1. Jerome experiences period of life where he feels sad, sleeps more than usual, and lacks interest in activities he usually enjoys. These period are always followed by extreme shifts in his mood. During these times, Jerome feels elated, powerful, and exceptionally talented. Which of the following conditions best describes the symptoms Jerome experiences?
a. Bipolar disorder
b. Autism spectrum disorder
c. Agoraphobia
d. Persistent depressive disorder
2. Jenny is often worried that someone is planning to hurt her. She has a difficult time explaining this to others because her speech is disorganized. She rarely shows emotions through her facial expressions and tone of voice. Which of the following conditions best describes the symptoms Jenny experiences?
a. Post-traumatic stress disorder
b. Persistent depressive disorder
c. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
d. Schizophrenic spectrum disorder
3. Annika is an Emergency Medical Technican. During one of her shifts, she is unable to help a person who was injured in a car accident. For months after the accident, Annika has vivid recollections of the event and cannot sleep. She is also angry and anxious. Which of the following conditions best describes the symptoms Annika experienced after the car accident?
a. Major depressive disorder
b. Panic disorder
c. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
d. Post-traumatic stress disorder
4. Aisha suddenly experiences extreme feeling of dread. Her heart starts racing, and she feels like she cannot breathe. The feeling passes quickly, but then reoccurs several times in the next month. Betsy is reluctant to leave the house. She doesn't know when the intense feeling will happen again. Which of the following conditions best describes the symptoms Betsy experiences?
a. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
b. Cluster A personality disorder
c. Ataque de nervios
d. Panic disorder
5. Steven experiences severe anxiety around germs. He believes everything he touches is contaminated. He feels that he must wash his hands exactly six times to avoid becoming sick. If he is interrupted while washing his hands, he has to start over and rewash his hands with six times. Which of the following conditions best describes the symptoms Steven experiences?
a. Panic disorder
b. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
c. Post-traumatic stress disorder
d. Dissociative amnesia
6. Dipti seeks help from a therapist after being diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Her therapist asks her to write down her thoughts for a week, and they discuss the log together. During the discussion, Dipti realizes that she often uses all-or-nothing thinking, and this makes her feel unmotivated and sad. Dipti's therapist helps Dipti find new ways to think about setbacks in her life. Which of the following psychotherapies best describes Dipti's experience?
a. Cognitive therapy
b. Token economy
c. Biofeedback
d. Psychodynamic therapy
7. Annika is a licensed therapist. She often works with patients who have been diagnosed with generalized anxiety. Annika helps her patients recognize how their body's react to stressful situations. Annika helps her clients interrupt these reactions using techniques like deep breathing and muscle relaxation. Which of the following psychotherapies best describe's Annika's approach to therapy?
a. Cognitive therapy
b. Systematic desensitization
c. Psychodynamic
d. Biofeedback
8. Which of the following is an inappropriate use of hypnosis in a therapeutic setting?
a. Treatment of chronic pain
b. Retrieval of repressed memories
c. Treatment of anxiety
d. Structured relaxation and stress relief
9. Kiran is diagnosed with schizophrenia. He sees a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist prescribes an antipsychotic drug to help relieve Kiran's symptoms. The psychiatrist does not inform Kiran that a possible side-effect of the drug is tardive dyskinesia. Which ethical principles did Kiran's psychiatrist fail to follow?
a. Justice and equal access
b. Confidentiality and anonymity
c. Integrity and informed consent
d. Failure to consult with an institutional review board.
10. Meredith is sensitive to bright lights and loud noises. She finds it difficult to communicate effectively with other people. Sometimes, she is so overwhelmed that she cannot speak at all. She is very interested in a few topics, which she enjoys learning about. She finds it difficult to pay attention to things she does not find interesting. Which of the following conditions best describes Meredith's experience?
a. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
b. Schizophrenic spectrum disorder
c. Social anxiety disorder
d. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
11. Whitney starts seeing a therapist after her father dies. Whitney explains that she doesn't have a mental health condition, but she's struggling to find meaning and purpose while grieving. Her therapist listens attentively to her concerns. He summarizes what she said and verifies that he understood it correctly. He helps her develop new goals, and reaffirms her ability to overcome obstacles in her life. Which of the following concepts best describes Whitney's therapist's approach to psychotherapy?
a. Person-centered therapy
b. Psychoanalytic therapy
c. Aversion techniques
d. Psychotropic medication therapy
12. Jorge is a therapist who works primarily with patients who have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Jorge helps his patients understand the roots of their negative feelings. He does this by asking clients to keep detailed records of their dreams. During sessions, Jorge discusses these dreams and their symbolic meaning. Which of the following concepts best describes his approach to therapy?
a. Psychodynamic therapy
b. Cognitive-behavioral therapy
c. Token economy
d. Person-centered therapy
13. Ramit is in a car accident on the way to school. He is briefly hospitalized. After the accident, Ramit is grateful that he was not more seriously injured. He resolves to be more kind to his siblings. His friends notice that Ramit is not often bothered by daily hassles and setbacks. Which of the following concepts best describes Ramit's experience?
a. High levels of dysfunction
b. Post-traumatic growth
c. Bipolar disorder
d. Fight-flight-freeze response
14. A tornado destroys several houses in Evonne's neighborhood. For weeks after the event, Evonne helps strangers clean up the mess created by the storm. She also brings food to her neighbors and donates money to the Red Cross. Which of the following concepts best explains Evonne's behavior?
a. Emotion-focused coping
b. Tend-and-befriend theory
c. General adaptation syndrome (GAS)
d. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
15. Jake is having a difficult time in school. He took challenging classes. He is overwhelmed by his teacher's expectations and doesn't know how to improve his grades. He meets with a peer tutor to see if he can learn how to study. The peer tutor shows Jake how to take notes and study for exams. This helps Jake feel less stressed. Jake starts researching study strategies to see if they can also help him feel better. Which of the following phenomenon best describes Jake's response to stress?
a. Tend-and-befriend theory
b. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
c. Emotion-focused coping
d. Problem-focused coping
16. A war starts in Natalie's country, and she is forced to leave her home. She is able to find a place to stay with distant relatives. However, they resent that she is there and make it clear that she's not welcome. After months of living with them, Natalie is constantly sick, tired, and anxious. Which of the following concepts best describes Natalie's experience of stress?
a. Emotion-focused coping
b. Posttraumatic growth
c. Exhaustion phase of the general adaption syndrome
d. Dissociative disorder
17. Tamilla researches stress. She uses an evolutionary perspective to understand how individuals experience stress. Which of the following statements would she most likely agree with?
a. Stress is caused by an inability to achieve one's most important personal goals.
b. Stress is caused by unhelpful or unrealistic thoughts and beliefs.
c. Stress is caused by harmful social patterns and cultural practices.
d. Stress is caused by thoughts and behaviors that help humans survive dangerous situations.