AD/HD is thought to be at least partly caused by an imbalanced of two neurotransmitters in the brain. One his norepinephrine (also known as noradrenaline), what is the other?
A. Dopamine B. Acetylcholine C. Epinephrine D. Glutamate
Psychological Disorders and their Treatment MCQs
Diagnosis of AD/HD depends on a patient being rated against three categories of symptoms. Two of the categories are Inattention and Hyperactivity. What is the third?
A. Disruptiveness B. Aggression C. Impulsivity D. Intelligence
The DSM – IV defines three types of AD/HD:
A. Combined Type (elements of Inattention, Hyperactivity and impulsivity; B. Predominantly Inattentive Type C. Predominantly Hyperactive – Impulsive Type D. All of these
Which of the following is not popularly presumed to have had AD/HD?
A. Frank Lloyd Wright B. Charlotte Bronte C. Vincent Van Gogh D. Queen Victoria
Which of the following is an example of apotemnophilia?
A. The person is psychotic and believes the limb is evil B. A person just doesn’t feel like the limb is supposed to be part of his/her body C. The person is sexually aroused by amputation and wants to have a stump D. Any or all of these
How would you know when a depressed person is contemplating suicide?
A. When their give away prized possessions B. When they write letters and sign good – bye C. when they talk about tying up loose ends D. All of these
How can you tell if someone suffers from depression when you first meet that person?
A. By their physical appearance B. You can’t. There are no obvious clues C. By their irrational behavior D. Many depression victims are quick to admit their illness
Which is another reason people may strongly desire an elective amputation?
A. Both B. The crave the challenges of overcoming the disability C. They want to be able to avoid work and collect a disability pension D. Neither
Which is possible paradigm to explain apotemnophilia?
A. It’s an unusual from of body dysmorphic disorder B. It’s an extreme from of Munchausen syndrome C. IT’s a paraphilia D. Any of these
Who coined the term “apotemnophilia”?
A. Michael First B. Havelock Ellis C. Sigmund Freud D. John Money