PSY1010CH14PsychologicalDisordersSummativeQuiz

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

_____ is characterized by one or more of three key symptoms, including extreme inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Schizophrenia Obsessive-compulsive disorder Generalized anxiety disorder Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

disorganized thoughts

A person with schizophrenia having selective-attention difficulty is most likely to experience: catatonia.* disorganized thoughts. paranoid tendencies. hallucinations

11 percent less

Adrian Raine studied the brains of violent repeat offenders and found that their brains had _____ frontal lobe tissue than the brains of non-repeat offenders. This helps explain why these people exhibit deficits in cognitive functions such as planning, organization, and inhibition. 11 percent less 15 percent more 19 percent less 23 percent more

biasing power of diagnostic labels

After study participants were told that a videotaped interviewee was a psychiatric patient, they characterized the person with phrases like "passive type" or "frightened of his own impulses." This study BEST illustrates the: dangers of the dissociative identity disorder. unreliability of the DSM-5. biasing power of diagnostic labels. shortcomings of the social-cognitive perspective.

a phobia

Although Mark realizes his behavior is unreasonable, he is so distraught by high bridges that he avoids them and takes an unnecessarily lengthy route to and from work each day. Mark appears to suffer from: an obsessive-compulsive disorder. a mood disorder. a phobia. generalized anxiety disorder.

anorexia nervosa

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 demonstrates symptoms of: bulimia nervosa. an abnormally high set point. anorexia nervosa. excess PYY.

are at increased risk for antisocial behavior

Although the cause of antisocial personality disorder is unclear, some people do appear to have a genetic vulnerability. For example, twin and adoption studies indicate that biological relatives of those with antisocial personality disorder: are at increased risk for antisocial behavior. are at decreased risk for antisocial behavior. have increased autonomic arousal when awaiting aversive events. have normal frontal lobe cognitive functions.

social-cognitive perspective

Amanda blames herself for her recent job loss. Her therapist suggests that her depression results from this self-blame, rather than blame of the slumping economy. Her therapist's suggestion BEST illustrates a: DSM-5 diagnosis. linkage analysis. medical model. social-cognitive perspective.

psychoanalytic

Andrea experiences extreme anxiety when she approaches any lake. Her therapist suggests that her fear may be the result of a traumatic childhood boating accident. The therapist's suggestion reflects a _____ perspective. psychoanalytic biological social-cognitive humanistic

a biopsychosocial approach

Around the world, people may experience the same genetically-based disorder quite differently, depending on their personal expectations and their cultural definition of abnormality. This BEST illustrates the need for: association studies. the medical model. linkage analysis. a biopsychosocial approach.

the medical model

At one time, disordered people were simply warehoused in asylums. Asylums have been replaced with psychiatric hospitals, where attempts are made to diagnose and cure people suffering from psychological disorders. This BEST illustrates one of the beneficial consequences of: the psychoanalytic theory. the DSM-5. the medical model. linkage analysis.

attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

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: anxiety disorder. obsessive-compulsive disorder. psychosis. attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

less fear and less autonomic arousal

In stressful situations, people with an antisocial personality disorder show _____ when compared with people unaffected by the disorder. less fear and greater autonomic arousal less fear and less autonomic arousal greater fear and greater autonomic arousal greater fear and less autonomic arousal

depression

In terms of pervasiveness, _____ is to psychological disorders as the common cold is to mild physical illnesses. depression schizophrenia antisocial personality disorder dissociative identity disorder

avoidant personality disorder

Jackie is extremely afraid of rejection. Because of this, she has always been withdrawn. Her inflexible and enduring behavior patterns have impaired her social functioning, and she would likely be considered to have a(n): avoidant personality disorder. histrionic personality disorder. borderline personality disorder. antisocial personality disorder.

DSM-5

Tonya is interested in studying psychological disorders. If she wants to study the classification system most often used in the United States, she should read the: WAIS-R. APA Manual. DSM-5. WISC-R.

serotonin

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

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

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. is EQUALLY as likely to attempt suicide as her drug- and alcohol-using friends. is MORE likely to attempt suicide, because her energy and initiative are lacking. is LESS likely than a Black American to attempt suicide.

a manic episode

An overabundance of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine is MOST likely to be associated with: a manic episode. schizophrenia. pervasive depressive disorder. antisocial personality disorder.

2:1

Depression affects women and men in an approximate ratio of: 1:1. 2:1. 4:1. 10:3.

is NOT classified as an illness

Elsa is a 50-year-old teacher who is openly gay. According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA) in 2013, Elsa's homosexuality: is classified as an illness. is NOT classified as an illness. does NOT put her at greater risk for mental health problems. The APA has no opinion about homosexuality.

obsessive-compulsive disorder

Michael is extremely fearful of germs. He sleeps in a special chamber at night, wears gloves, and will only eat food that he can unwrap. His symptoms are most characteristic of: panic disorder. obsessive-compulsive disorder. generalized anxiety disorder. histrionic personality disorder.

obsessive-compulsive disorder

People who are troubled by repetitive thoughts or actions are suffering from: generalized anxiety disorder. panic disorder. panic attacks. obsessive-compulsive disorder.

phobias

People who feel irrationally and intensely afraid of a specific object or situation are suffering from: generalized anxiety disorder. panic disorder. phobias. obsessive-compulsive disorder.

1 in 10

People who have a sibling or parent with schizophrenia have about a _____ chance of developing the disorder. 1 in 100 1 in 20 1 in 10 1 in 2

narcissistic personality disorder

People with a _____ have a tendency to exaggerate their own importance. They do not accept criticism very well and are known to react with rage or shame. dissociative identity disorder schizoid personality disorder antisocial personality disorder narcissistic personality disorder

anorexia nervosa

Significant dieting and weight loss of more than 15 percent of normal body weight is common in individuals with: bulimia nervosa. anorexia nervosa. mild depression. major depression.

psychodynamic

Some _____ theorists see dissociative identity disorder as defenses against the anxiety caused by unacceptable impulses. psychodynamic biopsychosocial learning social-cognitive

the late teens and twenties

The onset of obsessive-compulsive disorder occurs around: late childhood and the early teens. the early teens and late teens. the late teens and twenties. the late twenties and early thirties.

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): dissociative disorder. antisocial personality disorder. major depressive disorder. bipolar disorder.

begin to rebound and become capable of following through

The risk of suicide is greatest for those diagnosed with depression when they: are experiencing the deepest lows. are started on medication. begin to rebound and become capable of following through. begin to descend into the depths of depression and see struggle as futile.

hallucinations

Therapeutic drugs that block dopamine receptors are MOST likely to reduce: hallucinations. depression. agoraphobia. generalized anxiety disorder.

Philippe Pinel

This reformer insisted that madness was not demon possession, but a sickness of the mind caused by severe stress and inhumane conditions. Michel Foucault Dorothea Dix Philippe Pinel William Tuke

persecution

Those with schizophrenia are particularly prone to delusions of _____. obsession persecution compulsion control

delusions of persecution

A person with schizophrenia experiencing paranoid tendencies is particularly prone to: catatonia. disorganized thoughts. delusions of persecution. auditory hallucinations.*

1:1

Bipolar disorder affects women and men in a ratio of: 1:1. 2:1. 3:1. 10:3.

antisocial personality disorder

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: dissociative identity disorder. major depressive disorder. schizophrenia. antisocial personality disorder.

antisocial

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 to the suburbs. On the train, someone stepped on his shoes, and he threw the hot coffee on their face and laughed. Bobby may have a _____ personality disorder. antisocial borderline narcissistic schizoid

the number-one reason people seek mental health services

Depression is: the number-one reason people seek mental health services. more commonly suffered by men than women. more common than phobias. less common than dissociative disorders.

phobias

Individuals with intense fears of specific objects or situations that disrupt their ability to cope have: environmental syndrome. social anxiety syndrome. fright syndrome. phobias.

vicious cycle

Neal has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Neal interprets negative stressful events using a pessimistic explanatory style. His explanatory style creates a hopeless depressed state, which then hampers the way Neal thinks and acts, causing more negative stressful events. Neal's depression is likely caused by a: misattribution. defense mechanism. transmitter imbalance. vicious cycle.

DSM-5

Physicians and mental health workers use the detailed "diagnostic criteria and codes" in the _____ to guide medical diagnoses. DSM-5 Freudian theory medical model ADHD

a social anxiety 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: major depressive disorder. a dissociative disorder. low self-esteem. a social anxiety disorder.

disorganized thoughts

30-year-old Nellie has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Her selective attention is deficient, she is unable to ignore irrelevant stimuli, and she often gives her undivided attention to minute stimuli such as a spotlight shining in a window. This type of attention problem is thought to contribute to: hallucinations. disorganized thoughts. flat affect. inappropriate emotions.

phobia

35-year-old Lucy needs to have her blood taken. 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(n): major depressive disorder. dissociative disorder. low self-esteem. phobia.

is MORE likely to attempt suicide, because his energy and initiative are rebounding

37-year-old Steven has suffered from depression all his life. He has been in treatment for the last week and a half. He is starting to feel better, but he is tired of living this way and does not want to face another depressive episode. In terms of risk factors for suicide, Steven: is LESS likely to attempt suicide since he is on medication. is EQUALLY as likely to attempt suicide as the general population. is MORE likely to attempt suicide, because his energy and initiative are rebounding. is LESS likely than a black American to attempt suicide.

is MORE likely to attempt suicide, because the suicide rate surges among older men

75-year-old Walter's wife died of a heart attack two years ago; most of his friends have also died. His children live in other states and he has no pets. In terms of risk factors for suicide, Walter: is LESS likely to attempt suicide since he is living by himself. is EQUALLY as likely to attempt suicide as the general population. is LESS likely to attempt suicide, because his energy and initiative are rebounding. is MORE likely to attempt suicide, because the suicide rate surges among older men.

periods of immobility or excessive, purposeless movement

Catatonia is characterized by: periods of immobility or excessive, purposeless movement. offensive and unwanted thoughts that persistently preoccupy a person. hyperactive, wildly optimistic states of emotion. delusions of persecution.

bulimia nervosa

In an attempt to lose some of the weight gained by binge eating, Melissa uses laxatives and exercises until she is exhausted. Melissa demonstrates symptoms of: anorexia nervosa. hypermetabolism. bulimia nervosa. a refractory period.

diagnosed as mentally ill and the causes for their disorders were "discovered."

David Rosenhan and colleagues conducted a study examining the biasing power of diagnostic labels. They went to mental hospital admissions offices and complained of "hearing voices" saying "empty," "hollow," and "thud." This was the only complaint they reported and displayed no other symptoms. They were all: diagnosed as mentally ill and the causes for their disorders were "discovered." initially diagnosed as mentally ill, but released immediately. found to be sane, and not admitted into the hospital. sued by the hospital for pretending to be insane.

women are nearly twice as likely to suffer from major depression than are men

Depression is a serious, common psychological problem that affects many people. Although questions remain concerning the cause(s) of depression, we do know that: most major depressive episodes do not self-terminate. women are nearly twice as likely to suffer from major depression than are men. the rate of major depressive disorder is decreasing. major depressive episodes are never preceded by stressful events.

generalized anxiety disorder

Diane is constantly concerned about things at work even when she is at home. She is always 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 leaves her with many sleepless nights. Diane suffers from: a phobia. a pervasive depressive disorder. generalized anxiety disorder. obsessive-compulsive disorder.

biopsychosocial model

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: biopsychosocial model. medical model. psychoanalytic model. humanistic model.

Intense focus

Finn has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Which problem would he most likely NOT be exhibiting? Distractibility. Fidgetiness. Impulsiveness. Intense focus.

major depressive disorder

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: schizophrenia. free-floating anxiety. mania. major depressive disorder.

nicotine can temporarily increase norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter scarce in people with depression

For the past three months, Nathanial, a heavy smoker, has been severely depressed. His doctor told him that it is likely that he smokes so much because: nicotine can temporarily increase serotonin, a neurotransmitter overabundant in people with depression. nicotine can temporarily decrease norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter overabundant in people with depression. nicotine can temporarily increase norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter scarce in people with depression. There is no known link between smoking and depression.

medical

Historically there have been a variety of models used to explain psychological disorders. The _____ model assumes that mental disorders have physical causes that can be diagnosed and treated. biopsychosocial organic medical psychoanalytic

4 to 17 year old children

Identify the age group that is most likely to display the key symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. 1 to 3 year old infants 4 to 17 year old children 18 to 30 year old women 31 to 40 year old men

agoraphobia

If someone avoids situations in which help may not be available when panic strikes, that person may be suffering from: anorexia nervosa. schizophrenia. social phobia. agoraphobia.

social anxiety disorder

If someone has an intense fear of speaking in public, eating out, or going to parties, that person may be suffering from: obsessive-compulsive disorder. pervasive depressive disorder. social anxiety disorder. generalized anxiety disorder.

a psychological disorder

In _____, a person exhibits persistently harmful thoughts, feelings, and actions. a psychological disorder the adaptation-level phenomenon a belief perseverance the confirmation bias

frontal lobes

In a study examining the genetic influences on antisocial personality disorder, Adrian Raine compared the PET scans of murderers' brains to the brains of non-murderers of the same age and sex. Raine reported reduced activity in the murderers' _____ (a brain area that helps with impulse control). pineal gland reticular formation frontal lobes medulla

dissociative identity disorder

Jake's family members are quite unhappy with his behavior. There had been instances when he behaves violently and talks in a different voice and also says that his name is Rocky. However, the next moment he behaves normally as though nothing happened. When his family members tell him how he behaved, he denies any awareness of his bad behavior. It is most likely that Jake is experiencing: obsessive - compulsive disorder. dissociative identity disorder posttraumatic stress disorder. generalized anxiety disorder.

split from reality

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 one's peers. split from reality. split in personality. defense mechanism.

assume previous diagnoses of a client

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: communicate about their clients. comprehend the underlying causes of psychological problems. choose the most effective course of treatment. assume previous diagnoses of a client.

flat affect

Last year, Nikki was diagnosed with schizophrenia, and one of her symptoms is related to inappropriate emotion. She sometimes lapses into a "zombielike" state of apparent apathy known as: flat affect. disorganized thinking. pervasive depressive disorder. obsession.

generalized anxiety disorder

Lenore is continually tense and plagued by muscle tension, sleeplessness, and an inability to concentrate. Lenore MOST likely suffers from: a phobia. a pervasive depressive disorder. obsessive-compulsive disorder. generalized anxiety disorder.

She should NOT tell them she was in a psychiatric hospital; many people react negatively to those labeled "mentally ill."

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; many people react negatively to those labeled "mentally ill." She SHOULD tell them she was in a psychiatric hospital; many people react more positively and empathically towards those labeled "mentally ill."* Negative attitudes towards those labeled "mentally ill" only exist in Asia, so she does not need to worry about telling potential landlords she was in a psychiatric hospital. It is against the law for her NOT to disclose that she was in a mental hospital.

last for two or more weeks

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 one week. last for two or more weeks. alternate with symptoms of mania. be caused by a medical condition.

hallucinations

Michael complains that threatening voices are constantly telling him he is so evil he should kill himself. Michael is experiencing: a panic attack. catatonia. flat affect. hallucinations.

catatonia

Mimi works in a hospital psychiatric unit. She cares for a patient with schizophrenia who often stands motionless in a corner for several hours. This _____ usually ends abruptly and the patient becomes quite agitated. flat affect* catatonia obsession delusion

Technically, this behavior is not indicative of a disorder; the symptoms would need to be severe and prolonged to indicate a disorder

Mr. Hoffman has always been cautious with his money. But, over the past two weeks he has developed grandiose plans to bet his entire savings on a single horse race. With unrestrained exuberance he has also been giving everybody he sees unsolicited advice on how to make millions in the stock market. Mr. Hoffman's behavior is MOST indicative of: multiple personality disorder. dissociative identity disorder. dissociative disorder. Technically, this behavior is not indicative of a disorder; the symptoms would need to be severe and prolonged to indicate a disorder.

The behavior has been part of Naima's upbringing

Naima washes her hands about 50 times a day because she is afraid of the germs that seem to be everywhere. On the other hand, Rana washes her hands about 50 times a day because she is a nurse practitioner and she knows that it is an important part of her job. All of these reasons explain why ONLY Naima's hand washing is considered part of a psychological disorder EXCEPT: The behavior causes Naima distress. The behavior is deviant for someone whose work does not demand it. The behavior is dysfunctional for Naima. The behavior has been part of Naima's upbringing.

100

Nearly 1 in _____ people will develop schizophrenia. 50 100 200 500

schizoid personality disorder

One cluster of personality disorders expresses eccentric behavior, and includes _____. People with this personality disorder can be described as having an emotionless disengagement. borderline personality disorder histrionic personality disorder schizoid personality disorder dissociative identity disorder

a breakdown in selective attention

One of the hallmarks of schizophrenia is disorganized behavior. Theorists suggest that people with such disorganized behavior have: increased selective attention. a breakdown in selective attention. low levels of dopamine. increased working memory capacity.

learned helplessness

The social-cognitive perspective has linked the experience of depression with: learned helplessness. external attributions for failure.* disruptions in conscious awareness. a lack of guilty feelings.

cultural ideals of beauty that increasingly encourage thinness

Over the past 50 years, the incidence of anorexia nervosa has steadily increased. This is MOST clearly attributable to: cultural ideals of beauty that increasingly encourage thinness. increasing levels of childhood sexual abuse. the onset of adolescence at increasingly younger ages. the decreasing emphasis on maintaining stable marriages.

frontal

PET scans illustrate reduced activation in the _____ lobes of a murderer's cortex. occipital temporal frontal parietal

hallucinations

People with schizophrenia often have disturbed perceptions, such as _____, which are sensory experiences without sensory stimulation. compulsions delusions hallucinations obsessions

narcissistic

Professor Skyler studies personality disorders and is most interested in people who are self-focused and exaggerate their own importance. People with this type of personality disorder have a hard time dealing with criticism, sometimes reacting with rage or shame. Professor Skyler is studying people with _____ personality disorder. histrionic antisocial narcissistic schizoid

Suicide rates tend to decrease after highly publicized suicides

Researchers have NOT reported which of these regarding suicide? Suicide rates are much higher among people who are wealthy, nonreligious, and unmarried. Women are much more likely than men to attempt suicide. White Americans are nearly twice as likely as black Americans to kill themselves. Suicide rates tend to decrease after highly publicized suicides.

survivor resiliency

Seven months ago, Quinn witnessed the gruesome murder of a close friend. Although many people expected him to suffer from this, he seemed to have the opposite reaction. He had a greater appreciation for life, his relationships with his family became more meaningful, and he became more involved in his faith. Quinn's response is known as: survivor resiliency. posttraumatic stress disorder. fear conditioning. bipolar disorder.

"word salad"

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" catatonic state. personality disorder. multiple personality.

histrionic

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 borderline narcissistic schizoid

post-traumatic growth

Suffering can lead to _____; that is, a challenging crisis can lead to an increased appreciation for life, more meaningful relationships, and changed priorities. dissociative identity disorder post-traumatic growth generalized anxiety disorder schizophrenia

agoraphobia

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 with: public phobia. germ phobia. agoraphobia. social anxiety disorder.

panic disorder

Symptoms that can be incorrectly perceived as a heart attack are MOST characteristic of: bipolar disorder. panic disorder. pervasive depressive disorder. obsessive-compulsive disorder.

obsessive-compulsive disorder

The anterior cingulate cortex is especially likely to be hyperactive in those with: obsessive-compulsive disorder. posttraumatic stress disorder. generalized anxiety disorder. schizophrenia.

serotonin

The brains of people who suffer from depression tend to have low levels of: glutamate. GABA. electrical activity. serotonin.

auditory

The most common hallucinations experienced in schizophrenia are: tactile. olfactory. visual. auditory.

negative symptoms

Victor's mother is frustrated because she cannot get Victor involved in any activities. Although he has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, she still expects him to do things around the house. But, most days he sits in a chair with no expression on his face. This absence of appropriate behavior is known as: disorganized thinking. delusional thinking. negative symptoms. positive symptoms.

histrionic

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 antisocial dissociative avoidant

Charles does not have any of these disorders, since his behavior does not impair his social functioning

When he is nervous, Charles tends to act in an eccentric way. However, he is able to act normally when necessary (e.g., at work). Charles's close friends find his eccentricity amusing and endearing most of the time. Charles may have a: histrionic personality disorder. borderline personality disorder. narcissistic personality disorder. Charles does not have any of these disorders, since his behavior does not impair his social functioning.

Toneless voices

Which of these BEST illustrates a negative symptom of schizophrenia? Disorganized speech Hallucinations Inappropriate laughter Toneless voices

dopamine

While researchers have discovered that there are an excessive number of receptor sites for _____, it is not the only neurotransmitter involved in schizophrenia. dopamine serotonin norepinephrine GABA

obsessive-compulsive disorder

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): panic disorder. obsessive-compulsive disorder. generalized anxiety disorder. histrionic personality disorder.

posttraumatic stress disorder

Years after he barely survived a violent 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: obsessive-compulsive disorder. generalized anxiety disorder. posttraumatic stress disorder. dissociative identity disorder.

Personality disorders

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

Posttraumatic stress disorder

_____ is an anxiety disorder characterized by symptoms that include haunting memories and nightmares, jumpy anxiety, social withdrawal, and insomnia. Sleep apnea Narcolepsy Posttraumatic stress disorder Night terrors

Bipolar disorder

_____ is characterized by moods that alternate between the hopelessness and lethargy of depression and the euphoric, hyperactive state of mania. Schizophrenia Major depressive disorder Bipolar disorder Generalized anxiety disorder

Depression

_____ is like a warning light in a car. When it is evident, it is telling one to stop and take protective measures. A therapeutic alliance Depression Unconditional positive regard Systematic desensitization

Negative symptoms; positive symptoms

_____ is to an absence of appropriate behaviors as _____ is to an excess of inappropriate behaviors. Positive symptoms; negative symptoms Positive symptoms; residual symptoms Negative symptoms; hallucinations Negative symptoms; positive symptoms