Clinical psychology worksheet with answers

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

1. AEnlarged thyroid and raised cortisol
2. BDemyelination of the spinal cord
3. CAmyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles
4. DLoss of dopamine neurons in the substantia nigra only

Bulimia nervosa involves:

1. AEating large amounts only at night without any distress
2. BAvoidance of foods because of their texture only
3. CRecurrent binge eating followed by compensatory behaviours such as vomiting
4. DPersistent refusal to eat, leading to very low body weight and fear of weight gain

Which manual is widely used to classify mental disorders, published by the American Psychiatric Association?

1. AICD-11
2. BDSM-5 (DSM-5-TR)
3. CWAIS-IV
4. DMMPI-2

Which personality disorder is characterised by a pervasive pattern of disregard for the rights of others?

1. AAntisocial personality disorder
2. BDependent personality disorder
3. CBorderline personality disorder
4. DAvoidant personality disorder

Behavioural activation treats depression mainly by:

1. AExploring childhood conflicts in detail
2. BPrescribing a period of complete rest
3. CIncreasing engagement in rewarding and valued activities
4. DExposing the person to feared bodily sensations in a graded way

Patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) must avoid foods rich in tyramine because:

1. AThe combination causes tardive dyskinesia
2. BTyramine causes severe weight loss
3. CTyramine blocks the antidepressant effect of MAOIs completely
4. DThe combination can cause a dangerous rise in blood pressure

The "scientist-practitioner" (Boulder) model in clinical psychology means that clinicians should:

1. AAvoid research completely
2. BOnly conduct laboratory experiments
3. CUse research evidence to guide practice and evaluate their own interventions
4. DPrescribe medication as their main treatment, following psychiatric guidelines closely

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

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