Exam 12: Defining Psychological Disorders

_____ are to panic disorder as _____ are to obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Without a shared system of diagnosis and classification, we could not _____

Would behaviors such as body piercing and tattoos be considered abnormal for young adults in America? Why or why not?

_____ is marked by feelings of great sadness, despair, and hopelessness, as well as the loss of the ability to experience pleasure.

When anxiety occurs in brief but intense episodes that usually consist of a pounding heart, sensations of choking, shaking, and feelings of impending death, a diagnosis of _____ may potentially be made.

Which of the following represents a negative symptom of schizophrenia?

Fear of speaking is the number one fear reported by American adults in surveys. Discuss its causes and steps that can be taken to overcome it.

Matt's parents are devastated to have just found out that their son has been experiencing hallucinations. They immediately decide to take him to the hospital where he can be evaluated by a psychiatrist. During that time, Matt reveals that he thinks his parents are trying to poison him. The psychiatrist also notes additional disturbed thinking and social withdrawal, but no depressed mood. Which of the following psychological disorders does Matt likely have?

Chaya lost her best friend in an auto accident less than two weeks ago. Since then, Chaya has been very sad and has not wanted to go out with her other friends. She has also had problems sleeping. Would Chaya be diagnosed with major depressive disorder if she sought out a therapist? Why or why not?

Tommy has been in trouble with law enforcement off and on since he was thirteen. His parents despaired of him because he lied so much, was irresponsible, and never seemed to feel bad about the harmful and hurtful things he did. Tommy is now twenty-three. He has never held a job for more than three months. He has wrecked four cars, three of which belonged to other people. He feels no guilt about disappointing people and is selfish and manipulative. Which disorder does Tommy appear to have?

Jose woke up one morning to discover he could not move his legs. Once the ambulance transported him to the hospital, multiple tests were administered. Interestingly, physicians could find no medical cause for Jose's paralysis. The hospital's psychologist was consulted and specifically diagnosed Jose with _____.

Approximately _____ percent of North Americans have one or more personality disorders.

Name the five perspectives on psychological disorders and briefly describe their explanation of mental disorders.

To be abnormal, a behavior must be _____ and consistent with other _____

Dissociative _____ is a complete or partial loss of memory for personal information and past experience.

Which of the following neurotransmitters is NOT discussed as a possible contributor to major depressive disorder?

_____ have the highest recorded suicide rate in the United States.

Both men and women in the United States have an approximately _____ percent chance of being diagnosed with some type of mental disorder during their lifetime.

The _____ perspective views abnormal behavior as arising from early childhood experiences and unresolved, unconscious conflicts.

Which of the following is considered a mood disorder?