Exam 15: Psychological Disorders

_____ is an anxiety disorder in which the individual has an intense fear of being humiliated or embarrassed in public.

Martha believes that if she doesn't keep checking the stove in the kitchen,there may be a gas leakage and an explosion.Consequently,Martha keeps checking whether the stove has been turned off over and over again,sometimes over fifty times a day.This practice interferes with her sleep and disturbs her thoughts.In the context of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders,Martha's recurrent thoughts about the possibility of an explosion are called _____.

Give a brief account of the biological factors involved in the development of schizophrenia.

Jasmine is an attractive,well-dressed female who appears normal to her colleagues..However,Jasmine may still be considered abnormal if _____.

Seven months ago,Sandra was involved in a serious car accident.Even though she recovered fully from her injuries,she is still troubled by nightmares and flashbacks of the scene of the accident.Now,Sandra refuses to drive and insists only on using public transport.She is in a constant state of anxiety and has trouble sleeping.In the context of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders,it can be inferred that Sandra shows symptoms suggestive of _____.

Penny is a single mother who constantly struggles to make both ends meet.As a result of her stressful circumstances and lack of financial stability,Penny is depressed more often.In the context of the theoretical approaches to psychological disorders,it can be inferred that Penny's depression has a _____ basis.

In 1973,Rosenhan performed a study in which eight healthy adults were admitted to a psychiatric hospital.What did this study demonstrate?

Robert,a patient suffering from schizophrenia,notices a strange bruise on his left hand.He immediately believes that he has been marked by God and has been endowed with special powers.Hence,it can be inferred that Robert is engaging in referential thinking as per the scenario.

In the context of bipolar disorder,a person experiencing a manic episode may _____.

Which of the following best describes catatonia?

Tipah lives in a small village in Malaysia.According to the local villagers,Tipah is suffering suffers from a mental illness.He often experiences sudden,uncontrolled outbursts of anger.Tipah has attacked and injured many people during these fits of rage.His family claims that Tipah usually seems emotionally withdrawn before the onset of these attacks.Which of the following culture-related disorders best fits the description of Tipah's mental illness?

Abigail has noticed that Rose,her roommate,experiences extreme shifts in her moods and behavior.Although Rose doesn't sleep much,she is unusually energetic and optimistic.She is highly distractible and delusional.This period of euphoria has lasted more than a week and is in sharp contrast to the depression and fatigue Rose exhibited in the previous semester.Rose is most likely to be diagnosed with _____.

Individuals with borderline personality disorder tend to engage in a thinking style called splitting.

Which of the following statements is true regarding abnormal behavior?

What kind of thinking involves ascribing personal meaning to completely random events?

Individuals with borderline personality disorder exhibit _____.

_____ is an anxiety disorder in which the individual experiences recurrent,sudden onsets of intense terror,often without warning and with no specific cause.

_____ is a psychological disorder that develops through exposure to a direful event,a severely oppressive situation,cruel abuse,or a natural or an unnatural disaster.

Brad has been in a state of incessant worry for almost half a year now.He has trouble sleeping and breathing.Dr.Simons,a psychiatrist,asks Brad detailed questions about his symptoms and medical history.Brad tells Dr.Simons that he cannot stop worrying and is constantly nervous.Brad also complains of muscular tension and stomach problems.After conducting a quick examination of Brad's symptoms,Dr.Simons discovers that Brad's incessant worry does not have a particular cause,and it has taken a physical toll on Brad's health.Which of the following disorders is Dr.Simons most likely to diagnose Brad with?

When Jack's ex-wife informs him that his son has been killed in a car accident,Jack responds by saying "Good,now I don't have to pay child support!" In the context of personality disorders,it can be inferred that Jack is most likely suffering from: