Abnormal Psychology

Question

Q1: The headmaster of a secondary school complained about difficulties in carrying out his duties due to forgetfulness and inattention. He was tested by a clinical psychologist and showed performance of around 1 to 1.5 SD below mean on multiple memory tests. Which of the followings is the most sensible conclusion?

1. The impairment is mild because performance is between 1-2 SDs
2. The degree of impairment is likely more severe than most people with mild impairment
3. The impairment is major because the person definitely had higher than average premorbid memory functions
4. There is no impairment because the person can likely compensate

Q2: Depression is LEAST likely to occur in which of the following stages of dementia?

1. early
2. initial
3. middle
4. late

Q3: Jack does not know where he is, what time of the day it is, and why he is in the hospital. Jack is most likely in ___________?

1. demantia
2. depression
3. delusion
4. delirium

Q4: Jason has been rather easily-agitated in the past six months. He swore a lot, even in front of his grandchildren. He also bought luxurious goods that he liked but never considered buying. Which of the following is the most likely cause?

1. Vascular demantia
2. Frontotemporal demantia
3. Alzheimer's disease
4. Character deterioration due to normal aging

Q5: Jeremy was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD). He has much difficulty controlling the shaking of his hands when he tries to get a cup. Which of the following is the most likely cause?

1. This is a common symptom of early stage PD
2. This is a common side effect of PD medications
3. This is a common symptom of late stage PD
4. He’s not taking his PD medications

Q6: Due to marriages among relatives, the royal families have a higher risk for _________ .

1. Alzheimer’s disease
2. Parkinson’s disease
3. Huntington’s disease
4. Vascular dementia

Answer 1

Hi Leby,

While I cannot give you the exact answers to these questions, I am happy to help you understand these concepts. If you are interested, it would be best to schedule a session.

Let me know what you think!

Danielle :)