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    PSYC 406 Midterm Exam Report this Question as Inappropriate Question PSYC 406 Midterm Question 1 of 40 4.0 Points According to the list of psychiatric disorders provided in the DSM - IV - TR PowerPoint material, a Mood Disorder is diagnosed on: A. Axis I B. Axis II C. Axis IV D. Axis VI Question 2 of 40 4.0 Points The psychometric term 'reliability' refers to: A. being consistent in your actions B. consistency of measurement C. dependability of a test D. punctuality Question 3 of 40 4.0 Points The statistical concept of psychopathology holds that: A. infrequently occurring behaviors in a society are normal B. frequently occurring behaviors in a society are considered normal. C. constructs of psychopathology are considered valid across cultures D. frequently occurring behaviors in a society might be considered abnormal Question 4 of 40 4.0 Points The bio - medical model of psychopathology emphasizes the use of: A. phrenology B. meridian tapping C. spinal tapping D. a classification system Question 5 of 40 4.0 Points Schizophrenia is classified in the DSM - IV on: A. Axis II B. Axis III C. Axis IV D. Axis I

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    Question 6 of 40 4.0 Points The psychometric term 'validity' refers to A. accurate inferences B. current C. unexpired D. statistical significance Question 7 of 40 4.0 Points The pscyhometric term 'treatment utility' refers to: A. the contribution to known information B. descriptive validity of a text C. contribution to improved treatment outcomes D. high correlations with similar instruments Question 8 of 40 4.0 Points In clinical practice ________________ interviews are used, while____________interviews are used in research A. structured; structured B. unstructured; structured C. reliable; valid D. semistructured; semistructured Question 9 of 40 4.0 Points A problem with projective techniques is: A. you can't tell the future B. scoring is difficult C. normative data is used D. everything in our inner world originates with our maternal relationships Question 10 of 40 4.0 Points Assessing psychopathology is fraught with potential bias and error. A. True B. False Question 11 of 40 4.0 Points According to the text authors, substance abuse claims ________________lives each year. A.440,000 B.125,000 C.10,000 D.600,000

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    Question 12 of 40 4.0 Points According to Bowlby, as cited in the journal article for Forum 3, the earliest working models: A. are formed while a fetus B. are formed during adolescence C. are in response to employers D. are in response to interactions with significant caregivers Question 13 of 40 4.0 Points Drug abuse in women who report a history of sexual assault is ______ times higher than in women who do not. A.3 B.4 C.5 D.6 Question 14 of 40 4.0 Points According to research findings there is a relationship between childhood attachment and later: A. antisocial personality disorder B. schizophrenia C. bipolar disorder D. delusional disorder Question 15 of 40 4.0 Points In the journal article assigned to Forum 1, the authors assert that they were able to make conclusions about treatment in the managed care group. True False Question 16 of 40 4.0 Points The purpose of the Minami et al. study that is center of Forum 1, was to evaluate the effectiveness of TAU's delivered in a managed healthcare organization by means of a strategy. Benchmarking Question 17 of 40 4.0 Points According to Mittal and Walker (2007), neurocircuitry implicated in psychotic symptoms may be shared by: A. circuits controlling heart rate B. circuits controlling hearing C. circuits controlling speech D. circuits controlling dyskinetic movement

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    Question 18 of 40 4.0 Points Consistent with the Mitall and Walker (2007 findings, the group that converted to Axis I psychosis exhibited significantly more movement in: A. knee jerking motions B. feet and lower legs C. ears and head hair D. face and upper body Question 19 of 40 4.0 Points According to the authors of the journal article for Forum 3, recipients of social support are often: A. sometimes worse off B. much happier C. very pleased D. none of the above Question 20 of 40 4.0 Points According to the journal article for Forum 3, recipients of social support may experience: A. lowered self - esteem B. feelings of indebtedness C. receiving the wrong kind of support D. all of the above Question 21 of 40 4.0 Points The authors of the journal article for Forum 3 hypothesize: A. having secure attachment history with parents causes one to benefit from providing instrumental support during adolescence B. having secure attachment history with parents causes one to benefit from instrumental support in adulthood C. having secure attachment history with parents causes one to benefit from emotional support in adulthood D. having insecure attachment history with parents causes one to benefit from emotional support in adulthood Question 22 of 40 4.0 Points Along with personal denial, ____________________ is also a barrier to woment entering treatment for substance abuse. A. abstract behavior B. spousal support C. familial denial

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    D. None of the above Question 23 of 40 4.0 Points Genetic factors contributing to substance abuse and addiction are easily separated from environmental influences. A. True B. False Question 24 of 40 4.0 Points There are 3 agonists approved by the FDA for use in the U.S. in the treatment of opiate dependence. A. True B. False Question 25 of 40 4.0 Points Controlled drinking consists of: A.BSCT B. a good startle response C. a particular response D. having shots Question 26 of 40 4.0 Points Mood disorders occur twice as often in men than in women. A. True B. False Question 27 of 40 4.0 Points Autistic children may have _________ of anterior areas of the brain and ___________ of posterior areas. A. overgrowth; undergrowth B. undergrowth; overgrowth C. undergrowth; undergrowth D. overgrowth; overgrowth Question 28 of 40 4.0 Points An individual who hears voices, reflects feelings of persecution, and with flattened affect may be diagnosed as: A. diabolical schizoid B. paranoid schizophrenic C. schizotypal D. delusional disordered

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