midterm 15

Why do so many people believe there is a link between autism and the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine? A prestigious medical journal published a paper, which was later retracted, that identified a link. Parents with autistic children can see a clear link between vaccinations and autism. Autism rates increased in every city with an aggressive vaccination program. Everyone knows that vaccinations are unhealthy.

A prestigious medical journal published a paper, which was later retracted, that identified a link.

Which classification system is used by most mental health professionals in the United States of America? Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Desperate Social and Mental Disorders Determining Statistical Manifestation of Disorders Determinants of Social Mental Disorders

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

Which of the following exemplifies a symptom of histrionic personality disorder? Phoebe is impulsive, unpredictable, and sometimes engages in self-mutilation. Phoebe often displays an overinflated and unjustified sense of self-importance. Phoebe feels uncomfortable when she is not the center of attention, and she has alienated friends by demanding excessive amounts of their attention. Phoebe feels helpless when she is alone, and she can't make decisions on her own.

Phoebe feels uncomfortable when she is not the center of attention, and she has alienated friends by demanding excessive amounts of their attention.

Which of the following exemplifies a symptom of paranoid personality disorder? Rafe is convinced his life has meaning beyond himself. Rafe believes that his dreams are prophetic. Rafe believes he is entitled to special treatment from those around him. Rafe is extremely suspicious of the people around him and mistrusts them for no identifiable reason.

Rafe is extremely suspicious of the people around him and mistrusts them for no identifiable reason.

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. safety generalized social anxiety

anxiety

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 ________. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Asperger's syndrome schizoid personality disorder autism spectrum disorder

attention deficit hyperactivity 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? antisocial personality disorder avoidant personality disorder borderline personality disorder schizotypal personality disorder

borderline personality disorder

The belief that you ________ is an example of a delusion. do not love your parents will be arrested for committing a crime can perform miracles can quit smoking

can perform miracles

What is comorbidity? mental disorder leading to death having two causes of death having two causes for a single disorder co-occurrence of two disorders

co-occurrence of two disorders

Identify the obsession in the following sentence. "Keisha is overly concerned about germs, so she spends hours wiping the surfaces of her home and washing her hands." spending hours washing her hands concern over germs germs spending hours wiping the surfaces of her home

concern over germs

A psychological disorder is a ________. condition characterized by normal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors manifestation of a psychopathology condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors situational, idiosyncratic, or unconventional inner feelings

condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

Which of the following defines antisocial personality disorder? pervasive need for perfectionism that interferes with the ability to complete tasks lack of regard for others' rights, impulsivity, deceitfulness, irresponsibility, and lack of remorse over misdeeds overinflated and unjustified sense of self-importance instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and mood

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

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 ________. mania flight of ideas body dysmorphia rapid cycling

mania

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 from others. Which of the following diagnoses accounts for Nathan's personality? borderline personality disorder histrionic personality disorder narcissistic personality disorder schizotypal personality disorder

narcissistic personality disorder

People with ________ disorders experience thoughts and urges that are intrusive and unwanted and/or the need to engage in repetitive behaviors or mental acts. obsessive-compulsive anxiety personality phobia

obsessive-compulsive

Jeff is an unforgiving perfectionist who would rather deliver work a week late than turn in a project with even minor mistakes. In fact, he spends so much time working that he never has time for anything else. Jeff is known to be rigid, inflexible, and stubborn, and he never compromises. Which of the following diagnoses accounts for Jeff's personality? schizoid personality disorder obsessive-compulsive personality disorder narcissistic personality disorder histrionic personality disorder

obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

Which brain region is believed to play a critical role in OCD? prefrontal cortex orbitofrontal cortex anterior cortex cingulate cortex

orbitofrontal cortex

________ delusions involve the (false) belief that other people or agencies are plotting to harm the person. grandiose somatic hallucination paranoid

paranoid

Yuri experiences excessive, distressing, and persistent fear or anxiety about heights. Yuri suffers from a(n) ________. psychosis phobia obsessive-compulsive disorder mood disorder

phobia

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 her. 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 a ________ disorder. mood schizotypal personality antisocial personality posttraumatic stress

posttraumatic stress

Schizophrenia is considered a ________ disorder. psychotic mood personality obsessive-compulsive

psychotic

Which psychological disorder is characterized by major disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior? bipolar schizophrenia anxiety personality

schizophrenia

Alexis experiences the symptoms of major depressive disorder, but only during midwinter. What kind of depression does Alexis have? bipolar peripartum/postpartum seasonal pattern persistent depressive

seasonal pattern

________ is a subtype of depression in which a person experiences the symptoms of major depressive disorder only during a particular time of year. mood disorder seasonal pattern persistent depressive disorder bipolar disorder

seasonal pattern

Due to Dominique' s obsessive-compulsive disorder, she may ________. insist that she hears voices exhibit an extreme fear of water wash her hands every 10 minutes throughout the day.

wash her hands every 10 minutes throughout the day.