LearningCurve Module 47: Introduction to Psychological Disorders

The American Psychiatric Association classified homosexuality as an illness until the year of _____.

1973

The percentage of Americans who report suffering from a phobia of a specific object or situation in 2008 was:

8.7

Finn has been diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Which of the following problems might he be exhibiting?

A person with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder will exhibit all of these behaviors.

Naima washes her hands about 50 times a day because she is afraid of the germs that seem to be everywhere. Rana washes her hands about 50 times a day because, as a nurse practitioner, it is an important part of her job. Why is Naima's hand washing considered part of a psychological disorder while Rana's is not?

All of these factors classify Naima's behavior as a psychological disorder.

This man insisted that madness was not "demon possession" but a sickness of the mind caused by severe stresses and inhumane conditions.

Philippe Pinel

Lynette is released after a four-week stay at a psychiatric hospital. She needs to find an apartment near her job because she cannot afford a car. When she talks to potential landlords, how should she describe herself in order to get the apartment?

She should NOT volunteer that she was in a psychiatric hospital. Many people react negatively to those labeled "mentally ill."

Brian often interrupts his teacher while she is speaking and frequently forgets to complete his homework assignments. He also has difficulty taking turns in playground games with classmates. Brian most clearly exhibits symptoms of _____ disorder.

adhd

The symptoms of _____ begin to appear at a median age of about 8.

antisocial personality disorder

Dr. Cobbs believes that psychological disorders are influenced by genetic predispositions and physiological states. He is also aware that inner psychological dynamics, social dynamics, and culture influence psychological disorders. Dr. Cobbs believes in a:

biopsychosocial model.

Deviant and stressful behaviors are more likely to be considered disordered when also judged to be a harmful _____.

dysfunction

Deviant and stressful behaviors are more likely to be considered disordered when also judged to be:

dysfunctional

Elsa is a 50-year-old teacher who is openly gay. According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), Elsa's homosexuality is NOT classified as a(n) _____.

illness

A large pharmaceutical company is conducting a clinical trial for a new antidepressant to treat major depressive disorder. It is concerned with the efficacy and safety of the new medication. Its perspective is most aligned with the _____ model.

medical

The symptoms of _____ begin to appear at a median age of about 20.

schizophrenia

This disorder is most likely to result in the person living in poverty.

schizophrenia

At one time, disordered people were simply warehoused in asylums. Asylums have been replaced with psychiatric hospitals, where attempts are made to diagnose and cure people suffering from psychological disorders. This best illustrates one of the beneficial consequences of:

the medical model.