Exam 12: A: Psychological Disorders

A sudden, unpredictable feeling of intense terror, sweating, difficulty breathing, and with no immediately observable cause is a(n) ________.

The difference between people with schizoid personality disorder and people with avoidant personality disorder is that people with ________.

Ned seeks therapy after having recurrent episodes of feeling "outside himself" for several months. He reports chronically feeling groggy, dizzy, and preoccupied, and his friends have recently labeled him "space cadet, first class." He notes that his interactions with others seem mechanical and dreamlike. He is most likely suffering from ________.

Thousands of years ago, mental illness was nearly always attributed to ________.

Beck's theories have focused on the importance of ________ in the development of depression.

Amy does not have any close friends. In class, she always seems lost in her own little world. She often has trouble answering questions in class, giving vague or confusing answers. She claims that she does not need any friends and prefers being alone. Amy's personality can be classified as ________.

Dissociative amnesia is an example of a psychosomatic disorder.

The difference between somatic symptom and related disorders and psychosomatic disorders is that people with ________.

Mood disorders are characterized by disturbances in emotional functioning.

Each of the following is true of pedophiles except they ________.

Identify and explain the differences between males and females in their susceptibility to mental health disorders.

Briefly discuss the various criteria used by psychologists in determining whether or not someone's behavior is "abnormal."

Corey has been on his job for a full year now. He has made few friends, says he is a loner, and says he doesn't need anybody. His coworkers feel he is snobbish, cold, and seems to be in a fog. Corey is suffering from ________ personality disorder.

An anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent panic attacks in which the person suddenly experiences intense fear or terror without any reasonable cause is called ________ disorder.

If there were 100 cases of a disorder in a population of 1,000, and 50 of the cases were new cases, the incidence of the disorder would be ________ percent.

The ________ personality disorder is that of a loner who seems withdrawn, unfeeling, and distant.

A repetitive, ritualistic behavior that a person feels driven to perform is called a(n) ________.

Jeanine does not like dirt or germs. In fact, she dislikes them so much that she washes her hands 200 to 300 times a day to make sure she does not get "infected." She has even developed a little ritual she performs each time she washes her hands to make sure she gets them thoroughly clean. She is driven to perform this hand-washing ritual after touching anything in her house, or she suffers overwhelming anxiety. Jeanine's behavior is typical of a(n) ________.

Charlie has had excessive mood swings since he was a child. At times, he hates himself and feels he is a failure. Other times, he is euphoric and feels he can do whatever he sets his mind to. This behavior is typical of a(n) ________ disorder.

After going to a physician complaining of memory loss, Jeff is told that while he was under hypnosis, several different personalities emerged. Each personality is unique, with a name and separate memories. Jeff has ________ disorder.