Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

Not all symptoms are equally prominent in every schizophrenic. Similarly, the different symptoms in any individual can become more or less prominent over time. For these reasons, the various manifestations of schizophrenia are referred to as

Which of the following is classified in the DSM-5 as a depressive disorder?

Regarding obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Since young adulthood, Alicia has had deeply held bizarre false beliefs; while her younger brother Hank had to be hospitalized when he remained mute and held odd postures for hours. Their grandfather was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and is slowly losing the ability to think clearly and remember. According to the DSM-5 , all of their mental disorders would be classified as __________ disorders.

People who suffer from which disorders appear to have a pathological need to seek attention and sympathy from medical professionals?

Lionel is in the mall and begins to experience chest pain, a racing heart, dizziness, choking, trembling, feelings of unreality, and fears of losing control. He believes that he is either having a heart attack or going insane. After having these "attacks" several times, Lionel went to a therapist, who diagnosed him with an anxiety disorder called __________ disorder.

Regarding psychoses, excesses or exaggerations compared to normal behavior, such as delusions and hallucinations, would be considered __________ symptoms.

Regarding major depressive disorders, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Throughout the day, Judy is distracted by the thought that she has left her keys or her wallet locked in her car. As a result, she checks her purse dozens of times each day to be sure the keys and wallet are with her. In this example, Judy's constant checking her purse for her keys would be considered a(n)

When a person with a major depressive disorder attempts suicide, they usually intend to succeed and may give no prior warning.

Persons who suffer from a bipolar I disorder tend to show

Regarding social nonconformity, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Most people have mild phobias, but they are not considered a specific phobic disorder unless the

Regarding the genetic potential for developing schizophrenia, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Typically, people with antisocial personalities showed similar problems in childhood, having a condition known as

Discuss what genetic, prenatal conditions, birth complications, and types of communication patterns within families have been found to be related to the development schizophrenia.

Which of the following is an example of dissociative fugue?

By comparison with anxiety disorders, trauma- and stressor-related disorders

Gabriel's speech tends to be so garbled and chaotic that it sometimes sounds like a "word salad," and she is having problems with thinking, memory, and attention with her emotions ranging from hyperemotional to a flat affect. Gabriel is most likely exhibiting a(n)

In practice, which of the following explains most instances in which people voluntarily seek professional help?