Q. The most effective method of predicting that a mental patient will commit an act of violence is by
✅ Correct Answer: (D)
There is no effective method.
Abnormal Psychology MCQs and Notes
Q. CT scans of the brains of some young schizophrenics show __________ than normal.
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
wider ventricles
Q. Which of the following personality disorders describes a person who has an extremely unstable self image, is moody, and does not develop stable relationships?
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
borderline
Q. The antisocial personality is one who
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
is irresponsible and seems to lack remorse.
Q. The dopamine-psychosis link is based on the observation that
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
there are high levels of dopamine activity in the brains of psychotic people.
Q. Obsessive-compulsive disorders involve
✅ Correct Answer: (D)
high levels of anxiety.
Q. Sudden temporary amnesia or instances of multiple personality are __________ disorders.
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
dissociative
Q. Sensory experiences that occur in the absence of a stimulus are called
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
hallucinations.
Q. A person who is preoccupied with fears of having a serious disease suffers from
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
hypochondriasis.
Q. Delusional thinking is characteristic of
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
psychosis.