Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

When Marcus rides the elevator at work, he always stands facing the back of the elevator car. Although this goes against standard social practice and makes his coworkers uncomfortable, it is more likely to be psychopathology if it is

Sean's parents noticed that he rarely smiled or made eye contact with them. As Sean got older, his parents were increasingly concerned about his development; although he seemed to have normal intelligence, he didn't seem to understand facial expressions. It is likely that Sean has

A woman says the following illogical sentences: "The eagle takes flight at three o'clock and flies here from General Electric. I get my check from the eagle; he goes from the mailbox to make a payment. He is a secret spy for my husband and makes a shotgun sound." Based on what she says, this woman is most likely experiencing ________ and is displaying a ________ symptom.

Dr. Black is interviewing a client. The client displays only the following symptoms: he rarely responds to the doctor's questions, shows no emotions, and does not make eye contact. Is Dr. Black able to make a diagnosis of schizophrenia?

Which psychological disorder literally means "splitting of the mind" and is characterized by a split between thoughts and emotions?

Sonja has been diagnosed with bipolar II disorder, while her sister, Tanya, has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. A) Describe the similarities and differences in Sonja's and Tanya's symptoms. B) How would Sonja's behavior differ if she had been diagnosed with bipolar I? C) How would Tanya's symptoms differ if she had been diagnosed with persistent depressive disorder? D) Discuss the ways that people with depressive disorders have trouble with psychological factors (Hint: What is the cognitive triad?).

When Valerie leaves her house, she experiences unwelcome thoughts that make her nervous, so she engages in repetitive behaviors that make her feel calmer so she can get into her car. Based on this, Valerie is most likely to be diagnosed with

Dr. Clarkson is treating a client with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). He learns that the client's parents divorced and she has never felt loved because her father left the family. By looking for the issues that led to the development of her OCD, Dr. Clarkson is

Which of the following behavioral characteristics would tell you that a friend of yours is experiencing antisocial personality disorder rather than some other personality disorder?

Your friend has obsessive-compulsive disorder and you would like to try to understand her disorder better. A) Describe the components of obsessive-compulsive disorder. B) Discuss the development of this disorder. Specifically, explain how one psychological and one biological factor increase the likelihood that the cycle of obsessive-compulsive disorder behaviors continues. C) Explain the role of negative reinforcement in obsessive-compulsive disorder.

What are the four methods mentioned in your text for assessing psychological problems?

Stephanie has social phobia. The more social fears she has, the more likely she is to

Research has found that a consequence of experiencing persistent panic attacks is a(n)

Jonah experiences nearly constant anxiety that is not associated with a specific thing. Jonah is most likely to be diagnosed with

According to the diathesis-stress model, mental disorders are caused by both ________ and stress.

Rachel has a disorder that is characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication. She has trouble understanding other people's mental states and often performs strange hand movements. Rachel most likely

Rory knows that borderline personality disorder is primarily associated with

Current genetic research has found that bipolar disorder has a strong and complex genetic component. Perhaps one reason that the genetic component of bipolar disorder is so strong is that

Klaus has schizophrenia and believes that the ketchup dispenser at McDonalds sends him messages every Tuesday. Klaus's belief about this object being particularly special to him is an example of which type of delusion?

Carlson notices that a friend is acting different than usual and the friend does not seem to realize that her behavior is odd. This concerns Carlson that her friend may be experiencing