Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

List and describe two anxiety disorders. List the most relevant symptoms of the disorders that you choose. Describe the viewpoints of two different psychological models on the cause of anxiety disorders.

An irrational fear of some object or specific situation is called __________.

Of the following, which would provide the strongest evidence for a genetic component to schizophrenia?

The biological model holds that abnormal behavior is related to __________.

__________ is a repetitive behavior or mental act that an individual feels compelled to perform in response to an obsession.

Define the term maladaptive as it relates to understanding abnormal behavior.

Individuals with bulimia often rationalize that since they have had a single treat, their diet is ruined and therefore they might as well go ahead and eat excessively. Such irrational thinking is an example of the cognitive distortion known as __________.

What is the most prominent feature of paranoid personality disorder that makes it sometimes difficult for individuals with this disorder to establish close and long-lasting relationships?

Sandy took part in the April 2013 Boston Marathon, where two bombs were detonated near the finish line, killing three spectators. For approximately 2 weeks after the marathon, Sandy was unable to sleep or concentrate and often found herself reliving the moment she heard the bombs explode. What disorder might Sandy be diagnosed with?

Hippocrates maintained that mental illness was __________.

Thinking in a self-defeating, illogical, and unrealistic manner causes abnormal behavior, according to the __________ model.

Spiegelman believes that Dina's dissociation disorder may be due to her apparent enhanced ability to think about things other than those associated with her traumatic childhood. What psychological perspective is Dr. Spiegelman applying?

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the term insanity?

According to the cognitive model of psychological disorders, maladaptive behavior is produced by __________.

Approximately __________ out of every 1,000 people worldwide will develop schizophrenia at some point during their lives.

The __________ approach to explaining psychological disorders stresses that events during childhood can lead to unresolved conflicts that manifest themselves as abnormal behavior.

Sebastian 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 Sebastian as having __________ anxiety.

The police find a man who is disheveled and in a daze wandering through the downtown area. When the police ask him for his name, he seems bewildered. A search of missing persons' photographs reveals that this man was reported missing 3 months ago in a town more than 700 miles away. The man is most likely suffering from __________.

What is the most recent version of the DSM?

Adalee is a retired factory worker who lives with anxiety. Due to the fear of having anxiety attacks, she does not leave her house. This makes her feel trapped in her home, which creates distress. Which criterion would be most appropriate in deciding whether Adalee's case represents an example of abnormality?