Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

Which of the following is a disorder that takes the form of a bodily ailment that has no physical cause?

Cleaning and checking compulsions are among the most common of compulsive behaviors.

According to the learning perspective, disordered behavior is a result of __________

Rey always has panic attacks when he is in crowds. Lately, they occur so frequently and unexpectedly that he avoids any place or situation where he expects to be among large groups of people. Rey is most likely to be diagnosed with __________

Scans have revealed abnormally low neural activity and reduced volume in the __________ lobes of many schizophrenics.

People with __________ disorders have an excessively rigid, maladaptive pattern of behavior and ways of relating to others.

According to the biological perspective, generalized anxiety disorder is __________

The primary purpose of the DSM-IV-TR is to __________

Dr. Jurgens is recommending a drug treatment along with psychotherapy to treat Pete's severe depression. Dr. Jurgens is operating from which perspective?

Luke is diagnosed with a somatoform disorder. His therapist believes that his disorder is reinforced by his family, his doctors, and by his ability to avoid stressful situations that are associated with his disorder. Luke's therapist is probably a __________

Which of the following is NOT one of the clues left behind by someone who has committed suicide?

Your aunt has a fear that makes it difficult for her to leave her home. She feels trapped and is unable to work or engage in any kind of activity that requires going outside of her home. You are not surprised when you find out your aunt is diagnosed with __________

List and describe two anxiety disorders. List the most relevant symptoms of the disorders that you choose. Describe the viewpoints of two different psychological models on the cause of anxiety disorders.

The DSM-IV-TR describes disorders in terms of symptoms and specific criteria that must be met in order for a diagnosis to be made.

Axis IV of the DSM-IV-TR includes __________

Advocates of the cognitive perspective believe abnormal behavior results from faulty thinking and distorted perceptions.

Jeremiah is socially withdrawn, has times when he is inappropriately silly or sad and other bizarre behavior. Jeremiah's parents recall instances of this type of behavior occurring at an early age. Jeremiah is most likely suffering from __________ schizophrenia.

These are persistent, recurring, involuntary thoughts.

Vincent believes he is Napoleon and feels his friends wish to poison him. Which type of schizophrenia does he have?

What are somatoform disorders? Which disorder do you think is the most abnormal? Defend your choice in terms of the definition of abnormality.