Exam 13: Psychological Disorders

This aspect of the DSM view of psychological disorders is not as objective as it might be in diagnosing medical disorders.

Because some people with serious symptoms may refuse to participate in national surveys about prevalence of psychological disorders, such surveys can result in

The statement that suicide is the third leading cause of death among 10- to 18-year-olds is misleading mainly because

Post-traumatic stress disorder is unique among psychological disorders because

The most common type of obsessive thought experienced by people diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder is

Which of the following is true regarding the categorization of obsessive-compulsive and trauma-related disorders in the DSM-5?

The study of states of mind and behavior that deviate both from the statistical norm and from what the mental health field considers to be healthy psychological functioning is called

Though similar to delusions of persecution, these schizophrenic delusions often cause the sufferer to interpret newspaper headlines and other mass forms of communication as hidden messages intended for him or her alone.

Which of the following statements is least likely to lead to depression, according to hopelessness theory?

Negative cognitive style not only makes one vulnerable to depression, it also increases the chances of experiencing stressful and depressing events in much the same way that genetic makeup can help shape the environment in gene-environment correlations.

For those who go on to develop panic disorder, a large number also develop ___________________-a fear of being in public places, crowds, or potentially unsafe situations from which escape would be difficult.

Approximately 86 % of Canadian and 75% of American psychiatrists believe that there is insufficient scientific evidence to support the validity of this disorder.

This is the psychological term that refers to an unpleasant feeling of tension, physiological arousal (e.g., increased heart rate), and worry in anticipation of a threat.

The DSM view of psychological dysfunction reflects social judgments or cultural values and cannot be said to be as objective as medical judgments of dysfunction in physical organs such as the heart or lungs.

Experiences of extremely severe trauma which evoke horror, feelings of helplessness, and fear for one's life or the lives of those for whom one cares, may result in _______________________.

Except for certain cases of personality disorders, a person with a psychological disorder generally exhibits

Which of the following is NOT a neurodevelopmental factor investigated by schizophrenia researchers?

According to Wakefield, __________________occurs when a psychological attribute or mechanism fails to perform the function for which it was shaped through evolution by natural selection.

If a person suffering from depression after the death of his or her spouse was identified as "disordered" in a research study, it would amount to a

People are sometimes surprised that there is not a perfect consensus among psychologists about what constitutes