Psych ch. 15 quiz info

Which classification system is used by most mental health professionals in the United States of America?

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - V

Which of the following are typical functions of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) distraction from emotional pain self-punishment indirectly asking for help all of the above

all of the above

Which theoretical model posits that psychological disorders result from a combination of biological, psychological, and societal factors?

biopsychosocial model

Cyclothymia (cyclothymic disorder) is often referred to as a more mild presentation of which disorder?

bipolar disorder

Which type of schizophrenia is primarily characterized by delusions AND hallucinations?

disorganized

Which of the following is a POSITIVE symptom of schizophrenia? flat affect hallucination social inhibition (reduced social interaction) catatonia (moving less)

hallucination

People with ________ disorder(s) experience thoughts and urges that are intrusive and unwanted and/or the need to engage in repetitive behaviors or mental acts.

obsessive-compulsive

Which of the following has NEVER been classified as an anxiety disorder? generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) phobia schizophrenia post-traumatic stress disorder

schizophrenia

What is a comorbidity?

the co-occurrence of two or more disorders in a single individual

Which of the following is an ADVANTAGE of labeling a psychological disorder?

the label helps to guide treatment