Psychology 150 - Introduction to Psychology » Fall 2021 » Week 11 Step 6 Apply Noba Module 12

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Question #1
Stewie loves to play golf. He typically plays 2 or 3 times a week. Lately, he has been feeling down and has lost interest in the game, and has asked his friends to find someone to play in his place. This loss of interest and pleasure in an activity that Stewie used to enjoy is called ________ and is a symptom of depression.
A.   avolition
B.   anhedonia
C.   apraxia
D.   alogia
Question #2
Essence just failed her sculpting class. From this failure Essence concludes it was her fault, she has no talent, and she will always do poorly in sculpting. What is Essence displaying?
A.   Essence has made an internal, specific, and unstable attribution about herself.
B.   Essence has made an internal, specific, and stable attribution about herself.
C.   Essence has made an external, global, and stable attribution about herself.
D.   Essence has made an internal, global, and stable attribution about herself.
Question #3
For the previous six weeks or so, Carlton's co-workers have noticed that he has seemed very sad much of the time. He has also stopped going to team lunches and stayed in his office on his own far more than usual. However, in the last few days, he has seemed very different. He has been in an excited state much of the time, talking more rapidly than usual, and many of his ideas at team meetings seem unrealistic and overambitious. Which of the following disorders are Carlton's symptoms MOST consistent with?
A.   major depressive disorder
B.   antisocial personality disorder
C.   generalized anxiety disorder
D.   bipolar disorder
Question #4
One day, Kamala felt lethargic, hopelessly sad, fatigued, and had no interest in anything. A few days later she was feeling extremely euphoric and powerful, engaged in risky sexual exploits, and spent money irresponsibly. Kamala could be diagnosed with
A.   bipolar disorder.
B.   post-traumatic stress disorder.
C.   schizophrenia.
D.   obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Question #5
Apryl is starting to spend money quickly to buy the fanciest clothes, car, and hotel rooms because they have an inflated sense of self-importance and self-worth, believing they deserve these things due to their superior powers and abilities. What symptom of mania is Apryl displaying?
A.   euphoria
B.   grandiosity
C.   distractibility
D.   irresponsibility
Question #6
Eduardo has been having difficulty sleeping, cannot seem to concentrate at work, is sad most of the time, and seems to have lost interest in things that he always used to enjoy. Which disorder is Eduardo MOST likely suffering from?
A.   major depressive disorder
B.   bipolar disorder
C.   borderline personality disorder
D.   cyclothymic disorder
Question #7
Benito has felt depressed most of the last three years. He also suffers from poor appetite and low self-esteem. Benito most likely has
A.   bipolar disorder.
B.   an eating disorder.
C.   persistent depressive disorder.
D.   major depressive disorder.
Question #8
Cyan has found herself pacing with a feeling of restlessness while Cary is starting to perform normal routine actions in an unusually slow manner. While Cyan is likely experiencing ________________, Cary is showing _________________.
A.   psychomotor agitation; psychomotor retardation
B.   psychomotor retardation; psychomotor agitation
C.   psychological hypersomnia; psychological ideation
D.   psychological ideation; psychological hypersomnia
Question #9
Russell has been suffering from the symptoms of a major depressive episode for the past three weeks, and their symptoms have included both hallucinations and delusions. Which specifier would be added to their diagnosis of a major depressive episode?
A.   rapid cycling
B.   perinatal onset
C.   seasonal pattern
D.   psychotic features

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