Exam 27: Psychological Disorders Part 1

Paralyzing attacks of overwhelming anxiety along with physical symptoms that may occur at any time are characteristic of

The name for the dissociative disorder that involves the coexistence in one person of two or more largely complete, and usually very different, personalities is

Which of the following personality traits appears to be related to the likelihood of developing a somatoform disorder?

Disorders that are marked by emotional disturbances of varied kinds that affect one's physical, perceptual, social, and thought processes are referred to as

Tom displays very odd behavior. He wears a heavy parka and mittens during the summer and lectures from the steps of City Hall about upcoming invasions by men from outer-space. Most likely, Tom has a psychological disorder since his behavior meets the criterion of

The percentage of a population that exhibits a disorder during a specified time period

In some instances of conversion disorder, a clue to the psychological origin of the disorder is

DSM-IV records supplemental information regarding an individual's physical condition, recent stress, and current level of functioning on

Roger enjoys gambling so much that he does it every day, totally neglecting his family and job. Roger's behavior satisfies which criterion of abnormality MOST clearly?

Jim came home from the office trembling, experiencing shortness of breath, irritable, unable to concentrate, and worrying about whether his business would still be open next week, despite the fact that his business was evidencing its highest profit ever. Jim's condition would most likely be diagnosed as

Behavior that interferes with an individual's social or occupational functioning may be considered to be

Janae is an 18-year-old college freshman. She has missed almost all her classes for the past month, and she spends most of her time in her bedroom. Frequently, she is still not dressed when her parents come home from work, and she often hasn't eaten anything all day. She thinks her whole life is a failure, and she blames herself for being a social misfit whom everyone hates. Janae's symptoms are MOST consistent with those seen in

Conversion disorder is characterized by

Karen believes she has a rare tropical disease. Her physicians can find no evidence of the disease, yet Karen continues to insist she has it. Karen's condition is best classified as

Thomas Szasz would be most critical of the commonly used criterion to diagnose psychological disorders that relates to

DSM-IV uses five "axes" to describe a person's problem. The actual diagnosis of a disorder is made on

While walking through a shopping center, you suddenly have an intense feeling of dread, notice your heart beating strongly, feel like you are suffocating, and find yourself running for the nearest exit. You would be exhibiting symptoms of

Hamilton has embezzled over 3 million dollars from the bank where he is employed as an executive loan officer. He feels no remorse for his actions, and he is looking forward to an early retirement in some South American country with no extradition agreement. In this example, Hamilton's embezzling would MOST likely be considered

Anique is being treated for a psychological disorder. As part of her treatment program she is taking medication that alters the activity of GABA synapses. It is likely that Anique has

Summer has anorexia nervosa and is slowly starving herself to death. However, when friends or family tell her to seek professional help, she tells them that she feels fine. She can't understand why people won't just leave her alone. In this example, Summer's eating disorder would MOST likely be considered