Exam 15: Psychological Disorders

Robert is overheard saying "Well, Rocky, babe, help is out, happening but where, when, up, top, side, over, you know, out of the way, sign off." This is an example of word salad.

Oscar feels that if he does not circle his car five times before he gets in it, he will have an accident. The feeling that he is going to have an accident represents a(n)

Which of the following is a necessary criterion for a diagnosis of personality disorder?

What are the major criticisms associated with the DSM-IV?

Which axis on the DSM-IV focuses on disruptions in various life domains?

John has sudden attacks of intense fear in which his heart races, he feels faint, and he has trouble catching his breath. During these attacks, he worries that he is going to die. From this description, it sounds like John has

Describe antisocial personality disorder and list four of the criteria used to make this diagnosis.

Amy often offends other people because she does not seem to be able to read their emotions accurately. She shows little or no emotions herself, and maintains an immobile facial expression when interacting with other people. She does not plan or engage in goal-directed behaviors and jumps from one low-paying job to another. Her family thinks she is lazy. Amy is most likely

Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder.

One possible reason for the increase in the number of reported cases of dissociative identity disorder is

Biological support for the notion that dissociative disorders are related to problems in pulling together emotional memories is found in the

Lola began having brief episodes of overwhelming anxiety about a year ago. She does not know what causes them, but she has had them in the grocery store, at busy restaurants, and once while driving. Her heart pounds, she has difficulty breathing, and sometimes she feels like her body no longer belongs to her. She is afraid she will go crazy or have a heart attack. Based on this information, Lola may have

Penny is a single mom who is constantly struggling to make ends meet. As a result, she is depressed a great deal of the time. Her depression most likely has a ________ basis.

Who is LEAST likely to complete the act of killing themselves?

Mrs. Johnson recently returned home after being gone for nearly five months. She has no memory associated with those five months. She most likely experienced a(n)

In 1973, Rosenhan performed a study in which eight healthy adults were committed to a psychiatric hospital. What did this study demonstrate?

Mental retardation falls into what axis of disorders on the DSM-IV?

Psychopaths tend to show more prefrontal activation than normal individuals.

In the absence of ADHD, exposure to Ritalin can predispose individuals to later addiction problems.

When driving to work, Darren believes that he is receiving a secret message from the government through his car radio. He spends most of his days trying to warn others about an impending invasion from outer space that the voice on his radio has been telling him about. Darren is most likely suffering from