PSYC 406 Midterm Exam

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PSYC 406 Midterm ExamReport this Question as InappropriateQuestionPSYC 406 MidtermQuestion 1 of 40 4.0 PointsAccording to the list of psychiatric disorders provided in the DSM-IV-TR PowerPoint material, aMood Disorder is diagnosed on:A.Axis IB.Axis IIC.Axis IVD.Axis VIQuestion 2 of 40 4.0 PointsThe psychometric term 'reliability' refers to:A.being consistent in your actionsB.consistency of measurementC.dependability of a testD.punctualityQuestion 3 of 40 4.0 PointsThe statistical concept of psychopathology holds that:A.infrequently occurring behaviors in a society are normalB.frequently occurring behaviors in a society are considered normal.C.constructs of psychopathology are considered valid across culturesD.frequently occurringbehaviors in a society might be considered abnormalQuestion 4 of 40 4.0 PointsThe bio-medical model of psychopathology emphasizes the use of:A.phrenologyB.meridian tappingC.spinal tappingD.a classification systemQuestion 5 of 40 4.0 PointsSchizophrenia is classified in the DSM-IV on:A.Axis IIB.Axis IIIC.Axis IVD.Axis I

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Question 6 of 40 4.0 PointsThe psychometric term 'validity' refers toA.accurate inferencesB.currentC.unexpiredD.statistical significanceQuestion 7 of 40 4.0 PointsThe pscyhometric term 'treatment utility' refers to:A.the contribution to known informationB.descriptive validity of a textC.contribution to improved treatment outcomesD.high correlations with similar instrumentsQuestion 8 of 40 4.0PointsIn clinical practice ________________ interviews are used, while____________interviews areused in researchA.structured; structuredB.unstructured; structuredC.reliable; validD.semistructured; semistructuredQuestion 9 of 40 4.0 PointsAproblem with projective techniques is:A.you can't tell the futureB.scoring is difficultC.normative data is usedD.everything in our inner world originates with our maternal relationshipsQuestion 10 of 40 4.0 PointsAssessing psychopathology is fraught with potential bias and error.A. TrueB. FalseQuestion 11 of 40 4.0 PointsAccording to the text authors, substance abuse claims ________________lives each year.A.440,000B.125,000C.10,000D.600,000

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Question 12 of 40 4.0 PointsAccording to Bowlby, as cited in the journal article for Forum 3, the earliest working models:A.are formed while a fetusB.are formed during adolescenceC.are in response to employersD.are in response to interactions withsignificantcaregiversQuestion 13 of 40 4.0 PointsDrug abuse in women who report a history of sexual assault is ______ times higher than inwomen who do not.A.3B.4C.5D.6Question 14 of 40 4.0 PointsAccording to research findings there is a relationship between childhood attachment and later:A.antisocial personality disorderB.schizophreniaC.bipolar disorderD.delusional disorderQuestion 15 of 40 4.0 PointsIn the journal article assigned to Forum 1, the authors assert that they were able to makeconclusions about treatment in themanaged care group.TrueFalseQuestion 16 of 40 4.0 PointsThe purpose of the Minami et al. study that is center of Forum 1, was to evaluate theeffectiveness of TAU's delivered in a managed healthcare organization by means of a strategy.BenchmarkingQuestion 17 of 40 4.0 PointsAccording to Mittal and Walker (2007), neurocircuitry implicated in psychotic symptoms maybe shared by:A.circuits controlling heart rateB.circuits controlling hearingC.circuits controlling speechD.circuits controlling dyskinetic movement

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Question 18 of 40 4.0 PointsConsistent with the Mitall and Walker (2007 findings, the group that converted to Axis Ipsychosis exhibited significantly more movement in:A.knee jerking motionsB.feet and lower legsC.ears and head hairD.face and upper bodyQuestion 19 of 40 4.0 PointsAccording to the authors of the journal article for Forum 3, recipients of social support are often:A.sometimes worse offB.much happierC.very pleasedD.none of the aboveQuestion 20 of 40 4.0 PointsAccording to the journal article for Forum 3, recipients of social support may experience:A.lowered self-esteemB.feelings of indebtednessC.receiving the wrong kind of supportD.all of the aboveQuestion 21 of 40 4.0 PointsThe authors of thejournal article for Forum 3 hypothesize:A.having secure attachment history with parents causes one to benefit from providinginstrumental support during adolescenceB.having secure attachment history with parents causes one to benefit from instrumental supportin adulthoodC.having secure attachment history with parents causes one to benefit from emotional support inadulthoodD.having insecure attachment history with parents causes one to benefit from emotional supportin adulthoodQuestion 22 of 40 4.0 PointsAlong with personal denial, ____________________ is also a barrier to woment enteringtreatment for substance abuse.A.abstract behaviorB.spousal supportC.familial denial

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D.None of the aboveQuestion 23 of 40 4.0 PointsGenetic factors contributing to substance abuse and addiction are easily separated fromenvironmental influences.A. TrueB. FalseQuestion 24 of 40 4.0 PointsThere are 3 agonists approved by the FDA for use in the U.S. in the treatment of opiatedependence.A. TrueB. FalseQuestion 25 of 40 4.0 PointsControlled drinking consists of:A.BSCTB.a good startle responseC.a particular responseD.having shotsQuestion 26 of 40 4.0 PointsMood disorders occur twice as often in men than in women.A. TrueB. FalseQuestion 27 of 40 4.0 PointsAutistic children may have _________ of anterior areas of the brain and ___________ ofposterior areas.A.overgrowth; undergrowthB.undergrowth; overgrowthC.undergrowth; undergrowthD.overgrowth; overgrowthQuestion 28 of 40 4.0 PointsAn individual who hears voices, reflects feelings of persecution, and with flattened affect may bediagnosed as:A.diabolical schizoidB.paranoid schizophrenicC.schizotypalD.delusional disordered

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