Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

According to Aaron Beck, a person who is experiencing depression is most likely to have which of the following thoughts after failing an exam?

Dwight is very apathetic toward others. He does not show much outward emotion, his speech is slow, and he speaks in a monotone. If Dwight has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, then what he is displaying are ________ symptoms.

Parker was diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in grade school. A) Explain the most common symptoms of this disorder. Provide at least two reasons why Parker might not have many friends. B) Parker began attending preschool at age two. Do you think this contributed to his diagnosis of ADHD? Did his early entry into school make him more or less likely to be diagnosed? Explain your answer.

Research has found that the cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder may be linked to all of the following EXCEPT

Mary experiences long periods of time when she feels very depressed. However, she occasionally goes through phases where she is highly focused on her painting and she creates beautiful works that provide a rewarding experience to her. It is most likely that Mary would be diagnosed with ________ disorder.

Juan has extreme difficulty using his math skills when compared with other students his age. However, his performance in other subject areas is above average. If Juan has a neurodevelopmental disorder, he is most likely to be diagnosed with a(n)

Dr. Vissage accurately describes the relationship between panic attacks and agoraphobia in which of the following statements?

Carrie recently quit her job, packed up her car, and drove to Las Vegas, where she gambled away her entire life savings in 24 hours. Based on this, Carrie may be experiencing

Kumari is known for lacking empathy, easily manipulating others without remorse, and being deceitful. A) Describe how personality disorders are abnormal (how do these people differ from people who do not have personality disorders?). B) If Kumari has antisocial personality disorder, what other characteristics would you expect him to display? Give two specific examples. C) If Kumari was a psychopath, how would he be different from someone with antisocial personality disorder? Give two specific examples. D) Why might it be difficult to alter the behavior of people with antisocial personality disorder (or psychopaths)?

Noel is adamant that he is the greatest painter who has ever walked the face of the earth. Although his artwork more closely resembles the artwork of a two-year-old, he insists on finding an art gallery in his hometown that will sell his paintings, and he works on writing biographical articles to put in the local paper describing his greatness. A) Describe Noel's behavior in psychological terms. What is a delusion? What type of delusion is Noel experiencing? List and define two other types of delusions that people with schizophrenia could have. B) How might you be able to confirm that Noel is experiencing a delusion?

John was recently diagnosed with schizophrenia. He frequently makes statements that are not logical and contain repeating rhyming words, such as "The train brain rained on me." In this example, John is displaying

Family relationships, personality, and genetic factors that might contribute to psychological disorders would be elements that psychologists who follow ________ would consider.

Mellie has not been out of the house in three weeks because she is afraid that people are following her and planning on hurting her, which makes her very worried. Mellie's neighbors are worried about her. Which of the following statements does NOT characterize Mellie's experience?

Sally is in jail for assault but she consistently tells the police that she does not remember arguing with her boyfriend or hitting him with her car. In fact, she cannot remember anything that happened over the last two days. If Sally is telling the truth, then she may be experiencing dissociative

You are worried because you have been feeling very down lately. Which of the following would most likely DECREASE your risk of developing major depressive disorder?

A mood disorder characterized by mildly or moderately depressed moods that persists for two years or more is called

Panic attacks and agoraphobia are related disorders of emotion. A) Describe each disorder, including an explanation of the major symptoms. B) Can you have panic attacks without agoraphobia? Can you have agoraphobia without panic attacks? C) Discuss two factors that can lead to the development of anxiety disorders.

Two-year-old Antonina's parents notice that she rarely says any words and has never really made eye contact with them. She is intensely preoccupied with the buttons and zippers on clothing and pays little attention to anything else. Antonina

Leonard is a 32-year-old chemical engineer. He was diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a child. Compared with his friends who do not have ADHD, Leonard is more likely to

Although attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is commonly diagnosed, the cause of ADHD has been difficult to determine. The main reason for this is that