Exam 16: Clinical Psychology

A sixth-grade boy is deceitful, gets into fist fights, lies to get what he wants, and shows no remorse. A therapist is likely to tell his parents that he

_______ personality disorder and _______ personality disorder have the most similar core features.

Jack worries constantly that he is teeming with germs. He has tried to distract himself by playing video games, but this has not stopped him from showering seven or eight times a day. Which of the following statements is true in Jack's case?

Many theorists suggest that personality disorders should be thought of as _______ rather than _______.

Evidence suggests that bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are related in that both

Under the DSM-5, personality disorders are thought to represent

The DSM-5 is used for

After Mike had several episodes of intense fear in a crowded grocery store, he began having his groceries delivered. He avoids driving over bridges because he does not think he could control his car if he had another episode. Mike is showing signs of

A very common symptom of _______ personality disorder is _______.

Maya once had a panic attack in a movie theater and has not been able to go to the movies since. What kind of therapy would be best for Maya?

Grover has difficulty making friends because he is always talking about government cover-ups of UFOs and Bigfoot evidence. He lost his last job because he kept installing programs on his computer to look for evidence of government monitoring. He has never heard voices, experienced blunted affect, or had thoughts that were so disordered he could not carry on a conversation. The most likely diagnosis for Grover's condition would be _______.

A diagnostic system with high validity will lead to

Jake he has no true friendships. He lacks empathy for others but expects their admiration. His arrogance and self-importance drove his boss to fire him. It is most likely that Jake's social and behavioral problems developed

Your new client has been ordered by the court to attend treatment. She was arrested after smashing the windows of her boyfriend's car in a jealous rage. In your initial meeting, she was quite charming but did not appear to have any sense of guilt about her behavior. Suggest two potential personality disorder diagnoses for this client, and explain what additional information you would need to make a final diagnosis.

A new medication enhances the release of serotonin into synapses and makes receptors more sensitive to serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. It is likely intended as a treatment for _______.

Use the following to answer questions : Refer to the figure below. -The individuals who are least likely to be prescribed the same medication are

Ava, a kind and talented 25-year-old, has no friends. She longs for close relationships, but her low self-esteem and fear of rejection keep her from speaking to people. Ava is likely to be diagnosed with _______ personality disorder.

An anti-government organization has built a heavily armed, rural compound to defend against a government takeover that they believe could happen at any time. The organization would be most likely to attract people with _______ personality disorder.

A new client indicates that for years he has been anxious about many areas of his life-school performance, personal relationships, his finances, and his parenting skills. These anxieties indicate

Which of the following is no longer used as a treatment for schizophrenia?