Exam 15: Psychological Disorders-Part A

Jose is worried that someone is going to break into his house;he checks his locks dozens of times each day and sets up traps to detect the presence of intruders when he is away.It is likely that Jose has:

In persistent depressive disorder,the same symptoms of unipolar depression occur,but they are _____ severe and last at least _____.

Situation-related anxiety is:

With respect to genetic determinants of mental disorders,a polygenic effect is one in which:

Although the DSM-5 is the preferred diagnostic system of mental disorders in the United States,many other countries use the:

Approximately what proportion of people who think about suicide go on to make a suicide attempt?

Which statement about bipolar disorder is FALSE?

A marked,persistent,and excessive fear and avoidance of specific objects,activities,or situations is termed _____ disorder.

_____ is NOT one of the three clusters of DSM-5 personality disorders.

The sudden occurrence of multiple psychological and physiological symptoms that contribute to a feeling of stark terror defines:

A factor that is NOT a symptom of major depressive disorder is:

Valium belongs to a class of drugs known as _____,which are commonly prescribed to treat GAD.

Drugs that increase _____ have been shown to reduce the symptoms of OCD.

The inclusion of detailed diagnostic criteria in more recent versions of the DSM increase the _____ of diagnosing mental illness.

Tiffany has felt mildly depressed for years.She struggles with issues associated with her self-worth and finds activities that other people enjoy greatly as only mildly pleasurable.Tiffany is likely suffering from:

Calling shyness social phobia is an example critics of the medical model use to make the point that the medical model:

Roberta wonders why her daughter,who recently was diagnosed with social anxiety,is so weak that she cannot deal with social disapproval.This example BEST illustrates:

Rates of autism have been _____ over the last few decades.

White people account for approximately _____% of all suicides.

The major contribution of the original DSM was: