Chapters 15 & 16 Psychology
anxiety
A panic disorder is a type of _________ disorder characterized by panic attacks, along with at least one month of worry about panic attacks or self-defeating behavior related to the attacks.
major depressive disorder
A study based on over 9,000 US residents found the most prevalent disorder is ________.
a delusion
Clifford falsely believes that police have placed hidden cameras in his home to monitor his every movement. Clifford's belief is an example of __________.
bipolar disorder
Mood stabilizers, such as lithium, are used to treat ________.
antidepressants
Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft are examples of _______.
severity of the trauma
This elevates the risk for developing PTDS.
psychological disorder
A condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
ADHD
A short attention span, difficulty concentrating and distractibility, and excessive fidgeting and squirming are characteristics of __________.
if they were raised in a disturbed adoptive home environment
A study of adoptees whose biological mothers had schizophrenia found that the adoptees were most likely to develop schizophrenia ___________________.
group therapy
A treatment modality in which 5-10 people with the same issue or concern meet together with a trained clinician is known as ________.
emotional deficits
Anti-social personality disorder is associated with _______________.
manic episodes
Antipsychotic drugs are used to treat all of the following EXCEPT _________.
free association; psychoanalysis
Clay is in a therapy session. The therapist asks him to relax and say whatever comes to his mind at the moment. This therapist is using ________, which is a technique of ________.
somatic
Diondre harbors the belief that spider eggs have been implanted underneath his fingernails. What kind of delusion is this?
different personalties
Dissociative identity disorder mainly involves _________.
biological
Dr. Anastasia believes that major depressive disorder is caused by an over secretion of cortisol. HIs view on the cause of depression reflects a ____________ perspective.
Causes
Etiology is another word for __________.
Flashback
Eugene was in a motorcycle accident. When he hears a sudden loud noise, he relives the accident and feels as if it is happening all over again. This is an example of a _____________.
dissociative fatigue
Fidel suddenly wonders away from his home and experiences confusion about his identity. Fidel may be experiencing _________.
Possessed by demons
In medieval times, abnormal behaviors were thought to be a sign that the person was __________.
free association technique of psychoanalysis
In the __________________, the client says whatever comes to mind at the moment.
cognitive therapy
In this type of therapy, "how you think determines how you feel" is the underlying principle.
Obsessive compulsive personality disorder
Jeff is an unforgiving perfectionist who would rather deliver work a week late than turn is a project with minor mistakes. He is rigid, inflexible, and stubborn, and he never compromises. Which of the following diagnoses account for Jeff's behavior?
involuntary
Joey was convicted of domestic violence. As part of his sentence, the judge has ordered that he attend therapy for anger management. This is considered ________ treatment.
retardation
Joffrey talks and moves slowly. When asked a question, he answers in monotone monosyllables. He is experiencing psychomotor __________.
relapse
John was drug-free for almost six months. Then he started hanging out with his addict friends, and he has now started abusing drugs again. This is an example of ________.
averse conditioning
Kaz wants to stop biting his nails so he rubs a strong bitter paste under his nails to make them taste bad. What technique is he using to stop biting his nails?
difficulty relating to others
One of the primary characteristics of autism spectrum disorder is _________.
Behavioral therapy & token economy
Patients at Manderly Psychiatric Center are rewarded with chips when they engage in positive behaviors, and they can later exchange the chips for privileges. This is an example of __________.
significant distress and impairment in one's life
Patterns of inner experience and behavior are thought to reflect the presence of a psychological disorder if they lead to ____________.
borderline personality disorder
People with _________. often are are impulsive and unpredictable.
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?
schizophrenia
Psychological disorder characterized by major disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior.
cognitive therapy
Rafael is in therapy and one of his goals is to overcome his pessimistic attitude. His therapist helps him to eliminate thought patterns that lead to distress. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify?
relapse
Repeated drug or alcohol use after a period of improvement from substance abuse is called __________.
higher, lower
Suicide rates are ________ among men than women, and they are ________ during the Winter holiday season than in the Spring.
PTSD
Symptoms of __________ include intrusive thoughts or memories of a traumatic event, avoidance of things that remind one of a traumatic event, and jumpiness. Physical complaints are NOT a symptom of this disorder.
diathesis stress
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 events.
vulnerability and adverse experiences
The diathesis-tree model presumes that psychopathy results from ______________.
humanistic therapy
The goal of _______________ is helping people become more self-aware and accepting of themselves.
deinstitutionalization
The process of closing large asylums and providing for people to stay in the community to be treated locally is known as ________.
culture and background
The sociocultural perspective looks at you, your behaviors, and your symptoms in the context of your ________.
OCD
The symptoms of _______ are related to hyperactivity in the orbitofrontal cortex.
intake
The therapist gathers specific information to address the client's immediate needs such as the presenting problem, the client's support system, and insurance status. The therapist informs the client about confidentiality, fees, and what to expect in a therapy session. All of this happens during __________.
mentally counting backwards from 1,000.
This behavior illustrates a compulsion.
avoiding eye contact
This behavior is considered a safety behavior.
dissassociative amnesia
This disorder involves memory loss following stress.
dysfunction
This involves the inability of a psychological mechanism to perform its function.
medieval priests
This person does not support the humane and improved treatment of mentally ill persons.
Antisocial personality disorder
This type of disorder is characterized by A lack of regard for others' rights, impulsivity, deceitfulness, irresponsibility, and lack of remorse for misdeeds.
electroconvulsive therapy
This type of treatment is effective in alleviating symptoms for people with severe depression who have not responded to traditional drug therapy.
being a member of the ethnic major
This was NOT listed as a barrier to mental health treatment.
are an imminent threat to themselves or others
Today, most people with psychological problems are not hospitalized. Typically they are only hospitalized if they ________.
3 months
What is the minimum amount of time addicts should receive treatment if they are to achieve a desired outcome?
comorbid disorder
When an individual has two or more diagnoses, which often includes a substance-related diagnosis and another psychiatric diagnosis, this is known as ________.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Which classification system is used most widely by mental health professionals in the US?
behavior
Which kind of therapy involves a therapeutic orientation that employs principles of learning to help clients change undesirable behaviors?
confidentiality
Which term refers to the fact that therapists cannot disclose information to third parties unless mandated or permitted by law?
generalized anxiety disorder
Which type of disorder is characterized by a continuous state of excessive, pointless worry and apprehension?
