Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

Someone with "stage fright" might have a(n)

Darcy is sitting at her desk in her office one day when she is,without warning,overcome by feelings of intense fear,losing control of herself.Her terror is so great that all she can do is sit at her desk shaking and crying.Nothing she was doing at the time would seem to have caused such an episode.Her symptoms most resemble _______.

A patient in a mental hospital exhibits disordered thinking,perceptual abnormalities,unusual emotions,and suspiciousness.This person is probably suffering from

Sue was picked up by a state trooper walking along a highway.She had no idea who she was or where she came from.She may be having a:

The _____ disorder involves physically fleeing from one's usual home or niche.

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

Which characteristic best describes an antisocial personality?

While Sid is sitting at his desk at work an image of harming his young son pops into his mind.Each time this occurs,he touches all four corners of his desk in a particular order.Sid probably suffers from

Last month Pam was giddy,impulsive,and talkative;this month she is sad,silent,and almost motionless.What is the most likely diagnosis in this case?

Although most psychologists take into account all of the definitions of abnormal behavior,many give SPECIAL attention to which of the following considerations?

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

Phobias,obsessive-compulsive disorder,and post-traumatic stress disorder are all types of __________ disorders.

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

High energy level,distractibility,increased sex drive,and positive self image are MOST associated with which of the following disorders?

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

John's behavior appears normal,then he becomes depressed and hyperactivity follows.He would likely be diagnosed as having which disorder?

Dave's wife suggests that he talk to a doctor because of his crippling fear of heights.The doctor suggests that Dave's phobia is a learned disorder that can be unlearned with proper treatment.This view is typical of the _______ model of abnormality.

The _______ approach to psychological disorders explains mental illness in much the same way that we today explain physical illnesses.

Delusions and hallucinations are associated with:

Psychoanalytic theorists believe that depression stems from _______.