Behavioral problems in which the person exhibits symptoms suggesting physical disease or injury, but for which there is no identifiable cause, are called:

Related Mcqs:

1. Behavioral problems caused by senility, drug damage, brain injury or disease, and the toxic effects of poisons are classified as_____disorders.

   A. organic
   B. psychotic
   C. somatic
   D. substance use

2. When a person has suffered numerous hypomanic and depressive symptoms for over 2 years, but the symptoms are not serious enough in duration to be considered a mood episode, it is called what?

   A. Cyclothymic Disorder
   B. Bipolar II
   C. Bipolar I
   D. Ultra – Rapid Cycling

3. Which are true of the diathesis-stress model of mental illness?Please identify all correct answers.
   1: When an enduring vulnerability factor in a person is coupled with a recent stressor, it results in psychological disorder.
   2: Only one of the diathesis or stressor needs to be present for symptoms of the psychological disorder to occur.
   3: Both the diathesis and the stressor must be present to lead the symptoms of the psychological disorder.
   4: Diathesis and stressors have specific definitions.

   A. 1 & 4
   B. 1 & 3
   C. 2 & 3
   D. 2 & 4

4. After hearing rumors about the outbreak of an infectious disease, Alyosha began to perceive his normal aches and pains as disease related symptoms. His reaction best illustrated the impact of:

   A. The cocktail party effect
   B. Perceptual set
   C. Relative clarity
   D. The Ponzo illusion

5. Mr. Noor mistakenly believed that a single intake interview in which he simply described his numerous symptoms to a therapist was a treatment for his distress. His immediate relief from many of his symptoms following this session best illustrates:

   A. transference
   B. counterconditioning
   C. unconditional positive regard
   D. the placebo effect

6. The side – effects of antipsychotic medications can often mimic the symptoms of which other disease?

   A. Huntington’s disease
   B. Coeliac disease
   C. Paget’s disease
   D. Parkinson’s disease

7. One of the symptoms in Addison’s disease is:

   A. Whitening of skin
   B. Darkening of skin
   C. Spotting of skin
   D. All of the above

8. What is the average age range in which a person first experiences the onset of schizophrenic symptoms?

   A. Mid 40s
   B. Adolescence
   C. Early 20s to early 30s
   D. Late 30s to early 40s

9. Which of the following explanations for the problems of obesity targets environmental factors as the cause?

   A. Sedentary lifestyles mean human beings take less regular exercise, which leads to excess weight
   B. Human meal times tend to be fixed which overrides body’s natural appetite and control mechanism
   C. Variety of modern foods encourage people to eat more by bringing immediate rewards of new tastes smell and textures
   D. Higher stress levels in contemporary society can lead to overeating
   E. All of the above

10. The prescription drug Thorazine used to treat persons with schizophrenia may cause side effects, one of them called tardive dyskinesia. What might a person suffering from this side effect display?

    A. involuntary movements of tongue and face
    B. no movement at all
    C. slow movements
    D. clapping of the hands repeatedly