Exam 12: Psychological Disorders

Last month Pam was giddy, impulsive, and talkative; this month she is sad, silent, and almost motionless. What is the most likely diagnosis in this case?

Your aunt prefers to stay in her home and avoid public places and social situations. She would be diagnosed with

According to family, twin, and adoption studies, a person is at greatest risk for developing schizophrenia if he or she has a(n)_________.

The ______ model of mental illness explains that disorders such as anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia are caused by chemical imbalances, genetic problems, brain damage or dysfunction, or some combination of those causes.

Disorders in which there is a break in conscious awareness, memory, the sense of identity, or some combination are called _________.

Miguel has a great job, is well educated, and has a loving family. Despite these positive aspects of his life, he experiences anxiety every day. When asked by his therapist the reason for his anxiety, he says, "I don't know why. I don't have any reason to feel anxious, yet I worry all the time." The therapist describes Miguel as having ______ anxiety.

Sue was picked up by a state trooper walking along a highway. She had no idea who she was or where she came from. She may be having a:

Fear of being in a place or situation from which escape is difficult or impossible if something should go wrong is called ______.

The _______ approach to psychological disorders stresses that events occurring in childhood can lead to unresolved conflicts.

Padma is extremely confident and feels that lately she needs very little sleep. In addition, she reports that her thoughts seem to be going fast-similar to watching three television shows at once. Padma most likely is experiencing ________.

Which cognitive event, often attributed to the work of Martin Seligman, is hypothesized as contributing to the development and maintenance of major depression?

After returning from the Iraq war, Caddell was plagued by nightmares of the attacks. In addition, he avoided anything associated with the war and was hypervigilant for danger. He has been home for nearly six months, but these symptoms continue. Caddell might have ________.

False sensory perceptions that most often take the form of hearing voices are called _______.

The learning approach to psychological disorders suggests that:

The term SCHIZOPHRENIA was first used by __________ and means __________.

Trypanophobia, also known as a fear of receiving an injection, is an example of

What is the most frequently diagnosed anxiety disorder in the United States?

In which disorder does a person seem to experience at least two or more distinct personalities existing in one body?

A disorder in which excessive anxiety and worry occur more days than not for at least six months is called __________.

Liza has an anxiety disorder. She is currently seeing a therapist who believes that anxiety disorders are a result of illogical, irrational thought processes. Liza is probably seeking treatment from a _____________.