ch. 15 psych: psychological disorders

Which of the following statements about autism spectrum disorder is FALSE?

Autism spectrum disorder involves feeling overwhelmed and sad for extended periods of time.

Which of the following is the current classification system used by most mental health professionals in the United States?

DSM-5

Which of the following exemplifies a symptom of autism spectrum disorder?

Gemma exhibits deficits in social interaction by not initiating conversations with other children, and she turns her head away when spoken to.

Which of the following is an example of flight of ideas?

Gilbert talks loudly and quickly, switching topics rapidly

Which of the following illustrates a flashback?

Jeff was in a motorcycle accident. now, when he hears loud noises he relives the accident

Which of the following has the potential to be diagnosed with peripartum onset depression?

Maggie, a woman who just gave birth to twins

Which of the following illustrates the diathesis-stress model?

Ozzie is genetically predisposed toward depression but did not have depression until his parents died.

Which of the following illustrates paranoid personality disorder?

Raj is unjustifiably suspicious and mistrustful of his coworkers

Fidel suddenly wanders away from his home and experiences confusion about his identity. Fidel may be experiencing ________.

a dissociative fugue

________ disorders are characterized by excessive, persistent fear and apprehension and by related disturbances in behavior.

anxiety

Which childhood disorder is characterized by deficits in social interaction and communication and repetitive patterns of behavior or interests?

autism spectrum disorder

Which of the following is a common characteristic of all dissociative disorders?

becoming split off from one's core sense of self

Which of the following is a major risk factor for developing social anxiety disorder?

behavioral inhibition

Piper is diagnosed with agoraphobia because she experiences intense fear and anxiety of ________.

being outside the home alone

Natalie is extremely preoccupied with the freckles on her nose and spends hours trying to cover the barely noticeable freckles. Natalie recently declared that her nose is deformed, she is ugly, and she wants plastic surgery. Which of the following is a likely diagnosis for Natalie?

body dimorphic disorder

The belief that you ________ is an example of a delusion.

can perform miracles

What should be changed to make the following sentence true? "For centuries, psychological disorders were viewed from a natural perspective: attributed to a force beyond scientific understanding."

change the word "natural" to "supernatural"

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

dissociative identity

Which of the following is not an example of suicidal ideation?

fearing death

Miguel worries excessively about things beyond his control, and his worries often interfere with his life. He avoids driving because he worries about car accidents. He calls his parents twice a day because he worries they are dead. He checks his credit card statement three times a day because he worries about identity theft. Miguel probably suffers from ________.

generalized anxiety disorder

Which of the following is the most likely cause of ADHD?

genetic and neurological factors

Which of the following statements is true about obsessive-compulsive disorder?

it involves intrusive, unpleasant thoughts and repetitive behavior

Which of the following is a characteristic of antisocial personality disorder?

lack of regards for others' rights and lack of remorse over misdeeds

People with ________ disorders experience thoughts and urges that are intrusive and unwanted and/or the need to engage in repetitive behaviors or mental acts.

obsessive-compulsive

________ delusions involve the (false) belief that other people or agencies are plotting to harm the person.

paranoid

Yuri experiences excessive, distressing, and persistent fear or anxiety about heights. Yuri suffers from a(n) ________.

phobia

Which of the following is a common characteristic of all anxiety disorders?

possessing excessive, persistent fear

When asked a question, Mario answers very slowly and in a monotone voice. Which term describes Mario's behavior?

psychomotor retardation

Schizophrenia is considered a(n) ________ disorder.

psychotic

What do obsessive-compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and hoarding disorder have in common?

repetitive thoughts and urges

Jack typically wears bland, neutral clothes to avoid drawing attention to himself. Which of the following does this illustrate?

safety behavior

Veena's thoughts, perceptions, and behaviors are impaired to the point where she is unable to function normally in life. She experiences significant difficulties in many day-to-day activities, such as holding a job, paying bills, grooming, maintaining personal hygiene, and sustaining relationships. With which of the following disorders is Veena living?

schizophrenia

Which of the following describes major depressive disorder?

spending weeks feeling sad, empty, and hopeless

Comorbidity is defined as ________.

the co-occurrence of two disorders

A woman diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder would most likely engage in which of the following behaviors?

washing her hands every 10 minutes throughout the day