The Classifications
Q: Disorders characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety or behaviors that reduce anxiety.
b) Anxiety Disorders
Q: A person who avoids social situations for fear of judgment likely has:
a) Social Anxiety Disorder
Q: This treatment used in the 20th century surgically altered brain function.
b) Lobotomy
Q: This therapy uses rewards and consequences to encourage desired responses and activity.
b) Behavioral Therapy
Q: Sarah washes her hands for hours each day! She does this because she is constantly anxious about germs and this helps her to relieve some of that anxiety.
b) OCD
Q: A disorder involving alternating periods of extreme highs and lows.
b) Bipolar Disorder
Q: This type of disorder includes repetitive behaviors or thoughts driven by obsessions.
b) Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
Q: In ancient Greece, this belief said mental illness was caused by an imbalance of bodily humors.
c) 4 Humors
Q: Exposure therapy is primarily used for this disorder.
c) Phobias
After a long chat with a close friend, Alan confided that over the last two weeks he hasn't been feeling like himself. Instead of doing his favorite things he instead feels intense sadness, fatigue, and loss of interest.
a) Major Depressive Disorder
Q: ADHD is categorized under this broad classification of disorders.
b) Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Q: Someone has an extreme preoccupation with minor physical flaws, often leading to repetitive checking in mirrors.
a) Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Q: This historical treatment involved drilling holes into the skull to release “evil spirits.”
c) Trephination
Q: Antipsychotic medications help reduce these symptoms of schizophrenia.
b) Hallucinations and delusions
Laurent had many successful years in service and is a very decorated veteran. Although he is having a rough time adapting back to his former way of life. He has flashbacks and nightmares following these traumatic events he witnessed on a day after day basis.
c) PTSD
Q: Disorders characterized by physical symptoms without a medical explanation are:
a) Somatic Symptom Disorders
Q: Someone experiences sudden, intense fear accompanied by a racing heart, chest pain, and a fear of dying, but no medical cause can be found.
b) Panic Attack
Q: This treatment aimed to “shock” patients back to normal functioning.
b) Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Q: Medications that increase serotonin levels are most commonly prescribed for:
b) Anxiety and Depression
Q: Madison has been avoiding all contact with others, including her closest friends and family. She does this because she believes they are being spied on.
b) Schizophrenia
Q: The manual used by clinicians to diagnose mental health disorders.
a) DSM-5
Q: A person avoids crowds and public spaces for fear of panic attacks.
d) Agoraphobia
Q: These facilities in the 16th century housed mentally ill patients, often in poor conditions.
b) Asylums
Q: This type of therapy focuses on uncovering unconscious conflicts.
b) Psychodynamic Therapy
Q: A patient presents with alternating memory loss and the sudden appearance of distinct “personalities” with different voices and behaviors.
c) Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)