Exam 13: Psychological Disorders

DSM-IV-TR was designed to provide a complete list of _______.

In an obsessive-compulsive reaction,the _______ is the thought and the _______ is the action carrying out the thought.

Dr.Nwoambi is an American psychologist who is currently evaluating a new client.Dr.Nwoambi would most likely refer to the _________ to assist her in diagnosing her client's psychological disorder.

The medical model views abnormal behavior as resulting from

Which pair consists of negative symptoms of schizophrenia?

______ schizophrenia is characterized by delusions that they are being watched,followed,or persecuted in some way.

The tendency to think in "all-or-none" terms is characteristic of

Manny has such an intense fear of flying insects that he hardly ever goes outside his house during the summer months.He is probably suffering from a

Phobias,obsessive-compulsive disorder,and post-traumatic stress disorder are all types of __________ disorders.

Explain the concept of a vicious cycle as it applies to anxiety disorders.Provide an example

Leo worries all of the time.He worries about his money,his children,and his dog.He cannot identify the specific source of his worry,but rather feels an overall sense of constant concern.Leo's symptoms sound most like

An irrational fear of an object or event is called a/an:

False beliefs held by a person who has no evidence to support such beliefs are known as

When a psychologist or psychiatrist is using the DSM-IV as a guide to evaluating a client,he or she would assess the client on each of five

False beliefs about reality with no factual basis are known as ______.

Axis 4 of the DSM-IV-TR attempts to rate the individual's level of __________.

Depression is:

Which of the following is NOT listed in your textbook as a risk factor for suicide during the teens and 20s?

Last month Pam was giddy,impulsive,and talkative; this month she is sad,silent,and almost motionless.What is the most likely diagnosis in this case?

Obsessions and compulsions: