BAPSY Abnormal Psychology and Diagnosis 5

Question 1

Which eating disorder involves recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting?

Accepted Answer

Bulimia nervosa

Answer

Bulimia nervosa is defined by recurrent binge eating paired with inappropriate compensatory behaviors (purging, fasting, excessive exercise) occurring at least once per week for 3 months.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the core features required for a PTSD diagnosis in DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

Depersonalization or derealization

Answer

PTSD requires intrusion, avoidance, negative alterations in cognitions/mood, and alterations in arousal/reactivity; depersonalization/derealization are specifiers for a subtype, not core criteria.

Question 3

A person repeatedly steals items they don't need and feel tension before stealing relieved by the act itself. This is most consistent with:

Accepted Answer

Kleptomania

Answer

Kleptomania is characterized by recurrent failure to resist impulses to steal objects not needed for personal use, with rising tension beforehand and relief/gratification afterward.

Question 4

Which defense mechanism involves attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to someone else?

Accepted Answer

Projection

Answer

Projection involves unconsciously attributing one's own unacceptable impulses, thoughts, or emotions onto another person.

Question 5

In the context of psychological assessment, 'reliability' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The consistency of a test's results across time or raters

Answer

Reliability refers to the degree to which a measure produces consistent, stable results — whether across time (test-retest), items (internal consistency), or raters (inter-rater).

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BAPSY - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Practice Test

BAPSY Abnormal Psychology and Diagnosis 5