Exam 49: Dissociative and Personality Disorders

After watching her sister's fearful response to the sight of a spider,Kerri became intensely fearful of spiders.This best illustrates that a specific phobia can be learned through

Janice has an irrational fear of spiders and will do everything she can to avoid them.Identify the DSM's diagnostic criteria for Janice's fear,and explain why.

A Swedish study examined the progression of obsessive-compulsive disorder.The researchers found that as people aged,the symptoms of the disorder lessened.However,only ________ completely recovered.

The long-lasting disorder that develops in response to being exposed to a severe and often life-threatening trauma is

Years after he barely survived a terrorist attack that killed his wife and two children,Mr.Puskari suffers recurring flashbacks and frequent nightmares of the event that render him incapable of holding a steady job.Mr.Puskari is most clearly showing signs of

Episodes of intense dread that last for several minutes and are accompanied by shortness of breath,trembling,dizziness,or irregular heartbeat are most characteristic of

Several times in the past two months,Petra has experienced a racing heart,intense fear that something horrible is about to happen,and an inability to breathe.Petra most likely suffers from

Kaylee is so afraid of snakes that she avoids most outdoor activities and even refuses to spend time in her own backyard alone.Kaylee appears to suffer from

The anterior cingulate cortex,a brain region that monitors our actions and checks for errors,seems especially likely to be hyperactive in those with

Omar is so preoccupied by his fear of germs that he always keeps his car and apartment windows sealed tightly,he refuses to allow anyone into his apartment,he carries his own silverware for whenever he eats away from home,and he washes his hands every time he touches anything that has been touched by someone else.Omar would most likely be diagnosed with

Anxiety disorders,OCD,and PTSD reflect a brain danger-detection system that is

A person attacked by a fierce dog develops a fear of all dogs.This best illustrates

Generalized anxiety disorder is ________ common among men than women and ________ common among younger adults than older adults.

Incapacitating efforts to avoid specific anxiety-producing situations is most indicative of

Repeated distressing dreams and intrusive memories of an intensely fearful and life-threatening experience are symptoms most commonly associated with

A therapist suggests that Mr.Broshi continues to bite his fingernails because this behavior often reduced his feelings of anxiety in the past.The therapist's suggestion most clearly an example of

As infants become mobile and experience falls,they become increasingly afraid of heights.This best illustrates the impact of ________ on fear.

Jim and James are identical twins who were separated at birth.As an adult,Jim developed OCD.What can be expected regarding James?

Anxiety disorders,OCD,and PTSD are thought to reflect

Julie experiences an overwhelming fear of entering a crowded airplane or movie theater because she thinks she might become anxious and feel trapped.Julie most clearly suffers from