Personality Disorders
Ethan believes others are trying to harm or deceive him and is extremely suspicious in relationships without clear evidence. What personality disorder does Ethan have?
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Raven severely restricts food intake due to fear of gaining weight, even though they are underweight. What eating disorder does Raven have?
Anorexia
Remy suddenly experiences intense episodes of fear that seem to come out of nowhere. During these episodes, he feels chest pain, dizziness, and shortness of breath, leading him to believe he is having a serious medical emergency. What disorder does Remy have?
Panic Disorder
After experiencing a serious car accident, Elaina begins having recurring nightmares and vivid flashbacks of the event. She avoids driving whenever possible and feels constantly on edge, as if something bad might happen again. These symptoms have persisted for months and are interfering with her daily life. What disorder is Elaina experiencing?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Ben reports hearing voices that comment on his actions, even when no one else is around. This is an example of which type of symptom in schizophrenia?
Positive
Abby is extremely shy and sensitive to rejection and criticism from others. She has difficulty making friends and feels very uncomfortable in social situations. It is difficult for her to share personal feelings and thoughts in close relationships because of the fear of being put down. She worries about making a bad impression, and she believes that she is not interesting or fun to be with. What personality disorder does Abby have?
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Carl eats large amounts of food and then purges through vomiting or laxatives. What eating disorder does he have?
Bulimia
Leo spends most of his day worrying about a wide range of topics, including school, health, relationships, and the future. Even when there is no immediate problem, he feels restless, tense, and unable to control their thoughts. What disorder does Leo have?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Allison's behavior seems to change drastically at different times. In some moments, she acts confident and outgoing, while other times she seems withdrawn and childlike. She often cannot recall things she said or did earlier, and friends report that she seems like a “different person” depending on the situation. What disorder is Allison experiencing?
Dissociative Identity Disorder
This disorder is a subset of bipolar disorder in which people experience depressive episodes shifting back and forth with hypomanic episodes, but never a “full” manic episode.
Bipolar II
Jenna has very strong and intense emotions, often in reaction to how she perceives and believes others are treating her, and these emotions are difficult to control. She usually has problems in interpersonal relationships and self-image. What personality disorder does Jenna have?
Borderline Personality Disorder
Nina frequently eats large amounts of food in a short time but does not purge afterward. What eating disorder does she have?
Binge Eating Disorder
Sarah avoids speaking in class, meeting new people, or participating in group activities because she fears embarrassment or negative judgment. This fear significantly limits her ability to engage in everyday social situations. What disorder does Sarah have?
Social Anxiety Disorder
Suzie has experienced years of ongoing emotional and physical abuse in her home environment. Over time, she developed deep feelings of shame, difficulty trusting others, and she struggles to regulate her emotions. What disorder is Suzie experiencing?
Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
A deficiency in which neurotransmitter has been linked to both obsessive-compulsive disorder and depressive disorders?
Serotonin
Jared has difficulty making everyday decisions on his own. He seeks advice and reassurance for everyday decisions, and lets others make decisions about important areas of his life. He finds himself bending over backwards to get support and gratitude from others. What personality disorder does Jared have?
Dependent Personality Disorder
Max repeatedly eats non-food items such as chalk and dirt over time. What eating disorder does Max have?
Pica
Danny is constantly thinking about the possibility of death, including his own and the people around him. These thoughts feel intrusive and distressing, and he cannot seem to stop them. To reduce his anxiety, he repeatedly checks on family members, avoids certain situations he believes could be dangerous, and engages in specific routines to “prevent” something bad from happening, even though he realizes his fears may not be logical. What disorder does Danny have?
Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
Chloe describes feeling as though she is watching herself from outside her body, like she is in a movie or a dream. She is aware of her surroundings but feels disconnected from her thoughts, emotions, and physical self. These episodes occur repeatedly and are distressing, even though she knows nothing has actually changed around her. What disorder is Chloe experiencing?
Depersonalization Disorder
Psychologists often use a set of four criteria to help determine whether behavior may be considered abnormal. What are these four words?
Deviance, dysfunction, distress, and danger.
Lola is loud, overly emotionally expressive, and very attention seeking. She basically acts like she is on stage. She does not feel comfortable unless she is the center of attention. What personality disorder does Lola have?
Histroinic Personality Disorder
After eating, Sydney repeatedly regurgitates food and re-chews or spits it out, not due to a medical condition. What eating disorder does she have?
Rumination Disorder
Francesca experiences intense nervousness before job interviews and presentations. she worries about being judged and feels physical symptoms like sweating and a racing heart, but she still attends the events and is able to function afterward without ongoing fear or avoidance. What disorder does Francesca have?
TRICK!😏Francesca does NOT have a disorder...
After a traumatic event, Ramona suddenly cannot remember important personal information about her life, including her identity. There is no evidence of brain injury or physical damage. Which disorder best explains her condition?
Dissociative Amnesia
This model explains that psychological disorders may develop when an individual with a biological vulnerability experiences significant environmental stress. What is the model?
Diathesis-Stress Model?