Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

Which of the following are associated with panic disorder?

If an individual lives in a culture that discourages the expression of emotion, then ____________________ will be somewhat harder to detect and treat.

Pat never seems relaxed, and she worries all the time about everything.As a result, she is finding it difficult to accomplish anything.Pat's diagnosis is likely to be:

Free-floating anxiety is typically associated with:

The positive symptoms of schizophrenia involve:

Generalized anxiety can be described as:

Terry is convinced that he is Abraham Lincoln.He believes that the attendants at the mental hospital where he is receiving treatment are Confederate spies who want him to reveal government secrets.The hospital attendants often hear Terry having heated arguments in his room, even though he has no one with him.In this case, it is likely that Terry would be classified as having:

When something bad happens to a person prone to depression, he or she is likely to explain it using external, unstable, specific attributions.

Discuss some of the concerns associated with diagnostic labeling of psychological disorders, focusing on how labels may bias people's interpretations of normal behavior.

Kass has experienced several recurrent attacks of overwhelming anxiety that occurred suddenly and unexpectedly.She is now concerned about being in public because she is never sure when or where she will be overcome by anxiety.In this case, Kass is displaying symptoms consistent with:

Which of the following is classified as a mood disorder by the DSM?

A young man dresses in a flamboyant manner and always attempts to be the center of attention.He brags about himself frequently to try and gain the admiration of others, and feels that others should always be willing to wait on him and meet his needs.He displays symptoms associated with a(n):

Many individuals who suffer from legitimate psychological problems never violate laws or established standards of society.

The class of disorders marked by excessive apprehension and worry that impairs normal functioning is the ____________________ disorders.

Depressive and bipolar disorders are a class of disorders characterized by:

Valerie has embezzled just over two million dollars from the company where she works.She feels no remorse for her actions, and she is looking forward to an early retirement in Argentina.In this example, the embezzling that Valerie has done would most likely be considered:

Which of the following is classified as an anxiety disorder by the DSM?

The term diagnostic labeling effects refers to the fact labels can:

Suicide "hotlines" are effective in reducing the risk of suicide, but they are not a complete solution.This is because they tend not to be accessed by individuals in some high-risk groups.The most frequent users of suicide hotlines are:

Some mental health professionals have argued it is wrong to think of personality disorders as "disorders" in the same sense as a phobia or depression because personality disorders are: