Exam 12: Psychological Disorders

Dave's mother suggests that he talk to a doctor because of his crippling feelings of inferiority. The doctor suggests that Dave's problem stems from internal processes such as unrealistic expectancies and negative thinking. This view is typical of the _______ model of abnormality.

On your first call as a paramedic, you enter the house of a man who has covered his walls and ceiling in aluminum foil to protect his brain from the thought-controlling rays of the government. This is an example of a __________ delusion.

Biological explanations of schizophrenia include genetics, chemical influences, and brain structural defects.

An overwhelming desire to set fires is called a/an:

Calvin is terribly worried that his college education was wasted when he didn't get his dream job. Furthermore, Calvin believes he ruined his future when he did poorly in his job interview. Calvin explains, "I had to ace the interview. It had to be perfect, and it wasn't!" How might a cognitive-behavioral psychologist classify this distorted thought process?

The _______ approach to psychological disorders was developed by Sigmund Freud.

Which of the following culture-bound disorders is most commonly seen in Latin America?

Which occupation would be especially difficult for a person who suffers from acrophobia?

Joanna is experiencing severe anxiety. Her psychiatrist attributes her disorder to a chemical imbalance. Her psychiatrist is using the ___________ of abnormality.

Acts that "must be done" are called:

What do psychologists call disorders that are found only in particular cultures?

For those people in the Middle Ages who believed abnormal behavior resulted from spirit possession, the treatment of choice was ______.

Which of the following statements might someone with a biological perspective make about schizophrenia?

An anxiety disorder characterized by frequent panic attacks that affect the person's ability to function in day-to-day living is called ______.

Depersonalization/derealization disorder is a type of dissociative disorder that has been found to have possible __________ foundations for the experience of detachment.

What are the symptoms of major depressive disorder?

Which of the following is NOT an anxiety disorder?

The primary purpose of the DSM is to _____.

Morgan's parents have always had a very negative attitude toward sexual topics. From an early age they taught him that his genitals were a "bad place," and any time he would be seen touching them he would be severely punished. He has never seen his parents express any physical affection toward each other, and he was taught early how sex was only for procreation. Morgan now suffers from difficulties with his sexual functioning, The negative messages Morgan received about sex in childhood would be an example of ________ factors impacting his sexual problems.

How does the biological model explain the cause of psychological disorders?