Psychological Disorders Quiz

Marietta is studying for a psychology test and is working with flashcards that she made. One of them says the following: "This is a person's characteristic manner of thinking, feeling, behaving, and relating to others." What word will she find when she flips the card over?

personality

Identifying ________, or minor symptoms of psychosis, such as unusual thought content, paranoia, odd communication patterns or delusions is an helpful in determining which factors and events lead to schizophrenia.

prodromal symptoms

Peripartum onset depression is a kind of depression ________.

that applies to women who experience an episode of major depression either during pregnancy or in the four weeks following childbirth

Due to Dominique' s obsessive-compulsive disorder, she may ________.

wash her hands every 10 minutes throughout the day.

Brandon has nightmares and flashbacks of a bad car accident he was in a few months ago. He is most likely experiencing:

PTSD

Which alternative best expresses the relationship between persistent depressive disorder and major depressive disorder?

Persistent depressive disorder is less severe than major depressive disorder.

How should you incorporate learning styles into your studying?

Study with your preferred learning style

Egon can't pay attention in class. He is easily distracted, won't sit still, and displays poor impulse control. The school counselor suggested that his parents take him to a doctor to have him assessed for ________.

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Which of the following is a major risk factor for developing a social anxiety disorder?

behavioral inhibition

One day, Betty felt lethargic, hopelessly sad, fatigued, and had no interest in anything. A few days later she was feeling extremely euphoric and powerful, engaged in risky sexual exploits, and spent money irresponsibly. Betty could be diagnosed with:

bipolar disorder

Those with ________ are known to have relationships that are intense and unstable. They also have an unstable view of self and might suddenly display a shift in personal attitudes, interests, career plans, and choice of friends.

borderline personality disorder

Miguel worries excessively about things beyond his control, and his worries often interfere with his life. He avoids driving because he worries about car accidents. He calls his parents twice a day because he worries they are dead. He checks his credit card statement three times a day because he worries about identity theft. Miguel probably suffers from ________.

generalized anxiety disorder

Which of the following is an example of avolition?

lack of motivation to bathe yourself

Which of the following describes bipolar disorder?

mood states that vacillate between sadness and euphoria

A short (10 minute) period of time characterized by intense anxiety is known as a(n):

panic attacks

Around ________ of those who complete suicide have a diagnosis of at least one mental disorder, with mood disorders being the most frequent.

90%

Why do so many people believe there is a link between autism and the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine?

A prestigious medical journal published a paper, which was later retracted, that identified a link.

Maria, a U.S. psychologist uses the DSM-5 in her practice, but her cousin, Ava, lives in Spain and often uses the ________ for clinical diagnosis.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

Which of the following statements best summarizes the current state of the field regarding dissociative identity disorder?

Dissociative identity disorder is a controversial disorder, and research can help determine the boundaries of it.

Dani and Sona have been married for five years, and lately Dani has noticed changes in Sona's behavior. Sona says she is constantly tired, and lacks the energy to shower and groom herself on a daily basis. She hasn't changed clothes in days, has lost her appetite, and is losing weight. She hasn't been bicycling in weeks, though she used to do so every day. What best describes what Sona is experiencing?

Major depressive disorder

Which of the following is an example of a diathesis-stress model?

Ozzie has a genetic predisposition towards depression, but he did not experience depression until his mother and father died.

Donald is dishonest and manipulative, often has temper tantrums and wants to have fistfights. These traits have been part of his life for as long as anyone can remember. Which personality disorder seems best to describe Donald?

antisocial personality disorder

The ________ view of mental disorders integrates biological and psychosocial factors.

diathesis-stress model

If a psychologist wants to determine whether a person has a mental disorder, she will usually determine if the individual's behavior causes both ________.

distress and dysfunction

Which of the following is a common characteristic of all anxiety disorders?

excessive, persistent fear and anxiety