Abnormal Psychology Questions
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Among the nearly one-half of adult Americans who develop diagnosable psychological disorders at some point in their lives, which of the following types of disorder is most prevalent?-Anxiety disorders-Schizophrenic disorders-Mood disorders-Substance use disorders
How does high self-efficacy affect a person's stress levels?-It does not affect stress levels.-It increases stress levels.-Its effect on stress levels is not known.-It buffers/decreases stress levels.
Keegan is a police officer. She was recently placed on administrative leave because she was shot during an armed robbery. Since the shooting, she canâ t stop thinking about how it felt to be shot, she is often angry with her husband, she jumps when she hears a loud noise, and she takes a 15 minute detour when driving home to avoid the neighborhood where it happened. Keegan probably suffers from ________.-bipolar depressive disorder-the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome-posttraumatic stress disorder-physiological stressors related to her shooting
Monica has an incredibly stressful job and suffers from irritable bowel syndrome. Her doctor tells her that this "disease of adaptation" may be the result of her being in the _____ stage of general adaptation syndrome.-alarm-resistance-adaptation-exhaustion
The fight-or-flight response occurs during which stage of the general adaptation syndrome?-alarm-exhaustion-resistance-adaptation
Hypertension is a major risk factor for heart disease because it ________.-forces the heart to pump harder, which puts more physical strain on the heart-slows the heart rate, which leads to less efficient distribution of oxygen through the body-places stress on the thyroid system, which inflames the arteries-restricts a personâ s salt intake, which suppresses the immune system
The correct order of the general adaptation syndrome stages is:-alarm, resistance, exhaustion.-resistance, alarm, exhaustion.-resistance, exhaustion, alarm.-alarm, exhaustion, resistance.
White blood cells that circulate in the bloodstream and are an important part of the body's immune system are called ________.-histamines-antigens-lymphocytes-leukotrienes
_____ is/are categorized by feelings of euphoria, creativity, and invincibility.-Delusions-Mania-Depression-Hallucinations
Which statement about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is FALSE?-A symptom of PTSD is re-experiencing the traumatic event.-Individuals with PTSD often avoid cues associated with the trauma.-Most people who experience a traumatic stressor develop PTSD.-Emotional numbing can be a symptom of PTSD.
_____ contribute(s) to stress.-Type A behavior patterns-Optimism-Social support-Self-efficacy
Harriet was the recent victim of a mugging. Right now, her body is attempting to return to a normal biological state. Arousal is somewhat high, and she exhibits anger and fatigue. Based on this description, Harriet is in which stage of the general adaptation syndrome?-adaptation-resistance-exhaustion-alarm
People with an external locus of control believe:-they have some control over stressors.-correct actions will be met with rewards.-they have to control everything.-there is nothing they can do about stress.
Compared to people with low self-efficacy, people with high self-efficacy:-are able to ignore stress.-are more vulnerable to stress-related physical illness.-are more susceptible to stress-related psychological illness.-have a tendency to view stressful situations more as challenges than as obstacles.
Lydia is often described as having an easy, laid-back outlook on life. She tends to be very relaxed, is not particularly competitive, and rarely feels or demonstrates anger or hostility. Lydia exemplifies a Type ________ behavior pattern.-B-D-A-C
A stressor is best defined as a(n):-type of stress.-source of stress.-effect of stress.-type of conflict.
Which of the following would be considered a traumatic stressor?-Being assaulted outside your workplace.-Losing your home in a fire.-Receiving a lung cancer diagnosis.-All of the above.
Advice, guidance, encouragement, acceptance, emotional comfort, and tangible assistance are all different forms of ________.-achieving flow-health maintenance-social support-the relaxation response technique
disruptive mood regulation disorder
Brizan has just lost his job. He is proactive in trying to resolve this source of stress; he immediately uses the internet to look up other jobs in his field and plans to eliminate non-essentials from his budget to make his savings last longer. Which type of coping approach is Brizan using?-emotion-focused-stress reduction-problem-focused-proactive