PSYC final ch. 15

........disorders are characterized by excessive, persistent fear and apprehension and related disturbances in behavior

anxiety

a panic disorder is a type of........ disorder characterized by panic attack, along with at least one month of worry about panic attacks or self-defeating behavior related to the attacks

anxiety

Egon can't pay attention in class. He is easily distracted, won't sit still, and displays poor impulse control. The school counselor suggested that his parents take him to a doctor to have him assessed for ________.

attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder

Phyllis cannot be alone. Her moods and behaviors are unstable, as are her relationships with other people. She often displays inappropriate and intense anger. Recently, Phyllis wrote a suicide note and offered to show it to her husband. Which of the following diagnoses accounts for her personality?

borderline personality disorder

What is comorbidity?

co-occurrence of two disorders

A psychological disorder is a

condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

Which classification system is used by most mental health professionals in the USA

diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders

the...... model suggests that people with a predisposition for a disorder are more likely to develop the disorder when faced with adverse environmental or psychological

diathesis-stress

which of the following exemplifies a symptom of autism spectrum disorder

gemma exhibits deficits in social interactions by not initiating conversations with other children, and she turns her head away when spoken to

Miguel worries excessively about things beyond his control, and his worries often interfere with his life. He avoids driving because he worries about car accidents. He calls his parents twice a day because he worries they are dead. He checks his credit card statement three times a day because he worries about identity theft. Miguel probably suffers from ________.

generalized anxiety disorder

which of the following defines antisocial personality disorder

lack of regard for others' rights, impulsivity, deceitfulness, irresponsibility, and lack of remorse over misdeeds

Janice is in the middle of a distinct period of an abnormally and persistently elevated mood. In the last week she has cleaned her house from top to bottom (breaking windows and dishes in the process), bought a new car that she can't afford, and dug up most of her yard in case she might want a garden next year. Janice is experiencing ________.

mania

people with.......disorders experience thoughts and urges that are intrusive and unwanted and/or the need to engage in repetitive behaviors or mental acts

obsessive-compulsive

which of the following is an example of a diathesis-stress model

ozzie has a genetic predisposition towards depression, but he did not experience depression until his mother and father died

Cordelia, an active duty marine, served in Afghanistan. While she was on patrol with her friend, an IED went off, killing her friend and injuring her. In the two months since her friend died, Cordelia has been jumpy, irritable, avoids talking about her friend, and once every few days experiences a flashback to the explosion. Cordelia is experiencing a ________ disorder.

post-traumatic stress

at the most basic level, schizophrenia is best conceptualized as a/an......... disorder

psychotic

which psychological disorder is characterized by major disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior

schizophrenia

what is meant by the term etiology

the cause of a disorder

what kind of symptoms involves reflecting noticeable decreases and absences in certain behavior, emotions or drives

negative

Yuri experiences excessive, distressing, and persistent fear or anxiety about heights. Yuri suffers from a(n) ________.

phobia