Mental Disorders

Mental Disorders

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1.

Caffeine can induce mental disorders classified in the DSM-IV diagnostic manual.

True
False
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2.

The disorder that involves recurrent, intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors involving touching and rubbing against a nonconsenting person is called ...

Sexual Sadism
Exhibitionism
Pedophilia
Frotteurism
Voyeurism
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3.

There is such a thing as Sleep Terror Disorder.

True
False
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4.

In Pyromania, the fire setting is usually an expression of anger or vengeance.

True
False
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5.

The presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states, each with its own relatively enduring pattern of perceiving, relating to, and thinking about the environment and self, is characteristic of the following disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder
Schizophrenia
Bipolar Disorder
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Cyclothymic Disorder
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6.

Schizoid personality disorder is characterized by pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others, such that their motives are interpreted as malevolent.

True
False
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7.

Trichotillomania is an impulse-control disorder characterized by:

an obsession with three-dimensional shapes
a recurrent failure to resist stealing three-colored objects
a recurrent pulling out of one's hair
a preoccupation with fire
an obsession with one's weight
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8.

Antisocial Personality Disorder is much more common among men than women.

True
False
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9.

Histrionic Disorder is a pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking.

True
False
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10.

Five or more of the following are possible characteristics of Borderline Personality Disorder EXCEPT,

a pattern of unstable and intense interpersonal relationships characterized by alternating between extremes of idealization and devaluation
preoccupation with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love
frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined abandonment
identity disturbance: markedly and persistently unstable self-image or sense of self
recurrent suicidal behavior, gestures, or threats, or self-mutilating behavior
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