Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

Sexual dysfunctions and problems can be caused by __________.

Behavioral theorists link depression to __________, whereas social cognitive theorists point to __________.

Antisocial, paranoid, and schizoid are all types of __________ disorders.

The DSM-5 describes disorders in terms of symptoms and specific criteria that must be met in order for diagnoses to be made.

Twin studies have shown that if one identical twin has either major depression or bipolar disorder, the chances that the other twin will develop a mood disorder are about __________ percent.

The term __________ refers to the tendency of some individuals to reliably become depressed during the winter months.

People who are attempting to become extremely thin by refusing to eat suffer from __________.

When a person suffers from bipolar disorder, he or she experiences mood swings that can range from severe depression to manic episodes.

During an interview, a patient says he has frequently seen a hand come out of the bathroom sink to grab a bar of soap. The psychologist who is conducting the interview most likely writes that the patient presents evidence of __________.

What are the symptoms of major depressive disorder?

Jinhai is suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder. If he tries to stop his compulsive behaviors, he is likely to experience __________.

The psychodynamic model of abnormal behavior is based on the work of __________.

What is acute stress disorder (ASD)? Give examples of at least four symptoms of both ASD and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). What characterizes the stressful event and the reaction of someone experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder? Do you think that ASD and PTSD represent real psychiatric problems, or are they just a way to pathologize normal stress responses? Support your position with examples.

Which model of abnormality explains abnormal behavior as the result of a set of learned responses?

At most times, Kristi appears to be a fairly pessimistic person. It seems no matter the circumstance, someone always does her wrong. Even during otherwise seemingly kind gestures, she "just knows" the other person must have some hidden agenda. She can tell you, in explicit detail, about every perceived trespass or wrongdoing going back to, at least, middle school. What personality disorder best describes Kristi's thinking and behavior?

One clear sign of abnormality is when the behavior the person engages in creates a great deal of subjective discomfort.

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

Last month, Stacia was giddy, impulsive, and talkative; this month, she is sad, silent, and almost motionless. What is the most likely diagnosis in this case?

"Oh my gosh," LaKeisha exclaims as she leaves her physics exam. "I just KNOW that I got number 28 wrong! I just know that I'm going to fail this class." According to a cognitive psychologist, LaKeisha is engaging in which of the following distorted thought processes?

Dysfunction in what neurotransmitter system was first believed to be the cause of schizophrenia?