Exam 14: Psychological Disorders.

Although the doctors can find no physical reason for his symptoms, Aaron reports that he is unable to feel anything with any part of his left hand from the wrist to his fingertips.Aaron has a

Ray avoids getting too emotionally close to anyone for fear that the person will use information against him.He also views playful teasing as a deliberate insult.Ray is displaying symptoms that are characteristic of which personality disorder?

Which of the following would NOT be considered a trauma- and stress-related disorder?

The distinction between obsessions and compulsions is the distinction between

What is one advantage of using statistics to define normality?

Jasmine is undergoing phototherapy.Jasmine is most likely suffering from

Margo takes a test that measures the level of several emotions.Using statistical abnormality as the definition of psychopathology, Margo would be considered normal or average if all of her scores fell

Cheyenne's self-image involves the idea that she is highly intelligent.If Cheyenne does poorly in school, she may begin to deny or distort her perceptions of herself and the situation and resort to using defense mechanism to deal with the anxiety.A conversion reaction, anxiety attacks, or similar symptoms may also result from these threats to her self-image.This explanation for Cheyenne's anxiety-related disorder illustrates which psychological approach?

Regarding mood disorders, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Randy suffers from schizophrenia and has started wearing a tin foil helmet in order to protect his brain from being controlled by "the thoughts being broadcast to his brain by the government." He also sees anyone on the street who is talking on their cell phones as a threat because he believes they are agents with the FBI and CIA.Randy's delusions illustrate a common symptom of schizophrenia called __________.

Randy has trouble controlling the elimination of feces.He has a disorder known as

Impairment of the brain and nervous system due to an HIV infection contracted during adulthood would be diagnosed as a ___________ disorder.

Regarding mood disorders, which of the following statements is FALSE?

In the new diagnostic manual, paranoid, narcissistic, dependent, borderline, and antisocial are the types of psychotic disorders.

Which pair of the following DSM-5 categories consists of psychotic disorders?

Keelie's parents are concerned about her impulsivity and unpredictability that have persisted beyond her adolescent years.She is extremely sensitive to any hint of criticism and her erratic moods and impulses have ultimately affected any chance of her developing stable relationships or holding a job.Keelie is showing symptoms of which personality disorder?

The fear of closed spaces is the most common specific phobia among Americans.

Which of the following disorders are defined as significant emotional disturbances caused by the occurrence of horrible events outside the range of normal human experiences, such as earthquakes, child molestation, or terrorism?

Sharon has a friend who has been suicidal.To help her friend get through this difficult time, Sharon has been making daily contact with her friend and scheduling daily activities like meeting for coffee to talk, having lunch, and going to the movies.Sharon's commitments to her friend are

A person's fear, anxiety, and avoidance are focused on particular objects, activities, or situations in a