Quiz 14 example #59020

Which of the following is one of the main predictors of mental disorders?

Boris is a prolific painter. However, he is also prone to periods of hopelessness and depression, which are followed by periods of mania. It seems likely that Boris is suffering from a:

People with schizophrenia sometimes lapse into an emotionless state called:

Liam has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. His parents have a difficult time understanding him because his speech is fragmented and bizarre. He jumps from one idea to another, sometimes within sentences, creating:

Nelson was seen laughing inappropriately in the library, as if he were responding to internal stimuli. On the bus home, he cried uncontrollably and suddenly became angered when a fellow passenger offered him a tissue. His excess of inappropriate behavior is known as:

The social-cognitive perspective has linked the experience of depression with:

_____ is overthinking about our problems and their causes.

Linda has been diagnosed with a panic disorder and refuses to leave her home without her husband. She fears any situation in which she cannot escape or find help if a panic attack should strike. More specifically, Linda suffers from:

What is a minutes-long episode of intense fear that something horrible is about to happen that includes physical symptoms, such as irregular heartbeat, chest pains, shortness of breath, choking, trembling, or dizziness?

Which of the following statements about people with psychological disorders is TRUE?

When individuals are driven to perform repetitive behaviors that persistently interfere with everyday life, they are said to be experiencing:

Individuals with intense fears of specific objects or situations that disrupt their ability to cope are known to have:

Those with ______________ are often not only aggressive and ruthless, but show no sign of the conscience that would inhibit wrongdoing.

Abigail was attacked by a fierce dog and later developed a fear of all dogs. This best illustrates:

Miguel's wife brought him to the emergency room because Miguel could not remember his name, the names of his family members, where he worked, or any other basic personal information. Extensive tests at the hospital indicated that Miguel's memory problems were not due to an injury, an illness, drugs, or any other physical or medical condition. A clinical psychologist suggested that Miguel might be suffering from:

Historically there have been a variety of models used to explain psychological disorders. The ___________ model assumes that mental disorders have physical causes that can be diagnosed and treated.

______________ is characterized by one or more of three key symptoms, including extreme inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

Jamal is never excitable, but for months now he has been having difficulties getting out of bed and is not interested in going out with friends or even answering the phone. He has let a number of bills go unpaid, is sleeping 12 to 14 hours a day, and cannot concentrate at work. He has called in sick to work at least once each week. Jamal is most likely suffering from:

In a study examining genetic influences on antisocial personality disorder, Adrian Raine compared the PET scans of murderers' brains to the brains of nonmurderers of the same age and sex. Raine reported reduced activity in the murderers' _____________ (a brain area that helps with impulse control).

Bettina is suffering from major depressive disorder. Compared with people who are not depressed, Bettina is more likely to: