Exam 13: Stress and Health

Butch alternates between periods of dark despair and times of elation, great energy, recklessness, and creativity. Butch seems to suffer from ______ disorder.

Individuals suffering from bipolar disorder cycle between periods of depression and periods of:

Although Zebulon realizes his behavior is unreasonable, he is so distraught by high bridges that he avoids them, causing him to take an unnecessarily lengthy route to and from work each day. Zebulon appears to suffer from:

The DSM-5 takes an atheoretical approach to the diagnosis of psychological disorders.

The brain abnormalities seen in schizophrenia are thought to be related to psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions. In other words, brain abnormalities may underlie some of the _____ symptoms of the disorder.

In any given year, the most common type of psychological disorder is:

A(n) _____ is a False belief that often accompanies schizophrenia.

Drugs that block dopamine reduce the psychotic symptoms of schizophrenia such as delusions and hallucinations. These drugs therefore lessen the _____ symptoms of the disorder.

Schizophrenia is one of the most heavily studied psychological disorders.

Symptoms that can be incorrectly perceived as those of a heart attack are MOST characteristic of _____ disorder.

According to the World Health Organization, which psychological disorder causes the MOST disability in terms of missed work days?

Walter has an intense fear of public speaking. Because he can engage only in one-on-one interactions, he has been passed over for promotions. Walter's case illustrates _____ disorder.

Lanie is very dramatic and impulsive. She displays shallow, attention-getting emotions and will do whatever she can to get people to praise her. Lanie exhibits characteristics typical of ______ personality disorder.

The diathesis-stress model applies the medical model to schizophrenia.

Nearly one in four women experience depression surrounding the birth of a child.

In round numbers, the DSM-5 lists approximately _____disorders.

Which perspective on abnormal behavior places the greatest emphasis on early childhood experiences and personality factors?

The brain areas involved in obsessive-compulsive disorder also contribute to:

People with _____ disorders display rigid, unusual behavior patterns that impair functioning.

Approximately _____ of psychological disorders are diagnosed by age 30.