Ch 15

Sufferers of ________ experience persistent anxiety for at least six months and are unable to specify the reasons for their anxiety.

generalized anxiety disorder

Jeremy, a schizophrenic patient, hears multiple voices talking to him inside his head at the same time and forcing him to do things. In this scenario, Jeremy most likely experiences

hallucinations

Who among the following is most likely to be diagnosed with persistent depressive disorder?

Felicia, who has been experiencing a less extreme depressive mood for over two months

Harry has been diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following statements is applicable to him?

He lacks empathy for others, is egocentric, and is willing to use others for his own personal gain.

Which of the following statements is true of dissociative identity disorder (DID)?

In DID, one identity dominates at one time and another takes over at another time.

Which of the following statements is true of the biopsychosocial model of psychological disorders?

It states that biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors are all equally significant ingredients in producing both normal and abnormal behavior.

Identify a true statement about bipolar disorder.

Most people with bipolar disorder experience multiple cycles of depression interspersed with mania.

Which of the following statements is true of specific phobia?

Many explanations of specific phobia view this disorder as based on experiences and learned associations.

Identify a true statement about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

PTSD can occur in those who witness a traumatic event and also in those who only hear about it.

Janet is worried about her son, Patrick. She finds him restless and impulsive. At times, Janet finds it exhausting to handle him because he is a high-strung boy and shows very little concentration while studying. She has also received several complaints from Patrick's teachers regarding his poor performance in class and his lack of focus. In the context of psychological disorders, it can be inferred that Patrick is exhibiting the symptoms of

attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.