Exam 15: Psychological Disorders

Tanner has been living on the street even though his parents have pleaded with him to come home.He spends most of his time alone and doesn't even speak to the other homeless people he meets.Which symptom of schizophrenia does this demonstrate?

According to the ___ theory of generalized anxiety,certain individuals consider it unacceptable that negative events may occur,even if the possibility of occurrence is small.

The ability to recover from or avoid the serious effects of negative circumstances is called ___.

What is the difference between positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia?

Elizabeth has difficulty making decisions and even when she does decide,she worries about whether it was the right decision.Additionally,she always seems to feel "on edge" and is worried that something in her life will go wrong.However,she CANNOT pinpoint a specific cause for her anxiety.These symptoms can be best classified as ___.

According to the textbooks complete definition of abnormal behaviour,which of the following statistically infrequent behaviours would qualify as most abnormal?

What role does the anxiety feedback system and GABA activity play in the experience of generalized anxiety disorder?

According to neuroscience studies,which of the following neurotransmitters plays a significant role in the development of generalized anxiety disorder?

Hudson always uses an umbrella,even when it isn't raining.He just feels better if he has his umbrella over his head any time he's outside.What key feature of a psychological abnormality is Hudson displaying?

What brain abnormalities may someone with schizophrenia have inherited?

People whose social and family support systems are weak are less likely to develop a stress disorder after a traumatic event.

The transformation of personal distress into somatic complaints is the norm in Western cultures such as in North America.

___ is a low,sad state in which life seems dark and its challenges seem overwhelming.___ is a state of breathless euphoria,or at least frenzied energy,in which people may have an exaggerated belief that the world is theirs for the taking.

What is the difference between bipolar disorder and cyclothymic disorder?

Increasing dopamine activity helps reduce the symptoms of schizophrenia.

What is the difference between catatonic rigidity and waxy flexibility?

What is the difference between somatic symptom disorder and illness anxiety disorder?

Rosalie is depressed.She goes to pour herself a glass of juice and spills it.She says to herself,"I can't even pour a glass of juice properly." This is an example of what Beck would call

Marissa is really worried about her cousin.The last time they were together,he mentioned that he thought suicide was a good option.What key feature of a psychological abnormality is Marissa's cousin displaying?

Surveys suggest that ___ of the North American population have the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder in any given year.