PSY 203 Quiz 7

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. A diagnosis of borderline personality disorder is the best diagnosis for this personality. True False

False

Which of the following is an example of flight of ideas? Gilbert attempts suicide, then calls 9-1-1. Gilbert exhibits an abundance of energy during his debate session. Gilbert speaks in a monotone voice. Gilbert talks loudly and quickly, switching topics rapidly.

Gilbert talks loudly and quickly, switching topics rapidly.

Which of the following is an example of a diathesis-stress model? Ozzie has a genetic predisposition towards depression, but he did not experience depression until his mother and father died. Ozzie treats his depression by exposing himself to a series of stressors so he can learn coping skills. Ozzie treats his manic episodes by using medication to induce depression. Ozzie's doctor does not believe that mental illness has a biological basis.

Ozzie has a genetic predisposition towards depression, but he did not experience depression until his mother and father died.n

Fidel suddenly wanders away from his home and experiences confusion about his identity. Fidel may be experiencing a dissociative fugue. True False

True

Which childhood disorder is characterized by deficits in social interaction and communication and repetitive patterns of behavior or interests? antisocial personality disorder attention deficit disorder attention deficit hyperactivity disorder autism spectrum disorder

autism spectrum disorder

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." concern over germs germs spending hours washing her hands spending hours wiping the surfaces of her home

concern over germs

Donna exhibits two separate personalities, each well-defined and distinct from one another, so Dr. Paulson diagnosed Donna with ________ disorder. anxiety dissociative identity personality schizophrenia

dissociative identity (DID)

Which of the following defines antisocial personality disorder? instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and mood lack of regard for others' rights, impulsivity, deceitfulness, irresponsibility, and lack of remorse over misdeeds overinflated and unjustified sense of self-importance 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

What kind of symptoms involves reflecting noticeable decreases and absences in certain behaviors, emotions, or drives? absentee invisible negative positive

negative

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

that applies to women who experience an episode of major depression either during pregnancy or in the four weeks following childbirth