Psych chapter 14 final

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

posttraumatic stress disorder

"Matthew spends each morning counting every book in his personal library, as well as every kitchen utensil and dish before he will leave for work. He repeats the process when he comes home. He recognizes that this is irrational, but he becomes extremely agitated when he tries to stop. Matthew's behaviors are most symptomatic of"

OCD

Which of the following statements about people with psychological disorders is true?

Studies have found that those with psychological disorders are more likely than those without a psychological disorder to be a victim of crime

Andrea experiences extreme anxiety when approaching any lake. Her therapist suggests that her fear results from a traumatic boat accident she experienced as a child. The therapist's suggestion reflects a ________ perspective.

conditioning

The number-one reason people seek mental health services is

depression

"To facilitate diagnostic reliability, the DSM-5 typically bases diagnoses on"

detailed diagnostic criteria

"Mr. Hoffman has always been cautious with his money, but over the past two weeks he has developed grandiose plans to bet his entire life 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"

mania

It would be most difficult to use the ________ to explain why anorexia nervosa occurs mostly in Western cultures.

medical model

"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 suffers from"

panic attacks.

A biopsychosocial approach to substance abuse would be most likely to emphasize

the interactive influences of nature and nurture on substance abuse.

Amanda's therapist suggests that her depression results from mistakenly blaming herself rather than a slumping economy for her recent job loss. Her therapist's suggestion best illustrates

the social-cognitive perspective

"Malik was severely depressed for two weeks, but then became very agitated, going on wild spending sprees and driving recklessly around town. He was arrested for running into a bar with no clothes while laughing and yelling very loudly. Malik's behavior illustrates"

bipolar disorder

An intense fear of heights is not considered to be a psychological disorder unless it

interferes with effective functioning.