Exam 12: Psychological Disorders

Sal has decreased levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine in his prefrontal cortex.Which disorder might he be at risk of experiencing?

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)seems to be related to__________.

Destruction of one's home or community is MOST likely to result in which of the following?

Whenever Greta thinks about her life,she automatically bursts into tears.This example most clearly illustrates the impact of ________ in psychological disorders.

Shelley is diagnosed with schizophrenia.She believes that she is a powerful person who can save the world.Shelley is experiencing __________.

The belief that you are a special agent for the Intergalactic Supernova tasked with saving the world is an example of a

Hippocrates maintained that mental illness was__________.

Which mood disorder consists of mostly manic episodes with only a few episodes of depression?

George is suffering from an obsessive-compulsive disorder.If he tries to stop his compulsive behaviors,he is likely to experience ______.

It seems to Joanna that every time her son Daniel eats foods containing chemical dyes or additives,he gets into trouble or acts irrationally.When Joanna mentions this to her pediatrician,the doctor tells Joanna that Daniel's behavior fits the _______ model of abnormality.

A disorder in which intruding thoughts that occur again and again are followed by repetitive,ritualistic behavior or mental acts meant to lower the anxiety caused by the thoughts is called__________ disorder.

The social or environmental setting of a person's behavior is referred to as_________.

An irrational fear of some object or specific situation is called ____________.

A patient in a mental hospital exhibits disordered thinking,hallucinations,and an inability to distinguish between fantasy and reality.This person is probably suffering from

Unlike individuals with anorexia nervosa,individuals with bulimia nervosa __________.

What is the most frequently diagnosed anxiety-related disorder in the United States?

A person who is constantly "on edge" and always apprehensive with no real source,most likely suffers from

Dr.Wellington is a psychiatrist who uses the DSM-5 to diagnose clients.The DSM-5 also provides labels such as schizophrenia and depression that can be helpful for Dr.Wellington and her clients.How can these labels be helpful?

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

The behavioral perspective views anxiety as __________.