Psychology chapter 12 & 13
Anxiety Disorder
A person who regularly experiences motor tension, hyperactivity, and apprehensive expectations and thoughts is likely to surer from __________
Norepinephrine and Seratonin
Depressed people tend to have fewer receptors of the neurotransmitters >______________
More common in women/equally common in men and women
Depressive disorders are ___________, whereas bipolar disorder is __________.
Panic Disorder
John has sudden attacks of intense fear in which he experiences palpitations, he feels dizzy, and he has trouble catching his breath. During these attacks, he worries that he is going to die. From this description, it sounds like John has
Psychological
Learned helplessness and pessimistic attribution always styles are two ways of understanding the ________factors associated with depression.
SSRI's Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor's
Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft are what type of antidepressant drugs?
Psychodynamic Therapies
Which of the following therapies stress the importance of the unconscious mind, extensive interpretation by the therapist, and the role of early childhood experiences in the development of an individual's problems?
Psychological Approach
Which theoretical approach emphasizes the contributions of experiences, thoughts, emotions, and personality characteristics in explaining psychological disorders?
anxiety
Xanax, Valium, and Librium are benzodiazepines that are commonly used drug therapies for treating _________
Anorexia Nervosa
_________________ is an eating disorder that involves the relentless pursuit of thinness through starvation.
Mood
A depressive disorder is classified as a ________ disorder.
An individual is willing to go to any length to avoid the object of fear/phobia
A fear becomes a phobia when
Major depressive disorder
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, the leading cause of disability in the United States is ______
Depression
All of the following are classified as anxiety disorders, EXCEPT
Behavior that is inconsistent
All of the following are criteria that are used to distinguish normal behavior from abnormal behavior EXCEPT
Hallucinations
All of the following are symptoms of borderline personality disorder EXCEPT
Illogical thoughts
Beck's cognitive therapy focuses on ____________
Trichotillomania
Each time Harry feels anxious, he compulsively pulls hair from his scalp or eyebrows. This compulsive urge to pull his hair has made him partially bald. Harry is most likely to be diagnosed with which of the following OCD-disorders?
Excoriation
Emily is in the habit of picking at her skin every time she feels nervous or anxious. Emily engages in this kind of compulsive behavior to such an extent that she ends up bruising herself in the process. In the context of OCD-related disorders, Emily is most likely suffering from _____________
Social Phobia
Eric has an extreme fear of being humiliated in public. As a result, he avoids public gatherings and functions. The thought of speaking in front of the crowd induces panic in him. Which of the following best describes Eric's disorder?
high levels/low levels
Individuals with bulimia nervosa tend to have __________ of perfectionism and ____________ of self-efficacy.
Biopsychosocial
Integrative therapy is most compatible with the __________ model of abnormal behavior.
ADHD
Is a psychological disorder, commonly diagnosed in childhood, in which an individual exhibits one or more of the following symptoms: a lack of concentration, excitability, and impulsivity.
Schitzophrenia
Is a sever psychological disorder that is characterized by highly disordered, psychotic thought processes.
Body Dysmorphia
Is an OCD-related disorder that involves a distressing preoccupation with imagined or slight flaws in one's physical appearance.
Individuals with dissociative disorders have a ________________.
Less voluminous hippocampus and amygdala
Medical
Marilyn is depressed a great deal of the times and seeks help from a doctor. She is diagnosed as having a mental illness caused by a chemical imbalance. Marilyn is most likely being treated by a person who adheres to the __________ of psychological disorders.
Psychosis
Refers to a psychological state in which a person's perceptions and thoughts are fundamentally removed from reality.
clearly shows that psychotherapy works
Research on the effectiveness of psychotherapy
Biological
The ___________approach to psychological disorders primarily focuses on the brain, genetic factors, and neurotransmitter functioning as the sources of abnormality
Tar dive dyskinesia
The potential side effect of neuroleptic drugs is ____________, a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary random movements of the facial muscles, tongue, and mouth, as well as extensive twitching of the neck, arms, and legs.
Individuals possess the capacity to heal themselves
The primary premise of humanistic therapy is that________
Positive symptoms/negative symptoms
The____________ of schizophrenia are marked by a distortion or an excess of normal function, whereas the ____________ reflect social withdrawal, behavioral deficits, and the loss of decrease of normal functions.
Sociocultural
What theoretical approach to psychological disorders would be most likely to consider a person's gender and ethnicity when diagnosing a disorder?
Tricyclic drugs
Which of the following class of drugs is used to treat agoraphobia?
It strongly focuses on the medical model and neglects factors such as poverty and trauma
Which of the following is a criticism of DSM-5?
Deep relaxation
Which of the following is a part of the process of systematic desensitization?
To encourage personal growth
Which of the following is a primary goal of humanistic therapists?
Reduce schizophrenia symptoms
Which of the following is true of neuroleptic drugs?
Psychologist can prescribe drugs in most states
Which of the following statements about biological therapies is FALSE
Reduce or eliminate maladaptive behaviors they strive to eliminate depressed symptoms and behaviors
Which of the following statements is true of behavior therapies?
A person is nervous most of the time
Which of the following statements is true of generalized anxiety disorder?
Feeling emotionally charged
Which of the following statements is true of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Depression increases as standard of living worsen
Which of the following statements is true of the sociocultural factors involved in depression?
Psychodynamic and Humanistic Methods
_____________ are called insight therapies because they encourage self-awareness as the path to psychological health.
Obsessions/Compulsions
_____________ are recurrent thoughts, and ____________ are recurrent behaviors.
Bipolar mood dysregulation disorder
_______________ is a depressive disorder in children who show persistent irritability and recurrent episodes of out of control behavior.
Hallucinations/Delusions
________________ are sensory experiences in the absence of real stimuli. ____________are false, unusual, and sometimes magical beliefs that are not part of an individual's culture.
Which of the following individuals is likely to be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder?
a person who lacks empathy for others, is egocentric, and is willing to use others for his own personal gain