Exam 15: Psychological Disorders

A recurring irrational thought that cannot be controlled or banished from one's mind is called a/an _______.

Which of the following is classified as a dissociative disorder?

Martha vacuums the carpet in her living room 15 times a day.It is very likely that she is suffering from which of the following disorders?

The latest version of the classification system used by psychologists is:

Disorders characterized by disturbances in a person's prolonged emotional state are known as __________ disorders.

The famous story of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde is an example of which disorder?

An overwhelming desire to set fires is called a/an:

Allen is in a constant state of dread.He has trouble sleeping,feels tense,and cannot concentrate.Allen will likely be diagnosed as which anxiety disorder?

An affective disorder that includes both depression and mania is known as __________ disorder.

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

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

Which of the following is a mood disorder?

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of depression?

Involuntary ideas that keep recurring despite the person's efforts to stop them are called _______.

Annette talks to her pet elephant,which no one else can see.Annette is having a:

Which of the following is considered the most severe psychological disorder?

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

An affective disorder that includes both depression and mania is known as ________ disorder.

False sensory perceptions that most often take the form of hearing voices are called _______.

An intense,paralyzing fear of a specific object,person,situation,or thing in the absence of any real danger is a _______.