Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

A recurring irrational thought that cannot be controlled or banished from one's mind is called a(n) __________.

According to the biological perspective, a person with phobia has elevated activation in which part of the brain?

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

Elliot became widowed after nearly 40 years of marriage. He has convinced himself that no one will ever love him again. His irrational thinking has caused him to suffer from depression, and he rarely leaves his house. What perspective might best explain his behavior?

Which of the following people suffers from a personality disorder whose primary symptom type involves dramatic, erratic, or emotional behaviors?

What branch of psychology is concerned with the study of abnormal behavior and psychological dysfunction?

Obsession is to compulsion as __________.

Monica vacuums the carpet in her living room 15 times a day because she is afraid of germs. It is likely that she is suffering from which of the following disorders?

False beliefs about reality with no factual basis are known as __________.

Aaron has suffered from schizophrenia for many years and now resides in a group treatment facility. One day a nurse approaches him and quietly tells him that his sister, who has been fighting cancer for many months, died that morning. Aaron has no appreciable facial reaction, and in a very monotone voice says, "Okay." The nurse is not surprised by Aaron's lack of response to the awful news, because she knows that __________ is one symptom often seen in those suffering from schizophrenia.

A disorder in which excessive anxiety and worry occur more days than not for at least 6 months is called __________ disorder.

Gillian seeks treatment to learn how to relax. When her therapist hypnotizes her, her voice changes and someone claiming her name is "Jade" begins to speak. During therapy, 23 separate entities-each with its own name, personal style, and memories-emerge. Gillian appears to be suffering from __________ disorder.

What is the difference between acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder?

In any given year, approximately __________ percent of adults over the age of 18 suffer from a mental disorder.

Zivana is sitting at her desk in her office one day when, without warning, her heart begins racing rapidly, she has a sensation of being "out of her body," and she experiences dulled vision and hearing, rapid breathing, and sweating. She thinks she is having a heart attack. Nothing she is doing seems to have caused such an episode. Zivana's symptoms MOST resemble __________.

Joaquin's wife suggests that he talk to a doctor because of his inability to cope with criticism. The doctor suggests that Joaquin's problem represents an unresolved internal conflict that has its roots in Joaquin's childhood. This view is typical of the __________ model of abnormality.

Kristofer shows a pattern of instability in his relationships, self-image, and feelings. As such, he most likely has __________ personality disorder.

Which of the following is a characteristic of major depressive disorder?

Severe depression that comes on suddenly and is too severe for circumstances or seems to have no external cause is called __________.

What is a major cause of sexual dysfunction?