Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

Phoenix hears voices in his head that tell him to punch holes in the walls of his room.Because Phoenix perceives the voices without an external auditory stimulus,he is experiencing

Nash believes he is a part of a secret spy organization that sends coded messages to its informants through television commercials.Based on this,Nash is most likely experiencing

The fifth edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) came out in 2013. A) Describe the DSM-5 and explain how it is used to diagnose mental disorders. B) Explain the dimensional approach and discuss at least one benefit of using this method. C) Discuss one limitation/criticism of the DSM-5.

Fernando cannot stop worrying that a thief is going to break into his apartment,so he keeps checking the doors to make sure they are locked.Fernando's worrisome thoughts about a break-in are a(n) ________.The fact that Fernando checks the locks over and over is a(n) ________.

Jared had to quit his job because while he was at work,he constantly worried about a wide variety of things,including what his wife and children were doing at home.In addition,he is easily distracted,often irritable,and sleep deprived.Jared is most likely to be diagnosed with

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

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

Many psychologists have noticed that certain mental disorders are more common among people living in lower socioeconomic groups.The approach to psychopathology that best accounts for this observation is the

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

Kailyn was recently in a car accident.Ever since,she has been experiencing intrusive thoughts and flashbacks and is having difficulty concentrating in school. A) Into what DSM-5 category does Kailyn's behavior fit? What specific diagnosis might you give her? B) Does everyone who is in a car accident develop the same symptoms as Kailyn? Why or why not? Discuss one factor that makes a person more susceptible to these issues.

Depression is sometimes referred to as "the common cold of psychological disorders" because

Individuals diagnosed with depression tend to attribute negative outcomes to ________ and positive outcomes to ________.

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.

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

Obsessive-compulsive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder are both characterized by

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

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?

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?

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

Willie is on the bus with his classmates.Who is most likely to be diagnosed with psychopathology based on the criteria that his or her behavior impairs good daily functioning?