Exam 15: Mental and Behavioral Health

A drug generally intended to exert a calming effect is a ____________________.

In OCD, the O stands for ____________________.

DSM codes are coordinated with the International Classification of Diseases.

Fear of heights is ____________________.

Maladaptive coping with severe stress by developing one or more separate personalities is _____ disorder.

Who publishes the official listing of mental disorders for the United States?

Mild, chronic depression of mood that lasts for years but is not severe enough to justify a diagnosis of depression is:

The effort to conceal a gap in memory by fabricating detailed, often believable stories is:

An adjustment disorder tends to occur during periods of stressful life changes.

Impairment of social interaction and repetitive patterns of inappropriate behavior are called:

What is the term for anticipation of impending danger and dread, accompanied by restlessness, tension, tachycardia, and breathing difficulty not associated with an apparent stimulus?

What term describes the class of drugs that includes lorazepam, alprazolam, and buspirone?

A drug whose effect is to relieve symptoms of anxiety is an ____________________.

Borderline personality disorder manifests as a complete lack of interest in social obligations.

BP stands for ____________________ disorder.