PSYC 1101: Module 10

The letters in the abbreviation DSM-5 stand for ________.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

Dr. Billings is a therapist who specializes in psychoanalysis. She would likely use which of the following?

Free association, dream interpretation, transference, and interpreting resistance to discussing painful memories

________ are recurrent thoughts, and ________ are recurrent behaviors.

Obsessions/compulsions

Positive symptoms of schizophrenia are the ________ of inappropriate behaviors, and negative symptoms are the ________ of appropriate behaviors.

absence/presence

In the past 9 months Andrew has been fired by three different employers. He was unreliable and often missed work, and each employer finally let him go when they found he had been stealing money and materials. Andrew feels no remorse over his actions, but he has managed to convince each of his former employers that he is sorry for his actions and none of the employers plan to press any charges. In this case, Andrew's behavior is consistent with that seen in

antisocial personality disorder

All of the following are criteria used to distinguish normal behavior from abnormal behavior EXCEPT ________.

behavior that is inconsistent

Dr. Wren is in the process of diagnosing Lily's psychological disorder. After asking Lily a few questions about her symptoms, Lily reveals that she experiences alternating episodes of euphoria and distress. On some days, Lily claims that she feels like she is capable of doing anything in the world. During this phase, she can't sleep; feels restless, and is extremely excitable. On the other days, Lily feels utterly worthless and miserable. During this phase, Lily lies in bed all day and is troubled by morbid thoughts. In the context of disorders involving emotion and mood, it can be inferred that Dr. Wren is likely to diagnose Lily with _____.

bipolar disorder

In which disorder do people alternate between states of lethargic hopelessness and wild overexcitement?

bipolar disorder

Kelly experiences a great deal of anxiety over her physical appearance. She believes that her head is too big and her nose is asymmetrical. This troubling preoccupation with her physical features interferes with Kelly's occupational and social functioning. She spends hours in front of the mirror and isolates herself from her friends. Kelly can be most likely diagnosed with ____.

body dysmorphic disorder

Generalized Anxiety Disorder is characterized by __________________________.

excessive anxiety and worry about minor things

Andre has been suffering from a disorder that is characterized by exaggerated and irrational worry that tends to interfere with their daily functioning. They can't sleep properly and often complains of stomach aches. In spite of being constantly nervous and restless they cannot seem to find the specific cause of their worry. These symptoms have lasted for almost six months now. Which of the following disorders is Andre most likely to be diagnosed with?

generalized anxiety disorder

Kim suffers from anhedonia, which means that she _______________.

has difficulty experiencing pleasure

Gladys is a therapist who is constantly reminding her clients that people have a natural capacity for personal growth and positive qualities. Gladys likely endorses the ________ perspective.

humanistic

Cliff has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Currently, he is very optimistic about his life. Even though he is only sleeping three hours a night, he is very energetic. He has turned his basement into a workshop where he plans to mass produce his new "banana computer" that will revolutionize the computer market. Cliff is experiencing _____________________.

manic episode

The anxiety disorder characterized by persistent, uncontrollable intrusions of unwanted thoughts and urges to engage in senseless rituals or behaviors is

obsessive compulsive disorder

Jillian can't bear to leave her home without washing all the linens and floors, vacuuming the carpets, and organizing everything in her cupboards. Because she knows that her behavior is extreme, she has tried to go to work without doing all these things, but she becomes overwhelmed with such dread that she never makes it all the way to the office. Jillian probably has _____.

obsessive-compulsive disorder

John has sudden attacks of intense fear in which he experiences palpitations, he feels dizzy, and he has trouble catching his breath. During these attacks, he worries he is going to die. It sounds like John has _____.

panic disorder

A disorder that typically follows a very painful or scary event and is characterized by a reliving of that event, avoidance of stimuli associated with the event, or numbing of general responsiveness is _______________________.

posttraumatic stress disorder

Kaylee is so afraid of spiders that she avoids most outdoor activities and even refuses to go to the basement of her own house alone. Kaylee appears to suffer from __________________.

specific phobia