BAPSY Abnormal Psychology 5

Question 1

Which of the following best characterizes antisocial personality disorder (ASPD)?

Accepted Answer

Pervasive disregard for and violation of others' rights since age 15

Answer

ASPD is defined by a persistent pattern of violating others' rights, deceitfulness, impulsivity, and lack of remorse, with conduct disorder symptoms before age 15.

Question 2

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is most commonly associated with depression onset during which season?

Accepted Answer

Fall/Winter

Answer

SAD most commonly presents with depressive episodes beginning in fall or winter, likely linked to reduced sunlight and disrupted circadian rhythms.

Question 3

Conversion disorder (Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder) involves:

Accepted Answer

Neurological symptoms inconsistent with known neurological disease

Answer

Conversion disorder presents with neurological symptoms (e.g., paralysis, blindness) that cannot be explained by a neurological condition and are incompatible with recognized disease.

Question 4

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) requires symptom onset before which age according to DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

Age 12

Answer

DSM-5 changed the age-of-onset criterion from age 7 (DSM-IV) to several symptoms present before age 12.

Question 5

Which of the following is a hallmark feature of narcissistic personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

Grandiose sense of self-importance and lack of empathy

Answer

Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy, distinguishing it from other Cluster B disorders.

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BAPSY - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Practice Test

BAPSY Abnormal Psychology 5