PSY101 CH12

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__ phobia is an intense fear of being humiliated or embarrassed around other people.

social

People with __ anxiety disorder worry about work, health, and relationships, but also about little things, such as whether their clothes fit just right.

generalized

A _____ disorder is characterized by a set of inflexible, maladaptive behavior patterns that keep a person from functioning appropriately in society.

personality

_____ refers to a disorder, or class of disorders, in which severe distortion of reality occurs.

Schizophrenia

Approximately _____ percent of individuals who commit suicide are estimated to have a diagnosable psychological disorder.

90

A neurodevelopmental disorder that is marked by persistent problems in maintaining attention and difficulty engaging in quiet activities is _____.

ADHD

_____ is characterized by a failure to conform to social norms, deceitfulness, impulsivity, reckless disregard for the safety of self or others, and lack of remorse.

Antisocial personality disorder

The three most common eating disorders are which of the following?

Binge eating, Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia nervosa

A disorder that has to do with OCD and has been included in the DSM-5 is which of the following?

Body dysmorphic disorder

Bonnie has been diagnosed with a personality disorder. Her sense of self is unstable, and she is often irritable and unpredictable. Which of the following personality disorders best describes Bonnie?

Borderline

Biological views of psychological disorders fall into which three main categories?

Brain, Neurotransmitter functioning, Genetic

Which of the following situations describes the definition of a phobia?

Brent is deathly afraid of spiders, and this is a problem for him because he repairs heating systems.

_____ is the simultaneous presence of two or more disorders in one person.

Comorbidity

Individuals with psychological disorders must do which of the following to overcome stigma? (Select all that apply.)

Confront their disorder(s), Recognize their strengths, Carry on despite their disorder(s)

_____ establishes the norms by which people evaluate their own behaviors.

Culture

True or false: Schizophrenia is caused exclusively by biological factors.

False

Which of the following best represent the symptoms of PTSD? (Select all that apply.)

Flashbacks, Problems with memory and concentration, Impulsive outbursts of behavior

What disorder is characterized by long-term, persistent anxiety, and uncontrollable worry?

Generalized anxiety disorder

Which of the following are types of anxiety disorders? (Select all that apply.)

Generalized anxiety disorder, Specific phobia, Panic disorder

What are some examples of positive symptoms of schizophrenia? (Select all that apply.)

Hallucinations, Delusions

The "pseudo-patient" study by David Rosenhan was a classic study that illustrated which of the following?

How labels can be hard to remove once they are applied

ADHD is characterized by which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Impulsivity, Hyperactivity, Inattention

Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of PTSD?

Indulging in repetitive and ritualistic behaviors

Which of the following reflect the American Psychiatric Association's definition of abnormality? (Select all that apply.)

It is a mental illness., It manifests itself as affecting the way that a person thinks, behaves, and interacts with others.

Andrea has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. She has a persistent delusion that she is the Virgin Mary. What is the best description for her delusion?

It is a positive symptom.

Which of the following are true in regard to schizophrenia? (Select all that apply.)

It is characterized by disordered thought., It is a serious psychological disorder., A common cause of relapse is failure to take medications.

Which of the following statements are true regarding the DSM-5? (Select all that apply.)

It is the product of a 14-year revision process., It is published by the American Psychiatric Association.

Which statement best describes the DSM-5?

It is used to note medical conditions that may have implications for psychological treatment.

Which of the following is NOT an example of social phobia?

Liam has an intense fear of heights.

Which of the following are true with respect to antisocial personality disorder? (Select all that apply.)

More commonly diagnosed in men than women, Characterized by failure to conform to social norms or obey the law, Characterized by impulsivity

Having a disorder and dealing with the stigma that comes with it can do which of the following?

Negatively affect the physical health of an individual

_____ disorder is characterized by anxiety-provoking thoughts that will not go away and/or urges to perform repetitive behaviors to prevent or produce some future outcome.

Obsessive-compulsive

Which of the following has not been identified as a factor in binge-eating disorder?

Oxytocin levels in the brain

Adele has experienced a number of discrete periods of terror in which she sweats, trembles, feels dizzy, and is quite certain that she is "going crazy." Her physician has assured her that there is no medical reason for these episodes. What is Adele's most likely diagnosis?

Panic disorder

What disorder is characterized by the episodes involving the following symptoms: heart palpitations, shortness of breath, and faintness?

Panic disorder

Which is true in regard to anxiety disorders, according to the DSM-5?

There are 12 types of anxiety disorders.

Which of the following disorders is not related to obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Which of the following can be contributing factors to the development of schizophrenia? (Select all that apply.)

Problems in neurotransmitters, Extreme environmental stressors, Biological predisposition

Anorexia nervosa may require hospitalization and feeding tubes; however, other forms of treatment include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Psychotherapy, Drug therapies

The two features that characterize autism spectrum disorder are which of the following?

Showing persistent deficits in social communication and interaction across various settings, Showing restrictive repetitive behaviors, interests, and activities

Many factors contribute to eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia nervosa, including which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Social, Genes, Biological

Which of the following is true with respect to suicide?

Suicide is the third leading cause of death among U.S. adolescents.

Which of the following best summarizes the results of the "pseudo-patient" study?

The individuals were hospitalized for 3 to 52 days and given a schizophrenia diagnosis.

Which of the following is true of personality disorders? (Select all that apply.)

They are long-standing and maladaptive, They are difficult to treat., They are relatively common.

Anorexia nervosa is much more common in girls and women than boys and men.

True

True or false: Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that is characterized by extreme mood swings.

True

A mental illness that affects or is manifested in a person's brain and can affect the way the individual thinks, behaves, and interacts with others is known by the the American Psychiatric Association as _____.

an abnormality

Abnormal behavior is considered __ when it deviates from what is acceptable in a culture.

atypical

Someone who shows persistent deficits in social communication and social interactions in addition to engaging in repetitive behaviors would likely be diagnosed with _____.

autism spectrum disorder

During the week, Zack eats healthily and watches his caloric intake. On the weekends, Zack eats large amounts of food and feels out of control. Zack is exhibiting __-eating disorder.

binge

__-eating disorder is characterized by recurrent patterns of eating large amounts of food during which a person feels a lack of control.

binge

When we use terms such as symptoms, mental illness, and mental hospitals, we are reflecting the terminology used in the __ model or approach.

biological

__ disorder is a mood disorder that is characterized by extreme mood swings.

bipolar

A disorder that includes a pervasive pattern of instability in relationships with other people, self-image, and emotions, and of marked impulsivity starting by early adulthood is called _____.

borderline personality disorder

__ nervosa is an eating disorder in which an individual engages in binging and purging behaviors.

bulimia

__ nervosa is to binging and purging as anorexia nervosa is to self-starvation.

bulimia

When individuals have been diagnosed with more than one disorder, their conditions are referred to as being _____.

comorbid

A situation in which a person suffers from an unrelenting lack of pleasure in life is a(n) _____ disorder.

depressive

__ disorders are characterized by an unrelenting lack of pleasure in life.

depressive

Behavior is considered deviant if it _____.

differs from what is acceptable in a culture

Someone who is in a psychological state in which they feel disconnected from immediate experience is experiencing _____.

dissociation

__ refers to psychological states in which the person feels disconnected from his or her immediate experience.

dissociative

__ disorders are characterized by extreme disturbances in an individual's food consumption behavior.

eating

It is quite possible that we are unaware of the many _____ lives that are being lived by individuals who have psychological disorders.

good

Anorexia __ is an eating disorder that involves the pursuit of thinness through starvation.

nervosa

Disorders that happen in childhood and are traced to genetic differences, atypical brain development, or prenatal exposure to substances that adversely affect development are know as _____ disorders.

neurodevelopmental

Down Syndrome is an example of a _____ disorder.

neurodevelopmental

Cultural __ provide guidance about how people should behave and what behavior is healthy.

norms

__-__ disorder is characterized by anxiety-provoking thoughts that will not go away and/or urges to perform repetitive behaviors to prevent or produce some future outcome.

obsessive compulsive

A(n) __ __ is a psychological disorder in which an individual has an irrational, overwhelming, persistent fear of a particular object or situation.

specific phobia

The __ attached to psychological disorders can provoke prejudice and discrimination toward individuals who are struggling with these problems.

stigma

The areas of the brain and endocrine system that respond to _____ are overactive in people with binge-eating disorder.

stress


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