Exam 27: Psychological Disorders Part 1

Jay has periods of elevated mood to the point of extreme euphoria and optimism that are followed by periods of depression. Jay is MOST likely to be diagnosised with a

Inflated self-esteem, distractibility, heightened emotionality, and grandiose planning are all symptoms associated with

Recent studies have also shown that anxiety disorders may also be related to

According to Seligman's concept of "preparedness," which of the following stimuli should one develop a phobia toward MOST easily?

Of the following, who would you say is at the lowest risk for successfully completing a suicide attempt?

Three months ago, Sheldon's 7-year-old daughter was killed when a car swerved out of control and hit her as she waited to cross the street. As the police told Sheldon about the accident he felt everything start to go black, and then he found he couldn't see at all. Since then he has been to a number of specialists, but none of the specialists can find anything wrong with his visual system. Sheldon's pupils respond normally to light, and there is activity in the visual cortex when images are presented. Still, Sheldon claims that he cannot see anything. In this case, Sheldon's symptoms are most consistent with

Chantel's four children were killed in an automobile accident, which Chantel survived. When police question her about the events surrounding the accident, Chantel is unable to remember anything. She remembers getting into her car to drive her children to school, and she remembers her trip by ambulance to the local hospital, but everything in between is a complete "blank." In this case, Chantel's symptoms are most consistent with

Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with a depressive disorder?

Adena has just recovered from her first episode of major depression. Based on the findings from longitudinal studies, the likelihood that Adena will experience or relapse within the next five years is

Which of the following statements about the prevalence of psychological disorders is correct?

The class of psychological disorders characterized by people losing contact with portions of their consciousness or memory, which results in disruption in their sense of identity is

Jack always complains of being sick. He is convinced he is dying. His physicians have all told him that there is nothing wrong with him and he should live well into his 80s. Jack does not believe the physicians and continues to search for a doctor who will confirm that he is sick. Jack's behavior is MOST consistent with the symptoms of

Doris feels terrified every time she leaves her house, and avoids doing so whenever possible. Doris is MOST likely suffering from

The concept that people are biologically set to acquire some fears more easily than others is the concept of

Kimberly constantly thinks her immaculate house is dirty and spends most of her day cleaning, scrubbing, and straightening up. She could be diagnosed as having

A type of dissociative disorder characterized by sudden loss of memory concerning a limited period of time, usually after a particularly stressful or traumatic event, is

Which of the following is NOT one of the three most common types of psychological disorders?

Cynthia has gone in for a psychiatric assessment. She tells the clinician that lately she has been feeling completely hopeless and dejected, and she no longer enjoys doing any of the things she used to look forward to. The clinician would use

Which of the following is NOT a common stereotype about psychological disorders?

Tina has been extremely hyperactive for the past week, and she has been getting by with only 3 hours of sleep each night. Her thoughts seem to be racing out of control, and she is convinced that the novel she started last week will become a best seller and win a Pulitzer Prize, even though she has never had any of her writing published in the past. Tina's symptoms suggest that she is currently experiencing