Exam 15: Psychological Disorders

In the past 9 months Andrew has been fired by three different employers.He was unreliable and often missed work,and each employer finally let him go when they found he had been stealing money and materials.Andrew feels no remorse over his actions,but he has managed to convince each of his former employers that he is sorry for his actions and none of the employers plan to press any charges.In this case,Andrew's behavior is consistent with that seen in

A two-category scheme for classification of schizophrenia has been suggested as an alternative to the older four categories.These two categories are based on

While walking through a shopping center,you suddenly have an intense feeling of dread,notice your heart beating strongly,feel like you are suffocating,and find yourself running for the nearest exit.You would be exhibiting symptoms of

Due to the representiveness heuristic many people underestimate the prevalence of psychological disorders since prototypical disorders are disorders that are

Freud believed that most,if not all,psychological disorders are mainly the result of anxiety.However,Freudian explanations of the anxiety disorders receive much less attention today than they once did.From what you've learned of Freudian theory,how would a Freudian explanation of the etiology of the anxiety disorders differ from the types of explanations presented in your text?

Ruth was convicted of five separate counts of fraud.She had used her charm to persuade elderly pensioners to sign their life savings over to her.She confessed to the crimes,but she showed no remorse for her actions.She even bragged at the trial that she would do it all again when she had the chance.In this case,Ruth's behavior is consistent with that seen in

Describe the premise of the medical model of abnormal behavior.

Paxton comes from a home where discipline was erratic,and he was physically abused by his parents.His parents were also self-centered and exploitive.Based on research,this home environment is likely to increase Paxton's risk for developing

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of the antisocial personality?

Wesley has gone in for a psychiatric assessment.He tells the clinician that he has been feeling apprehensive and edgy for the last month,but so far his anxiety hasn't seemed to have had a major impact on either his job or his home life.The clinician should use

Frequently people call a psychologist for assistance after "deciding for themselves" that they need help.People would be MOST likely to use which two of the commonly used criteria for psychological disorders when deciding to seek treatment?

A college student faced with upcoming exams and term papers responds to his resulting feelings of anxiety by reorganizing his notes,rearranging his bookshelves,cleaning out his desk drawer,and straightening up his closet.He would be showing symptoms of

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate?

Which of the following statements is NOT correct? The separate personalities that coexist in an individual with dissociative identity disorder

Mayra has a psychological disorder and her doctor has prescribed a drug that affects the levels of dopamine in her nervous system.Based on this information,it is MOST likely that Mayra is being treated for

Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with a depressive disorder?

Some of the most prominent modern theories of the mood disorders focus primarily on cognitive factors.You learned in Chapter 10 that some theorists believe the experience of emotion is heavily influenced by cognitive factors.In what ways do some of these cognitive theories of emotion agree with theories about cognitive factors in the etiology of the mood disorders?

When people show persistent feelings of sadness,despair and lose interest in previous sources of pleasure that impairs everyday adaptive behavior for more than a few weeks they are likely to be diagnosed with a(n)____________________.

Altering neurotransmitter activity at ____________________ synapses can reduce excessive anxiety.

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of posttraumatic stress disorder?