Chapter 15

condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

A psychological disorder is a ________.

being assaulted and robbed of your cash and credit cards

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

seasonal pattern

Alexis experiences the symptoms of major depressive disorder, but only during the fall and winter months when she gets less direct exposure to sunlight What kind of depression does Alexis have

severe depressive symptoms

Autism spectrum disorder is marked by all but which of the following categories of symptoms

episodic

Cole spends a few weeks being treated for major depressive disorder. He eventually stops exhibiting symptoms, but a few months later they reoccur. Once again the symptoms dissipate, but a few months later they reoccur. Coleâ s major depressive disorder is __

posttraumatic stress

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 Cordelia's left arm. 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 ________ disorder

fugue

Fidel suddenly wanders away from his home and experiences confusion about his identity. Fidel may be experiencing dissociative __

often experiences mood states that vacillate between depression and mania

If Laura has bipolar disorder, then she ________.

safety behaviors

Mental or behavioral acts that reduce anxiety in social situations, such as avoiding eye contact or rehearsing sentences before speaking are called ________.

that applies to women who experience major depressive symptoms during or in the four weeks after a pregnancy.

Peripartum onset depression is a kind of depression ________.

borderline personality 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?

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Researchers have found that approximately _____ percent of those with dissociative identity disorder were physically and/or sexually abused in childhood, leading to the conclusion that trauma can be a cause of this disorder.

supernatural

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

biological

The approach to psychology suggesting that psychological disorders may be best explained by looking at genetic factors, chemical imbalances, and brain abnormalities is the ________ perspective.

negative

Those symptoms that involve noticeable decreases and absences in certain behaviors, emotions, or drives in those afflicted with schizophrenia are called ________ symptoms.

co-occurrence of two disorders

What is comorbidity?

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

Which classification system is used by most mental health professionals in the United States of America?

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

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

becoming split off, or separated, from oneâ s core sense of self

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

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

Which of the following is an example of a diathesis-stress model?

Rochelle has an expectation that terrible things will happen and there is nothing she can do about itâ "this leads her to become depressed.

Which of the following is an example of hopelessness theory?

attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

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 _______

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

Which of the following is a set of symptoms or behaviors that you might see in a person diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder?

People with these disorders exhibit a personality style that differs markedly from the expectations of their culture.

Which of the following is an inaccurate statement about dissociative disorders?

dopamine and serotonin

Which pair of neurotransmitters has received the most attention as a potential explanation for the symptoms of schizophrenia