Exam 12: Psychological Disorders

Dr. Nwoambi is a psychologist who is currently evaluating a new client. Dr. Nwoambi would most likely refer to the _________ to assist her in diagnosing her client's psychological disorder.

Free-floating anxiety refers to anxiety that is __________.

When a patient arrives in the emergency room, he is restless and irritable with unlimited energy and a rapid rate of speech. The attending psychiatrist believes the patient has taken cocaine or amphetamines and admits him for observation. The next day, the symptoms are the same. What condition with symptoms that are similar to those associated with amphetamine use might the psychiatrist now consider as a condition that is relevant to the diagnosis?

Biological theorists note that there is strong evidence that _______ play an important role in depression.

The most recent version of the DSM is the ________.

Kevin shows a pattern of instability in his relationships, self-image, and feelings. As such, he most likely has ________ personality disorder.

What was the most likely reason that someone would perform an exorcism?

Modern attempts to classify psychological disorders date back to ____________.

The belief that you are a special agent for the Intergalactic Supernova is an example of a

Define the term cultural relativity.

All of the following are sub types of schizophrenia except:

False beliefs held by a person who refuses to accept evidence of their falseness are known as ______.

In an obsessive-compulsive reaction, the _______ is the thought and the _______ is the action carrying out the thought.

The _____ disorder involves physically fleeing from one's usual home or niche.

Dr. Nwoambi is a psychologist who is currently evaluating a new client. Dr. Nwoambi would most likely refer to the _________ to assist her in diagnosing her client's psychological disorder.

An obsession is:

The clearest examples of anxiety disorders are _______.

What are some ways in which a panic attack resembles a heart attack?

What is the best way to describe the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

You are a psychologist who is evaluating the behavior of a new client. The client tells you that he does not like to wear clothing and that he walks around nude most of the time. In addition, he tells you that he lives in a society in which clothing is required and nudity is seen as abnormal. Which of the following is NOT a criterion by which you evaluate your client's behavior as abnormal?