Clinical psychology worksheet with answers

Bulimia nervosa involves:

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

A delusion is best defined as:

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

Which symptom is characteristic of a manic episode?

1. AFeeling slowed down, hopeless and unable to enjoy activities
2. BPersistent fear of specific objects
3. CDecreased need for sleep and inflated self-esteem
4. DRepeated checking of locks

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

1. ARationalisation
2. BReaction formation
3. CDenial
4. DDisplacement

Which personality disorder is marked by instability in relationships, self-image and emotions, together with marked impulsivity?

1. AAvoidant personality disorder
2. BBorderline personality disorder
3. CSchizoid personality disorder
4. DNarcissistic personality disorder

According to the duty established in the Tarasoff case in California, a therapist may need to:

1. AKeep all information confidential under every circumstance, whatever the risk to others
2. BTake steps to protect an identifiable person whom a client seriously threatens
3. CRefuse to treat clients with a history of violence
4. DReport every client who expresses anger

Learned helplessness (Seligman) was proposed as a model for:

1. ADepression
2. BAutism spectrum disorder
3. CSchizophrenia
4. DSpecific phobias

Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) was originally developed for:

1. ABipolar disorder
2. BSpecific phobias
3. CDementia
4. DBorderline personality disorder with self-harm