Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

A severely disturbed patient seems to speak in tongues,has a well developed system of delusions of persecution,and is often aggressive and argumentative toward hospital staff.What's the likely diagnosis?

A severe anxiety reaction that takes place immediately,or very soon,after an extremely stressful event is known as __________.

The term SCHIZOPHRENIA was first used by __________ and means __________.

Obsessions and compulsions:

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

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

The most common psychological disorder is:

The substance known as _______ has been implicated in the development of schizophrenic symptoms.

What individual is most likely to come into conflict with the law because of his/her disregard for social rules and unwillingness to restrain his/her impulses?

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

The cognitive model suggests that abnormal behavior results from _______.

Dave's mother suggests that he talk to a doctor because of his crippling feelings of inferiority.The doctor suggests that Dave's problem stems from internal processes such as unrealistic expectancies and negative thinking.This view is typical of the _______ model of abnormality.

The learning approach to psychological disorders suggests that:

DSM-IV-TR classifies people along five axes and _____ disorders.

Which of the following people is most likely to commit suicide?

According to the cognitive model of psychological disorders,maladaptive behavior is produced by:

Ritualistic behavior is associated with which of the following disorders?

Harry has an intense,irrational fear of being in public places.He is probably suffering from __________.

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

With which perspective on mental disorder is John Watson associated?