Question : 61. After a very public yet unsuccessful attempt to take over : 1201835

61. After a very public yet unsuccessful attempt to take over the world, Marvin the Martian disappears. Three weeks later, Marvin is found working as a Q-Mart employee in Albuquerque and living under the name of Chad. “Chad” does not remember his real name or how he came to be working at Q-Mart. Marvin is most likely suffering from 
A. dissociative fugue.
B. dissociative identity disorder.
C. dissociative amnesia.
D. conversion amnesia.

62. Norman is a hotel owner with a calm, laid-back style of living who occasionally “splits” into a different identity. His other identity is a cranky, violent old woman. Norman is exhibiting 
A. dissociative identity disorder.
B. bipolar disorder.
C. schizophrenia.
D. cyclothymic disorder.

63. David is usually a quiet, well-mannered man. On some occasions, however, he acts like a completely different person; he becomes very angry and violent and responds only to the name “Hulk.” David has no recollection of these recurrent episodes. The best diagnosis for David is 
A. dissociative fugue.
B. dissociative amnesia.
C. dissociative identity disorder.
D. schizophrenia.

64. A psychodynamic theorist would most likely explain that dissociative identity disorder is the result of 
A. the perception that one’s behavior is outside the range of behavior that one typically exhibits.
B. the onset of schizophrenia.
C. the need to create a “new person” in order to act out unacceptable unconscious impulses.
D. highly distorted perceptions of reality.

65. Lani has had a strict upbringing. Although she is nearly eighteen years old, Lani has not been allowed to go on dates or stay out late. All of a sudden Lani begins having episodes in which she sneaks out to parties, behaves promiscuously, and answers only to the name “Raven.” A psychodynamic theorist would explain that 
A. Lani may have an imbalance of certain neurotransmitters (e.g., dopamine).
B. Lani’s new behavior pattern is so unlike her normal behavior pattern that she perceives herself as a “different person” during the episodes.
C. Lani’s “new” identity represents the expression of her changed perception of the world.
D. Lani has created a “new person” to act out unconscious impulses that she would normally consider unacceptable.

66. Research on the development of dissociative identity disorder (DID) provides support for all of the following conclusions, except: 
A. Most people displaying DID suffered severe abuse as children.
B. Most people displaying DID are skilled at self-hypnosis.
C. Most people displaying DID created “new personalities” to deal with traumatic stress.
D. Most people displaying DID are knowingly faking their symptoms.

67. Jamie’s sleep patterns have been erratic over the course of the past few weeks, and she lacks the energy to do anything except lay on her couch. Jamie also feels completely hopeless, and she wonders whether life is worth living anymore. Jamie is most likely suffering from 
A. dysthymic disorder.
B. major depression.
C. cyclothymic disorder.
D. mania.

68. Since Jack’s forced retirement, he has experienced overwhelming sadness and has withdrawn from his friends and family. He has gained twenty pounds and has been sleeping much more than usual. Most noticeably, he is no longer interested in participating in his lifelong hobby of playing several rounds of golf each week. Most likely Jack is experiencing 
A. dissociative fugue.
B. bipolar disorder.
C. conversion disorder.
D. major depressive disorder.

69. Rudolph has felt sad and hopeless for more than two years now. Although Rudolph continues working, he is unable to experience pleasure the way he used to. Rudolph’s symptoms are most consistent with _____ disorder. 
A. major depressive
B. dysthymic
C. bipolar
D. cyclothymic

70. Jacob is suffering from dysthymic disorder. Jacob 
A. switches from being somewhat sad to somewhat manic.
B. probably needs to be hospitalized.
C. always feels either extremely depressed or extremely manic.
D. has been feeling somewhat sad and depressed for years.