module 10 chapter 15 psychology

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.

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

anxiety

a panic attack is a type of ___ disorder characterized by panic attacks, along with at least one month of worry about panic attacks or self defeating behaviors related to the attacks?

anxiety

a psychological disorder is a ___

condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

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

Cordelia, an active duty marine, served in Afghanistan. While she was on patrol with her friend, an IED went off, killing her friend and injuring her. In the two months since her friend died, Cordelia has been jumpy, irritable, avoids talking about her friend, and once every few days experiences a flashback to the explosion. Cordelia is experiencing a ________ disorder.

posttraumatic stress

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

repetitive thoughts and urges, as well as an uncontrollable need to engage in repetitive behavior and mental acts

Mental or behavioral acts that reduce anxiety in social situations, such as avoiding eye contact or rehearsing sentences before speaking are called ________.

safety behaviors

what is meant by the term etiology?

to cause disorder

what classification system is used by most mental health professionals in the united states of america?

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

which of the following is the best example of compulsion?

Jordy locks his door exactly nine times every time he leaves the house to make sure it is locked.

Piper is terribly afraid of a number of different situations. She doesn't like riding on public busses or subways, finds open spaces very intimidating, does not like feeling "lost in a crowd," and prefers the safe and secure feeling of her own home. If these symptoms cause disruptions in her life, Piper might be diagnosed with ________.

agoraphobia

according to the textbook, which of these events would have the highest likelihood of causing posttramatic stress disorder?

being assaulted and robbed of your cash and credit cards

The approach to psychology suggesting that psychological disorders may be best explained by looking at genetic factors, chemical imbalances, and brain abnormalities is the ________ perspective.

biological

What is comorbidity?

co-occurrence of two disorders

Identify the obsession in the following sentence. "Daniel is overly concerned about germs, so he spends hours wiping the surfaces of his home and washing his hands."

concern over germs

Which brain region is believed to play a critical role in OCD?

orbitofrontal cortex

the ___ perspective of psychological disorders attributed symptoms of such ailments to forces that were beyond scientific understanding, such as black magic or evil spirits

supernatural