PY1050 - Chapter 15 quiz

Piper is terribly afraid of a number of different situations. She doesn't like riding on public busses or subways, finds open spaces very intimidating, does not like feeling "lost in a crowd," and prefers the safe and secure feeling of her own home. If these symptoms cause disruptions in her life, Piper might be diagnosed with ______ .

Agoraphobia

Which of the following exemplifies a symptom of autism spectrum disorder?

Gemma exhibits deficits in social interaction by not initiating convers ations with other children, and she tums her head away when spoken to.

Laura has bipolar disorder, then she __________.

often experiences mood states that vacillate between depression and mania

What is meant by the term etiology?

the cause of a disorder

Which of the following is a common characteristic of all dissociative disorders?

becoming split off, or separated, from one's core sense ofself

According to the textbook, which of these events would have the highest likelihood of causing posttraumatic stress disorder?

being assaulted and robbed of your cash and credit cards

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 a(n) ______ episode.

manic

Nathan has an overinflated and unjustified sense of self-importance. He is preoccupied with fantasies of success and believes that he is entitled to special treatment to suffer from _______ personality disorder.

narcissistic

Which brain region is believed to play a critical role in the development of symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder?

orbito frontal cortex

The _______ perspective of psychological disorders attributed symptoms of such ailments to forces that were beyond scientific understanding, such as black magic or evil spirits.

supematural