Clinical psychology worksheet with answers

Which disorder involves recurrent, unexpected panic attacks followed by persistent worry about further attacks?

1. ASpecific phobia
2. BGeneralised anxiety disorder
3. CPanic disorder
4. DAdjustment disorder

Delirium is best described as:

1. AA lifelong intellectual disability
2. BA fixed fear of a specific object
3. CAn acute, fluctuating disturbance of attention and awareness
4. DA slow, progressive decline in memory and thinking over several years

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

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

Behavioural activation treats depression mainly by:

1. AExposing the person to feared bodily sensations in a graded way
2. BExploring childhood conflicts in detail
3. CPrescribing a period of complete rest
4. DIncreasing engagement in rewarding and valued activities

Benzodiazepines reduce anxiety mainly by:

1. ABlocking dopamine D2 receptors
2. BBlocking serotonin reuptake into presynaptic neurons
3. CInhibiting monoamine oxidase
4. DEnhancing the effect of GABA at GABA-A receptors

A person spends hours daily worrying that a small mark on their nose is ugly, checks mirrors constantly, and others see nothing wrong. Which diagnosis fits?

1. AAnorexia nervosa
2. BIllness anxiety disorder
3. CBody dysmorphic disorder
4. DSocial anxiety disorder

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

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

Ayllon and Azrin introduced a token economy on a psychiatric ward. What was the main finding and limitation?

1. ATokens had no effect on behaviour
2. BThe method cured schizophrenia within weeks
3. CTarget behaviours increased, but gains often did not generalise outside the ward
4. DPatients' hallucinations disappeared permanently, and the gains lasted after discharge