Exam 13: Psychological Disorders

The proponents of hopelessness theory claimed that learned helplessness is not enough to explain depression because helplessness is

The mood state characterized by exaggerated and prolonged feelings of sadness, hopelessness, helplessness, grief, guilt, and low feelings of self-worth is called

Schizophrenia is the most common of the _________________ disorders, those that are characterized by severely impaired ability to grasp reality.

This disorder was formerly grouped with anxiety disorders prior to the DSM-5, and is characterized by persistent, intrusive, anxiety-provoking thoughts, often combined with a strong urge to perform repetitive, ritualistic behaviors.

One of Michael's schizophrenic symptoms is that he is convinced that he is actually the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. This qualifies as what type of delusion?

Which of the following is NOT a component of the triple vulnerability theory of the cause of mental disorders?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterized by hallucinations and delusions that one is being followed or closely monitored.

In cases where a clinician unwittingly creates symptoms of an illness instead of healing an illness in a patient, it is referred to as

This category of psychological disorders is characterized by a large increase in the risk of suicide among sufferers.

The term ________________ is used in cases were a clinician unwittingly (or intentionally) creates symptoms of an illness instead of healing an illness.

According to the DSM-5, all of the following are areas of functioning that may be impaired in individuals with a personality disorder, EXCEPT:

If the symptoms of depression are truly mild, but nonetheless chronic, the condition is known as ________________rather than major depression.

Jennifer compulsively checks locks on doors and windows five times before she goes to bed as a symptom of her obsessive-compulsive disorder. Which category of obsessions is she most likely responding to?

Peter has paranoid personality disorder. He overhears strangers in a restaurant conversing about an ugly person; what would Peter's reaction likely be?

Anxiety disorders have a high likelihood of coexisting or overlapping with one another and with other types of disorders, a problem called

This phase of the bipolar cycle is marked by high-pressured speech, bizarre and risky behavior, and lack of sleep and calmness.

Due in part to managed health care and psychiatric medication, it is no longer necessary for most people with psychological disorders to stay in mental institutions for any lengthy period of time. This is called

Anxiety disorders have a high likelihood of coexisting or overlapping with one another and with other types of disorders, a problem called __________________.

This is the term for any single characteristic or symptom that is present in people with a specific psychological disorder and is also present at a high rate in close genetic relatives who do not have the disorder.

Which of the following is the most accurate critique of the DSM view of psychological disorders?