Question

B34. Which of the following is an important purpose of the DSM?

a. identifying physical problems

b. billing and insurance

c. outlining mental health treatments

d. none of the above

C1. Among the personality disorders listed below, hypermasculinity (for males) is most associated with ________

a. schizotypal personality disorder

b. dependent personality disorder

c. histrionic personality disorder

d. all of the above

C2 Ctanley has to choose between interviewing for two jobs; one pays $80,000, the other that pays $50,000. He believes he has a 50 percent chance of getting the higher paying job, but a 100 percent chance of getting the lower paying job. Based on Rotter’s social learning theory/expectancy value theory, which job has the higher expected value to Ctanley?

a. $50,000 job

b. $80,000 job

c. choices a and b

d. none of the above

C3. Locus of control is based in/similar to ________.

a. reinforcement

b. self-regulation

c. expectancy

d. behavior potential

C4 Danza loves playing roulette, which does not emphasize skill, versus playing skill-based casino games like blackjack. Based on selected research, Danzb would have what locus of control orientation?

a. internal locus of control

b. external locus of control

c. eudaimonic locus of control

d. excelsior lability locus of control

Answer 1

34. (C) The main purpose of DSM is to provide a description and diagnose mental treatment.

C1 -

C2- $50,000 According to Rotter's learning theory more you expect to obtains a reward, and more you value.

C3 - (d) Locus of control is related to behavioral potential.

C4 - (b) external locus of control. He opted to play a game that is not in his control.