Abnormal Psych Final Exam

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What is an ingested material that can cause temporary cognitive, behavioral, or physiological symptoms?
Substances
2
Substance Use Disorder can be diagnosed for all substance classes except what
specific substance?
Caffeine
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True/False: Symptoms are NOT dependent on the type of substance being used in Substance Intoxication. All symptoms are the same.
FALSE
4
What is the development of behavior due to the sudden cessation of long-term
substance use?
Withdrawal
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What will individuals under the effects of withdrawal experience the urge to do?
Consume the substance to reduce their symptoms
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Substances that reduce or inhibit neural activity are called:
Depressants
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Substances that “speed up” the flow of information between the brain and the body are known as:
Stimulants
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Which of the following is NOT a hallucinogen?
Heroin
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What is the primary effect of hallucinogens on the user?
Altered perception of reality and sensory experiences
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What disorders are primarily comorbid with a 12-month drug use disorder?
MDD, bipolarI, PTSD, and anti social panic disorder
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Which of the following is NOT a primary modality for treating and preventing substance abuse?
Grounding/Earthing
12
Ketamine is a common stimulant
False
13
About what percent of the population have reported using illegal drugs in the past month?
16.8%
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What does effetive substance use treatment focus on?
Physical dependence and psychological behavior change
15
Substance abuse often arises from the combined influence of genetics,
environmental factors, mental health, and learned behaviors.
True
16
What is a key characteristic of Anorexia Nervosa?
Restriction of food intake and fear of gaining weight
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Which disorder involves binge eating without purging?
Binge-Eating Disorder
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What is a common cause of Binge-Eating Disorder?
Low self-esteem and stress
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Which treatment is often used for eating disorders like Anorexia and Bulimia?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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What is a compensatory behavior commonly seen in Bulimia Nervosa?
Purging after eating
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Which group is most commonly affected by Anorexia Nervosa?
Women in high-income countries
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What emotion do people with Binge-Eating Disorder often feel after eating?
Shame or guilt
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What percentage of women are affected by Binge-Eating Disorder?
2.7%
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What is the first step in treating severe Anorexia Nervosa?
Stabilizing and regaining healthy weight
25
What disorder has the highest mortality rate of any mental illness?
Anorexia Nervosa
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What percentage of Bulimia Nervosa cases are women?
90%
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True or False: Eating disorders can lead to long-term health problems or even death if untreated.
True
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How often must binge eating occur to diagnose Bulimia Nervosa?
Once a week for three months
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Which of the following is NOT a behavior seen in bulimia?
Balanced eating
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True or False: People with Anorexia Nervosa usually have a normal or above-average body weight.
False
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How long do symptoms have to last for an individual to be diagnosed with Schizophrenia?
6 months
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What age do males typically experience symptoms of schizophrenia?
Late adolescence to early 20s
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What is one cause of Schizophrenia disorder?
Pregnancy and/or birth complications
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What is NOT a treatment for Schizophrenia?
Exposure therapy
35
To be diagnosed with Schizophreniform Disorder symptoms must last longer than 6 months.
False
36
The most common ages of onset for Schizophreniform Disorder are....?
18-24 for men and 18-35 for women
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What is NOT one of the causes for Schizophreniform disorder?
drinking too many Redbulls
38
What is the lifetime prevalence of Schizoaffective disorder?
0.3%
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Which is NOT one of the causes for Schizoaffective Disorder?
In Laws
40
What are the two psychotic symptoms that distinct Schizoaffective from Schizophrenia?
Either A or B
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What is one type of medication prescribed to a Schizoaffective patient?
Paliperidone
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What is the main symptom of delusional disorder?
Delusions
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How long must a delusion last for a diagnosis?
One month
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People with delusional disorder usually can:
Function normally in daily life
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Which treatment can help with delusional disorder?
Antipsychotic medication
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