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13. Three major criteria to diagnose mental illness: abnormality, dysfunction an

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13. Three major criteria to diagnose mental illness: abnormality, dysfunction and...... a. depression b. illness c. severe dysfunction d. emotional problem e. distress 14. There is a category of phobias called "Other". What does this category represent? a. phobias hat are associated with fear of heights b. phobias that are mild and do not require medical attention c. phobias that do not fit in the basic four categories d Phobias causing depression e. phobias in other members of your family 15. Phobias of the animal type are most common in this group a. Children b. adolescents (16-18) young adults. (20-25) d. adults (40-55) e. mature adults (60-) 16. What is the clinical-psychological difference between anxiety and fear? a. fear is common in women, anxiety is common in men b. fear is common in men, anxiety is common in women c. fear is specific, anxiety is free-floating d. fear refers to the future, anxiety refers to the past e. fear is an emotion, anxiety is a form of depression 17. What is quantitative abnormality? a. symptoms diagnosed mostly in women b. a state of unreasonable joy c. a major deviation from cultural norms d. symptoms diagnosed mostly in men e. abnormal symptoms for which statistical norms are established 18. Certain symptoms of schizophrenia are called "negative" Why? a. because these symptoms stand for slowing down and withdrawing b. because these symptoms were described negatively in the mediac because if you call them "positive," some patients could feel bad d. because these symptoms are associated with violence e because they are viewed as not good for patients' future 19. Delusion of grandeur was discussed in class. What is this delusion about? a. it is another name for hallucinations b. beliefs about own superpowers and high social status c. beliefs about being in being strong and healthy e. beliefs in being connected with the dead 20. The most common type of hallucinations in patients with symptoms of schizophrenia is: a. seeing monsters and demons b. hearing voices c. feeling coldd. hearing music e. abdominal pain 21. Why do many people suffering from PTSD start using substances such as alcohol or cocaine? a. because some doctors prescribe them b. because people who suffer from PTSD are primarily drug users c. because people believe they do not have other means to reduce their painful symptoms d. because they can be used to treat sleep problems e. because they have hallucinations and delusions 22. Consider a case: an elderly female patient for many years claims she has multiple physical symptoms; in reality, however, she cannot be diagnosed with any specific illness. What will be the name for her condition? a. pain disorder b. dissociative future c. Attention deficit disorder d. somatization disorder e. dissociative fugue 23. What do most medical professionals think of Multiple Personality Disorder? a. most consider it valid and serious disorder b. most of them deny its existence c. most specialists say they have never heard of this disorder d. most consider this disorder a form of depressive disorder e. some agree, some disagree that this is a valid disorder 24. Ralf is a 9 year-old boy; he was scared by sound of a thunderstorm in 2015. Nobody was injured and no destruction took place. How likely it is that Ralf, because of this incident, would develop PTSD later in life? a. very likely b. somewhat likely c. very unlikely d. almost certainly, he has already developed a stress-related disorder 25. Delusion of communication was discussed in class. What is it? a. it is another name for hallucinations b. beliefs that all journalists are demons c. beliefs in being a communication major d heliefs in being connected to other people, God, or the Devil e. beliefs about knowing many languages

Explanation / Answer

1.Correct Answer - E
Distress is used as the third criteria.
2.Correct Answer - C
The phobia which do not fit into any of the four types.
3.Correct Answer - C
Fear could be pinpointed, anxiety is free floating.
4.Correct Answer - E
Behavior which deviates from the statistical norms.
5.Correct Answer - A
These symptoms are withdrawal, remaining aloof etc.
6.Correct Answer - B
It is the delusion of being very important and having special powers.
7.Correct Answer - B
Auditory hallucinations, such as hearing voices is the most common.
8.Correct Answer - C
It is a way in which they can numb their pain.
9.Correct Answer - D
Somatization disorder is characterized by reported physical pains.
10.Correct Answer - A
Dissociative personality disorder is considered valid and serious.
11.Correct Answer - C
No destruction took place and none was harmed.
12.Correct Answer - D
The delusion of being connected with god or other being