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Psychology , 11th Edition by David G. Myers & C. Nathan DeWall. Clicker Questions. Slides by Melissa Terlecki, Cabrini College. Chapter 15: Psychological Disorders. 1. The study of environmental influences on gene expression that occur without a DNA change is called (the):.

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  1. Psychology, 11th Edition by David G. Myers & C. Nathan DeWall Clicker Questions Slides by Melissa Terlecki, Cabrini College Chapter 15: Psychological Disorders

  2. 1. The study of environmental influences on gene expression that occur without a DNA change is called (the): A. medical model. B. DSM-5. C.epigenetics. D. psychological disorders.

  3. 1. The study of environmental influences on gene expression that occur without a DNA change is called (the): ANSWER A. medical model. B. DSM-5. C. epigenetics. D. psychological disorders.

  4. 2. According to the NIMH (2008), which disorders are reported to yield the highest frequency? A. Depressive and bipolar B. Schizophrenia C.Phobias D. ADHD

  5. 2. According to the NIMH (2008), which disorders are reported to yield the highest frequency? ANSWER A. Depressive and bipolar B. Schizophrenia C.Phobias D. ADHD

  6. 3. Washing one’s hands 100 times a day would be an example of (a/an): A. obsession. B. post-traumatic stress. C. phobia. D. compulsion.

  7. 3. Washing one’s hands 100 times a day would be an example of (a/an): ANSWER A. obsession. B. post-traumatic stress. C. phobia. D. compulsion.

  8. 4. A hyperactive, wildly optimistic state in which dangerously poor judgment is common is called: A. mania. B. bipolar disorder. C.major depressive disorder. D. depression.

  9. 4. A hyperactive, wildly optimistic state in which dangerously poor judgment is common is called: ANSWER A. mania. B. bipolar disorder. C.major depressive disorder. D. depression.

  10. 5. Which of the following is a common symptom of a depressive disorder? A. Rumination B. Obsessions C.Compulsions D. Hallucinations

  11. 5. Which of the following is a common symptom of a depressive disorder? ANSWER A. Rumination B. Obsessions C.Compulsions D. Hallucinations

  12. 6. Which of the following is FALSE regarding suicide rates? A. There are racial differences in suicide rates. B. Suicide risk increases with age. C.National differences in suicide rates exist. D. Suicide rates across the years have not changed.

  13. 6. Which of the following is FALSE regarding suicide rates? ANSWER A. There are racial differences in suicide rates. B. Suicide risk increases with age. C.National differences in suicide rates exist. D. Suicide rates across the years have not changed.

  14. 7. Which of the following is a symptom of schizophrenia? A. Disturbed perceptions B. Disorganized thinking and speech C. Diminished and inappropriate emotions D. All of the above

  15. 7. Which of the following is a symptom of schizophrenia? ANSWER A. Disturbed perceptions B. Disorganized thinking and speech C. Diminished and inappropriate emotions D. All of the above

  16. 8. A controversial, rare disorder in which conscious awareness becomes separated from previous memories, thoughts, and feelings is called: A. Schizophrenia B. Dissociative disorder C. Bipolar disorder D. Eating disorder

  17. 8. A controversial, rare disorder in which conscious awareness becomes separated from previous memories, thoughts, and feelings is called: ANSWER A. Schizophrenia B. Dissociative disorder C. Bipolar disorder D. Eating disorder

  18. 9. Which personality disorder is characterized by a lack of conscience for wrongdoing and may involve aggressive and ruthless acts? A. Narcissistic personality disorder B. Avoidant personality disorder C. Antisocial personality disorder D. Schizotypal personality disorder

  19. 9. Which personality disorder is characterized by a lack of conscience for wrongdoing and may involve aggressive and ruthless acts? ANSWER A. Narcissistic personality disorder B. Avoidant personality disorder C. Antisocial personality disorder D. Schizotypal personality disorder

  20. 10. Which disorder is characterized by significant binge-eating episodes, followed by distress, disgust, or guilt (without compensatory purging or fasting): A. Binge-eating disorder B. Bulimia nervosa C. Anorexia nervosa D. Borderline personality disorder

  21. 10. Which disorder is characterized by significant binge-eating episodes, followed by distress, disgust, or guilt (without compensatory purging or fasting): ANSWER A. Binge-eating disorder B. Bulimia nervosa C. Anorexia nervosa D. Borderline personality disorder

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  23. 11. Marcus has unpredictable episodes of anxiety where he can’t breathe and feels like he’s having a heart attack. Though these feelings are temporary, they fill him with dread and worry. Which disorder might Marcus be suffering from? A. Generalized anxiety disorder B. Phobia C. Panic disorder D. Post-traumatic stress disorder

  24. 11. Marcus has unpredictable episodes of anxiety where he can’t breathe and feels like he’s having a heart attack. Though these feelings are temporary, they fill him with dread and worry. Which disorder might Marcus be suffering from? ANSWER A. Generalized anxiety disorder B. Phobia C. Panic disorder D. Post-traumatic stress disorder

  25. 12. Harold notices that several of his family members suffer from psychological disorders. Which disorder should he be most concerned about, given heritability estimates? A. Generalized anxiety disorder B. Bipolar disorder C. Schizophrenia D. Major depressive disorder

  26. 12. Harold notices that several of his family members suffer from psychological disorders. Which disorder should he be most concerned about, given heritability estimates? ANSWER A. Generalized anxiety disorder B. Bipolar disorder C. Schizophrenia D. Major depressive disorder

  27. 13. Tanya unknowingly switches her thinking and behavior from that of an 18 year-old American female to a 5 year old-Cuban boy. Witnesses claim it’s like observing two different people. Tanya may be suffering from: A. Bipolar disorder B. Antisocial personality disorder C.Schizophrenia D. Dissociative identity disorder

  28. 13. Tanya unknowingly switches her thinking and behavior from that of an 18 year-old American female to a 5 year old-Cuban boy. Witnesses claim it’s like observing two different people. Tanya may be suffering from: ANSWER A. Bipolar disorder B. Antisocial personality disorder C.Schizophrenia D. Dissociative identity disorder

  29. 14. Monika is very sensitive to what others think of her and sometimes hesitant to create new relationships because of a fear of rejection, though she desires friendship. Which personality disorder might she be suffering from? A. Avoidant personality disorder B. Narcissistic personality disorder C. Antisocial personality disorder D. Borderline personality disorder

  30. 14. Monika is very sensitive to what others think of her and sometimes hesitant to create new relationships because of a fear of rejection, though she desires friendship. Which personality disorder might she be suffering from? ANSWER A. Avoidant personality disorder B. Narcissistic personality disorder C. Antisocial personality disorder D. Borderline personality disorder

  31. 15. Carlos is extremely self-conscious about his weight. Often, he starves himself for days and works-out 7 days a week for hours on end. Despite his behavior, he still feels fat (though he is considerably underweight). What disorder might Carlos be suffering from? A. Bulimia nervosa B. Major depressive disorder C. Anorexia nervosa D. Binge-eating disorder

  32. 15. Carlos is extremely self-conscious about his weight. Often, he starves himself for days and works-out 7 days a week for hours on end. Despite his behavior, he still feels fat (though he is considerably underweight). What disorder might Carlos be suffering from? ANSWER A. Bulimia nervosa B. Major depressive disorder C. Anorexia nervosa D. Binge-eating disorder

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