Abnormal Psychology

A. whether the prognosis is favorable or unfavorable.
B. whether the disorder is mild or severe.
C. the predominance of thought disturbances.
D. the predominance of negative versus positive symptoms.

A. alternating periods of depression and mania; mania only
B. depression only; alternating periods of depression and mania
C. mania only; alternating periods of depression and mania
D. alternating periods of depression and mania; depression and mania simultaneously

A. The original personality is always aware of the alternate personalities.
B. The alternate personalities are usually unaware of the original personality.
C. The personalities are typically all quite similar to one an other.
D. Starting in the 1970s, a dramatic increase occurred in the diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder.

A. should not be considered abnormal, since her adaptive functioning is not impaired.
B. should not be considered abnormal, since everyone sometimes experiences worry and anxiety.
C. can still be considered abnormal,since she feels great personal distress.
D. involves both a and b.

A. unconscious fear.
B. feelings of ambivalence.
C. low self-esteem.
D. role-playing.

A. a dissociative disorder.
B. obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C. schizophrenia.
D. a personality disorder.

A. schizophrenia.
B. obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C. dissociative disorders.
D. dysthymic disorder.

A. Axis III of the DSM-IV to record this medical information
B. either Axis I or Axis II of the DSM-IV to record this medical information
C. Axis X of the DSM-IV to record this medical information
D. both Axis IV and Axis V of the DSM-IV to record this medical information

A. are more characteristics of men than of women
B. are more clearly associated with mania than with depression
C. have little effect on people’s feelings of self-worth
D. may be a consequence rather than a cause of depression

A. Axis I of the DSM-IV
B. Axis VI of the DSM-IV
C. Axis of the DSM-IV
D. Axis of the DSM-IV