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111. Newt appears to be a charming and intelligent person. However, : 1201826
111. Newt appears to be a charming and intelligent person. However, he often does things that hurt or upset other people. For instance, when his neighbor let him borrow his car, Newt wrecked it and abandoned it. When his neighbor confronted him about it, Newt nonchalantly stated that there must have been a problem with the steering of the car and that he wasn’t to blame for the situation. Newt most likely suffers from _____ personality disorder.
A. antisocial
B. avoidant
C. narcissistic
D. schizotypal
112. In Widom’s research on childhood abuse and antisocial personality disorder, she found that
A. females are more likely to develop the disorder after being abused in childhood.
B. failure to graduate high school was also a predictor of the disorder.
C. there was no difference in effects between ethnic groups.
D. every antisocial person she examined had been abused.
113. Research examining the link between childhood abuse and antisocial personality disorder has found that
A. childhood abuse is the only proven cause of antisocial personality disorder.
B. nearly all abused children show forms of antisocial personality disorder as adults.
C. people with antisocial personality disorder are especially likely to sexually abuse children.
D. factors not related to child abuse might play a role in the appearance of antisocial personality disorder.
114. Hope is a little girl who worries all the time. She is worried that she could be kidnapped, is upset when her parents leave, and cries easily. Hope probably has a(n) _____ childhood disorder.
A. internalizing
B. autistic
C. externalizing
D. pervasive
115. Veronica is conducting research on conduct disorder in adolescents. Which research article title should she consider to be inaccurate, according to findings discussed in your textbook?
A. “No Genetic Predisposition Has Been Found”
B. “A Stable Pattern of Aggression and Disobedience”
C. “Moving Toward Antisocial Personality Disorder In Adulthood”
D. “A Disorder Mainly Affecting Boys”
116. Philip has been diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which statement would best describe him?
A. Philip does not smile, laugh, or make eye contact with anyone, and he does not tolerate being held.
B. Philip is impulsive and cannot concentrate on an activity as well as other children his age can.
C. Philip has been misdiagnosed, as ADHD does not really exist.
D. Philip worries constantly that he will be lost or injured or that some harm may come to his parents.
117. Maggie, a five-year-old, is constantly worried that she will be lost, kidnapped, or injured or that some harm may come to Marge or Homer, her parents. Maggie clings to her mother and becomes sick or upset at the prospect of any separation. Maggie is most likely suffering from
A. an externalizing disorder.
B. separation anxiety disorder.
C. autistic disorder.
D. ADHD.
118. Balint, a six-year-old child, has shown no attachment to his mother or anyone else, does not smile, and has not learned to speak. Balint suffers from
A. depression.
B. attention deficit disorder.
C. anxiety disorder.
D. autistic disorder.
119. How does addiction to psychoactive substances differ from substance abuse?
A. Addiction can cause serious social or interpersonal problems, but substance abuse cannot.
B. Addiction is a physical need, whereas substance abuse can stem from a psychological need.
C. Addiction does not result in the building of tolerance, but substance abuse does.
D. Addiction leads to serious medical problems, whereas substance abuse does not.
120. Alcoholism is more common in certain ethnic groups. How do behavioral theories explain this difference?
A. The difference is due to socioeconomic factors.
B. Children in these groups are raised in a way that leaves them with unfulfilled oral needs.
C. Certain groups inherit tendencies to become alcoholics.
D. Heavy drinking is socially reinforced in these groups.
121. Which of the following statements about substance-related disorders is false?
A. There is some evidence that alcoholism tends to run in families.
B. Alcoholism almost always causes severe social, physical, and emotional problems.
C. Addiction to drugs such as heroin is largely a learned process.
D. Psychological dependence is different from addiction.
122. Nora’s biological parents are alcoholics, but Nora has lived with her adoptive parents (who do not drink) her entire life. Is Nora at an increased risk to become an alcoholic herself?
A. No, because her adoptive parents are not alcoholics.
B. No, because her biological parents are not around to model irresponsible drinking habits.
C. Yes, because she has inherited a predisposition for alcoholism.
D. Yes, because she is likely to rebel against her adoptive parents, who do not drink at all.
123. Carl was recently arrested for the murder of a mime. Carl suffers from a psychological disorder, and at the time of his trial Carl didn’t even know his own name. He was incapable of understanding the proceedings and the charges against him. Carl will most likely be declared
A. mentally incompetent to stand trial.
B. not guilty by reason of insanity.
C. guilty but mentally ill.
D. mentally fit to stand trial.
124. Of the following four criminal defendants, who is least likely to be judged not guilty by reason of insanity:
A. Blair, whose mania prevented her from resisting the impulse to do wrong.
B. Charles, who is autistic and had no understanding of what he was doing when he committed the crime.
C. Drew, whose schizophrenia prevented her from knowing that what she was doing was wrong.
D. Ewell, whose antisocial personality disorder prevented him from feeling guilty after committing the crime
125. David claims that he was suffering from depression when he shot his father. He did admit, however, that he knew it was wrong and could have stopped himself from committing the crime. In court David will likely be found
A. incompetent to stand trial.
B. not guilty by reason of insanity.
C. incompetent and not guilty by reason of insanity.
D. guilty.
