Exam 13: Stress and Health

Diane is concerned about things at work even when she is at home. She is constantly worried about her home life even when she is at work. Diane has a free-floating anxiety that leaves her tense and irritable, impairs her concentration, and results in many sleepless nights. Diane is MOST likely suffering from _____ disorder.

People who are troubled by repetitive thoughts or actions are suffering from ____ disorder.

Muscle tension and restlessness often accompany generalized anxiety disorder.

Bipolar I disorder is defined by episodes of hypomania.

Several times in the past two months, Petra has experienced a racing heart, intense fear that something horrible is about to happen, and an inability to breathe. Petra most likely is suffering from _____ disorder.

Alex is prone to drastic mood swings. Alex may suffer from a condition known as _____ disorder.

In any given year, just over 1 in _____ Americans are diagnosed with a psychological disorder.

______ disorders are characterized by extreme apprehension and debilitating fears.

Gloria is a real "diva": She expects special treatment from others but completely disregards others' feelings. Gloria may have _____ personality disorder.

Uninvolved parenting elevates the risk of schizophrenia.

Perception is to _____ as cognition is to _____.

The term "multiple personality disorder" is sometimes used to describe:

Describe the two main dissociative disorders. Offer one piece of evidence for and one piece of evidence against the validity of the dissociative identity disorder diagnosis.

"Negative reinforcement contributes to the maintenance of not only phobias but also obsessive-compulsive disorder." This statement BEST reflects a _____ perspective on psychological disorders.

Recall the "three Ds" of psychological disorders mentioned in the textbook. Which "D" is correctly matched with its definition?

A family history of bipolar disorder increases one's risk for developing the disorder by a factor of:

Which statement BEST captures historical trends in suicide rates from 2000 to 2010?

Anxiety disorders are:

Panic disorder affects about _____ of the population.

Approximately _____ of those diagnosed with borderline personality disorder are women.