Exam 15: Psychological Disorders

In Canada, the suicide rate is highest among white men over the age of 65.

Alcoholism is more likely to occur in:

One of the culture-bound syndromes is described as extreme excitement with verbal and physical violence for up to 30 minutes and then convulsions and a short coma. Which of the following is the name of this problem?

The biological and learning models of addiction differ in their explanations of drug abuse and in their proposed solutions. According to the biological model:

One of the culture-bound syndromes is described as a short episode of mental symptoms after a folk practice. Which of the following is the name of this problem?

When a friend is suicidal, it is important to remember that:

If heredity plays a role in alcoholism, a single gene is involved.

Psychoses are extreme mental disturbances involving distorted perceptions and irrational behaviours.

Because of DSM's powerful influence, it is important to be aware of its limitations. Analyze the four limitations discussed in the textbook: * the danger of overdiagnosis * the power of diagnostic labels * the confusion of serious mental disorders with normal problems * the illusion of objectivity

Marvella has recurring periods when she trembles and shakes and has hot and cold flashes. She is dizzy and her heart palpitates so much that Marvella is sure that she is going crazy. This kind of problem is called:

Cognitive explanations of depression emphasize three negative habits of thinking. Where do these ways of thinking seem to come from?

If a client repeatedly breaks the law, uses deceit to con others, and behaves impulsively without the ability to plan ahead, then a diagnosis of ________ is likely.

Those who drink in order to ________ have significantly more drinking problems than those who drink for other reasons.

According to the sociocognitive explanation of multiple personality disorder, therapists have:

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

Mental disorder is defined as:

The fact that what is considered abnormal and included as a mental disorder in the DSM may reflect cultural bias was apparent when ________ was considered a mental disorder.

The tragic case of Andrea Yates has led to discussions of mental disorders and personal responsibility. Our authors note that:

Beginning in adolescence, men are more likely than women to develop a ruminating, introspective style of cognition, rehearsing the reasons for their unhappiness.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder may involve a brain abnormality in the: