Exam 12: Psychological Disorders

Alex has an intense,unwarranted fear of dogs.Bailey feels driven to wash her hands repeatedly.Callista is plagued by chronic,debilitating worry.Dorian suddenly feels dizzy and short of breath;he feels as if he might die.Which of the following is TRUE of the psychological disorders suffered by these individuals?

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Question 61

Define somatic symptom disorders.Describe a type of somatic symptom disorder.

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Question 62

The humanistic perspective on psychological disorders emphasizes the:

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Question 63

Which of the following statements accurately identifies either a similarity or a dissimilarity between social phobia and agoraphobia?

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Question 64

Which of the following statements is TRUE of the criticisms of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,Fifth Edition?

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Question 65

Patients diagnosed with _____ account for by far the largest percentage of those hospitalized with psychological disorders.

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Question 66

Which of the following is TRUE of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,Fifth Edition (DSM-5)and culture?

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Question 67

Discuss how culture affects the prevalence and presentation of psychological disorders.

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Question 68

The perspective on abnormality suggests that when an individual displays symptoms of abnormal behavior,the fundamental cause will be found through a physical examination of the individual.

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Question 69

Karen's thoughts seem disjointed and illogical,and she suffers from frequent hallucinations.In addition,the syntax of her speech is unusual.Karen is most likely to be suffering from:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 70

A conversion disorder in which an individual's hand becomes entirely numb,while an area above the wrist,controlled by the same nerves,remains sensitive to touch is referred to as:

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Question 71

Which of the following is TRUE of mood disorders?

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Question 72

The perspective on abnormality,growing out of the work of Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow,views people as basically rational,oriented toward a social world,and motivated to seek self-actualization.

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Question 73

What makes a behavior or thought abnormal? Discuss some of the criteria used to judge abnormality in behavior.

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Question 74

In ,people take sudden,impulsive trips and sometimes assume a new identity.

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Question 75

Describe dissociative identity disorder and dissociative amnesia.

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Question 76

Illness anxiety disorder and conversion disorder are specific types of .

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Question 77

Which of the following perspectives on psychological disorders is correctly matched to its strength?

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Question 78

Which of the following is TRUE of manic-depressive disorder and bipolar disorder?

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Question 79

Which of the following statements is TRUE of autism spectrum disorder?

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Question 80

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Define somatic symptom disorders.Describe a type of somatic symptom disorder.

The humanistic perspective on psychological disorders emphasizes the:

Which of the following statements accurately identifies either a similarity or a dissimilarity between social phobia and agoraphobia?

Which of the following statements is TRUE of the criticisms of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,Fifth Edition?

Patients diagnosed with _____ account for by far the largest percentage of those hospitalized with psychological disorders.

Which of the following is TRUE of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,Fifth Edition (DSM-5)and culture?

Discuss how culture affects the prevalence and presentation of psychological disorders.

The perspective on abnormality suggests that when an individual displays symptoms of abnormal behavior,the fundamental cause will be found through a physical examination of the individual.

Karen's thoughts seem disjointed and illogical,and she suffers from frequent hallucinations.In addition,the syntax of her speech is unusual.Karen is most likely to be suffering from:

A conversion disorder in which an individual's hand becomes entirely numb,while an area above the wrist,controlled by the same nerves,remains sensitive to touch is referred to as:

Which of the following is TRUE of mood disorders?

The perspective on abnormality,growing out of the work of Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow,views people as basically rational,oriented toward a social world,and motivated to seek self-actualization.

What makes a behavior or thought abnormal? Discuss some of the criteria used to judge abnormality in behavior.

In ,people take sudden,impulsive trips and sometimes assume a new identity.

Describe dissociative identity disorder and dissociative amnesia.

Illness anxiety disorder and conversion disorder are specific types of .

Which of the following perspectives on psychological disorders is correctly matched to its strength?

Which of the following is TRUE of manic-depressive disorder and bipolar disorder?

Which of the following statements is TRUE of autism spectrum disorder?

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