Question 1

Bipolar disorder affects more women than men.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Psychological normality is the same as

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A)  having average intelligence.
B)  being close to mentally average.
C)  being mentally healthy.
D)  all of these.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

To help reduce social anxiety,

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A)  realize your nervousness is not as visible as you think.
B)  monitor your stress reaction to stay on top of it.
C)  get out of the situation if you feel stress.
D)  consider how your conversation partner evaluates your words and actions.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Our early identity models are most likely to be

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A)  parents.
B)  celebrities.
C)  friends.
D)  teachers.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Schizophrenia is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  disorganized thoughts.
B)  inappropriate emotions.
C)  extremely high energy levels.
D)  auditory hallucinations.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

All of the following drug categories are prescribed for treatment of psychological disorders EXCEPT

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A)  antidepressants.
B)  antipsychotics.
C)  stimulants.
D)  hallucinogens.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs,safety is a more basic need than is being loved.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements about seeking professional psychological help is TRUE?

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A)  People who are certain they do not need professional health are psychologically healthy.
B)  Seeking professional help for personal problems proves that you have a psychological illness.
C)  For some,professional help is a choice;for others,it is a necessity.
D)  Everyone will need professional help at some point in his or her life.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Irrational,repetitive,hard-to-resist actions are called

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A)  delusions.
B)  phobias.
C)  obsessions.
D)  compulsions.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

A technique that may aid in fighting demoralization is

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A)  assuming the worst.
B)  keeping a journal of self-talk.
C)  overgeneralizing.
D)  using defense mechanisms.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

All of the following are characteristic of the cognitive therapeutic approach EXCEPT

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A)  showing there is not enough evidence for the idea fueling the anxiety.
B)  suggesting different ways of looking at the situation.
C)  questioning the person's negative assumptions.
D)  exposing ideas that are unrealistically positive.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

An example of rationalization would be a shy person who claims social functions are boring as an excuse not to attend a party.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 13

Which of the following is a social phobia?

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A)  fear of specific animals
B)  fear of high places
C)  fear of seeing blood
D)  fear of embarrassmentE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Depression is the most common mood disorder in the United States.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The only way to solve a mental health problem is to seek professional help.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following qualities characterizes self-actualization?

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A)  passivity
B)  isolation from others
C)  good physical health
D)  realismE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Which of the following statements regarding psychological health is TRUE?

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A)  Psychological health is independent of social health.
B)  Psychological health is a myth.
C)  Psychological health is freedom from mental disorders.
D)  Psychological health and physical health are intertwined.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

The preferred method of treatment for seasonal affective disorder is

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A)  psychotherapy.
B)  light therapy.
C)  drug therapy.
D)  electroconvulsive therapy.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

The conflict of Erikson's first stage of development is between

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A)  trust and mistrust.
B)  freedom and responsibility.
C)  inner-directed and outer-directed behavior.
D)  autonomy and shame/self-doubt.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Cognitive distortions are patterns of thinking that make events seem better than they are.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

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Bipolar disorder affects more women than men.

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Psychological normality is the same as

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To help reduce social anxiety,

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Our early identity models are most likely to be

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In Maslow's hierarchy of needs,safety is a more basic need than is being loved.

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Irrational,repetitive,hard-to-resist actions are called

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An example of rationalization would be a shy person who claims social functions are boring as an excuse not to attend a party.

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Depression is the most common mood disorder in the United States.

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Which of the following qualities characterizes self-actualization?

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