Test on Psychology: Well-being, Stress, and Disorders

Question 1: Younger paternal age is considered a prenatal developmental risk factor for schizophrenia.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that 'Older paternal age' is a prenatal developmental risk factor for schizophrenia, not younger paternal age.

Question 2: According to the study materials, which of the following accurately describes the symptoms and causes of Dissociative Amnesia?

A. Inability to recall personal information, such as name or job, often resulting from physical brain damage.

B. Sudden, unexpected travel away from home or work, combined with an inability to recall one's past and confusion about identity.

C. Inability to recall important personal information that is usually trauma-related and too extensive for ordinary forgetting, often following severe emotional trauma with no physical brain damage.

D. Presence of two or more distinct identities or alters, each with its own name and preferences, caused by overactive dopamine transmission.

Explanation: Dissociative Amnesia is characterized by an inability to recall important personal information, usually trauma-related, which is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetting. It often follows severe emotional trauma such as abuse or combat, and unlike dementia or head injury, no physical brain damage is found. The other options describe Dissociative Fugue, Dissociative Identity Disorder, or misattribute causes.

Question 3: A key characteristic of Histrionic Personality Disorder is the need to be the center of attention.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Histrionic PD is described as needing to be the center of attention, along with being emotional, theatrical, and shallow.

Question 4: According to the provided study materials, which of the following is a primary characteristic of Narcissistic Personality Disorder?

A. Grandiosity

B. Extreme emotional instability

C. Discomfort in relationships and odd thoughts

D. Preoccupation with order and control

Explanation: The study materials state that Narcissistic PD is characterized by grandiosity, entitlement, a lack of empathy, and a craving for admiration. The other options describe characteristics of Borderline PD (emotional instability), Schizotypal PD (discomfort in relationships, odd thoughts), and Obsessive-Compulsive PD (preoccupation with order and control).

Question 5: The study materials indicate that only media representation, and not cultural ideals or societal pressure, contributes to body dissatisfaction and the risk of eating disorders.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that cultural ideals about body image and societal pressure to meet these ideals (especially thinness in Western societies), as well as media representation of thin bodies, all contribute to body dissatisfaction and increase the risk of eating disorders. Therefore, it is incorrect to say that only media representation contributes.