Module 11 (PSY) ch. 15

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? A.) antisocial personality disorder B.) avoidant personality disorder C.) borderline personality disorder D.) schizotypal personality disorder

borderline personality disorder

Fidel suddenly wanders away from his home and experiences confusion about his identity. Fidel may be experiencing dissociative ________. A.) psychosis B.) identity disorder C.) depersonalization D.) fugue

fugue

Bipolar Disorder and Depression would be classified as ______ disorders. A.) mod B.) personality C.) dissassociative D.) somatoform

mood

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. Nathan appears to suffer form __________ personality disorder. A.) borderline B.) histrionic C.) narcissistic D.) schizotypal

narcissistic

Those symptoms that involve noticeable decreases and absences in certain behaviors, emotions, or drives in those afflicted with schizophrenia are called ________ symptoms. A.) absentee B.) invisible C.) negative D.) positive

negative

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? A.) historic personality disorder B.) narcissistic personality disorder C.) obsessive-compulsive personality disorder D. schizoid personality disorder

obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

If Laura has bipolar disorder, then she ________. A.) experiences flashbacks interspersed with depression B.) never thinks about the risk that a major depressive episode will follow a manic episode C.) often experiences mood states that vacillate between depression and mania D.) once started a day euphoric and ended the day tired.

often experiences mood states that vacillate between depression and mania

An irrational, persistent fear is called A.) mania B.) an obsession C.) phobia D.) a compulsion

phobia

David, a war veteran, has had nightmares, flashbacks, and anxiety attacks for the past three years. He is most likely suffering from: A.) post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD) B.) obsessive-compulsive disorder C.) schizophrenia D.) antisocial disorder

post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

A person who is suffering form disordered thinking, bizarre behavior, and hallucinations, and who is unable to distinguish between fantasy and reality, is likely suffering from _____. A.) schizophrenia B.) bipolar disorder C.) dissociative identity disorder D.)passive-aggressive personality

schizophrenia

Which psychological disorder is characterized by major disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior? A.) anxiety B.) bipolar C.) personality D.) schizophrenia

schizophrenia

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? A.) bipolar B.) peripartum/ postpartum C.) persistent depressive D.) seasonal pattern

seasonal pattern

Autism spectrum disorder is marked by all but which of the following categories of symptoms? A.) deficits in communication B.) deficits in social interactions C.) repetitive patterns of behavior or interests D.) severe depressive symptoms

severe depressive symptoms

Peripartum onset depression is a kind of depression ________. A.) characterized by mood states that vacillate between depression and mania B.) in which an individual experiences mania, characterized by extremely cheerful and euphoric mood, excessive talkativeness, irritability, increased activity levels, and other symptoms. C.) in which an individual has a tendency to repetitively and passively dwell on one's depressed symptoms, their meanings, and their consequences D.) that applies to women who experience major depressive symptoms during or in the four weeks after a pregnancy.

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

Apollonia was diagnosed with major depressive disorder five years ago. She knows her mother took medicine to combat depression and she worries her daughter will experience depression too. Why? A.) Apollonia also suffers from social anxiety disorder. B.) Mood disorders are more likely to occur in younger people. C.) Mood disorders have been shown to have a strong genetic and biological basis. D.) People who grow up with a depressed parent usually become depressed themselves.

Mood disorders have been shown to have a strong genetic and biological basis.

Which of the following is an inaccurate statement about dissociative disorders? A.) People with these disorders become disconnected form their sense of self. B.) People with these disorders exhibit a personality style that differs markedly from the expectations of their culture. C.) People with these disorders experience memory and identity disturbances. D.) These disorders have a psychological rather than a physical cause.

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

Ego 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 _________. A.) intellectual disability B.) Attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder C.) autism spectrum disorder D.) schizoid personality disorder

Attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder

Nicole is socially inhibited and oversensitive to negative evaluation. She was thinking about a career in nursing, but she changed her mind because she believes the doctors would criticize her and patients would reject her. She has never been on a date because she feels socially inept and unappealing; she avoids meeting new people because anything less than immediate, unconditional acceptance causes her anxiety. Just yesterday she was invited to go on a kayak trip, but she didn't go because she was worried she would embarrass herself. Which of the following diagnoses accounts for Nicole's personality? A.) avoidant personality disorder B.) dependent personality disorder C.) obsessive- compulsive personality disorder D.) schizotypal personality disorder

avoidant personality disorder

Which of the following is a common characteristic of all dissociative disorders? A.) becoming split off, or separated, form one's core sense of self B.) feeling sad and hopeless over a long period of time C.) memory loss D.) rapid fluctuating mood

becoming split off, or separated, form one's core sense of self

which of the following is not a risk factor for suicide? A.) alcohol dependence B.) history of previous suicide attempts C.) being a fan of violent media (media, television shows, movies, etc.) D.) have access to lethal weapon, such as firearms

being a fan of violent media (music, television shows, movies, etc.)