Exam 15: Psychological Disorders

Positive symptoms of schizophrenia include all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements is true of panic disorder?

David is a successful,but immoral businessman.He feels no remorse in exploiting other people for his own personal gain.He would do whatever it takes to get to the top even if it involves cheating,lying,and hurting others.In the context of personality disorders,it can be inferred that David exhibits the symptoms of _____.

Alison had sustained severe injuries after being brutally attacked by a mad dog as a child.Following that incident,Alison has been experiencing an overwhelming sense of fear and paralysis every time she sees a dog.The fear is so intense that it keeps Alison from leaving her house.Alison believes that as long as she's inside her house,the chances of encountering a dog are slim.In the context of psychological disorders,Alison is most likely to be diagnosed with _____.

Amy often offends other people because she does not seem to be able to read their emotions accurately.She shows little or no emotions herself and avoids social contact.Amy is also convinced that her neighbors are scheming to murder her. According to this scenario,it can be inferred that Amy is _____.

Alex cannot control his impulse to wash his hands every five minutes.He washes his hands almost 100 times a day because he is terrified of being contaminated by germs.If Alex doesn't wash his hands,he experiences overwhelming anxiety.In the context of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders,it can be inferred that Alex is most likely to be diagnosed with _____.

_____ refers to a psychological disorder in which the individual suffers from an unrelenting lack of pleasure in life.

Being labeled with a mental disorder can affect the way mental health professionals perceive an individual.

Which of the following statements is true of the sociocultural factors involved in suicide?

Which of the following is true of people suffering from obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?

Define antisocial personality disorder.List the four criteria to confirm the diagnosis of this disorder.

Dr.Grey notices that his schizophrenic patient,Alicia,sometimes lapses into a phase during which she becomes unresponsive and stiff.In this state,Alicia's body becomes rigid,and she sits for hours by herself in a sort of stupor.In the context of schizophrenia,which of the following best describes Alicia's condition in this scenario?

Caleb,a mercenary,was tortured for days in an underground cell.When he was rescued by Special Forces,a month later,Caleb could not remember the events of the previous month.To Caleb,it felt like he had just gone to war and,minutes later,was being pulled out of an underground cell.The doctors attributed Caleb's memory loss to the extensive psychological trauma that he experienced during his imprisonment.In the context of dissociative disorders,which of the following best describes Caleb's psychological disorder in this scenario?

Janet is worried about her son,Patrick.She finds him restless and impulsive.At times,Janet finds it exhausting to handle him because he is high-strung and shows very little concentration during his studies.She has also received several complaints from Patrick's teachers regarding his poor performance in class and his lack of focus.In the context of psychological disorders,it can be inferred that Patrick is exhibiting the symptoms of _____.

What are the major criticisms associated with the DSM-5?

_____ is a psychological disorder that is characterized by guiltlessness,law-breaking,exploitation of others,irresponsibility,and deceit.

Which of the following statements is true of dissociative identity disorder (DID)?

Each time Harry feels anxious,he compulsively pulls hair from his scalp or eyebrows.This compulsive urge to pull his hair has made him partially bald.Harry is most likely to be diagnosed with which of the following OCD-related disorders?

_____ refer to psychological disorders that involve a sudden loss of memory or change in identity due to the separation of the individual's conscious awareness from previous memories and thoughts.

Which of the following statements is true of generalized anxiety disorder?