Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

Free-floating anxiety refers to anxiety that is __________.

What is the DSM-5?

For those people in the Middle Ages who believed abnormal behavior resulted from spirit possession, the treatment of choice was __________.

Sudden, paralyzing episodes of fear describes which type of anxiety disorder?

Calvin is terribly worried that his college education was wasted when he doesn't get his dream job. Furthermore, Calvin believes he ruined his future when he did poorly in his job interview. Calvin explains, "I had to ace the interview. It had to be perfect, and it wasn't!" How might a cognitive-behavioral psychologist classify this distorted thought process?

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

Which of the following is a mood disorder?

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

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

Dr. Nwoambi is treating a patient who has a fear of knives. He believes his patient's fear is a kind of displacement, in which the phobic object is a symbol of whatever his patient has buried deep inside her unconscious mind. Dr. Nwoambi's view is consistent with that of __________.

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

The famous story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde best illustrates which disorder?

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

While each panic attack is different, the average panic attack peaks in about __________ minutes.

Dissociative symptoms and features can be found in many different cultures. For example, in Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander cultures, people sometimes experience a trancelike state called __________ that is associated with increased agitation and violent tendencies.

What is the BEST way to describe the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

During the Middle Ages, abnormal behavior was frequently attributed to __________.

You are a contestant on Jeopardy!, and it is your turn. You say to Alex, "I'll take Ancient Explanations of Mental Illness for $100." The answer is, "His was the first recorded attempt to explain abnormal behavior as due to some biological process." The smile on your face reveals the confidence you have as you say, __________.

Which of the following is an anxiety disorder?

A patient in a psychiatric hospital exhibits disordered thinking, bizarre behavior, and hallucinations. This person is probably suffering from __________.