Exam 12: A: Psychological Disorders

Sandra experiences multiple, intense fears, including fears of being alone, of being in public places from which escape might be difficult, of being in crowds, of traveling in automobiles, and of going through tunnels and over bridges. She is most likely suffering from ________.

People considering suicide are usually most overwhelmed with ________.

A severe anxiety reaction that takes place immediately, or very soon, after an extremely stressful event is known as ________ disorder.

The psychoanalytic model of abnormal behavior was developed by ________.

The first individual to argue for pleasant living conditions for the mentally ill was ________.

A morbid fear that one's body or actions may be offensive to others is ________.

Most psychoanalytic theorists believe that anxiety disorders are the result of ________.

It seems to Joanna that every time her son Daniel eats foods containing chemical dyes or additives, he gets into trouble or acts irrationally. When Joanna mentions this to her pediatrician, he tells her that Daniel's behavior fits the ________ model of abnormality.

It is typical for multiple personalities to contrast sharply with each other.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is ________.

A mood disorder that includes both depression and mania is known as ________ disorder.

Ataque de nervios (attack of nerves) is a culturally specific phenomenon that is seen predominantly among ________.

Each of the following is a type of anxiety disorder except ________.

Yolanda is in love. Every waking moment she finds herself thinking of her beloved one, whether she wants to or not. She cannot keep her mind on anything else; her thoughts keep returning to visions of her newfound love and fantasies of their future together. Technically, Yolanda is suffering from a(n) ________.

Compare and contrast specific phobias, social anxiety disorders, and agoraphobia. Also, summarize researchers' views on the causes of phobias and other anxiety disorders.

Barney loves sex, but the only way he can achieve sexual arousal is to tie up his partner and spank her until she cries. His disorder is ________.

________ schizophrenia is characterized by giggling, grimacing, and frantic gesturing.

According to the diathesis-stress model, some people ________.

Nick was admitted to a mental institution because he heard voices talking to him that no one else could hear, and he saw demons attacking him, though no one else could see anything near him. Nick's symptoms are known as ________.

Marty is always getting into trouble with authorities. He mistrusts everyone and gives others a hard time because he believes they are out to get him. He is overly sensitive to even the slightest criticisms or negative comments, always thinking that those who criticize him are trying to trick him. Marty has ________ personality disorder.