Exam 15: Psychological Disorders

Jackie,a young American,is obsessed about losing weight.She is paranoid about having calories and often starves herself.Despite being dangerously underweight for her age,Jackie refuses to eat as she is terrified of the possibility of gaining weight.Which of the following culture-related disorders best fits the description of Jackie's condition?

Which of the following disorders is related to the experience of anxiety,but has NOT been classified by the DSM-5 as an anxiety disorder?

Which psychological approach would attribute a person's depression to escalating negative and self-defeating thoughts?

Rose and Martha were classmates.Rose idolized Martha and believed that she was the best friend a person could have.However,when Martha refused Rose's offer to study together on the night before a test,Rose felt intensely hurt and dejected.The next day,she lashed out at Martha and accused her of being a terrible friend.In the context of personality disorders,it can be inferred that Rose is exhibiting the symptoms of _____.

Dissociation refers to a psychological state in which the person feels _____.

Which of the following biological factors plays a role in the development of generalized anxiety disorder?

How do individuals with antisocial personality disorder differ from individuals with borderline personality disorder?

Jeremy,a schizophrenic patient,hears multiple voices inside his head;talking to him at the same time and forcing him to do things.Hence,it can be inferred that he is experiencing the symptom of _____.

Jenna constantly experiences feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness.Jenna's doctor,Jacob,advises her to start taking anti-depressant drugs that contain serotonin and dopamine.According to Dr.Jacob's diagnosis,Jenna's depression is a result of the imbalance and improper functioning of the neurotransmitters in her brain.In the context of the theoretical approaches to psychological disorders,this diagnosis conforms to the _____.

Julia has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder.What are the symptoms that she is likely to exhibit as a result of having this disorder?

An individual diagnosed with an anxiety disorder is most likely to experience _____.

How does dissociative amnesia differ from dissociative identity disorder?

An example of a specific phobia that is associated with the fear of strangers is referred to as _____.

Bipolar disorder is only observed in adults.

Eric has an extreme fear of being humiliated in public.As a result,he avoids public gatherings and functions.The thought of speaking in front of the crowd induces panic in him.Which of the following best describes Eric's disorder?

Individuals with dissociative disorders have _____.

Kevin enjoys taking risks and finds it stifling to conform to social norms.He can keep his cool while engaging in amoral activities and feels no guilt or shame for these heinous acts.In the context of personality disorders,it can be inferred that Kevin is likely to be diagnosed with _____.

Aria has been awake for two nights in a row and still feels highly energetic,and euphoric.The previous day,she quit her job on an impulse and decided to become an actress.In the context of bipolar disorder,Aria is experiencing an episode of _____.

A professional who believes in the _____ approach to psychological disorders is most likely to consider a person's ethnicity when diagnosing a disorder.

Differentiate a person who experiences panic from the one who has a panic disorder.