Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

Tanisha has brief episodes in which her heart pounds, she is short of breath, and she feels as if she is about to die.During these attacks, she feels an overwhelming sense of apprehension and dread.When Tanisha went for medical testing, the doctors could find no physical basis for her symptoms.In this case, it is likely that Tanisha would be classified as having:

Pilar incessantly thinks about all the germs and bacteria that could contaminate her.No matter where she is, or what she is doing, she finds she can't stop thinking about potential contamination.Pilar's uncontrollable thoughts illustrate the concept of:

Anatomical and brain-imaging studies have revealed that people with schizophrenia tend to have:

The ____________________ of mental illness suggests that abnormal behavior is symptomatic of an underlying "disease," which can be "cured" with the appropriate therapy.

Max repeatedly worries that there will be an electrical fire, so he checks each light switch and electrical outlet and appliance several times a day.The checking is repetitive and ritualistic.Max rarely goes out because of his need to check the house.Max's problem is:

A jury is convinced by a woman's lawyer that when she killed her husband, she did not understand what she was doing was legally or morally wrong because she suffered from a "mental disease." The lawyer has made a convincing argument she was:

Luciano failed his last geology test.As he discusses the test with you, he says: "It's totally my fault.I was born stupid.I'll probably fail all my courses." In this case, Luciano has made:

For the past eight months, Sebastian has been worrying constantly, about everything.He has also had trouble sleeping and he is easily irritated by small things.In this case, it is likely that Sebastian would be classified as having:

A woman has been receiving treatment for schizophrenia.The drug she has been prescribed acts as a dopamine antagonist.This means the drug will:

The most common form of schizophrenia involves an individual who alternates between two or more distinct identities or personality states.

Ted believes that drug therapy is the best approach for treating psychological problems because psychological problems are really illnesses caused by biochemical abnormalities.Ted believes in:

Mary Ellen is being tried for aggravated assault against her husband, who has psychologically abused her for years.Mary Ellen's lawyers have entered a plea of "not guilty by reason of insanity." To win their case, Mary Ellen's lawyers must show that Mary Ellen:

A woman has been receiving treatment for depression.The drug she has been prescribed will most likely affect one of the neurotransmitters in the category known as:

People who are prone to depression are more likely to explain negative events using which of the following attribution types?

People who are prone to depression are more likely to explain negative events using which of the following attribution types?

Paul's chance of developing schizophrenia in his lifetime is about 1 in ____________________ because he has a sister who has just been diagnosed with schizophrenia.

Last month, Kiesha's mood was very low, she felt worthless, and considered suicide.This month, Kiesha has been racing around in a hyperactive state, making great plans, none of which is realistic or has been completed.She says she feels great, but her thinking isn't normal, and she tends to jump from one idea to another.Kiesha's symptoms are consistent with:

The positive symptoms of ____________________ involve observable expressions of abnormal behavior, such as delusions or hallucinations.

Laine is so afraid of airplanes and flying that he even experiences extreme anxiety when he watches a plane in a movie take off or land.In this case, it is likely that Laine would be classified as having:

Monoamines have been linked to: