Gen Psych Quiz 9 Psychological Disorders

____% to _____% of the U.S. population meets the criteria for at least one anxiety disorder during their lifetime

25-30%

What is the most current version of the DSM

DSM-5-TR

The standard treatment for OCD today is _____

Exposure and Response Prevention (EXRP)

_____ is a general state of excessive, uncontrollable, and worry. Often worry about routine, everyday things, typically unjustified

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

A psychological disorder is ________

a condition characterized by abnormal (atypical) thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

_____ is fear and avoidance of situations where escape may be difficult if one were to have a panic attack

agoraphobia

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

biological

______ is the co-occurrence of two disorders

comorbidity

_____ are repetitive behaviors or mental acts (rituals) performed in response to an obsession

compulsions

____ is the cause of a disorder

etiology

Anxiety disorders are characterized by ______ and worry that is accompanied by disturbances in behaviors

excessive, persistent fear

In regard to OCD, ____ are repetitive and unwanted thoughts, urges, or mental images that cause anxiety and/or distress

obsessions

What phobia does Indian Jones experience

ophidiophobia (fear of snakes)

___ is associated with 1 or more panic attack plus at least a month of concern

panic disorder

An example of a compulsion is _____ seeking. This involves checking with others to reduce anxiety: "Do you think it's clean/safe/good enough?" Would I/Did I do something harmful/something bad

reassurance

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

safety behaviors

Compulsions and avoidance provide_____ relief from anxiety

temporary/brief

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

the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

This approach to psychology suggests people with an underlying predisposition are more likely to develop a disorder they experience an environmental stress

the Diathesis-Stress Model

The _____ is used for clinical purposes and to monitor the prevalence of diseases and other health problems internationally

the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)