Exam 15: Mental Illness and Cognitive Disorders

_____ are false beliefs about what is taking place or who one is.

Medications do not cure mental disorders.

Panic attacks strike suddenly and repeatedly with no warning.

_____ spectrum disorders are a range of complex developmental disorders that can cause problems with thinking, feeling, language, and the ability to relate to others.

ADHD is characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and hyperactivity.

Antidepressants increase the availability of neurotransmitters.

Genetic conditions, such as trisomy 21, fragile X syndrome, and phenylketonuria, are associated with _____.

With _____ anxiety disorder, the anxiety is a result of fear of being watched, judged, and criticized by others.

The compensatory behavior for _____ is done in secret and is often accompanied by feelings of disgust or shame.

_____ is characterized by regular episodes of extreme overeating without trying to compensate for the behavior.

Alcohol and drug abuse may cause mental health disorders or exacerbate preexisting mental health disorders.

A person who has very unstable interpersonal relationships may have _____ personality disorder.

_____ disorder patients are plagued by constant disturbing thoughts or fears that cause them to perform certain rituals or routines.

A deeply ingrained, inflexible pattern of relating, perceiving, and thinking that is serious enough to cause distress or impaired functioning describes _____ disorders.

_____ is a loss of contact with reality that usually includes delusions and hallucinations.

A person who is an attention seeker that needs to always be the center of attention may have _____ personality disorder.

Many older people still believe that mental health disorders result from personal failure or weakness.

Diagnosis for autism spectrum disorder includes screening for developmental _____ from birth to at least 36 months of age.

The etiology of MDD is _____.

The Diagnostic and _____ Manual of Mental Disorders is the handbook used by health care professionals to guide the diagnosis of mental disorders.