PSY Ch 14
Around _______ of those who complete suicide have a diagnosis of at least one mental disorder, with mood disorders being the most frequent.
90 %
In the famous Harry Potter books, one of the main characters is Voldemort. This individual kills at will, thinks only of his own needs, and manipulates people into doing his bidding. He even uses magic to destroy anyone who gets in his way! If Voldemort were seeing a psychologist, which diagnosis would be the most appropriate?
Antisocial personality disorder
Which of the following is a major risk factor for developing a social anxiety disorder?
Behavior inhibition
Which 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 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.
Maria, a U.S. psychologist uses the DSM-5 in her practice, but her cousin, Ava, lives in Spain and often uses the ____________ for clinical diagnosis.
International Classification of Diseases
Dani and Sona have been married for five years, and lately Dani has noticed changes in Sona's behavior. Sona says she is constantly tired, and lacks the energy to shower and groom herself on a daily basis. She hasn't changed clothes in days, has lost her appetite, and is losing weight. She hasn't been bicycling in weeks, though she used to do so every day. What best describes what Sona is experiencing?
Major Depressive Disorder
Which alternative best expresses the relationship between persistent depressive disorder and major depressive disorder?
Persistent depressive disorder is less severe than major depressive
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. What is Cordelia most likely experiencing?
Post traumatic stress disorder
________ is a psychotic disorder characterized by major disturbances in thought, emotion, perception, and behavior.
Schizophrenia
X'zavia was diagnosed with major depressive disorder five years ago. Her mother was also bipolar and X'zavia worries her kids might get the disorder as well. Why should she be concerned?
Studies show that mood disorders have a strong genetic and biological bias
Clifford falsely believes that the police have planted secret cameras in his home to monitor his every movement. Clifford's belief is an example of ____________.
a delusion
In the famous Harry Potter books, one of the main characters is Voldemort. This individual kills at will, thinks only of his own needs, and manipulates people into doing his bidding. He even uses magic to destroy anyone who gets in his way and shows no remorse for doing so! If Voldemort were seeing a psychologist, which diagnosis would be the most appropriate?
antisocial personality disorder
A panic disorder is a type of ______ disorder characterized by panic attacks, along with at least one month of worry about panic attacks or self-defeating behavior related to the attacks.
anxiety
Egon can't pay attention in class. He is easily distracted, won't sit still, and displays poor impulse control. The school counselor suggested that his parents take him to a psychologist to have him assessed for ________.
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Which childhood disorder is characterized by deficits in social interaction...
autism spectrum disorder
Those with ________ are known to have relationships that are intense and unstable. They may exhibit inappropriate anger. They also have an unstable view of self and might suddenly display a shift in personal attitudes, interests, career plans, and choice of friends.
borderline personality disorder
Those with ___________ are known to have relationships that are intense and unstable. They also have an unstable view of self and might suddenly display a shift in personal attitudes, interests, career plans, and choice of friends.
borderline personality disorder
Etiology is another word for ______.
causes
Josh exhibits clingy behavior, submissiveness, and feats of separation. Jean suffers from a pattern of pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation. Both Josh and Jean have personality disorders categorized in ______ of the DSM-V.
cluster c
The ________ model suggests that people with a predisposition for a disorder are more likely to develop the disorder when faced with adverse environmental or psychological events.
diathesis-stress
The ____________ view of mental disorders integrates biological and psychosocial factors.
diathesis-stress model
Dissociative identity disorder mainly involves ________.
different personalities
Dissociative identity disorder mainly involves ____________.
different personalities
If a psychologist wants to determine whether a person has a mental disorder, she will usually determine if the individual's behavior causes both ________.
distress & dysfunction
Piper is diagnosed with agoraphobia because she experiences intense fear and anxiety of ________.
enclosed spaces
Cole spends a few weeks being treated for major depressive disorder. He eventually stops exhibiting symptoms, but a few months later they reoccur. Once again the symptoms dissipate, but a few months later they reoccur. Cole's major depressive disorder is ________?
episodic
Which of the following is a sign of borderline personality disorder?
fear of abandonment or separation
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 NOT a common symptom of a panic attack?
long-lasting chest pain
Jack is a 19 year-old artist. About once per year, he has a period of several days where he feels on top of the world, like he can do anything. During these times, he needs very little sleep--he can feel energized after only 2 or 3 hours of sleep. He frantically paints during these times and feels exceptionally creative. People who know him tell him that he is not acting like his usual self, and they also notice that he is much more talkative than usual. He spends all his time painting and neglects his work. This is an example of _________.
mania
Which of the following best illustrates a compulsion?
mentally counting backwards from 1,000
ADHD is triggered _____ by genetic and neurological factors and less by social or environmental ones.
more
Jeff has an over-inflated and unjustified sense of self-importance and is preoccupied with fantasies of success. He believes he is entitled to special treatment from others and does not feel bad for taking advantage _______.
narcissistic personality disorder
If Laura has bipolar disorder, then she __________.
often experiences mood states that vacillate between depression and mania
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
Jacob's thoughts and perceptions are distorted, and he has a hard time performing normal day-to-day life activities in part due to his insistence that he has superpowers. He most likely has _______.
schizophrenia
Samuel feels like there are voices inside his head that are trying to hurt him. He displays bizarre behavior and sometimes babbles on in incoherent speech. Samuel most likely has ________ .
schizophrenia
Enlarged ___________ in the brain, which hold cerebral spinal fluid, have been linked to schizophrenia.
ventricles