Questions on Abnormal Psychology
Part 1 of 4 - 12.0 Points
Question 1 of 50 1.0 Points
According to the integrative model, which of the following factors influence the onset and maintenance of somatic symptom disorders? A.Biological, psychological, social and cultural factors. B.Psychological, cultural and perceptual factors. C.Medical, sociological, and psychological factors. D.Cultural, medical, and gender factors. Answer Key: A
Question 2 of 50 1.0 Points
Concerning the cause of dissociative disorders, _______ dominate(s) this field of psychology. A.theory and speculation B.statistical analysis from experiments C.observation and patient interviews D.experimental research with controlled groups Answer Key: A
Question 3 of 50 1.0 Points
Jill was the victim of a fender-bender accident in which she was driving a car struck in a parking lot. Although she felt well initially, she developed back pain immediately after being contacted by the other driver 's insurance company who wanted to settle. A thorough review of her medical complaints by her physician found no signs of an actual medical disorder. Nevertheless, Jill maintains that she has severe back pain that limits all of her activities except attending college classes. Given this case scenario, what condition might Jill be presenting? A.Malingering B.Somatic symptom disorder C.Factitious disorder by proxy D.Factitious disorder Answer Key: A
Question 4 of 50 1.0 Points
What is malingering? A.having a psychological problem that is correlated with no physical symptoms B.pretending to have an illness for an external gain C.having a disorder characterized by the preoccupation with pain D.giving self-centered and melodramatic reports of symptoms Answer Key: B
Question 5 of 50 1.0 Points
Just after her husband leaves for an extended military tour overseas, Jeanne finds that her vision is suddenly impaired and that she is nearly blind. However, examination by an expert ophthalmologist reveals that her eyes are
Question 1 of 50 1.0 Points
According to the integrative model, which of the following factors influence the onset and maintenance of somatic symptom disorders? A.Biological, psychological, social and cultural factors. B.Psychological, cultural and perceptual factors. C.Medical, sociological, and psychological factors. D.Cultural, medical, and gender factors. Answer Key: A
Question 2 of 50 1.0 Points
Concerning the cause of dissociative disorders, _______ dominate(s) this field of psychology. A.theory and speculation B.statistical analysis from experiments C.observation and patient interviews D.experimental research with controlled groups Answer Key: A
Question 3 of 50 1.0 Points
Jill was the victim of a fender-bender accident in which she was driving a car struck in a parking lot. Although she felt well initially, she developed back pain immediately after being contacted by the other driver 's insurance company who wanted to settle. A thorough review of her medical complaints by her physician found no signs of an actual medical disorder. Nevertheless, Jill maintains that she has severe back pain that limits all of her activities except attending college classes. Given this case scenario, what condition might Jill be presenting? A.Malingering B.Somatic symptom disorder C.Factitious disorder by proxy D.Factitious disorder Answer Key: A
Question 4 of 50 1.0 Points
What is malingering? A.having a psychological problem that is correlated with no physical symptoms B.pretending to have an illness for an external gain C.having a disorder characterized by the preoccupation with pain D.giving self-centered and melodramatic reports of symptoms Answer Key: B
Question 5 of 50 1.0 Points
Just after her husband leaves for an extended military tour overseas, Jeanne finds that her vision is suddenly impaired and that she is nearly blind. However, examination by an expert ophthalmologist reveals that her eyes are