Psychology 1101 Chapter 13

The mood disorder characterized by periods of incapacitating depression alternating with periods of extreme euphoria and excitement is known as _____ disorder.

bipolar

Even though Jordan is married to her longtime partner, Danny, she cannot stop herself from thinking that Danny will leave her and that she feels empty and worthless. These feelings are generally characteristic of _____ personality disorder are often the result of childhood disruptions in attachment.

borderline

On average, a person has the HIGHEST lifetime risk of developing schizophrenia if:

both parents are schizophrenic

Overall, the findings about the role of genetics and environment in schizophrenia suggest that:

both play a role

According to the _____, people with panic disorder are not only oversensitive to physical sensations, but they also tend to interpret worrisome experiences as far more serious than they objectively are.

catastrophic cognitions theory

The key similarity between people with anorexia and people with bulimia nervosa is that both:

fear gaining weight

What was the former name of dissociative identity disorder?

multiple personality disorder

There is a decrease in the brain activity of the neurotransmitter _____ in both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

serotonin

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, also known as "DSM-5," is used to describe the _____ for different psychological disorders.

symptoms and diagnostic guidelines

Based on what is described in your textbook, which of the following is NOT a criticism of DSM-5 among clinicians?

the removal of homosexuality as a psychological disorder

How long must a person display symptoms of major depressive disorder in order to be diagnosed with the disorder?

two weeks

A panic disorder that evolves into a destabilizing fear of suffering a panic attack in public is called:

agoraphobia

_____ disorders include disruptions in awareness, memory, and identity that interfere with daily life functioning.

Dissociative

Recently, Amita has lost so much weight that almost none of her clothes fit. When Amita goes to her doctor, she finds out that she weighs well below the average weight for her height. Despite all this, Amita still sees herself as someone who is morbidly obese. What does Amita MOST likely suffer from?

anorexia nervosa

What are the key features that characterize personality disorders?

inflexible, maladaptive patterns of functioning

Makari has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. He displays many of the typical negative symptoms of schizophrenia, such as having a flat affect (reduced emotional responsiveness) and reduced motivation. Based on Thompson's (2001) research, we would assume that Makari's gray matter has experienced a dramatic:

loss in his frontal lobe

Klava and Jenny have both agreed to take part in a research study to examine adolescent structural brain changes with high-resolution brain scans. Klava has no known mental illnesses, and Jenny has recently been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. Based on this, we would assume that Klava experienced _____ gray matter loss and Jenny experienced _____ gray matter loss.

low; high

According to the Critical Thinking box titled "Should Social Media Help to Diagnose Disorders?" _____ is one major concern with using social media to identify people who are struggling with psychological disorders

maintaining privacy of users

The distinctive difference between bipolar disorder and major depression is the presence of _____ in bipolar disorder.

mania

Sometimes, dissociative experiences can be associated with:

particular religious ceremonies

Inflexible and maladaptive personality traits consistent across a broad range of situations characterize a(n) _____ disorder.

personality

What disorder is a long-lasting anxiety disorder that develops in response to an extreme physical or psychological stressor?

posttraumatic stress