Exam 15: Psychological Disorders

Which of the following biological factors plays a role in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

Lola often experiences abrupt,brief episodes of overwhelming fear.She does not know what triggers them,but she has these attacks in the grocery store,in busy restaurants,and even while driving.During these attacks,Lola's heart pounds and she has difficulty breathing.She fears that she may go crazy or have a heart attack.In the context of psychological disorders,it can be inferred that Lola may have _____.

Diana is afraid to throw things away because she feels that she might need them in the future.Consequently,Diana compulsively collects and stores large quantities of old newspapers,broken crockery,and old clothes.In the context of OCD-related disorders,Diana's excessive acquisition of objects and her inability to discard them are typical characteristics of _____.

The most common psychological disorders among individuals who commit suicide are depression and anxiety.

Jarrett,a university student,was hit by a car while crossing the street.He sustained serious injuries and required surgery.His rehabilitation has been painstakingly slow to progress.Recently,Jarrett was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.State the five symptoms that Jarrett will experience as a result of having this disorder.

_____ is a culture-related disorder in China and Southeast Asia that involves the terrifying belief that one's genitalia are retracting into one's abdomen.

Ever since Kerry lost her job,she has been feeling worthless.It's been more than two weeks now since she slept well.She has lost a lot of weight and keeps thinking about committing suicide. In the context of disorders involving emotion and mood,it can be inferred that Kerry may suffer from_____.

Dissociative disorders are _____.

A possible behavioral explanation for depression focuses on _____.

Which of the following statements is true of the role of psychological factors in depression?

It has been over two years since the death of her husband and Jenna still cannot cope with her loss.She is constantly preoccupied with thoughts of death and cannot seem to find much pleasure in life.In the context of disorders involving emotion and mood,it can be inferred that Jenna is most likely suffering from _____.

Which of the following statements is true of bipolar disorder?

_____ refers to a disorder in which the individual has two or more distinct personalities or selves,each with its own memories,behaviors,and relationships.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO),which of the following nations has the highest suicide rates?

Pat is a critic of the DSM.Which of the following would be true of his concerns regarding the DSM?

A classification system for categorizing abnormal behaviors cannot help clinicians predict the _____.

Dorothy has,on several occasions,experienced recurrent periods of intense fear that are of sudden onset.During these episodes,Dorothy trembles,sweats and experiences chest pain.She doesn't know what triggers these attacks,but she fears that she may have a heart attack if she doesn't seek treatment.Identify Dorothy's psychological disorder.

_____ is a psychological disorder that is characterized by extreme mood swings that include one or more episodes of mania,an overexcited,unrealistically optimistic state.

Derek is suffering from a severe mental illness that is characterized by distorted thought and perception.He hears voices in his head and is convinced that aliens are trying to communicate with him.Derek's belief is so strong that he sits on the roof for hours having conversations with no one in particular.Derek is also in the habit of writing words that make no sense and refrains from interacting with other people.In the context of dissociative disorders,it can be inferred that Derek is most likely suffering from _____ in this scenario.

Dr.Davenport,a psychiatrist,is in the process of diagnosing Kelly's psychological disorder.He asks Kelly a series of questions regarding her symptoms.Kelly reveals that she often experiences overwhelming fear all of a sudden which is accompanied by pains in the chest and a feeling of helplessness.During these instances,she finds it difficult to breathe,has severe palpitations,and feels like she's going to die of cardiac arrest.In the context of psychological disorders,Dr.Davenport is most likely to diagnose Kelly with _____.