Exam 12: Psychological Disorders

What is a delusion of reference?

Nick was admitted to a mental institution because he heard voices talking to him that no one else could hear, and he saw demons attacking him, though no one else could see anything near him. Nick's symptoms are known as ________.

"Oh my gosh," Sara exclaims as she leaves her biology exam. "I just KNOW that I got number 48 wrong! I just know that I'm going to fail this class." According to a cognitive psychologist, Sara is engaging in which of the following distorted thought processes?

Which model of abnormality views abnormal behavior as the result of illogical thinking?

The psychodynamic model holds that abnormal behavior is the result of ______.

Which type of depression is the most common type of mood disorder?

The psychoanalytic approach to psychological disorders was developed by:

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding schizophrenia?

As part of a fraternity initiation ritual, Saul is instructed to interrupt a school basketball game by running on the court naked while singing the nursery rhyme "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." If Sam complies with this ritual, his behavior would best illustrate ________.

In very severe cases of anorexia nervosa, where the person's weight is ______ percent or more below normal, hospitalization may be required to prevent severe consequences, including dehydration, severe chemical imbalances, and organ damage.

A repetitive ritualistic behavior that helps to reduce anxiety is called an obsession.

Which of the following factors supports the idea that people with antisocial personality disorder may have lower than normal levels of stress hormones?

Which of the following types of anxiety disorders is related to a history of shyness in childhood?

The psychoanalytic approach to psychological disorders stresses the importance of:

Re-experiencing a traumatic event long after the event is associated with _______ disorder.

During an interview, a patient says he has frequently seen a hand come out of the bathroom sink to grab a bar of soap. The psychologist who is conducting the interview most likely writes that the patient presents evidence of

Leo worries all of the time. He worries about his money, his children, and his dog. His muscles are always tense and sore, he has trouble sleeping, is often irritable, and has difficulty concentrating. Leo's symptoms sound most like ______.

Which of the following is the most commonly diagnosed psychological disorder in the United States?

Behaviorists believe that abnormal behaviors are the result of the process of learning, including classical and operant conditioning.

Edith's strange behavior has led her daughter, Anne, to consider institutionalizing her. Edith's mother and grandmother were both institutionalized in their lifetimes and Anne has already sought psychiatric help. Edith's strange behavior BEST fits the _______ model of abnormality.