Exam 13: Psychological Disorders

__________ is a disorder in which a person experiences episodes of mania and depression.

_____ involves intense extremes between positive and negative emotions, an unstable sense of self, impulsivity, and difficult social relationships.

Sharon feels she is constantly nagged by a strong feeling of tension and worry, no matter what the situation may be. No specific trigger brings these feelings on. This has gone on for months and is so bad that it is hurting her productivity at work and the quality of her home and family life. If you could encourage her to seek treatment, what would a psychologist most likely tell her?

Which of the following disorders do many psychologists believe is not a valid diagnosis?

A recurring irrational thought that cannot be controlled or banished from one's mind is called a/an _______.

Any unusual behavior should be considered maladaptive.

The psychological study of mental illness is most accurately referred to as

When a typical experience becomes long-lasting or severe this is referred to the _______ nature of a psychological disorder.

One biological explanation for depression is that an overactive ______________ responds strongly to emotions and sends signals that lead to a decrease in ______________ activity.

According to family, twin, and adoption studies, a person is at greatest risk for developing schizophrenia if he or she has a(n)

The most common psychotic disorder is:

Which characteristic best describes an antisocial personality?

According to your textbook, which of the following is true regarding sociocultural factors and the development of mood disorders, particularly depression?

False sensory perceptions that often take the form of hearing voices are called __________.

Megan's therapist has diagnosed her with both major depression and generalized anxiety disorder. This is an example of _______________, because Megan is suffering from both disorders at the same time.

Jarrod fears leaving his apartment during daylight hours even for a short walk to get his mail. His diagnosis would most likely belong in the category of __________ disorders.

Explain the concept of a vicious cycle as it applies to anxiety disorders. Provide an example

Dikeshia is giving a presentation in her abnormal psychology class on the prevalence of psychological disorders. If you were a student in that class, what general category of disorders would you expect her to mention as one of the most frequently diagnosed psychological disorders?

If a therapist thinks about psychological disorders in the same general way a physician thinks about diseases, the therapist is primarily applying the ______________ model to understand mental illness.

Anxiety is associated with physiological responses such as a racing heart and increased respiration. Which of the following is true about these physiological changes?