Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

Phoenix hears voices in his head that tell him to punch holes in the walls of his room.Because Phoenix is perceiving the voices without an external auditory stimulus,he is experiencing

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Question 41

Carl was diagnosed with a communication disorder when he was five.Now in high school,which of the following actions is most likely to be difficult for Carl?

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Question 42

Kailyn was recently in a car accident.Ever since,she has been experiencing intrusive thoughts and flashbacks and is having difficulty concentrating in school. A) Into what DSM-5 category does Kailyn's behavior fit? What specific diagnosis might you give her? B) Does everyone who is in a car accident develop the same symptoms as Kailyn? Why or why not? Discuss one factor that makes a person more susceptible to these issues.

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Question 43

Mario has always tended to have "love-hate" relationships with people who are close to him and constantly worries about people leaving him.Thus,he smothers them with affection only to feel rejected and disappointed when they back away from this behavior.Mario has threatened to commit suicide several times and most people view him as emotionally unstable.Based on this,Mario might be diagnosed with ________ personality disorder.

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Question 44

Dr.Janus is seeing a client diagnosed with depression who experienced abuse as a child.Dr.Janus believes this abuse predisposed the client to overreact to life's difficult circumstances.As a result,her recent breakup resulted in a depressed state.Dr.Janus's perspective on his client's problems seems to be most consistent with the

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Question 45

Kelly is studying for her introductory psychology exam and is struggling to learn the personality disorders.Her roommate helps her by explaining that all of the following disorders are part of the anxious cluster (cluster C)EXCEPT

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Question 46

Dr.Janus is seeing a client diagnosed with depression who experienced abuse as a child.Dr.Janus believes this abuse predisposed the client to overreact to life's difficult circumstances.As a result,her recent breakup resulted in a depressed state.Dr.Janus's perspective on his client's problems seems to be most consistent with the

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Question 47

The fifth edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)came out in 2013. A) Describe the DSM-5 and explain how it is used to diagnose mental disorders. B) Explain the dimensional approach and discuss at least one benefit of using this method. C) Discuss one limitation/criticism of the DSM-5.

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Question 48

Parker was diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)in grade school. A) Explain the most common symptoms of this disorder.Provide at least two reasons why Parker might not have many friends. B) Parker began attending preschool at age two.Do you think this contributed to his diagnosis of ADHD? Did his early entry into school make him more or less likely to be diagnosed? Explain your answer.

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Question 49

People who lack empathy for others they hurt,who do dangerous things just for fun,and who tend to seek immediate gratification

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Question 50

Everything on Floyd's desk is kept in its exact place.He straightens his things each day and gets very upset when something is not put back in its proper place.He does not like to bring work home with him because it means the paperwork is not properly filed when he gets to work the next morning.Based on this,Floyd is likely to be diagnosed with a personality disorder in the ________ cluster.

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Question 51

Sonja has been diagnosed with bipolar II disorder,while her sister,Tanya,has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. A) Describe the similarities and differences in Sonja's and Tanya's symptoms. B) How would Sonja's behavior differ if she had been diagnosed with bipolar I? C) How would Tanya's symptoms differ if she had been diagnosed with persistent depressive disorder? D) Discuss the ways that people with depressive disorders have trouble with psychological factors (Hint: What is the cognitive triad?).

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Question 52

You are worried because you have been feeling very down lately.Which of the following would most likely DECREASE your risk of developing major depressive disorder?

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Question 53

Angie often has relationships that are full of tension,and her emotions in these relationships range from extremely loving to angry and depressed.Other people view her as intense and unstable.Under which cluster of personality disorders is Angie's behavior most likely to fall?

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Question 54

Fernando cannot stop worrying that a thief is going to break into his apartment,so he keeps checking the doors to make sure they are locked.Fernando's worrisome thoughts about a break-in are a(n).The fact that Fernando checks the locks over and over is a(n).

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Question 55

Which of the following children would have the most difficult time making an emotional connection with other children?

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Question 56

Sherry is distrusting of the government and is suspicious that it has had her apartment bugged to hear what she is doing when she is at home.Sherry's odd behavior is consistent with personality disorders in the eccentric cluster,specifically ________ personality disorder.

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Question 57

Women in developing countries,such as India,Brazil,and Chile,experience more ________ than women in developed countries.

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Question 58

Dr.Vissage accurately describes the relationship between panic attacks and agoraphobia in which of the following statements?

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Question 59

Dr.Clark is treating clients with schizophrenia who have disorganized speech.She notices that their speech

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Phoenix hears voices in his head that tell him to punch holes in the walls of his room.Because Phoenix is perceiving the voices without an external auditory stimulus,he is experiencing

Carl was diagnosed with a communication disorder when he was five.Now in high school,which of the following actions is most likely to be difficult for Carl?

Kelly is studying for her introductory psychology exam and is struggling to learn the personality disorders.Her roommate helps her by explaining that all of the following disorders are part of the anxious cluster (cluster C)EXCEPT

People who lack empathy for others they hurt,who do dangerous things just for fun,and who tend to seek immediate gratification

You are worried because you have been feeling very down lately.Which of the following would most likely DECREASE your risk of developing major depressive disorder?

Angie often has relationships that are full of tension,and her emotions in these relationships range from extremely loving to angry and depressed.Other people view her as intense and unstable.Under which cluster of personality disorders is Angie's behavior most likely to fall?

Fernando cannot stop worrying that a thief is going to break into his apartment,so he keeps checking the doors to make sure they are locked.Fernando's worrisome thoughts about a break-in are a(n).The fact that Fernando checks the locks over and over is a(n).

Which of the following children would have the most difficult time making an emotional connection with other children?

Sherry is distrusting of the government and is suspicious that it has had her apartment bugged to hear what she is doing when she is at home.Sherry's odd behavior is consistent with personality disorders in the eccentric cluster,specifically ________ personality disorder.

Women in developing countries,such as India,Brazil,and Chile,experience more ________ than women in developed countries.

Dr.Vissage accurately describes the relationship between panic attacks and agoraphobia in which of the following statements?

Dr.Clark is treating clients with schizophrenia who have disorganized speech.She notices that their speech

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Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

Phoenix hears voices in his head that tell him to punch holes in the walls of his room.Because Phoenix is perceiving the voices without an external auditory stimulus,he is experiencing

Carl was diagnosed with a communication disorder when he was five.Now in high school,which of the following actions is most likely to be difficult for Carl?

Kelly is studying for her introductory psychology exam and is struggling to learn the personality disorders.Her roommate helps her by explaining that all of the following disorders are part of the anxious cluster (cluster C)EXCEPT

People who lack empathy for others they hurt,who do dangerous things just for fun,and who tend to seek immediate gratification

You are worried because you have been feeling very down lately.Which of the following would most likely DECREASE your risk of developing major depressive disorder?

Angie often has relationships that are full of tension,and her emotions in these relationships range from extremely loving to angry and depressed.Other people view her as intense and unstable.Under which cluster of personality disorders is Angie's behavior most likely to fall?

Fernando cannot stop worrying that a thief is going to break into his apartment,so he keeps checking the doors to make sure they are locked.Fernando's worrisome thoughts about a break-in are a(n)________.The fact that Fernando checks the locks over and over is a(n)________.

Which of the following children would have the most difficult time making an emotional connection with other children?

Sherry is distrusting of the government and is suspicious that it has had her apartment bugged to hear what she is doing when she is at home.Sherry's odd behavior is consistent with personality disorders in the eccentric cluster,specifically ________ personality disorder.

Women in developing countries,such as India,Brazil,and Chile,experience more ________ than women in developed countries.

Dr.Vissage accurately describes the relationship between panic attacks and agoraphobia in which of the following statements?

Dr.Clark is treating clients with schizophrenia who have disorganized speech.She notices that their speech

Introducing the World of Psychology

The Role of Biology in Psychology

Consciousness

Development Across the Life Span

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thinking and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Sex,Gender,and Sexuality

Health and Well-Being

Social Psychology

Self and Personality

Psychological Treatments

Filters

Fernando cannot stop worrying that a thief is going to break into his apartment,so he keeps checking the doors to make sure they are locked.Fernando's worrisome thoughts about a break-in are a(n).The fact that Fernando checks the locks over and over is a(n).