Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding abnormal behavior?

A state of hyperactivity and unreasonable elation that may include impulsive behavior is called ________.

A condition in which two or more distinct personalities are present, at different times, in the same person is called ________.

The classification system produced by the American Psychiatric Association and used to describe abnormal behaviors is called the DSM-5.DSM is an abbreviation for ________.

A ________ is a jumbled combination of words and phrases into incomprehensible sentences.

Research on the biological and psychosocial theories of schizophrenia suggests that ________.

If you suspect a friend might be considering suicide, what should you do?

Which of the following supports the diathesis-stress model of schizophrenia?

Which of the following is FALSE about the DSM 5?

The purpose of the DSM 5 is to provide ________.

Brenda has been up for days.She forgot to pay the rent, but is handing out money to the homeless.When a police officer tries to talk to her about why she is wearing only her bra and underwear in a public place, she answers rapidly, but her thoughts and her words are moving quickly from one idea to another.The police officer would be correct in suspecting that Brenda has ________.

The ________ assumes that abnormal behavior is due to physical causes that can be diagnosed, treated, and possibly cured and prevented.

Comorbidity is the term used to indicate ________.

This is characterized by an intense, irrational fear and avoidance of a specific object or situation:

Those at genetic risk for schizophrenia are more likely to develop it if they use ___________heavily.

Janese cuts her arms when overwhelmed by emotion, abruptly changes from laughter to anger, and needs constant reassurance from others to feel any sense of self-worth.She is MOST likely to be diagnosed with ________ disorder.

Three of Yachi's grandparents had schizophrenia.Both of Yumiko's parents have it.Tabia's identical twin was just diagnosed with it.Who is MOST likely someday to be diagnosed with schizophrenia as well?

Persons with anxiety disorders who are hypervigilant are thought to have ________.

Worthington has been praying and fasting for days.His healer has been making extraordinary noises, beating him, and giving him foul-tasting brews to drink.It is MOST likely that Worthington and his healer are ________.

According to the diathesis-stress model of schizophrenia, someone with an inherited predisposition for schizophrenia will experience a schizophrenic episode when they encounter ________.