psych Waples unit 3 part 3
ptsd
after a traumatic event, suffering from flashbacks, emotional numbing, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, sleeping, etc.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM5)
fairly comprehensive manual is used to identify disorders on the basis of symptoms and their prevalence
Positive symptoms of schizophrenia include all of the following EXCEPT: flat affect. hallucinations. delusions. catatonia.
flat affect
mood disorders
depression, mania
Dissociation refers to a psychological state in which the person feels _____. miserable and worthless persistently anxious and nervous disconnected from immediate experience overexcited and unrealistically optimistic
disconnected from immediate experience
included by the DSM-5 as a new diagnosis, is considered a depressive disorder in children who show persistent irritability and recurrent episodes of out-of-control behavior. autism spectrum disorder generalized anxiety disorder disruptive mood dysregulation disorder depression
disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
major depressive disorder
signs of depression are persistent and don't have an outside source
Which of the following statements is true of generalized anxiety disorder? An individual suffering from generalized anxiety disorder experiences persistent anxiety for a maximum of one month. Generalized anxiety disorder is often caused due to an elevation in the levels of the neurotransmitter GABA. Generalized anxiety disorder does not have any impact on the physical health of an individual. An individual suffering from generalized anxiety disorder cannot specify the reasons for the anxiety he experiences.
An individual suffering from generalized anxiety disorder cannot specify the reasons for the anxiety he experiences.
Which neurotransmitters play a role in panic disorders? Glutamate and acetylcholine Substance P and glutamate GABA and serotonin Dopamine and norepinephrine
GABA and serotonin
Which of the following statements is true of antisocial personality disorder (ASPD)? Individuals with ASPD show lower levels of autonomic nervous system arousal. ASPD is far more common in women than in men. Individuals with ASPD are more stressed than others by aversive circumstances. All individuals with ASPD engage in crime.
Individuals with ASPD show lower levels of autonomic nervous system arousal.
David is a successful, but immoral businessman. He feels no remorse in exploiting other people for his own personal gain. He would do whatever it takes to get to the top even if it involves cheating, lying, and hurting others. In the context of personality disorders, it can be inferred that David exhibits the symptoms of _____. histrionic personality disorder avoidant personality disorder antisocial personality disorder borderline personality disorder
antisocial personality disorder
Janet is worried about her son, Patrick. She finds him restless and impulsive. At times, Janet finds it exhausting to handle him because he is high-strung and shows very little concentration during his studies. She has also received several complaints from Patrick's teachers regarding his poor performance in class and his lack of focus. In the context of psychological disorders, it can be inferred that Patrick is exhibiting the symptoms of _____. attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder obsessive-compulsive disorder schizophrenia mild neurocognitive impairment
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Abnormal behavior
behavior that is socially deviant, maladaptive, or personally distressful over a relatively long period of time
Phillipe Pinel
believed that mental patients were ill and needed to be treated as such - with kindness and caring.
generalized anxiety disorder
characterized by nearly constant tension and a high level of arousal
Individuals with borderline personality disorder exhibit _____. hypervigilance mania psychosis catatonia
hypervigilance
specific phobias
irrational fears of specific objects or situations that disrupt behavior
most humanists dislike the use of
lables, because they believe it keeps people from achieving their potential
medical model of disorders
mental illness can be diagnosed and treated
stigma
negative image
the only way to get rid of obsessive thoughts, you must engage in a repetitive behavior
ocd
unpredictable episodes of intense dread
panic attacks