Exam 14: B: Psychological Disorders

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of seasonal affective disorder?

Frequent auditory hallucinations and bizarre,unconvincing delusions of persecution and grandeur are typical of

When sadness and despondency are exaggerated or prolonged and an extremely negative self-image prevails,we would suspect a(n)

The risk of developing schizophrenia for the general population is __________ percent.

Which major subtype of schizophrenia has become rare in Europe and North America?

Anna has been extremely anxious and worried for at least six months.Her concentration is poor,her mood is irritable; and she always seems to be breathless with profuse sweating,and a rapid heart rate.Anna is most likely suffering from a

According to your textbook,the closest match for "nervous breakdown" would be

Ron has many deeply held false beliefs.For instance,he believes he is the most famous psychologist in the world.He also believes that very sexy,intelligent,and beautiful women are vying for his attention and affection; when,in fact,they find him a nuisance.He often gets extremely jealous if these women speak or look at other men.It seems that Ron is most likely suffering from

Regarding pregnancy and childbirth,the two most common forms of depression experienced by women are

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of depressive disorders?

When the psychologist asks Darcey about her mother's recent death,she giggles and begins making the sign of the "cross" numerous times in the air.Darcey's speech also resembled a jumbled "word salad" as well as being frequently peppered with screams and obscenities.Her diagnosis is probably __________ schizophrenia.

Bob has never met Lady Gaga,but he is convinced that she is deeply in love with him.Bob is suffering from

Mutism,stupor,and a marked decrease in responsiveness to the environment make patients with which subtype of schizophrenia difficult to "reach"?

Allison is afraid of having a panic attack in a public place; therefore,she has refused to leave her home for the last three years unless a family member accompanies her.Allison is housebound due to a panic disorder with

Hal is a resident at a psychiatric facility.He often remains motionless in an odd posture for hours and sometimes days at time.There are also occasional periods when he exhibits agitated outbursts.From which subtype of schizophrenia is Hal probably suffering?

Dan has bizarre,unconvincing delusions of persecution and grandeur as well as auditory hallucinations.He would most likely be diagnosed with

Scientists interested in how brain chemicals affect mental disorders have found that lithium carbonate is effective in the treatment of

Fernando's parents are very worried about him.In the last month,he has withdrawn from contact with friends and lost interest in any outside activities.There has been a breakdown of his hygiene and personal habits and he has not been going to his college classes or his part-time job.His brother who went to see him said that his thinking and speech was "jumbled" and his emotions ranged from blunted to totally inappropriate; and subsequently,insisted that Fernando go with him to a psychologist,who will most likely diagnose Fernando with

The LEAST prone to violence would be a person who

In most cases,a person with an anxiety disorder