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
