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Many clinicians diagnose disorders by answering questions from five levels of the

DSM-IV-TR

The surging rates of violent crime in Western nations are best understood in terms of

a biopsychosocial approach

The symptoms of ___ are likely to appear at an earlier age than the symptoms of ___.

antisocial personality; schizophrenia

One cluster of personality disorders marked by anxiety is exemplified by the ___ personality disorder

avoidant

A deluded Scotsman, Daniel M'Naughten, tried to assassinate a government official in 1843. He was sent to a mental hospital rather than to a prison because he was judged to

be insane

After Olivia learned that Mrs. Min suffered from schizophrenia, she mistakenly concluded that her tendencies to laugh easily and smile frequently were symptoms of her disorder. This best illustrates the

biasing power of diagnostic labels

After several weeks of feeling apathetic and dissatisfied with his life, Alex has suddenly become extremely cheerful and so talkative he can't be interrupted. He seems to need less sleep and becomes irritated when his friends tell him to slow down. Alex's behavior is indicative of

bipolar disorder

George Frideric Handel composed his "Messiah" during three weeks of intense, creative energy. Many believe Handel suffered a mild form of

bipolar disorder

Which of the following disorders is classified as a mood disorder?

bipolar disorder

During a stressful military battle, Daniel suddenly went blind. When hypnotized by an army psychiatrist, his blindness vanished. Daniel apparently suffered from a

conversion disorder

Among women, the stresses and demoralization of poverty are especially likely to precipitate

depression

Disruptions in conscious awareness and sense of identity are most characteristic of ___ disorders

dissociative

Exhibiting two or more distinct and alternating personalities is a symptom of a(n)

dissociative disorder

A psychotherapist is most likely to use the DSM-IV-TR in order to ___ various psychological disorders.

identify

The experience of depression ___ risk taking and ___ aggression

inhibits; inhibits

The conception of psychological disorders as biologically based sicknesses is known as the

medical model

While driving to work, Anushka hears a radio advertisement for a new restaurant. Throughout the day, the tune associated with the advertisement keeps running through her head. Anushka's inability to stop thinking about the tune best illustrates the nature of a(n

obsession

Positive symptoms of schizophrenia are the ___ of inappropriate behaviors, and negative symptoms are the ___ of appropriate behaviors.

presence; absence

Most political dissidents who survive dozens of episodes of torture do not later exhibit PTSD. This best illustrates survivor

resiliency

According to the social-cognitive perspective, women are more vulnerable to depression than men because they are more likely to

sense a lack of personal control over their lives


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