Exam 13: Stress and Health

Generalized anxiety disorder is the most common anxiety disorder.

The textbook suggests that the language often used to discuss psychological disorders BEST reflects the _____ perspective.

About 90% of the people who commit suicide have at least one psychological disorder.

A disturbance in unified psychological functioning is called a:

Dissociative identity disorder is diagnosed less frequently now than it was in the past.

People who suffer from _____ disorder are so preoccupied by unwanted repetitive thoughts and/or actions that they are unable to function in their daily lives.

Kristi has been detached from her friends and classmates. She displays such emotionless disengagement that she might be diagnosed with _____ personality disorder.

Recall the "three Ds" of psychological disorders mentioned in the textbook. The extent to which a behavior falls outside society's standards or rules is referred to as its:

Nick has felt depressed most of the time for the past two years. On this basis, he may be diagnosed with _____ disorder.

Victor's mother is frustrated because she cannot get Victor involved in any activities. Most days he sits in a chair with no expression on his face. Victor's absence of appropriate behavior exemplifies the _____ typical of schizophrenia.

Pam is experiencing a major depressive episode. She is upset that she doesn't feel "like herself," and it bothers her that she has too little energy to participate fully in her family and work life. Pam's discomfort is an example of the _____ associated with psychological abnormality.

Fugue states are characteristic of _____ disorders.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is sometimes diagnosed alongside substance use disorder in the same individual. This is an example of:

The textbook describes a study in which researchers tracked 144 people with obsessive-compulsive disorder for more than 40 years. Recall the research designs used in developmental psychology. Skoog and Skoog's study exemplifies _____ research.

In dissociative identity disorder, an individual exhibits two or more distinct personalities.

Fabiana is dramatic and emotionally volatile. She rapidly forms intense relationships that then blow up or fall apart quickly. Although she tends to distrust others, she also needs their attention. Fabiana might be diagnosed with _______ personality disorder.

Individuals suffering from _____, a disorder seen in _____, believe their souls have left their bodies. The disorder usually develops after a frightening situation.

Review the biological and psychological contributors to depression.

Which personality disorder is correctly matched with its description?

According to the biopsychosocial model, psychological disorders stem from a complex interaction of causes.