Question 1

A drug commonly used to prevent mood swings associated with bipolar disorder is

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A)   thorazine.
B)   Haldol.
C)   amphetamines.
D)   lithium carbonate.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Individuals who do not establish a firm sense of identity may have difficulty establishing relationships.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Biological researchers have found genetic influences on

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A)   social phobia.
B)   simple phobia.
C)   depression.
D)   post-traumatic stress syndrome.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

A person who attempts suicide but survives did not really intend to die.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A person's earliest identity is most likely modelled after parents.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What percentage of Canadians aged 15 years and older experience Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

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A)   1.2%
B)   2.5%
C)   3.9%
D)   5.3%E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

An example of a simple phobia is fear of

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A)   dogs.
B)   public speaking.
C)   interaction.
D)   embarrassment.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Normality is a key component of psychological health.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An example of an obsession is

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A)   constant hand washing.
B)   repeating someone's name five times every time you see her.
C)   concern of contracting syphilis from a handshake.
D)   repeatedly checking to see if the stove is turned off.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

A defence mechanism in which hostility is expressed toward someone by being covertly uncooperative or passive is

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A)   displacement.
B)   passive-aggressive behaviour.
C)   projection.
D)   repression.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Stability, as it relates to self-esteem, is best described as

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A)   a complete absence of mixed messages about oneself from others.
B)   an integration of the self.
C)   an unwavering positive self-image.
D)   a necessary component for the establishment of a sense of love and belonging.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following does NOT play a major part in psychological disorders?

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A)   genetics
B)   culture
C)   biology
D)   employmentE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

A technique that may aid in fighting demoralization is

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A)   giving up.
B)   keeping a journal of self-talk.
C)   recognizing failure.
D)   use of defence mechanisms.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

People with enough willpower can force themselves to snap out of their depression.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following phrases is the best description of normality?

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A)   what most people do
B)   the right thing to do
C)   what most people should do
D)   what people think they should doE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

What percentage of Canadian men experience depression at some point during their lifetime?

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A)   4.9%
B)   8.5%
C)   14.1%
D)   21.0%E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

A thinking pattern common to demoralized individuals is an all-or-nothing view of events.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Other-directed individuals are more likely to be influenced by external forces.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Suicide is the ultimate form of mental illness.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Psychodynamic therapies allow the patient to

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A)   speak freely with a supportive but objective person.
B)   consume prescription medications in a safe environment.
C)   think cognitively about his or her problem.
D)   receive reinforcement for inappropriate behaviour.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 2: Psychological Health

Suicide is the ultimate form of mental illness.

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Individuals who do not establish a firm sense of identity may have difficulty establishing relationships.

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What percentage of Canadians aged 15 years and older experience Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

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Biological researchers have found genetic influences on

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Other-directed individuals are more likely to be influenced by external forces.

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A drug commonly used to prevent mood swings associated with bipolar disorder is

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Which of the following phrases is the best description of normality?

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What percentage of Canadian men experience depression at some point during their lifetime?

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An example of an obsession is

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Normality is a key component of psychological health.

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A thinking pattern common to demoralized individuals is an all-or-nothing view of events.

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People with enough willpower can force themselves to snap out of their depression.

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A technique that may aid in fighting demoralization is

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Psychodynamic therapies allow the patient to

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A person's earliest identity is most likely modelled after parents.

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Which of the following does NOT play a major part in psychological disorders?

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An example of a simple phobia is fear of

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A person who attempts suicide but survives did not really intend to die.

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A defence mechanism in which hostility is expressed toward someone by being covertly uncooperative or passive is

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Stability, as it relates to self-esteem, is best described as

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