PSYCHY WEEK13

Homosexuality was classified as an illness by the American Psychiatric Association until:

1973

The symptoms of schizophrenia begin to appear at a median age of about:

20

At some point during the past year, approximately _____percent of American college students have felt so depressed that they found it difficult to function.

30

Regarding personality disorders, low levels of anxiety are most characteristic of _____disorder.

antisocial personality

Dr. Cobbs believes that psychological disorders are influenced by genetic predispositions and physiological states. He is also aware that inner psychological dynamics, social dynamics, and culture influence psychological disorders. Dr. Cobbs believes in a _____model.

biopsychosocial

Julia is suffering from depression. In addition to medication to alleviate her symptoms, Julia's doctor may also recommend that she _____to increase serotonin.

increase exercise

Will has an intense fear of speaking in public. Because he can only engage in one-on-one discussions, he has been passed over for promotions. Will may be suffering from _____disorder.

social anxiety

Which form of self-injury is NOT one that is nonsuicidal?

taking an overdose of prescription medication

Mr. James incorrectly believes that people are constantly laughing at him and that FBI agents are trying to steal his savings. Mr. James is demonstrating a false belief called a(n) _____.

Delusion

Although she is underweight, Lindsey is extremely afraid of becoming obese. She often checks her body in the mirror for any signs of fat and refuses to eat most foods because she insists they are fatty or high in calories. Lindsey MOST clearly demonstrates symptoms of:

anorexia nervosa.

Elsa is a 50-year-old teacher who is openly gay. According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), Elsa's homosexuality:

is not classified as an illness.

The social-cognitive perspective has linked the experience of depression with:

learned helplessness.

Spencer has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. His parents have a difficult time understanding him because his speech is fragmented and bizarre. He jumps from one idea to another, sometimes within sentences, creating a word _____.

salad

Twenty-year-old Brianna lives in a small town. She has always been extremely shy, but lately she has been feeling intensely afraid that others are scrutinizing her. She avoids speaking in class, she no longer goes to parties, and she starts trembling whenever she is in a public place. Brianna seems to be suffering from _____disorder.

social phobia

Ruth was walking through the woods during a thunderstorm. A tree struck by lightning from the storm toppled over, narrowly missing Ruth as she fled. The fact that Ruth now has a fear of all trees—not just the one that nearly harmed her—is an example of:

stimulus generalization.

Modern brain-scanning techniques reveal that some people with chronic schizophrenia have abnormal activity in the _____lobes.

frontal

When he leaves the house, Josh locks, unlocks, and relocks each window and each door exactly three times. Josh's behavior exemplifies a(n):

compulsion.

John has been having difficulties getting out of bed, is not interested in going out with friends, and does not even answer the phone. He has let a number of bills go unpaid, he is sleeping 12 to 14 hours a day, and he cannot concentrate at work. He has called in sick to work at least once each week. John is MOST likely suffering from _____disorder.

depressive

A large pharmaceutical company is conducting a clinical trial for a new antidepressant to treat major depressive disorder. They are concerned with the efficacy and safety of the new drug. Their perspective is most in line with the _____model.

medical

Helena believes that people with psychological disorders are suffering from diseases that have physical causes that can be diagnosed, treated, and sometimes even cured. Helena believes in the _____model of psychological disorders.

medical

Sally dreads giving presentations at work; she feels intensely afraid that her co-workers are negatively evaluating her. She is also apprehensive when she visits restaurants because she believes the other diners are scrutinizing her. Sally seems to suffer from _____disorder.

social anxiety

Amanda blames herself for her recent job loss. Her therapist suggests that her depression results from this blaming of herself rather than the slumping economy. Her therapist's suggestion BEST illustrates a:

social-cognitive perspective

Arianna displays very dysfunctional behavior. She is unable to care for herself, cannot dress herself, and has limited understanding of her surroundings. Prior to the reform movement influenced by Philippe Pinel, Arianna's behavior would MOST likely have been considered:

the result of demon possession.

This risk of a panic attack is _____by the use of nicotine.

doubled

Brian often interrupts his teacher while she is speaking and frequently forgets to complete his homework assignments. He also has difficulty taking turns in playground games with classmates. Brian MOST clearly exhibits symptoms of:

ADHD

Marcus is a young male recently diagnosed with schizophrenia. His symptoms, however, developed over a long period of time. According to the research available on schizophrenia, what are the chances that he will recover?

Not good; the slow progression of symptom development suggests he will probably never fully recover.

Which symptom is NOT diagnostic of schizophrenia?

mania

The U.S. National Institute of Mental Health estimates that about 1 in _____adult Americans suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year.

5

The risk of suicide is _____times greater for those who have been depressed than for those who have not. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button.

5

_____is characterized by excessive thinness, while _____ is characterized by normal to above average weight.

Anorexia; bulimia

_____disorders are characterized by distressing, persistent worry or maladaptive behaviors that serve to reduce it.

Anxiety

Bobby stole money from the local grocery store on the corner to buy beer. He later assaulted a 72-year-old woman and stole her purse. In the alley, he dumped the purse, went to Starbucks for a cup of coffee, and proceeded to take the train over to the South Side. On the train, a passenger stepped on his shoes, and he threw the hot coffee into the passenger's face and laughed. Bobby would be considered to have:

antisocial personality disorder

Process schizophrenia is to reactive schizophrenia as _____schizophrenia is to _____ schizophrenia.

chronic; acute

A clinician considering how a diagnostic label might be applied MOST appropriately is asking a question concerning the _____of a psychological disorder.

classification

Thoughts, memories, interpretations, and expectations are collectively referred to as:

cognition.

Of the perspectives on anxiety disorders discussed in the textbook, the _____perspective is MOST likely to emphasize hypervigilance toward anxiety-related stimuli.

cognitive

Cutting and burning the skin, inserting things under the nails or skin, and self-administering tattoos are all forms of:

nonsuicidal self-injury

Calvin is extremely manipulative. He can look anyone in the eye and lie convincingly. His deceit often endangers the safety and well-being of those around him, but he is indifferent to their suffering as a result of his actions. Calvin's behavior BEST illustrates _____personality disorder.

antisocial

Major depressive disorder is characterized by signs such as lethargy, feelings of worthlessness, and loss of interest in family, friends, and activities. To be diagnosed with major depressive disorder, these signs must:

last for two or more weeks.

Andrea experiences extreme anxiety when she approaches any lake. Her therapist suggests that her fear is the result of a traumatic childhood boating accident. The therapist's suggestion reflects a _____perspective.

learning