Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

When a patient arrives in the emergency room, he is restless and irritable with unlimited energy and a rapid rate of speech. The attending psychiatrist believes the patient has taken cocaine or amphetamines and admits him for observation. The next day the symptoms are the same. What condition with symptoms that are similar to those associated with amphetamine use might the psychiatrist now consider as a condition that is relevant to the diagnosis?

An irrational fear of some object or specific situation is called __________

Intruding thoughts that occur again and again are called __________. Repetitive, ritualistic behaviors are called __________

Butch, a homeless man, was living on the streets near the World Trade Center the day of the terrorist attack (9-11-01). Although he was not injured in the events of the attack, several weeks later, he was discovered in a hospital. Butch did not know his name, where he was from, or how he ended up at the hospital. What was Butch likely suffering from?

Maria is a retired factory worker who lives with anxiety. Due to the fear of having anxiety attacks, she does not leave her house. This makes her feel trapped in her home, which creates distress. Which criterion would be most appropriate in deciding whether Maria's case represents an example of abnormality?

Of the five known human sensory systems, which type of hallucination is the most common?

Dave, a graduate student, has difficulty talking to groups. Unfortunately, he has chosen a career in which he must speak to large groups of people. The night before a presentation he tosses and turns, and the resulting lack of sleep makes the situation worse. When he makes a presentation, he often becomes confused and stumbles over his words. As a result, he feels worthless and miserable. Which two criteria of abnormal behavior are most useful in analyzing this case?

Which of the following is NOT indicative of the biological perspective of abnormal behavior?

Leo worries all of the time. He worries about his money, his children, and his dog. His muscles are always tense and sore, he has trouble sleeping, is often irritable, and has difficulty concentrating. Leo's symptoms sound most like __________

Any pattern of behavior that causes people significant distress, causes harm to others, or harms their ability to function in daily life is called __________

What is a somatoform disorder?

What is the best way to describe the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

Perrin is convinced that he is an important historical figure who is destined to be remembered among the giants of history, but he is having a tough time convincing the staff and most of the other patients in the hospital. What type of symptom is he exhibiting?

A hospital patient was diagnosed as suffering from schizophrenia because she was having both delusions and hallucinations. What type of symptoms are these?

Brady is caught going 90 mph in his car through a school zone. He protests to the police office that he feels he has done nothing wrong. He feels that kids who are "smart enough to go to school, should also be smart enough not to step in front of a speeding car." Brady likely has __________

Which of the following is NOT an Axis I disorder of the DSM-IV-TR?

Which group has the highest suicide rate?

Which is the most commonly diagnosed specific phobia?

Which model of abnormality views abnormal behavior as the result of illogical thinking?

Cindy has recurring attacks where she has a pounding heart, feels she can't breathe enough air in, and thinks she might die. Which of the following does she likely have?