Abnormal Psychology

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Which of the following is a symptom of schizophrenia?

  1. Delusions

  2. Hallucinations

  3. Disorganized speech

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder that affects a person's thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and impaired social and occupational functioning.

What is the most common mental disorder in the United States?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Bipolar disorder

  4. Schizophrenia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Depression is the most common mental disorder in the United States, affecting over 17 million adults each year.

Which of the following is a symptom of bipolar disorder?

  1. Mania

  2. Hypomania

  3. Depression

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder that causes extreme swings in mood, energy, and activity levels. Symptoms include mania, hypomania, and depression.

What is the leading cause of death among people with schizophrenia?

  1. Suicide

  2. Heart disease

  3. Cancer

  4. Stroke


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Suicide is the leading cause of death among people with schizophrenia, with a rate that is 10 times higher than the general population.

Which of the following is a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

  1. Obsessions

  2. Compulsions

  3. Both obsessions and compulsions

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).

What is the most common type of anxiety disorder?

  1. Generalized anxiety disorder

  2. Social anxiety disorder

  3. Panic disorder

  4. Post-traumatic stress disorder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Generalized anxiety disorder is the most common type of anxiety disorder, affecting over 6 million adults in the United States each year.

Which of the following is a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

  1. Intrusive thoughts

  2. Nightmares

  3. Avoidance of reminders of the trauma

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder that can develop after a person has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. Symptoms include intrusive thoughts, nightmares, avoidance of reminders of the trauma, and difficulty sleeping.

What is the leading cause of death among people with depression?

  1. Suicide

  2. Heart disease

  3. Cancer

  4. Stroke


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Suicide is the leading cause of death among people with depression, with a rate that is 20 times higher than the general population.

Which of the following is a symptom of borderline personality disorder (BPD)?

  1. Unstable relationships

  2. Impulsivity

  3. Fear of abandonment

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental disorder characterized by unstable relationships, impulsivity, fear of abandonment, and difficulty controlling emotions.

What is the most common type of personality disorder?

  1. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

  2. Antisocial personality disorder

  3. Borderline personality disorder

  4. Narcissistic personality disorder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is the most common type of personality disorder, affecting over 2% of the population.

Which of the following is a symptom of antisocial personality disorder (ASPD)?

  1. Lack of empathy

  2. Impulsivity

  3. Aggression

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) is a mental disorder characterized by a lack of empathy, impulsivity, aggression, and a disregard for social norms.

What is the most common type of eating disorder?

  1. Anorexia nervosa

  2. Bulimia nervosa

  3. Binge eating disorder

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Binge eating disorder is the most common type of eating disorder, affecting over 3 million adults in the United States each year.

Which of the following is a symptom of anorexia nervosa?

  1. Extreme weight loss

  2. Fear of gaining weight

  3. Distorted body image

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by extreme weight loss, a fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image.

What is the most common type of substance use disorder?

  1. Alcohol use disorder

  2. Drug use disorder

  3. Both alcohol and drug use disorder

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alcohol use disorder is the most common type of substance use disorder, affecting over 14 million adults in the United States each year.

Which of the following is a symptom of drug use disorder?

  1. Tolerance

  2. Withdrawal

  3. Cravings

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Drug use disorder is a mental disorder characterized by tolerance, withdrawal, cravings, and impaired control over drug use.

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