Exam 15: Psychological Disorders

Karen has been suffering from a disorder that is characterized by exaggerated and irrational worry that tends to interfere with her daily functioning.She can't sleep properly and often complains of stomach aches.In spite of being constantly nervous and restless,Karen,however,cannot seem to find the specific cause of her worry.These symptoms have lasted for almost six months now.Which of the following disorders is Karen most likely to be diagnosed with?

Which of the following is true of people suffering from histrionic personality disorder?

According to the biopsychosocial model of psychological disorders,abnormal behavior can be influenced by _____.

In the context of abnormal behavior,which of the following is true of deviant behavior?

Which of the following statements is true of schizophrenia?

Mathew is a critic of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).Which of the following statements will be agreed upon by Mathew?

_____ is a psychological disorder that is characterized by extreme memory loss that is caused by extensive psychological stress.

Across cultures,individuals with schizophrenia in developing,non-industrialized nations tend to have worse outcomes than those in developed,industrialized nations.

Which of the following statements is true of antisocial personality disorder (ASPD)?

The _____ is a theory suggesting that preexisting conditions,such as genetic characteristics,personality dispositions,or experiences,may put a person at risk of developing a psychological disorder.

Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD)is related to criminal behavior,but not all individuals with ASPD engage in crime,and not all criminals suffer from ASPD.

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

Which of the following groups has the highest suicide rate among all the other demographic groups in the United States?

Each time Darren listens to the radio,he believes that he is receiving a secret message from the government.He spends most of his days trying to warn others about an impending invasion that the voice on his radio has been telling him about.Hence,it can be inferred that Darren is most likely suffering from _____.

Brenda is constantly in the habit of arranging and rearranging the things in her house.She feels very anxious when things are not arranged symmetrically and engages in this behavior to dismiss her negative feelings.Consequently,Brenda forbids children from entering her house because she is afraid that they will disturb the balance of orderliness.In the context of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders,Brenda is most likely to be diagnosed with _____.

The biological approach to psychological disorders is most likely to focus on _____.

Harry,a behavioral psychologist,is in the process of analyzing his patient Maria Valentine's report.Maria has been diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID).According to Harry,severe physical abuse in childhood could serve as a plausible explanation for Maria's psychological disorder.Maria is emotionally damaged and forms alternate identities in order to shut out past memories and to cope with the trauma.In the context of theoretical approaches to psychological disorders,it can be inferred that Harry's explanation of Maria's condition conforms to the _____ approach to psychological disorders.

Evelyn believes that she must touch the door knob seven times before she opens the door so that her mother will not become deathly ill.In the context of obsessive-compulsive disorder,what is Evelyn's compulsion?

Individuals with borderline personality disorder are _____.

Which of the following is true of autism spectrum disorder?