Exam 15: Psychological Disorders

According to the vulnerability-stress explanation of depression,

In 1967, after the DSM had been in use for 15 years, Abraham Kaplan wrote that "If you give a small boy a hammer, it will turn out that everything he runs into needs pounding." How does this quote relate to the dangers of overdiagnosis? The analogy of a boy with a hammer seems fitting given the popularity of the ADHD diagnosis among young boys. Use ADHD to illustrate the issue of overdiagnosis.

Biological research concerning the development of mood disorders suggests that part of the problem of depression is the overproduction of cortisol.

The biological theory of depression emphasizes problems in regard to attachments with biological parents.

Thirty years after the publication of their book, the authors of The Three Faces of Eve reported concerns that:

Biological research concerning the development of mood disorders suggests that:

Narcissistic personality disorder is a disorder characterized by intense but unstable relationships, a fear of abandonment by others, an unrealistic self-image, and emotional volatility.

What are typical symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder?

Qi-gong psychotic reaction is a culture-bound syndrome that is described as a short episode of mental symptoms after engaging in the folk practice of "exercise of vital energy."

________ involve rigidly maladaptive traits that cause great distress or an inability to get along with others.

Psychologists consider the terms "abnormal behaviour" and "mental disorder" to be synonyms.

The authors point out several reasons for the low validity of projective tests. List some of the reasons for their low validity.

Which of the following would NOT be considered an active symptom of schizophrenia?

Research on the prognosis for recovering from schizophrenia suggests that:

The legal system is based on the assumption of personal responsibility, but a dilemma exists when considering the possibility of psychological problems. Explore this dilemma and then explain your position on this issue.

________ lack reliability and validity.

Match the description with the appropriate diagnostic category from the DSM-IV. -These disorders are characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and severe disturbances in thinking and emotion.

________ refers to a fear of being trapped in a crowded, public place.

In Canada, the insanity defence is used in a tiny percentage of criminal cases.

Match the description with the appropriate diagnostic category from the DSM-IV. -These disorders are characterized by long-standing inflexible and maladaptive behaviour patterns that cause distress to the individual or impair the ability to function.