PSY M47-52 psychological disorders

epigenetics

"above" or "in addition to" (epi) genetics; the study of the molecular mechanisms by which environments can influence genetic expression (without a DNA change).

Regardless of race or ethnicity, improvements in socioeconomic status improve children's outcomes by: decreasing stress. improving attachment to one or both parents. decreasing deviant and aggressive behavior. providing more structured activities.

decreasing deviant and aggressive behavior.

This disorder is MOST likely to result in the person living in poverty. OCD schizophrenia depression PTSD

schizophrenia

DSM-5

the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition; a widely used system for classifying psychological disorders.

Tonya is interested in studying psychological disorders. If she wants to study the classification system most often used in the United States, she should read the: DSM-5. WISC-R. APA manual. WAIS-R.

DSM-5.

Dr. Cobbs believes that psychological disorders are influenced by genetic predispositions and physiological states. He is also aware that inner psychological dynamics, social dynamics, and culture influence psychological disorders. Dr. Cobbs believes in a _____ model. medical biopsychosocial psychoanalytic humanistic

medical

The phenomenon known as the _____ refers to the fact that migrants to the United States from other nations have better mental health than do people with the same ethnic heritage born in the United States.

migrant paradox

anxiety disorders:

psychological disorders characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive behaviors that reduce anxiety.

medical model

the concept that diseases, in this case psychological disorders, have physical causes that can be diagnosed, treated, and, in most cases, cured, often through treatment in a hospital.

psychological disorder

a syndrome marked by a clinically significant disturbance in an individual's cognitions, emotion regulation, or behavior.; dysfunctional or maladaptive.

generalized anxiety disorder :

an anxiety disorder in which a person is continually tense, apprehensive, and in a state of autonomic nervous system arousal.

panic disorder:

an anxiety disorder marked by unpredictable, minutes-long episodes of intense dread in which a person may experience terror and accompanying chest pain, choking, or other frightening sensations; often followed by worry over a possible next attack.

George, a gay man who is not open about his sexual orientation in his work environment due to fear of discrimination, is likely to: have better mental health than a heterosexual individual. decide to not worry about the stigma and come out. be at greater risk for mental health problems due to social stigma. be classified as having an illness.

be at greater risk for mental health problems due to social stigma.

A researcher should expect a _____ correlation between income and suicide rate in a representative sample. perfect negative near zero positive

positive

The significant difference between suicidal behavior and self-injury is: suicidal behavior is more visible. self-injury is an attempt at coping. self-injury is an attempt to relieve distress. self-injury is a cry for help.

self-injury is an attempt at coping.

Arianna displays very dysfunctional behavior. She is unable to care for herself, cannot dress herself, and has limited understanding of her surroundings. Prior to the reform movement influenced by Philippe Pinel, Arianna's behavior would MOST likely have been considered: the result of demon possession. incurable. a sickness of the mind. normal.

the result of demon possession.