Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

Dan has bizarre, unconvincing delusions of persecution and grandeur as well as auditory hallucinations. He would most likely be diagnosed with

Within the category of disruptive, impulse control, and conduct disorders is a disorder in which the person chronically steals items they really don't need. This disorder is called

A psychologist who treats phobic disorders by focusing on the client's distorted patterns of thinking is using the __________ approach.

Mark spends unusual amounts of time washing his hands, while Cary is always counting his heartbeats whenever he is nervous. Their symptoms are characteristic of which category of disorders?

Regarding Alzheimer's disease, which of the following statements is FALSE?

When a person's behavior is maladaptive, a relative may start legal procedures that may result in the finding of insanity with these legal procedures called

Depression is caused by learned helplessness, according to the __________ theory.

Cody was accused of assaulting his neighbor, but several psychologists testified at his trial that Cody has schizophrenia, is paranoid, and suffers from delusions and hallucinations. In addition, on the day of the alleged assault, Cody had been hearing voices telling him that a space alien had inhabited the body of his neighbor and that this alien was attempting to inhabit Cody's body when his neighbor knocked on his door. The neighbor even testified that Cody called him "a space creature." The jury found that because of his schizophrenia, Cody could not appreciate that assaulting his neighbor was wrong; therefore, the jury found Cody

If you are experiencing episodes of depersonalization, you are most likely suffering from a

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor that contributes to psychopathology?

Contrast the psychodynamic, humanistic, existential, behavioral, and cognitive views of anxiety disorders.

The physical deterioration of the brain that sometimes occurs in old age and causes disturbances in memory, reasoning, judgment, impulse control, and personality would be classified as

Multiple personalities, or dissociative identity disorder, often begins

Alzheimer's disease is the most common neurocognitive disorder.

Jasmine has been very depressed. Her therapist utilizes aspects of mastery training to help her overcome her learned helplessness. Jasmine's therapist is most likely a __________ therapist.

MRI scans of the schizophrenic brain tend to show

Adolescents may experience which of the following as they develop their identity and realize that they are personally responsible for their lives?

According to the psychoanalytical theory, depression is caused by

The distinction between obsessions and compulsions is the distinction between

Roger stays in a chronic state of tension and constantly worries about his job and his family. He often experiences profuse sweating, a racing heart, rapid breathing, and an upset stomach. There is a good chance that Roger is experiencing