Exam 16: Psychological Disorders

Identify and discuss important considerations in distinguishing between normal and psychologically disordered behaviour.

When an individual is institutionalised against his will because he poses a danger to himself or others, and he has committed no crime, this is called ________ commitment.

The symptoms of ________ are often mistaken for those of a heart attack.

According to family, twin and adoption studies, a person is at greatest risk for developing schizophrenia if he or she has a(n)

What is the main difference between generalised anxiety disorder and phobic disorder?

Kayla has experienced a decrease in the need for sleep for the past three nights, is extremely talkative and creative, and has been very irresponsible with money during this time. Kayla is in the midst of a(n)________.

What do your authors mean when they suggest that the DSM encourages us to "think organic"?

The diathesis-stress model suggests that schizophrenia develops from

The belief that one is Harry Potter is an example of what schizophrenic symptom?

Sienna is constantly worried that everyone whom she comes in contact with is full of germs, so she is constantly rushing off to wash her hands. Sierra suffers from which psychological disorder?

It is not unreasonable to assume that in the Middle Ages, signs of mental illness were believed to be caused by ________.

Believing that the government or other people are out to get you is one way in which sufferers of schizophrenia experience their ________.

The presence of at least two distinct personalities is characteristic of ________.

A patient in a psychiatric hospital exhibits disordered thinking, bizarre behaviour, and hallucinations. This person is probably suffering from ________.

Research into the neurological underpinnings of hoarding disorder have found that different species engage in hoarding behaviours, and that these actions may be associated with similar brain abnormalities as those seen in humans who hoard. Which of the following is NOT one of those species?

What category of psychological disorders is characterised by inflexible and maladaptive behavioural patterns?

The primary purpose of the DSM-5 is to ________.

In the Renaissance, the medical model brought some unusual treatments for those with mental disorders. These included bloodletting and tossing patients into a pit of snakes. Amazingly, some patients actually showed signs of improvement! It is possible that these treatments worked, but it is also possible that this improvement was a result of the placebo effect. This interpretation of these historical events demonstrates which of the six principles mentioned in your chapter?

Which of the following culture-bound disorders is most commonly seen in Latin America?

Dikeshia is giving a presentation in her abnormal psychology class on the prevalence of psychological disorders. If you were a student in that class, what general category of disorders would you expect her to mention as one of the most prevalent psychological disorders?