Exam 12: Psychological Disorders

The substance known as _______ has been implicated in the development of schizophrenic symptoms.

What are specific phobias?

Harry has an intense, irrational fear of being in public places. He is probably suffering from __________.

Sal has decreased levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine in his frontal lobe areas. Which disorder might he be at risk of experiencing?

Masters and Johnson recommended a technique called ________ for the treatment of premature ejaculation.

Explain the four ways in which abnormal behavior is defined in the field of psychology.

The neurotransmitter associated with bulimia nervosa is ______________.

Severe depression that comes on suddenly or seems to have no external cause is called ______.

What symptoms of bipolar disorder are present in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

Intruding thoughts that occur again and again are called _________. Repetitive, ritualistic behaviors are called ________.

People who act impulsively, don't tolerate frustration, want their desires satisfied immediately, fail to develop emotional attachments, and show no remorse would be diagnosed with what personality disorder?

The psychodynamic model of abnormal behavior is based on the work of _____ And his followers.

The social or environmental setting of a person's behavior is referred to as _________.