Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

Delusions and hallucinations are associated with

A personality disorder characterized by marked instability in self-image, mood, and interpersonal relationships is ________ personality disorder.

Due to the types and degree of emotions often experienced by people with borderline personality disorder, their personal relationships are often characterized by ________.

Dave's wife suggests that he talk to a doctor because of his inability to cope with criticism. The doctor suggests that Dave's problem represents an unresolved internal conflict that has its roots in Dave's childhood. This view is typical of the ________ model of abnormality.

________ is a repetitive behavior or mental act that an individual feels compelled to perform in response to an obsession.

Feeling fearful but not knowing why is characteristic of ________.

"Oh my gosh," Sara exclaims as she leaves her biology exam. "I just KNOW that I got number 48 wrong! I just know that I'm going to fail this class." According to a cognitive psychologist, Sara is engaging in which of the following distorted thought processes?

Which of the following culture-bound disorders is most commonly seen in Latin America?

Which of the following is a symptom of acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder?

Kaylee refuses to change in the locker room during gym class. She is afraid that someone will see her body, make fun of it, and embarrass her. As a result, Kaylee skips gym class to avoid the situation. Based on this information, it is possible that Kaylee has ________.

Tara and Sarah are identical twins. If Tara has bipolar disorder, then Sarah has ________.

Excessive amounts of dopamine in the brain have been proposed as a cause of:

A person who suffers from bipolar disorder alternates between periods of ________.

Dissociative symptoms and features can be found in many different cultures. For example, in Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander cultures, people sometimes experience a trancelike state called ________ that is associated with increased agitation and violent tendencies.

Spiegelman believes that Dina's dissociation disorder may be due to her apparent enhanced ability to think about things other than those associated with her traumatic childhood. What psychological perspective is Dr. Spiegelman applying?

False beliefs held by a person who refuses to accept evidence of their falseness are known as ________.

DSM stands for:

Of the following, which would provide the strongest evidence for a genetic component to schizophrenia?

Which of the following is the term used to describe a sudden onset of extreme panic, with various symptoms including racing heart, rapid breathing, and sweating?

A behavioral therapist is working with a depressed client. Which of the following causes is the most likely focus of this therapist's intervention?