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This PDF contains a glossary quiz focused on psychology, including concepts such as neurotransmitters, psychological disorders, and related terms.
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Questions 1. Which neurotransmitter contributes to movement, attention, and arousal? o A. Dopamine o B. Acetylcholine o C. Serotonin o D. GABA o E. Norepinephrine 2. What is a study of the heritability of a disorder by finding adopted peopl...
Questions 1. Which neurotransmitter contributes to movement, attention, and arousal? o A. Dopamine o B. Acetylcholine o C. Serotonin o D. GABA o E. Norepinephrine 2. What is a study of the heritability of a disorder by finding adopted people with the disorder and examining their biological and adoptive relatives? o A. Twin study o B. Family study o C. Adoption study o D. Case study o E. Cross-sectional study 3. What term describes the severe reduction or complete absence of affective responses? o A. Affective flattening o B. Anhedonia o C. Alexithymia o D. Alogia o E. Avolition 4. Which term refers to the impaired ability to recognize objects or people? o A. Aphasia o B. Agnosia o C. Apraxia o D. Amnesia o E. Anomia 5. An anxiety disorder characterized by a fear of situations where escape might be difficult is known as: o A. Social anxiety disorder o B. Generalized anxiety disorder o C. Panic disorder o D. Agoraphobia o E. Specific phobia 6. What term is used for the diminished capacity to consciously experience or describe emotions? o A. Anhedonia o B. Alexithymia o C. Affective flattening o D. Alogia o E. Avolition 7. Which progressive neurological disorder is the most common form of dementia? o A. Vascular dementia o B. Lewy body dementia o C. Frontotemporal dementia o D. Alzheimer's disease o E. Parkinson's disease 8. The inability to recall previously learned information or past events is called: o A. Aphasia o B. Amnesia o C. Apraxia o D. Agnosia o E. Dyslexia 9. Which term describes stimulant drugs that can produce euphoria, alertness, and paranoia? o A. Barbiturates o B. Benzodiazepines o C. Amphetamines o D. Opioids o E. Hallucinogens 10. What part of the brain is thought to regulate emotions and is part of the limbic system? o A. Hippocampus o B. Amygdala o C. Thalamus o D. Hypothalamus o E. Cerebellum 11. Which substance is known for producing male characteristics? o A. Estrogen o B. Androgen o C. Cortisol o D. Insulin o E. Adrenaline 12. What is the term for the inability to experience pleasure from previously pleasurable activities? o A. Anhedonia o B. Alogia o C. Avolition o D. Anorexia o E. Alexithymia 13. Which eating disorder is characterized by a fear of gaining weight and body image disturbance? o A. Bulimia nervosa o B. Binge eating disorder o C. Anorexia nervosa o D. Orthorexia o E. Night eating syndrome 14. Which class of drugs is used to treat the symptoms of depression? o A. Antipsychotics o B. Benzodiazepines o C. Mood stabilizers o D. Antidepressants o E. Stimulants 15. What is the term for a pervasive pattern of disregard for the rights of others and absence of respect for social norms? o A. Borderline personality disorder o B. Antisocial personality disorder o C. Narcissistic personality disorder o D. Avoidant personality disorder o E. Dependent personality disorder 16. What term describes the belief that the bodily symptoms of anxiety have harmful consequences? o A. Anxiety sensitivity o B. Panic attack o C. Agoraphobia o D. Hypochondriasis o E. Health anxiety 17. Which disorder is marked by deficits in attention, impulse control, and activity levels? o A. Autism spectrum disorder o B. Generalized anxiety disorder o C. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder o D. Oppositional defiant disorder o E. Conduct disorder 18. What is the term for repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels compelled to perform? o A. Obsessions o B. Compulsions o C. Delusions o D. Hallucinations o E. Phobias 19. Which term refers to the elimination of a classically conditioned response by removal of the unconditioned stimulus? o A. Extinction o B. Habituation o C. Sensitization o D. Generalization o E. Discrimination 20. Which hormone is produced by the adrenal cortex and helps the body respond to stressors? o A. Adrenaline o B. Noradrenaline o C. Cortisol o D. Serotonin o E. Dopamine 21. Which disorder is characterized by severe and persistent irritability in children? o A. Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder o B. Conduct disorder o C. Oppositional defiant disorder o D. Intermittent explosive disorder o E. Major depressive disorder 22. What term describes the deliberate feigning of a symptom or disorder for external gain? o A. Malingering o B. Factitious disorder o C. Somatic symptom disorder o D. Conversion disorder o E. Hypochondriasis 23. Which approach explains abnormal behaviors in terms of biological dysfunction? o A. Cognitive approach o B. Behavioral approach o C. Sociocultural approach o D. Humanistic approach o E. Biological approach 24. What is the term for a mood disorder marked by manic/hypomanic episodes and depressive episodes? o A. Major depressive disorder o B. Cyclothymic disorder o C. Persistent depressive disorder o D. Bipolar disorder o E. Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder 25. What term describes an uncontrollable, persistent thought, image, or impulse that causes significant anxiety or distress? o A. Delusion o B. Compulsion o C. Obsession o D. Hallucination o E. Phobia 26. What term is used for a gradual decline of intellectual functioning? o A. Delirium o B. Dementia o C. Amnesia o D. Agnosia o E. Aphasia 27. Which type of therapy involves exposing patients to repeated, high-intensity magnetic pulses focused on particular brain structures? o A. Electroconvulsive therapy o B. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation o C. Vagus nerve stimulation o D. Deep brain stimulation o E. Psychosurgery 28. What term refers to the capacity to form new connections between neurons in the brain? o A. Neurogenesis o B. Neural plasticity o C. Synaptogenesis o D. Neuroplasticity o E. Neuroadaptation 29. Which disorder involves an intense fear of being judged or embarrassed in social situations? o A. Generalized anxiety disorder o B. Panic disorder o C. Social anxiety disorder o D. Agoraphobia o E. Specific phobia 30. What is the term for a depressive disorder that occurs only during certain times of the year, usually winter? o A. Major depressive disorder o B. Persistent depressive disorder o C. Cyclothymic disorder o D. Seasonal affective disorder o E. Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder 31. Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of unstable moods, self-concept, and interpersonal relationships? o A. Antisocial personality disorder o B. Borderline personality disorder o C. Narcissistic personality disorder o D. Avoidant personality disorder o E. Dependent personality disorder 32. Which disorder involves the belief that one has a serious medical condition despite the lack of significant somatic symptoms? o A. Somatic symptom disorder o B. Factitious disorder o C. Conversion disorder o D. Illness anxiety disorder o E. Malingering 33. Which theory suggests that abnormality is caused by the combination of a vulnerability and life events? o A. Biopsychosocial model o B. Diathesis-stress model o C. Cognitive-behavioral model o D. Humanistic model o E. Medical model 34. What is the term for the false belief that one is being harassed, persecuted, or unfairly treated? o A. Grandiose delusion o B. Somatic delusion o C. Paranoid delusion o D. Delusion of reference o E. Erotomanic delusion 35. What is the name of the therapy developed by Marsha Linehan for borderline personality disorder? o A. Cognitive-behavioral therapy o B. Dialectical behavior therapy o C. Acceptance and commitment therapy o D. Schema therapy o E. Psychodynamic therapy 36. Which class of antidepressant drugs inhibit the reuptake of serotonin? o A. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors o B. Tricyclic antidepressants o C. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors o D. Atypical antidepressants o E. Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors 37. What term describes the pervasive anxiety and sense of inadequacy leading to avoidance of social interactions? o A. Social anxiety disorder o B. Generalized anxiety disorder o C. Avoidant personality disorder o D. Dependent personality disorder o E. Schizoid personality disorder 38. Which term refers to the distorted thinking pattern seen in depression where individuals have negative views of themselves, the world, and the future? o A. Cognitive distortion o B. Negative cognitive triad o C. Learned helplessness o D. Catastrophizing o E. Personalization 39. What is the term for the therapy that focuses on changing maladaptive schemas developed during childhood? o A. Cognitive-behavioral therapy o B. Dialectical behavior therapy o C. Schema therapy o D. Psychodynamic therapy o E. Humanistic therapy 40. Which disorder is characterized by recurrent binge eating episodes without compensatory behaviors? o A. Anorexia nervosa o B. Bulimia nervosa o C. Binge eating disorder o D. Orthorexia o E. Night eating syndrome 41. What is the term for repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels s/he must perform? o A. Delusions o B. Hallucinations o C. Obsessions o D. Compulsions o E. Phobias 42. Which hormone is involved in regulating mood and is also known as 'norepinephrine'? o A. Adrenaline o B. Cortisol o C. Serotonin o D. Noradrenaline o E. Dopamine 43. What term refers to the part of the brain that relays information from the brain stem to the cortex and is involved in emotional regulation? o A. Hippocampus o B. Amygdala o C. Thalamus o D. Hypothalamus o E. Cerebellum 44. Which disorder involves the recurrent pulling out of one's own hair? o A. Excoriation disorder o B. Trichotillomania o C. Body dysmorphic disorder o D. Hoarding disorder o E. Obsessive-compulsive disorder 45. What is the term for an extreme experience where the individual assumes alternative identities at different times? o A. Depersonalization o B. Derealization o C. Identity confusion o D. Identity alteration o E. Dissociative amnesia 46. Which disorder is marked by a sudden loss of functioning in a part of the body without an identifiable medical cause? o A. Somatic symptom disorder o B. Illness anxiety disorder o C. Conversion disorder o D. Factitious disorder o E. Malingering 47. What is the term for the unconscious part of the personality that seeks immediate gratification? o A. Ego o B. Superego o C. Id o D. Libido o E. Conscience 48. Which disorder is characterized by persistent difficulty in discarding possessions? o A. Obsessive-compulsive disorder o B. Hoarding disorder o C. Body dysmorphic disorder o D. Trichotillomania o E. Excoriation disorder 49. What term describes the drive to maximize pleasure and minimize pain as quickly as possible? o A. Reality principle o B. Morality principle o C. Pleasure principle o D. Survival instinct o E. Self-preservation 50. Which type of study examines participants at one point in time but does not follow them over time? o A. Longitudinal design o B. Cross-sectional design o C. Case study o D. Experimental study o E. Correlational study I hope these questions are helpful for your study and review! 4o What are the answer to above ChatGPT Here are the answers to the 50 multiple choice questions: 1. Which neurotransmitter contributes to movement, attention, and arousal? o B. Acetylcholine 2. What is a study of the heritability of a disorder by finding adopted people with the disorder and examining their biological and adoptive relatives? o C. Adoption study 3. What term describes the severe reduction or complete absence of affective responses? o A. Affective flattening 4. Which term refers to the impaired ability to recognize objects or people? o B. Agnosia 5. An anxiety disorder characterized by a fear of situations where escape might be difficult is known as: o D. Agoraphobia 6. What term is used for the diminished capacity to consciously experience or describe emotions? o B. Alexithymia 7. Which progressive neurological disorder is the most common form of dementia? o D. Alzheimer's disease 8. The inability to recall previously learned information or past events is called: o B. Amnesia 9. Which term describes stimulant drugs that can produce euphoria, alertness, and paranoia? o C. Amphetamines 10. What part of the brain is thought to regulate emotions and is part of the limbic system? o B. Amygdala 11. Which substance is known for producing male characteristics? o B. Androgen 12. What is the term for the inability to experience pleasure from previously pleasurable activities? o A. Anhedonia 13. Which eating disorder is characterized by a fear of gaining weight and body image disturbance? o C. Anorexia nervosa 14. Which class of drugs is used to treat the symptoms of depression? o D. Antidepressants 15. What is the term for a pervasive pattern of disregard for the rights of others and absence of respect for social norms? o B. Antisocial personality disorder 16. What term describes the belief that the bodily symptoms of anxiety have harmful consequences? o A. Anxiety sensitivity 17. Which disorder is marked by deficits in attention, impulse control, and activity levels? o C. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder 18. What is the term for repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels compelled to perform? o B. Compulsions 19. Which term refers to the elimination of a classically conditioned response by removal of the unconditioned stimulus? o A. Extinction 20. Which hormone is produced by the adrenal cortex and helps the body respond to stressors? o C. Cortisol 21. Which disorder is characterized by severe and persistent irritability in children? o A. Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder 22. What term describes the deliberate feigning of a symptom or disorder for external gain? o A. Malingering 23. Which approach explains abnormal behaviors in terms of biological dysfunction? o E. Biological approach 24. What is the term for a mood disorder marked by manic/hypomanic episodes and depressive episodes? o D. Bipolar disorder 25. What term describes an uncontrollable, persistent thought, image, or impulse that causes significant anxiety or distress? o C. Obsession 26. What term is used for a gradual decline of intellectual functioning? o B. Dementia 27. Which type of therapy involves exposing patients to repeated, high-intensity magnetic pulses focused on particular brain structures? o B. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation 28. What term refers to the capacity to form new connections between neurons in the brain? o B. Neural plasticity 29. Which disorder involves an intense fear of being judged or embarrassed in social situations? o C. Social anxiety disorder 30. What is the term for a depressive disorder that occurs only during certain times of the year, usually winter? o D. Seasonal affective disorder 31. Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of unstable moods, self-concept, and interpersonal relationships? o B. Borderline personality disorder 32. Which disorder involves the belief that one has a serious medical condition despite the lack of significant somatic symptoms? o D. Illness anxiety disorder 33. Which theory suggests that abnormality is caused by the combination of a vulnerability and life events? o B. Diathesis-stress model 34. What is the term for the false belief that one is being harassed, persecuted, or unfairly treated? o C. Paranoid delusion 35. What is the name of the therapy developed by Marsha Linehan for borderline personality disorder? o B. Dialectical behavior therapy 36. Which class of antidepressant drugs inhibit the reuptake of serotonin? o C. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors 37. What term describes the pervasive anxiety and sense of inadequacy leading to avoidance of social interactions? o C. Avoidant personality disorder 38. Which term refers to the distorted thinking pattern seen in depression where individuals have negative views of themselves, the world, and the future? o B. Negative cognitive triad 39. What is the term for the therapy that focuses on changing maladaptive schemas developed during childhood? o C. Schema therapy 40. Which disorder is characterized by recurrent binge eating episodes without compensatory behaviors? o C. Binge eating disorder 41. What is the term for repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels s/he must perform? o D. Compulsions 42. Which hormone is involved in regulating mood and is also known as 'norepinephrine'? o D. Noradrenaline 43. What term refers to the part of the brain that relays information from the brain stem to the cortex and is involved in emotional regulation? o B. Amygdala 44. Which disorder involves the recurrent pulling out of one's own hair? o B. Trichotillomania 45. What is the term for an extreme experience where the individual assumes alternative identities at different times? o D. Identity alteration 46. Which disorder is marked by a sudden loss of functioning in a part of the body without an identifiable medical cause? o C. Conversion disorder 47. What is the term for the unconscious part of the personality that seeks immediate gratification? o C. Id 48. Which disorder is characterized by persistent difficulty in discarding possessions? o B. Hoarding disorder 49. What term describes the drive to maximize pleasure and minimize pain as quickly as possible? o C. Pleasure principle 50. Which type of study examines participants at one point in time but does not follow them over time? o B. Cross-sectional design