An abnormal shrinkage of cerebral tissue is most likely to be associated with: __________?

Related Mcqs:

1. All of the following are ways psychologists judge abnormal behavior EXCEPT:

   A. Distress
   B. Disability
   C. Depression
   D. Statistical rarity

2. According to Thomas, abnormal behavior usually involves:

   A. behavior that is statistically unusual.
   B. behavior that deviates from social norms.
   C. a disease of the mind.
   D. biological imbalance

3. Which of this definitions applies to ALL types of abnormal behavior?

   A. Abnormal behavior occurs in frequently.
   B. Abnormal behavior is odd or strange.
   C. Abnormal behavior is characterized by suffering.
   D. Abnormal behavior causes impairment in the person’s life.

4. In treating an abnormal behavior, the main concern of a psychoanalyst would be to discover the ____________?

   A. childhood unconscious conflict that led to the behavior
   B. repressed memories from childhood that instigate aggressive behavior
   C. inappropriate thought patterns that underlie the behavior
   D. ways in which the behavior keeps the client from becoming self-actualized

5. The concept that abnormal behavior is the result of a disease goes with the ___________?

   A. behavioral model
   B. humanistic model
   C. medical model
   D. psychological model

6. Virtual reality exposure therapy is most likely to prove effective in the treatment of: __________?

   A. hellucinations.
   B. depression.
   C. personality disorders.
   D. phobias

7. Hafsa has a psychological disorder and her doctor has prescribed an MAO inhibitor to reduce the severity of Hafsa’s symptoms. In this case, Hafsa’s therapist is MOST likely treating her for ____________?

   A. a dissociative disorder
   B. depression
   C. an anxiety disorder
   D. schizophrenia

8. After understanding psychoanalysis for several months, Karen has suddenly started “forgetting” to attend her therapy sessions. Karen’s behavior is most likely a form of: ____________?

   A. resistance.
   B. transference.
   C. insight
   D. catharsis.

9. Naila feels terrified every time she leaves her house, and avoids doing so whenever possible. Naila is MOST likely suffering from

   A. claustrophobia
   B. obsessive-compulsive disorder
   C. agoraphobia
   D. panic disorder

10. Mania is most likely to be characterized by feelings of: _____________?

    A. fear
    B. optimism
    C. guilt
    D. ambivalence