5. In early adulthood, a process known as _____ occurs in which cell connections in the brain are eliminated.
(A) honing
(B) pruning
(C) linkage analysis
(D) a gene-environment interaction

6. You are relying on a dimensional classification scheme and work with individuals who struggle with delusions. Your diagnoses are going to be based upon the __________ of delusions. (A) presence or absence (B) social consequences (C) underlying cause (D) severity

7. Dr. Wang has been treating someone with an unusual combination of symptoms. He notes that there is no published research on such a combination of symptoms, and considers developing a case study. How would Dr. Wang conduct this study? (A) Try to find other cases like the one he is treating. (B) Gather detailed historical and biographical information on this single individual. (C) Examine treatment response using an open design. (D) Withhold treatment in an effort to fully understand the significance of symptoms.

8. Psychopathologists rely upon correlational research since (A) it is effective in determining cause and effect. (B) many of the variables they wish to study cannot be manipulated. (C) ethical considerations prevent them from doing case studies. (D) they cannot measure all the constructs.

9. If Stephanie is characterized as a person high in neuroticism, she (A) is not likely to become depressed, but likely to become anxious. (B) is at elevated risk for developing depression. (C) is likely to experience low levels of anxiety, but high levels of depression. (D) is most likely clinically depressed.

10. In the past year, Jenny has had three depressive episodes and two manic episodes. Which of the following DSM-5 diagnoses would best fit Jenny? (A) bipolar I disorder -- rapid cycling specifier (B) bipolar II disorder -- rapid cycling specifier (C) cyclothymia (D) major depressive disorder -- rapid cycling specifier 

11. The two types of medications most commonly used to treat anxiety are (A) mood stabilizers and antidepressants. (B) antidepressants and benzodiazepines. (C) benzodiazepines and anticonvulsants. (D) anticonvulsants and beta-blockers.

12. A major psychological hypothesis regarding the onset of panic involves (A) a fundamental problem with breathing control. (B) difficulties in relaxing. (C) a concern with, and misinterpretation of, bodily sensations. (D) excessive attempts to relax that fail.

13. Efforts to inhibit obsessive thoughts (A) may increase obsessional thinking and negative mood. (B) may be a helpful strategy for obsessive-compulsives to use. (C) result in other problems, such as stress-induced illnesses. (D) are easier if a significant other is involved to encourage and reinforce the suppression of obsessive thoughts.

14. Which of the following is NOT one of the DSM-5 categories for PTSD? (A) intrusively re-experiencing the traumatic event (B) avoidance of stimuli associated with the event (C) mood and cognitive changes following the trauma (D) forgetfulness and disorientation following the trauma

15. Emma was brutally assaulted outside the local 7-Eleven. Although she cannot recall the details of the assault, she becomes terrified when she drives past the 7-Eleven. This is an example of a situation in which a person (A) has an explicit memory, but no implicit memory. (B) has neither explicit nor implicit memory. (C) will most likely develop dissociative identity disorder. (D) has no explicit memory, but has an implicit memory.

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