Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

The neurodevelopmental hypothesis of schizophrenia asserts that all of the following are associated with an increased vulnerability to schizophrenia EXCEPT

Inadequate social skills, and therefore a decrease in sources of social support, have been suggested as factors that contribute to the development of _____ disorders.

Ruth has been convicted of five separate counts of fraud. She used her charm to persuade elderly pensioners to sign their life savings over to her. She confessed to the crimes, but she showed no remorse for her actions. She even bragged at the trial that she would do it all again when she had the chance. In this case, Ruth's behavior is consistent with that seen in

Individuals with _____ typically maintain a reasonably normal weight.

What do you see as the strengths and weaknesses of the current DSM diagnostic system? Suggest an alternative system or adjustments to the system that you feel would make it more effective.

One of the symptoms of autism is _____, or repeating other people's words.

Correlations between mood disorders and a variety of structural abnormalities in the brain suggest that reduced volume in the _____ is related to depression.

Recent research indicates that having close relatives with schizophrenia increases one's risk for ​

When people show persistent feelings of sadness, despair, and loss of interest in previous sources of pleasure that impair everyday adaptive behavior for more than a few weeks, they are likely to be diagnosed with a(n) _____.

An individual with a(n) _____ would experience repeated, sudden, unexpected attacks of overwhelming anxiety.

The prognosis is poorer for schizophrenics who (following hospitalization) return to families characterized by ​

According to Ohman and Mineka, an evolved module

Your friend's mother is afraid of squirrels. Although she knows squirrels are basically harmless, she cannot control her anxiety when she sees either a real squirrel or a picture of a squirrel. She never took your friend to the local park when he was a child because of the numerous squirrels. Your friend's mother has a

The insanity defense is used in _____ of criminal cases.

Ann is so terrified of fire that she cannot light a match or even enjoy dinner by candlelight. Ann is MOST likely suffering from

Explanations concerning the etiology of which of the following disorders are MOST controversial?

Using the DSM listings and lifetime prevalence, it is estimated that _____ of the population will experience a psychological disorder at some time in their lives.

The _____ fallacy occurs when people estimate that the odds of two uncertain events happening together are greater than the odds of either event happening alone.

Ivy excitedly tells you that she has been invited to sing at the coronation of the new king of Cyprus. You find this difficult to believe, considering Ivy sings terribly and Cyprus has an elected government, not a monarchy. Ivy's statements are clearly out of touch with reality. It appears that Ivy is experiencing

_____ involves an intense fear of gaining weight, a disturbed body image, a use of dangerous measures to lose weight, and a refusal to maintain normal weight.