Exam 52: The Psychological Therapies

Describe the characteristics of dissociative identity disorder,and discuss the factors that have been implicated in its development.Why are many mental health professionals skeptical about the validity of this disorder?

The terms psychopath and sociopath refer to an individual with

In studying the brains of violent repeat offenders,researchers found that their brains had ________ frontal lobe tissue than a normal brain.

A rare dissociative disorder in which a person exhibits two or more distinct and alternating personalities is referred to as

The experience of multiple personalities is most likely to be characterized by

Studies have found that people with antisocial criminal tendencies have a smaller-than-normal

Researchers have found low levels of ________ in 13-year-old boys who were later convicted of a crime.

Evidence that symptoms of dissociative identity disorder are triggered by the suggestions and leading questions of therapists most clearly points out the importance of ________ in the onset of this disorder.

Chastity was initially excited to make the cheerleading squad.However,her parents noticed that she stopped eating dinner with them,wanted to help make most meals,and had a list of good and bad foods.She began portioning and weighing the food she ate,and sometimes would claim to have already eaten.Most concerning was the significant weight drop from a healthy 115 pounds to 90 pounds.This case most clearly demonstrates symptoms of

Kyle is extremely manipulative and can look anyone in the eye and lie convincingly.His deceit often endangers the safety and well-being of those around him,but he is indifferent to any suffering they might experience as a result of his actions.His behavior best illustrates

The onset of ________ typically begins with a weight-loss diet.

Jason has been in and out of prison for various crimes in which he scammed people out of their money.He feels no guilt or remorse for his behavior;in fact,he blames his victims for being "suckers." Jason illustrates

Anorexia nervosa is typically characterized by

Those who engage in spurts of excessive overeating,followed by remorse-but do not binge,purge,or fast-are said to have

Tonya,who recently discovered her husband was having an affair,disappeared for several days and was found by the police sleeping under a bridge.She claimed that her name was Mary and that she had no memory of her life as Tonya.This case illustrates

Professor Solera studies personality disorders and is most interested in people who are self-focused and exaggerate their own importance.Professor Solera is studying people with ________ personality disorder.

Thomas has been diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder.He is most likely to show lower

Horace keeps to himself at work,he is quiet,and has a number of odd collections;some even call him eccentric.He seems emotionally disengaged even when others are clearly responding emotionally to a situation.Horace would be considered to have ________ personality disorder.

Vince is an adolescent male who aims to be excessively muscular.Which of the following factors is NOT associated with this pursuit?

The distinctive features used to identify the three clusters of personality disorders are