Clinical psychology worksheet with answers

Which symptom is characteristic of a manic episode?

1. ARepeated checking of locks
2. BDecreased need for sleep and inflated self-esteem
3. CFeeling slowed down, hopeless and unable to enjoy activities
4. DPersistent fear of specific objects

Which personality disorder cluster in DSM-5 is described as "odd or eccentric"?

1. ACluster D
2. BCluster C
3. CCluster A
4. DCluster B

Which is a core symptom of major depressive disorder?

1. AElevated, euphoric mood for a week
2. BLoss of interest or pleasure in most activities
3. CRepeated hand washing
4. DHearing voices that others cannot hear, most days for two weeks

In suicide risk assessment, which factor is one of the strongest predictors of a future suicide attempt?

1. ABeing a university student
2. BA previous suicide attempt
3. CTalking openly to a therapist
4. DHaving a large circle of friends

Rosenhan's study "On being sane in insane places" raised concerns about:

1. AThe safety of antidepressants
2. BThe ethics of animal research
3. CThe effectiveness of CBT
4. DThe validity of psychiatric diagnosis

Which pattern defines bipolar II disorder?

1. AMajor depressive episodes only, with no elevated mood
2. BAt least one full manic episode with psychotic features
3. CAt least one hypomanic episode and at least one major depressive episode
4. DNumerous mild mood swings over at least two years without full mood episodes

A study compares a new therapy with a waiting-list control and finds a large benefit. Why might this overestimate the therapy's specific effect?

1. AWaiting-list participants cannot be randomised
2. BA waiting list controls for time passing but not for attention, expectation or the alliance
3. CWaiting lists remove the placebo effect completely, so any benefit must come from the therapy itself
4. DWaiting-list controls always receive the same therapy

Expressed emotion research shows that relapse in schizophrenia is more likely when families show:

1. AHigh criticism, hostility and emotional over-involvement
2. BWarm, calm support
3. CLow levels of contact
4. DFrequent discussion of the weather