Exam 14: C: Psychological Disorders

False sensory perceptions that often take the form of hearing voices are called __________.

The term _____ refers to the tendency of some persons to reliably become depressed during the winter months.

Sudden,paralyzing episodes of fear describe which type of anxiety disorder?

Nick was admitted to a mental institution because he heard voices talking to him that no one else could hear,and he saw demons attacking him,though no one else could see anything near him.Nick's symptoms are known as ________.

Which perspective was first used to explain abnormal behavior?

People who act impulsively,don't tolerate frustration,want their desires satisfied immediately,fail to develop emotional attachments,and show no remorse would be diagnosed with what personality disorder?

Tom's speech makes no sense.He acts childlike and giggles for no apparent reason.Tom would likely be diagnosed as which type of schizophrenia?

Jane maintains a rigid posture,rarely communicates,and is unresponsive to stimulation.Jane would likely be diagnosed as which type of schizophrenia?

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

During the Middle Ages,bizarre behavior was commonly explained as due to _______ factors.

After going to a doctor complaining about memory loss,Jeff is told that under hypnosis,several distinct personalities emerged from his mind.Each personality is unique,with a name and separate memories.Jeff has a(n)________ disorder.

The multiple-personality disorder is:

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

An intense,paralyzing fear of a specific object,person,situation,or thing in the absence of any real danger is a _______.

The belief that you are a special agent for the Intergalactic Supernova is an example of a

Fears of snakes,thunderstorms,darkness,and water are classified as ________ phobias.

The clearest examples of anxiety disorders are _______.

Which of the following is classified as a dissociative disorder?

Acts that "must be done" are called:

The condition in which someone forgets his/her identity and takes on a new identity in a new location is classified as a: