Example Exam Questions for Abnormal Psychology (PSYC 325) Test 2
1. _______ is a psychological experience characterized by concern about future events, and ______ is characterized by concern about current circumstances.
a. Panic; anxiety
b. Fear; anxiety
c. Anxiety; fear
d. Depression; anxiety
2. Phuong was a passenger in a terrible car wreck which left four of her friends dead. She has continual nightmares which go back to that fateful night. In addition to being emotionally numb about the whole situation, she feels very guilty that she survived the ordeal. Phuong might be diagnosed as having __________.
a. generalized anxiety disorder
b. panic disorder
c. simple phobia
d. post-traumatic
stress disorder
3. Someone experiencing a manic episode has ____ thinking.
a. logical
b. slow
c. pessimistic
d. grandiose
4. An individual who is experiencing an elevated mood, a decreased need for sleep, and distractibility is most likely experiencing:
a. panic disorder
b. mania
c. depersonalization
d. hallucinations
5. Which of the following is NOT one of the biological markers for schizophrenia?
a. expressed emotion
b. poor smooth pursuit eye movements
c. difficulty with sustained attention
d. excessive event related potentials