Clinical psychology worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which brain changes are classically associated with Alzheimer's disease?

  1. ADemyelination of the spinal cord
  2. BLoss of dopamine neurons in the substantia nigra only
  3. CAmyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles
  4. DEnlarged thyroid and raised cortisol
2.Easy

A delusion is best defined as:

  1. AA sudden change in mood without a clear cause
  2. BA brief lapse of memory for recent events
  3. CA perception that occurs without any external stimulus being present
  4. DA fixed false belief held despite clear contrary evidence
3.Easy

Which test is a projective test in which people describe what they see in inkblots?

  1. AThe Rorschach test
  2. BThe MMPI-2
  3. CThe WAIS-IV
  4. DThe Beck Depression Inventory
4.Medium

Validity scales on the MMPI are designed to detect:

  1. AInconsistent, exaggerated or defensive answering
  2. BWhich therapy will work best
  3. CBrain damage
  4. DThe client's intelligence level
5.Medium

Which defence mechanism is shown by someone who is angry with their boss but shouts at their partner at home?

  1. ASublimation
  2. BDisplacement
  3. CReaction formation
  4. DProjection
6.Medium

Which defence mechanism is shown when someone with strong hostile feelings towards a colleague acts in an excessively friendly way towards them?

  1. ADenial
  2. BReaction formation
  3. CRationalisation
  4. DDisplacement
7.Hard

Why is the medical model of mental illness criticised by proponents of the psychological approaches?

  1. AIt rejects the use of medication entirely
  2. BIt denies that the brain and biological factors have any role in behaviour or emotion
  3. CIt may overlook psychological and social causes and reduce people's sense of agency
  4. DIt is based only on dream analysis
8.Hard

A soldier develops PTSD while most comrades exposed to the same battle do not. Which model best explains this difference?

  1. AThe diathesis–stress model
  2. BThe token economy model
  3. CThe statistical infrequency model
  4. DThe medical model of infection

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles
  2. 2. D · A fixed false belief held despite clear contrary evidence
  3. 3. A · The Rorschach test
  4. 4. A · Inconsistent, exaggerated or defensive answering
  5. 5. B · Displacement
  6. 6. B · Reaction formation
  7. 7. C · It may overlook psychological and social causes and reduce people's sense of agency
  8. 8. A · The diathesis–stress model

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