PSYCH 1000 ch 14 questions

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Name the anxiety disorders?

GAS panic disorder phobia OCD PTSD

_____ is an anxiety disorder characterized by symptoms that include haunting memories and nightmares, jumpy anxiety, social withdrawal, and insomnia.

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

According to the text, one research team has identified _____ genes that appear to be associated with typical anxiety disorder symptoms.

17

Shawn has a fraternal twin who was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Research suggests that the chances are about _____ that Shawn will also suffer from bipolar disorder at some point in his life.

2 in 10

Depression affects women and men in an approximate ratio of:

2:1.

Billy has an identical twin who was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Research suggests that the chances are about _____ that Billy will also suffer from bipolar disorder at some point in his life.

7 in 10

About one half of all children whose lack of conscience seems to be apparent before age 15, as she or he begins to lie, steal, and fight, become _____ adults.

Antisocial

_____ overactivity may underlie schizophrenic patients' overreactions to irrelevant external and internal stimuli

Dopamine

Type of personality disorder characterized by unstable emotions and self-image.

borderline personality disorder

Mr. James incorrectly believes that people are constantly laughing at him and that FBI agents are trying to steal his savings. Mr. James is suffering from:

delusions

A person with schizophrenia experiencing paranoid tendencies is particularly prone to:

delusions of persecution.

Mr. James believes that people are constantly laughing at him and that FBI agents are trying to steal his savings. Mr. James is MOST clearly suffering from:

delusions.

Two disorders are found worldwide. One is schizophrenia, and the other is?

depression

the most common reason people seek mental health services

depression

Lynette is released after a 4-week stay at a psychiatric hospital. She needs to find an apartment near her job, because she cannot afford a car. When she talks to potential landlords, how should she describe herself?

She should NOT tell them she was in a psychiatric hospital

In _____, a person exhibits persistently harmful thoughts, feelings, and actions.

a psychological disorder

20-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:

a social anxiety disorder.

Susan has been diagnosed with panic disorder and refuses to leave her home without her husband. She fears any situation in which she cannot escape or find help when a panic attack would strike. Susan suffers from panic disorder as well as:

agoraphobia

In humans, vulnerability to anxiety disorder rises when an afflicted relative is:

an identical twin

What are the four personality disorders?

antisocial borderline histrionic narcissistic

Regarding the treatment of schizophrenia, _____-blocking drugs have little effect on persistent negative symptoms such as toneless voices or expressionless faces.

dopamine

_____ disorder is characterized by symptoms of unexplained and continually tense and uneasy feelings

generalized anxiety

By age 50, this anxiety disorder becomes rare.

generalized anxiety disorder

Diane is concerned about things at work even when she is at home. She is constantly worried about her home life even when she is at work. Diane has a free-floating anxiety that leaves her tense and irritable, impairs her concentration, and results in many sleepless nights. Diane suffers from a(n):

generalized anxiety disorder

Lenore is continually tense and plagued by muscle tension, sleeplessness, and an inability to concentrate. Lenore most likely suffers from a(n):

generalized anxiety order

Hearing voices would be an example of a(n) __________; believing that you are Jesus would be a(n) __________.

hallucination, delusion

People with schizophrenia often have disturbed perceptions called _____, which are sensory experiences without sensory stimulation from the environment.

hallucinations

Regarding the treatment of schizophrenia, therapeutic drugs that block dopamine receptors are most likely to reduce

hallucinations

One cluster of personality disorders exhibits dramatic or impulsive behaviors. For example, someone with _____ displays shallow, attention-getting emotions and goes to great lengths to gain praise.

histrionic personality disorder

Stacy has to be the life of the party. She wears revealing clothing, even around her married friends' husbands. On any given weekend, Stacy can be seen at a club dancing on a table or in the laps of various men. Stacy may have a _____ personality disorder.

histrionic personality disorder

When Sky meets Lanie, one of the first things she notices is that Lanie is very dramatic and impulsive. She displays shallow, attention-getting emotions and will do whatever she can to get people to praise her. Lanie exhibits characteristics typical of _____ personality disorder.

histrionic personality disorder

People trapped in a depressed mood are:

inactive and unmotivated

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

medical model

Elaine feels that her life is empty. She has lost interest in career and hobbies, and she wonders if she would be better off dead. She is most likely suffering from a(n):

mood disorder

People who suffer from _____ are so preoccupied by unwanted repetitive thoughts, or actions, or both, that they are unable to function in their daily lives.

obsessive-compulsive disorder

People who suffer from _____ are so preoccupied by unwanted repetitive thoughts and/or actions that they have difficulty functioning in their daily lives.

obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Without success, Maxine spends hours each day trying to suppress the intrusive worry that she may have forgotten to lock her house when she left for work. Her experience is most symptomatic of a(n):

obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

About _____ of all children whose lack of conscience becomes plain before age 15 become antisocial adults.

one half

Several times in the past two months, Petra has experienced a racing heart, intense fear that something horrible is about to happen, and an inability to breathe. Petra most likely is suffering from:

panic attack

This disorder is characterized by a person experiencing sudden episodes of intense dread.

panic disorder

Catatonia is characterized by:

periods of immobility

_____ disorders are characterized by inflexible and enduring maladaptive character traits that impair social functioning.

personality disorders

Thirty-five-year-old Lucy needs to have her blood drawn. She is so distraught by this that she must mentally prepare herself for it as well as take a short-acting sedative. Lucy seems to be suffering from a:

phobia

Individuals with intense fears of specific objects or situations that disrupt their ability to cope have:

phobias

People who feel irrationally and intensely afraid of a specific object or situation are suffering from:

phobias.

Years after he barely survived an attack that killed his wife and two children, Mr. Puskari suffers recurring flashbacks and frequent nightmares of the event. They render him incapable of holding a steady job. Mr. Puskari is most clearly showing signs of:

post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

A _____ disorder is a set of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral symptoms that are significantly distressing and disabling.

psychological disorders

Major depressive disorder is a set of distressing, disabling cognitive, emotional, and behavioral symptoms. Major depressive disorder is a _____

psychological disorders

One of the hallmarks of _____ is disorganized thinking. Theorists suggest that people with such disorganized thoughts have a breakdown in selective attention.

schizophrenia

Mrs. Higgins believes that aliens from another planet have removed her stomach and are watching to see how long it takes her to grow another. Mrs. Higgins is MOST likely suffering from:

schizophrenia.

Trina suffers from depression. Her physician has placed her on an antidepressant that will help to increase her _____ supplies by blocking reuptake so that her receptor sites get enough of this neurotransmitter

serotonin

If someone has an intense fear of speaking in public, eating out, or going to parties, that person may be suffering from:

social anxiety disorder.

Jared has not read the chapter on psychological disorders, so he misunderstands some basic facts. For example, he believes that schizophrenia refers to a multiple personality split rather than a:

split from reality.

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

_____ is characterized by moods that alternate between the hopelessness and lethargy of depression and the euphoric, hyperactive state of mania

Bipolar disorder

In an attempt to lose some of the weight gained by binge eating, Claire uses laxatives and exercises until she is exhausted. Claire most clearly demonstrates symptoms of _____ nervosa.

Bulimia nervosa

Physicians and mental health workers use the detailed "diagnostic criteria and codes" in the _____ to guide medical diagnoses.

DSM-5

The most common scheme for describing disorders and estimating how often they occur is the American Psychiatric Association's:

DSM-5.

Type of personality disorder characterized by a grandiose sense of self.

Narcissistic personality disorder

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

Continued significant dieting after weight loss of more than 15 percent of normal body weight is common in individuals with:

anorexia nervosa

Raquel was initially excited to make the cheerleading squad. However, her parents noticed that she stopped eating dinner with them, wanted to help make most meals, and had a list of good and bad foods. She then began portioning the amount of food she ate, weighing food, and would claim to have already eaten. Most concerning was the significant weight drop from a healthy 105 pounds to 90 pounds. This case demonstrates symptoms of:

anorexia nervosa.

Bob has never been able to keep a job. He has been in and out of jail for armed robbery, sexual assault, and spousal abuse. Bob would MOST likely be diagnosed as having:

antisocial personality disorder.

Last week Becky read that labels can bias perceptions, so she does not support placing diagnostic labels on psychological problems. If someone were trying to convince her that these types of labels do have benefits, the person might tell her that mental health professionals do NOT use labels to:

assume previous diagnoses of a client.

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:

attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

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:

attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. (ADHD)

Alex is prone to drastic mood swings. Alex may suffer from a condition known as _____ disorder.

bipolar disorder

Boris is a prolific painter. However, he is also prone to periods of hopelessness and depression, which are followed by periods of mania. It is very likely that Boris is suffering from a(n):

bipolar disorder

Dramatic mood swings are characteristic of a condition known as _____ disorder.

bipolar disorder

The police brought Elaine to the emergency room after she was seen running down the street in her underwear yelling that she "has the power!" Elaine was also spending large amounts of money across town and was rude and reckless over the last five days. In the emergency room, Elaine would not be quiet long enough for the nurse to ask her questions. Elaine is MOST likely suffering from a(n):

bipolar disorder.

18-year-old Bianca is a White American high school senior. Bianca is experiencing a major depressive episode, and her depression is at its lowest point. However, Bianca does NOT drink or use drugs. In terms of risk factors for suicide, Bianca:

is LESS likely to attempt suicide than her friends who drink alcohol.

Major depressive disorder is a mood disorder characterized by signs of depression 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.

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

learned helplessness

For the past four weeks, Odessa has been feeling lethargic and worthless. Her friends are worried because she no longer shows interest in her normal social activities. It is very likely that Odessa is suffering from:

major depressive disorder (MDD)

An overabundance of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine is most likely to be associated with:

manic episode

Thomas was called into his boss' office last week for once again overstepping the boundaries of his job position. Thomas had told the director of research that he was the one running the show and it would only be a matter of time before he was in his boss' position. When confronted, Thomas told his boss that it was true and no one seems to understand that he is the one in charge. Thomas may have a _____ personality disorder.

narcissistic personality disorder

Depression can often be alleviated by drugs that increase supplies of the neurotransmitters ____________ and ____________.

norepinephrine, serotonin

Elsa is a 50-year-old teacher who is openly gay. According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA) in 2013, Elsa's homosexuality:

not an illness

Howie's intrusive and irrational thoughts that his house is contaminated by germs is an example of which of the following symptoms of OCD?

obsession


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