Exam 15: Psychological Disorders-Part E

Ben is 4 years old and has not spoken his first words yet.He does not interact with any of the children in his day care and gets very agitated when any changes are made to his environment.At times,he also flaps his arms for no apparent reason.Based on his symptoms,Ben is MOST likely to be diagnosed with:

Brandon has been experiencing the "blues" for over 2 years.He goes to work,engages in social relationships,and is physically healthy but is frequently troubled with issues pertaining to his competency and self-worth.Each day is a struggle to overcome his tendency of feeling "stuck in a rut." Brandon could probably be diagnosed with _____ disorder.

The DSM-5 categorizes personality disorders into three main groups,which are:

Which symptom is a negative symptom of schizophrenia?

According to the _____ theory,individuals who are prone to depression automatically attribute negative experiences to causes that are internal,stable,and global.

In the diathesis-stress model of psychological disorders,the diathesis usually refers to a(n):

In order to understand the factors that cause mental disorders,most psychologists use a:

A fear that does NOT represent a specific phobia is fear of:

Which symptom of schizophrenia is described as a false belief system that is upheld,even though it is not rational?

People with panic disorder sometimes experience:

_____ disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others that begins in childhood or early adolescence and continues into adulthood.

Petra constantly worries about her house getting flooded,so she frequently checks the sink faucets to ensure that they are turned off.Constantly thinking about her house getting flooded represents a(n):

The _____ model is an approach that conceptualizes abnormal psychological experiences as illnesses that,like physical illnesses,have biological and environmental causes,defined symptoms,and possible cures.

Jennifer lives her life as if she is "on stage." She dresses flamboyantly,flirts excessively,and is overly dramatic in her displays of emotion.Today,she sobbed at her desk for hours because she had a headache.Based on her behavior,Jennifer is MOST likely be diagnosed with _____ personality disorder.

Benzodiazepines,prescribed to treat generalized anxiety disorder,stimulate the actions of the neurotransmitter: