT _____.
memory loss
loss of appetite
insomnia
slowed growth
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55 of 60
Older children who are depressed tend to adopt an explanatory style that attributes negative events to _____ causes.
internal, stable, and global
external, stable, and specific
internal, unstable, and specific
external, unstable, and global
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56 of 60
Older children who are depressed tend to adopt an explanatory style that attributes positive events to _____ causes.
internal, stable, and global
external, stable, and specific
internal, unstable, and global
external, unstable, and specific
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57 of 60
Which of the following types of threats is the MOST reliable indicator of dangerousness?
a vague, indirect threat
a specific, indirect threat
a vague, direct threat
a specific, direct threat
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58 of 60
The insanity defense is actually used in about _____ percent of all felony cases.
1
2
4
8
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59 of 60
Court rulings have established that criminal defendants who are found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed to a mental hospital may _____ than the time they would have served in jail had they been convicted of the crime.
not be released sooner or later
be released sooner, but not later
be released later, but not sooner
be released sooner or later
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60 of 60
In the Tarasoff case, the court ruled that a therapist _____.
has a duty to warn an intended victim if during therapy a client makes statements indicating that he or she poses a serious risk to the health or safety of a potential victim
has a duty to contact police if during therapy a client makes statements indicating that he or she is a threat to the health and safety of others
cannot disclose confidential statements made during therapy sessions, even to warn someone of a threat against them, unless the client has a previous history of violence towards others
cannot disclose confidential statements made during therapy sessions, even to warn someone of a threat against them