PSYC102: Chapter 15 Questions

Janice is in the middle of a distinct period of an abnormally and persistently elevated mood. In the last week she has cleaned her house from top to bottom (breaking windows and dishes in the process), bought a new car that she can't afford, and dug up most of her yard in case she might want a garden next year. Janice is experiencing ________.

Due to Dominique' s obsessive-compulsive disorder, she may ________. a) Wash her hands every 10 minutes throughout the day b) Insist that she hears voices c) Exhibit an extreme fear of water d) Refuse to leave her bed due to anxiety over what might happen during the day

Identify the obsession in the following sentence. "Keisha is overly concerned about germs, so she spends hours wiping the surfaces of her home and washing her hands." a) spending hours washing her hands b) germs c) spending hours wiping the surfaces of her home d) concern over germs

Which classification system is used by most mental health professionals in the United States of America?

Which of the following is an example of flight of ideas? a) Gilbert exhibits an abundance of energy during his debate session. b) Gilbert experiences delusions. c) Gilbert speaks in a monotone voice. d) Gilbert talks loudly and quickly, switching topics rapidly.

Apollonia was diagnosed with major depressive disorder five years ago. She knows her mother took medicine to combat depression and she worries her daughter will experience depression too. Why?

Alexis experiences the symptoms of major depressive disorder, but only during midwinter. What kind of depression does Alexis have?

Nathan has an overinflated and unjustified sense of self-importance. He is preoccupied with fantasies of success and believes that he is entitled to special treatment from others. Which of the following diagnoses accounts for Nathan's personality?

Which of the following statements is true about obsessive-compulsive disorder? a) Men are more often diagnosed than women. b)It is most often diagnosed during adolescence. c) It involves persistent, unfocused anxiety. d) It involves intrusive, unpleasant thoughts and repetitive behaviors.

What is comorbidity?

Veena's thoughts, perceptions, and behaviors are impaired to the point where she is unable to function normally in life. She experiences significant difficulties in many day-to-day activities, such as holding a job, paying bills, grooming, maintaining personal hygiene, and sustaining relationships. Which of the following disorders is Veena living with?

Which of the following is an example of avolition? a) lack of interest in going out with your friend b) lack of motivation to bathe yourself c) inability to enjoy fine dining d) refusing to speak

Which psychological disorder is characterized by major disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior?

________ delusions involve the (false) belief that other people or agencies are plotting to harm the person.

A psychological disorder is a ________.

Identify the compulsion in the following example. Demarco can't stop thinking about his book collection, which includes hundreds of first editions. He wants it to be in a particular order. He spends hours every day organizing his books alphabetically by author, then by color, then by size.

Phyllis cannot be alone. Her moods and behaviors are unstable, as are her relationships with other people. She often displays inappropriate and intense anger. Phyllis's husband wants a divorce, but she threatens to hurt herself if he leaves her. Which of the following diagnoses may account for her personality?

What kind of symptoms involves noticeable decreases and absences in certain behaviors, emotions, or drives?

Exhibiting a personality that ________ is a common characteristic of all personality disorders.

Cordelia, an active duty marine, served in Afghanistan. While she was on patrol with her friend, an IED went off, killing her friend and injuring her. In the two months since her friend died, Cordelia has been jumpy, irritable, avoids talking about her friend, and once every few days experiences a flashback to the explosion. Cordelia is experiencing a ________ disorder.

Which of the following is a common characteristic of all anxiety disorders?

Yuri experiences excessive, distressing, and persistent fear or anxiety about heights. Yuri suffers from a(n) ________.

Egon can't pay attention in class. He is easily distracted, won't sit still, and displays poor impulse control. The school counselor suggested that his parents take him to a doctor to have him assessed for ________.

Which of the following is an example of a diathesis-stress model?

________ disorders are characterized by excessive, persistent fear and apprehension and by related disturbances in behavior.

What symptom of schizophrenia is illustrated by the following example?:"So bees with knees have fleas and fleas jump, I jump like a jack, Jack the Giant Killer. Giants kill and transform things and something happened, but we can't hear because our eyes are like flies that flew away."

Schizophrenia is considered a ________ disorder.

Which of the following is a good example of a flashback?

From an early age, Kwaku got into trouble constantly. He continually violates the rights of others and he often lies, fights, and has problems with the law. Generally, he is impulsive and fails to think ahead. He is frequently deceitful and manipulative in order to get the things he wants, and he never regrets his misdeeds or considers the feelings of those he has harmed. Which of the following diagnoses accounts for Kwaku's personality?

Which of the following exemplifies a symptom of autism spectrum disorder?

The belief that you ________ is an example of a delusion.

People with ________ disorders experience thoughts and urges that are intrusive and unwanted and/or the need to engage in repetitive behaviors or mental acts.

Piper is diagnosed with agoraphobia because she experiences intense fear and anxiety of ________.

Etiology is another word for ________.

Dr. Griffiths diagnosed Manuel with major depressive disorder because he ________.

Miguel worries excessively about things beyond his control, and his worries often interfere with his life. He avoids driving because he worries about car accidents. He calls his parents twice a day because he worries they are dead. He checks his credit card statement three times a day because he worries about identity theft. Miguel probably suffers from ________.

The ________ model suggests that people with a predisposition for a disorder are more likely to develop the disorder when faced with adverse environmental or psychological events.