8.

The current classification system for psychological disorders (DSM-IV)

a. contains fewer disorders than previous systems, making it easier to
use
b. has been shown to be extremely unreliable
c. avoids giving people potentially stigmatizing diagnostic labels
d. recognizes the importance of information other than a traditional
diagnostic label
9. On the DSM-IV, disorders of mood would be recorded on
a. Axis I of the DSM-IV
b. Axis III of the DSM-IV
c. Axis IV of the DSM-IV
d. Axis X of the DSM-IV
10. On the DSM-IV, personality and developmental disorders are recorded on
a. Axis I of the DSM-IV
b. Axis V of the DSM-IV
c. Axis X of the DSM-IV
d. Axis II of the DSM-IV
11. DSM-IV uses five "axes" to describe a person's problem. The actual
diagnosis of a disorder is made on
a. Axis I only
b. Axis II only
c. Axis I and II
d. Axis V
12. On the DSM-IV, the patients physical disorders are recorded on
a. Axis I of the DSM-IV
b. Axis V of the DSM-IV
c. Axis III of the DSM-IV
d. Axis II of the DSM-IV
13. On the DSM-IV, estimates of the current level of the patients functioning
would be recorded on
a. Axis I of the DSM-IV
b. Axis V of the DSM-IV
c. Axis X of the DSM-IV
d. Axis II of the DSM-IV

21. The difference between a phobia and a normal fear is that a phobia a.
involves a cognitive component as well as behavioral responses b. is
characterized by an increase in heart rate c. interferes with everyday
behavior d. only take place when the actual object is present

54. Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with a depressive

disorder? a. impulsive behavior b. altered appetite c. insomnia d. feelings of
worthlessness

63. Which of the following neurotransmitters has been implicated in mood

disorders? a. GABA b. serotonin c. dopamine d. endorphins

61. Dysthymic disorder is to ____ as cyclothymic disorder is to ____. a. major

depressive disorder; bipolar disorder b. bipolar disorder; schizophrenic
disorder c. major depressive disorder; schizophrenic disorder d. bipolar
disorder; major depressive disorder

69. Schizophrenia is characterized by a. emotional disturbances and high

levels of anxiety b. the presence of two or more distinct personalities c. loss
of memory or personal identity d. a fragmentation of thought processes

1) Which of the following is an example of a Specific Learning Disability?

a)

Mental Retardation

b)

Dyslexia

c)

ADHD

d)

Autistic spectrum disorders

3) An example of a Developmental Disorder is:

a)

ADHD

b)

Dyslexia

c)

Mental Retardation

d)

Autistic spectrum disorders

4) Reading Disorder is a developmental disorder and is characterised by

reading achievement (e.g. accuracy, speed and comprehension) being
significantly below standards expected for which of the following
a)

Chronological age

b)

IQ

c)

Schooling experience.

d)

All of the above

6) Which of the following may occur in Expressive Language Disorder?

a)

Limited amount of speech

b)

Difficulty learning new words

c)

Difficulty finding the right word

d)

All of the above

12) Which of the following criteria can be used to define Intellectual disabilities?
a)

Significantly below average intellectual functioning

b)

Impairments in adaptive functioning generally

c)

These deficits should be manifest before the age of 18-years

d)

All of the above

13) In DSM-IV-TR intellectual disabilities are divided into a number of degrees

of severity, depending primarily on the range of IQ score provided by the
sufferer. One of these is Mild Mental Retardation, corresponding to an IQ score
between:
a)

60-65 to 80

b)

40-55 to 60

c)

50-55 to 70

d)

70-75 to 90

Correct!Mild Mental Retardation: Mental retardation as defined by

DSM-IV-TR represented by an IQ score between 50-55 to 70.

8) Children with ADHD are known to have deficits in which of the following brain
areas?
a)

Perception

b)

Motor functioning

c)

Executive functioning

d)

Memory

Correct!Executive Functions: Cognitive skills that involve problemsolving, planning and engaging in goal-directed behaviour.

11) The term Theory of mind refers to which of the following abilities?
a)

Have telepathic abilities

b)

Understand one's own and other people's mental states

c)

Lack of meta-cognition

d)

All of the above

12) Which of the following characteristics are present in conduct disorder?

a)

Violent or aggressive behaviour

b)

Deliberate cruelty towards people or animals

c)

Vandalism or damage to property

d)

All of the above

1) Personality disorders (PD) consist of a loosely-bound cluster of sub-types.

Which of the following common features are evident in PD?
a)

they are characterized by an enduring pattern of behaviour that

deviates markedly from expectations within that culture

b)

they are associated with unusual ways of interpreting events,

unpredictable mood swings, or impulsive behaviour

c)

they result in impairments in social and occupational

functioning

d)

All of the above

3) Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of individuals with paranoid

personality disorder
a)

avoidance of close relationships

b)

avoidance of public places

c)

are often spontaneously aggressive to others

d)

often feel that they have been deeply and irreversibly betrayed
by others

Correct!Paranoid Personality Disorder: A personality disorder

characterised by an enduring pattern of distrust and suspiciousness of
others.

4) An Individual with a schizotypal personality disorder will usually exhibit which

of the following characteristics?
a)

eccentric' behaviour marked by odd patterns of thinking and

communication

b)

discomfort with close personal relationships

c)

often exhibit unusual ideas of reference

d)

All of the above

9) Which of the following are considered to be the main features of avoidant

personality disorder?
a)

persistent social inhibition

b)

feelings of inadequacy

c)

hypersensitivity to negative evaluation

d)

All of the above

Correct!Avoidant Personality Disorder: A personality disorder of which

the features are avoidance of a wide range of social situations, feelings of
inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation and criticism.

13) Which of the following is NOT considered to be a risk factors for personality
disorders ?
a)

living in inner cities

b)

low socioeconomic class

c)

gender

d)

being a young adult

Correct!Personality Disorders: A group of disorders marked by

persistent, inflexible, maladaptive patterns of thought and behaviour that
develop in adolescence or early adulthood and significantly impair an
individual's ability to function.

4) DSM-IV-TR criteria for a major depressive episode includes which of the

following?

a)

Symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in

social functioning.

b)

Symptoms are not due to physiological effects of substance

misuse.

c)

Symptoms are not accounted for by bereavement.

d)

All of the above.

Correct!Major Depression: A psychological problems characterised by

relatively extended periods of clinical depression which cause significant
distress to the individual and impairment in social or occupational
functioning.

9) In DSM-IV-TR Bipolar I disorder includes which of the following symptoms?

a)

Currently (or most recently) in a Manic Episode.

b)

The previous occurrence of at least one Major Depressive

Episode, Manic Episode or Mixed Episode.

c)

Mood episodes are not better accounted for by psychotic

disorders.

d)

All of the above.

Correct!Bipolar Disorder: A psychological disorder characterised by

periods of mania that alternate with periods of depression.