Psy 101 - Chapter 15 Psychological Disorders

Imagery in the absence of external stimulation is the definition of ____ observed in people with schizophrenia.

hallucinations

Ted, a college student, refuses to sign up for speech class because he is afraid that he will do something embarrassing in front of the class. He can't graduate until he completes the course. This behavior is most likely associated with a/n

social phobia

____ phobias are excessive, irrational fears of objects or situations such as snakes or heights.

specific

Sarah is very sympathetic towards others, but has few friends because she is so afraid of rejection. She tends to stay at home, unless her family assures her that no one will criticize her. Sarah exhibits ____ personality disorder.

avoidant

Borderline personality disorder is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Long lasting relationships

Claustrophobia is described as a fear of

enclosed spaces

____ is (are) the defining trait of paranoid personality disorder.

Suspiciousness

An abrupt attack of acute anxiety in which the individual may experience shortness of breath, heavy sweating and pounding of the heart that is not triggered by a specific object or situation, is known as

a panic attack

A young man is having trouble getting along with his roommate. Sometimes the roommate goes for days without speaking. Other days, the roommate is a nonstop talker, speaks rapidly, and is often abrasive and aggressive. The roommate is showing symptoms suggesting

bipolar disorder

People with ____ are preoccupied with a fantasized or exaggerated physical defect in their appearance.

body dysmorphic disorder (BDD).

Brandon sits in the same position for hours. When the staff try to move him, he stays in the position they have left him in for hours. He rarely speaks. Brandon is most likely exhibiting ____ schizophrenia.

catatonic

The current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual provides the most widely used system for ____ psychological disorders.

classifying

A woman's preoccupation with the thought of her house burning down makes her become so troubled that she must begin to get ready for work an hour earlier than is necessary. She needs the extra time as she compulsively checks and rechecks all of the electrical appliances and outlets in her home. This behavior warrants a diagnosis of

obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Carl has always thought that other people's comments or actions were against him and an attempt to shame or ridicule him. He doesn't trust anyone and his suspicions have cost him his job. Carl seems to be exhibiting a ____ personality disorder.

paranoid

The following statement is likely to be made by someone exhibiting ____: "Bing bang, sun going to shine, birds like rain, have a day, anyway."

schizophrenia.

Jeffrey is a con artist who swindled his own grandmother out of her life savings. He shows no remorse and claims it was her own fault for being so gullible. Jeffrey exhibits the characteristics of ____ personality disorder.

antisocial

Georgina's speech is very confusing and rarely makes sense. She makes funny faces and is often heard giggling. Georgina exhibits ____ schizophrenia.

disorganized

Cory was driving the car when an accident occurred that killed his best friend who was with him. When Cory woke up the next morning, he couldn't remember where he was or what had happened the night before. He is most likely exhibiting

dissociative amnesia.

Sarah was found in New York City by her family. At first, Sarah didn't remember who she was or who they were. When they all returned to their home in Florida, Sarah couldn't remember going to New York but regained her memory of her family. Sarah demonstrates

dissociative fugue.

A doctor enters her office and greets her patient, "Good morning, Ted." The patient answers in an unfamiliar voice, "Ted has gone away." The doctor asks, "Would you like to tell me your name?" "I'm Ernie, and I don't like you!" her patient replies. This patient has

dissociative identity disorder.

Kim has a poor appetite and has experienced serious weight loss. He is unable to concentrate and make decisions. He often expresses feelings of unworth and guilt for things he has not done. He says he no longer cares about life and has talked about death and how he would welcome it. Psychologists would likely diagnose Kim with which of the following disorders?

major depression

Jerry is experiencing hallucinations. He hears voices telling him which people to avoid because they are out to get him. He believes that he is a wealthy heir related to the Trump family. He avoids his actual family and exhibits confusion and fear. Jerry is most likely experiencing ____ schizophrenia,

paranoid

Marsha is a firefighter who witnessed the death of a friend and coworker 6 months ago. She tried to save a child who was trapped in a burning building. Marsha is now having nightmares and keeps reliving the tragedy in her thoughts and dreams. She has been avoiding work and can't stand to hear a siren. Marsha is most likely experiencing

post-traumatic stress disorder.

Tom is a loner, who has few friends and seems incapable of sympathy or empathy. He is showing signs of ____ personality disorder.

schizoid

Margaret worries about everything all the time. She is very restless and can't sleep at night. She is probably experiencing

generalizing anxiety disorder