Exam 14: C: Psychological Disorders

When a person suffers from more than one mental disorder at a time,the person is said to be

For every ten potential suicides,how many people give warning beforehand?

Which of the following personality disorders describes a person who has an exaggerated sense of self-importance,who needs constant admiration,and often fantasizes about power,wealth,brilliance,or beauty?

Thoughts about whether one has performed some action,such as locking the door or about committing immoral acts are common examples of

According to Carl Rogers,when the information we get from the outside world contradicts our perceptions of ourselves,we become vulnerable to

Changing the thinking patterns of anxious individuals can greatly lessen their fears,according to __________ therapists.

Doris was at fault in a car accident in which her friend was killed.Although Doris's physical injuries were minor and did not involve head trauma,she was unable to remember who she was or what had happened for a week afterward.This is an example of

Sarah says that she feels "sick" all the time and has consulted many different doctors regarding her numerous physical complaints.However,no organic cause can be identified for any of these physical complaints.Sarah most likely has

Regarding the psychological causes of anxiety disorders,which of the following statements is FALSE?

What is the best course of action when a person is threatening suicide and has a specific,workable plan?

When an affected person fakes the medical problems of someone in his or her care in order to gain attention,that person would be diagnosed with

Ana began having sudden mood swings and no longer behaves as she once did toward friends.She has told them that it does not matter whether she takes the college entrance exam or not.In addition,she had a single-car accident two days ago.These factors are warning factors for

"I believe Amanda's anxiety and defensiveness are the result of an unrealistic self-image,which leaves her vulnerable to contradictory information that threaten her faulty self-image." This statement would most likely have been made by which of the following?

According to behaviorists,anxiety disorders result from self-defeating,paradoxical behaviors that begin with

The descriptions "avio," and "arachno," and "claustro" refer to

Regarding people with an antisocial personality disorder,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A person who demonstrates unhealthy submissiveness and who is clinging is said to have a(n)__________ personality.

Which of the following disorders was formerly referred to as multiple personalities and is characterized by having two or more alternating personalities,each with its own name,personal history,and self-image?

Which of the following is a Freudian interpretation of an anxiety-based disorder?

Aaron's home was destroyed in a tornado a week ago.Right after the tornado,Aaron had difficulty sleeping and had frequent nightmares about tornadoes when he did go to sleep.He also experienced difficulty concentrating at work and became visibly nervous whenever he saw the wind blowing harder than a breeze.Three weeks after the tornado,Aaron appears to be settling down and is sleeping better and able to function at work like before the tornado.Aaron suffered from a(n)__________ disorder.