Psych Chapter 16 Quiz

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

People with disorders are more likely to be victims than perpetrators of violence.

The most common hallucinations experienced in schizophrenia are:

auditory

Which of the following was the highest reported psychological disorder in the United States in 2008?

depressive disorders

Schizophrenia is a severe disorder characterized by:

disorganized speech and behavior. disturbed perceptions. inappropriate or limited emotions. ***Schizophrenia is characterized by all of these things.

Diane is constantly concerned about things at work even when she is at home. She is constantly worried about her home life even when she is at work. Diane has a free-floating anxiety that leaves her tense, irritable, impairs her concentration, and leaves her with many sleepless nights. Diane suffers from a(n):

generalized anxiety disorder

In terms of pervasiveness, ____________ is to psychological disorders as the common cold is to mild physical illnesses.

depression

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 ER, Elaine would not be quiet long enough for the nurse to ask her questions. Elaine is most likely suffering from a(n):

bipolar disorder

DSM-5 provides mental health professionals with:

both a common language for labeling psychological disorders and comprehensive guidelines for diagnosing them.

Brianna is a 20-year-old who 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 a:

social anxiety disorder

In obsessive-compulsive disorder, the most common compulsion is:

washing and counting