PSYCH 110 CHAPTER 15 Module
Schizophrenia is considered a(n) ________ disorder.
psychotic
Comorbidity is defined as ________.
the co-occurrence of two disorders
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 statements about autism spectrum disorder is false?
Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by communications and social
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 is a common characteristic of all anxiety disorders?
Possessing excessive, persistent fear
Jack typically wears bland, neutral clothes to avoid drawing attention to himself. Which of the following does this illustrate? A
Safety behavior
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 word supernatural
Which of the following statements is true about obsessive-compulsive disorder?
it involves intrusive, unpleasant thoughts and repetitive 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
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 the most likely cause of ADHD?
Genetic and neurological factors
Which of the following is the current classification system used by most mental health professionals in the United States?
DSM-5
Piper is diagnosed with agoraphobia because she experiences intense fear and anxiety of ________.
being outside the home alone.
