Psychology Questions! Please help!


Question 9) Dr. Williams's psychiatric patient reports feeling inadequate and being extremely sensitive to criticism. She does not form relationships for fear of rejection. What type of disorder most fits the patient's symptoms?

A) Dissociative identity disorder

B) Obsessive-compulsive disorder

C) Dependent personality disorder

D) Avoidant personality disorder


Question 12) Dr. Chen's patient has suffered a tragedy, is severely depressed, and reports suicidal thoughts. The patient has been unresponsive to drug therapy. Dr. Chen plans to recommend psychosurgery. Is Dr. Chen's treatment plan likely the best one for the patient?

A) Yes. Psychosurgery has a bad reputation, but it is a proven and effective treatment for severe depression.

B) Yes. Psychosurgery is the patient's only hope, considering drug therapy has not been effective.

C) No. The use of new antipsychotic medications should be considered, as psychosurgery has been largely abandoned as a treatment.

D) No. Electroconvulsive therapy should be considered, as it is known to be an effective treatment for severe depression.


Question 15) Which approach emerged when William James began to study the purpose of consciousness and behavior?

A) Gestalt psychology

B) Structuralism

C) Behavioralism

D) Functionalism