Exam 15: Psychological Disorders

Since the war eight months ago,Henry,a 35-year-old soldier,has been experiencing flashbacks that causes him to relive the grievous experiences that he went through during the war.Henry is terrified of these flashback episodes and tries to avoid all reminders of the war.He refuses to talk about his feelings and avoids looking at his uniform.This anxiety interferes with Henry's sleep and social functioning.In the context of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders,it can be inferred that Henry is exhibiting the symptoms of _____.

Andrew finds it difficult to socialize and communicate with his peers in school.He often sits by himself for hours and busies himself in drawing in all his books.Andrew's teachers and parents have also noticed that he displays no interests in activities other than drawing.Which of the following best describes Andrew's psychological disorder in this scenario?

_____ is an anxiety disorder that is marked by persistent anxiety for at least 6 months and in which the individual is unable to specify the reasons for this state.

Excoriation or skin picking is more common among men than women.

What is bipolar disorder? Differentiate bipolar I disorder from bipolar II disorder.

In cases of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD),_____ frequently accompany obsessions and appear to serve the function of reducing the anxiety created by such disturbing thoughts.

Anorexia nervosa is a culture-related disorder that is common among individuals residing in _____.

Dr.Wren is in the process of diagnosing Lily's psychological disorder.After asking Lily a few questions about her symptoms,Lily reveals that she experiences alternating episodes of euphoria and distress.On some days,Lily claims that she feels like she is cAPAble of doing anything in the world.During this phase,she can't sleep;feels restless,and is extremely excitable.On the other days,Lily feels utterly worthless and miserable.During this phase,Lily lies in bed all day and is troubled by morbid thoughts.In the context of disorders involving emotion and mood,it can be inferred that Dr.Wren is likely to diagnose Lily with _____.

In the context of treating children who suffer from bipolar disorder,_____,included by the DSM-5 as a new diagnosis,is considered a depressive disorder in children who show persistent irritability and recurrent episodes of out-of-control behavior.

Alex has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder.Which of the following,if true,might have played a role in the development of his disorder?

For a person to be diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD),he or she must have experienced a significant depressive episode and depressed characteristics,such as lethargy and hopelessness,for at least _____.

Individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder show a cognitive bias associated with overestimating threats,particularly when those threats are personally relevant.

Which of the following statements is true of the psychological and sociocultural factors involved in schizophrenia?

_____ refers to a psychological state in which an individual feels overexcited and unrealistically optimistic.

Derek has been diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder (APSD).Derek's counselor,Mary,believes that Derek's poor relationship with his alcoholic stepfather is a factor that contributed to Derek's psychological disorder.Which of the following theoretical approaches to psychological disorders conforms to Mary's beliefs in this scenario?

In the context of OCD-related disorders,an individual with hoarding disorder is most likely to _____.

Tyra believes that her Math professor is actually a secret agent who is working undercover to assassinate the President of the U.S.In the context of schizophrenia,it can be inferred that Tyra is engaging in _____.

_____ is a psychological disorder,commonly diagnosed in childhood,in which an individual exhibits one or more of the following symptoms: a lack of concentration,excitability,and impulsivity.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three criteria that is used to distinguish normal from abnormal behavior?

When Sarah's boyfriend broke up with her,she became extremely distressed and angry.She began to drink heavily and use illicit substances in order to cope with her emotions.On several occasions,Sarah even threatened to kill herself if her boyfriend didn't answer her calls.Sarah is most likely to be diagnosed with which of the following disorders?