Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

Archaeologists have found skulls from as long ago as 3000 B.C.E. that bear evidence of an ancient surgical technique in which holes were cut into the skulls of live individuals in an attempt to release demons from the possessed victim. This process is called __________.

On your first call as a paramedic, you enter the house of a man who has covered his walls and ceiling in aluminum foil to keep the government from spying on him and stealing his ideas. This is an example of a(n) __________ delusion.

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the DSM-5?

Due to the types and degree of emotions often experienced by people with borderline personality disorder, their personal relationships are often characterized by __________.

As Evan and Drew are leaving for a trip, Evan repeatedly asks Drew, "Did we turn off the coffee maker?" For their entire trip, Evan worries about the coffee maker. Evan's doubt about turning off the coffee maker is __________.

Which of the following is a legitimate hypothesis that explains why the rate of depression appears to be twice as high for women as compared to men across various cultures?

Marissa is a graduate student in psychology at the local university. She is interested in one day specializing in the study of abnormal behavior and psychological dysfunctions. What area of psychology should Marissa focus on in school?

Some Asian cultures view mental illness as a(n) __________.

A repetitive, ritualistic behavior that a person feels driven to perform is called a(n) __________.

An irrational, persistent fear of something is called a(n) __________.

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, __________.

After returning from the Iraq war, Denver was plagued by nightmares of the attacks. In addition, he avoided anything associated with the war and was hypervigilant for danger. He has been home for nearly 6 months, but these symptoms continue. Denver might have __________ disorder.

How many axes does the DSM-5 use to aid mental health professionals in making a diagnosis?

Delusions of __________ are false beliefs held by people who are convinced that others are trying to hurt them in some way.

Any behavior that does not allow a person to function within or adapt to the stresses and everyday demands of life is considered __________.

Abnormally high energy level, distractibility, excessive excitement, and an inability to sit still or remain inactive are MOST associated with which of the following disorders?

As part of a fraternity initiation ritual, Conor is instructed to interrupt a school basketball game by running on the court naked while singing the nursery rhyme "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." If Conor complies with this ritual, his behavior would BEST illustrate __________.

Which of the following perspectives claims that shaping may play a big role in the development of some cases of dissociative identity disorder?

Rosa is sitting at her desk in her office one day when she is, without warning, overcome by feelings of intense fear, losing control of herself. Her terror is so great that all she can do is sit at her desk shaking and crying. Nothing she was doing at the time would seem to have caused such an episode. Rosa's symptoms most resemble __________.

Most psychoanalytic theorists believe that anxiety disorders are the result of __________.