Exam 16: Psychological Disorders

A breakdown in the coherence of the personality, resulting in significant changes in memory and/or identity is the central diagnostic feature of ___________________.

Which of the following statements regarding the possible environmental causes of schizophrenia is most accurate?

A medieval man, Irascible, believes that Farmer Spruce, who lives down the road, made a pact with the devil to kill Irascible's crops and animals. Farmer Spruce is an unusually handsome man, and Irascible believes that his wife has been sneaking down to Farmer Spruce's house when Irascible has to go into town for supplies. Citing Farmer Spruce's attractiveness among his "evidence" that Spruce has made a deal with the devil, Irascible accuses him of witchcraft. The town elders arrest Farmer Spruce so they can learn if he is indeed working with the forces of darkness. The model of abnormality being used here is the

Summarize Rosenhan's study on the consequences of individuals admitting themselves to mental hospitals. What are the implications of this study for psychiatric diagnoses?

What is the relation between depression and suicide? What are the major motives and risk factors for suicide? Describe four practical guidelines for helping a suicidal person.

Anxiety scores of twins can be accounted for by genetic factors. Heritability estimates suggest that the variation is between _____________.

The disorder in which a person loses all sense of personal identity, usually in response to a highly stressful event, is known as

Distinguish between Type I and Type II schizophrenia. How are positive and negative symptoms related to past history and future prognosis?

All of the following are current personality disorders listed in the DSM-5 EXCEPT

If left untreated, depression typically lasts between 5 and 10 months.

People with panic disorder have panic attacks that occur ________.

Adrian is returning home after spending several months in the hospital with schizophrenia. Research studies indicate that Adrian would have the highest likelihood of relapse if

All of the following were mentioned as one of the three Ds that typically influence judgments regarding abnormal behaviour EXCEPT

How are biological factors implicated in the antisocial personality disorder?

Positive symptoms of schizophrenia appear to be linked to good functioning before the person's breakdown and a __________________.

Which of the following responses reflects the three focal points for the 'depressive cognitive triad of negative thought'?

Roger is tense and anxious almost every day. Though he is frequently worried and often has the sense that something bad is about to happen, he can't relate his anxiety to any particular situation or setting. He has difficulty getting restful sleep at night and often takes antacids for his upset stomach. Roger would most likely be diagnosed as having

The type of schizophrenia in which an individual lacks motivation, emotional expression, and normal speech is most closely representative of the _________________.

A recent immigrant to Canada has been having some difficulties with everyday life, and after some initial hesitation, decides to see a therapist for some assistance. After the interview, the therapist makes a particular diagnosis and is discussing the case with a colleague when the colleague raises some concerns. She points out that the therapist may need to reconsider his diagnosis because the behaviours involved are much more common and are even considered "normal" in the country from which the person came. This example highlights the importance of _______ in defining abnormality.

If a diagnostic classification system accurately captures the essential features of the disorders, it is said to have adequate