General Psychology
The most widely used classification scheme for psychological disorders is the?
DSM
a state of uneasiness that occurs in response to a vague or imagined danger.
Anxiety Disorder
A sudden loss of memory, usually following a particularly stressful or traumatic event.
- no physical explanation
Dissociative Amnesia
a change in or loss of physical functioning in a major part of the body w/o any physical explanation
Conversion Disorder
Name 2 types of mood disorders?
Bipolar
Depression
Dr. Jones hates snakes. It does’t matter if they are poisonoius or even dangerous, he just hates snakes. As an archeologist, Dr. Jones need to be able to work in an environment which includes snakes. His fear of snakes is now getting in the way. So much so, that he avoids fiel-work altogether. What is his disorder?
Phobia
excessive or irrational fear out of proportion to the actual danger
Phobia
Amnesia characterized by a loss of their personal identity, which can result in traveling to another location and the assumption of a new identity
Dissociative Amnesia
Gloria thinks that she has a form of cancer, but no doctor has been able to find anything wrong with her. She has been going from one doctor to another for five years now with serious complaints. She is most likely suffering from
Hypochondriac
A state of feeling sad, hopeless, and worthless, also withdrawing from interpersonal contact.
Depression
All of the following are symptoms of psychological disorders EXCEPT
A. unrealistic behavior B. emotional discomfort
C. socially unacceptable behavior d. typicality
A. Unrealistic Behavior
An anxiety attack - but not directed at a specific object
Panic Attack
(Multiple personality disorder) Involves the existence of two or more personalities within a single individual.
Multiple Personality Disorder
a preoccupation w/an imagined physical defect in appearance, physique or self-image, despite there being no noticeable disfigurement or defect.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
A person in the manic phase may have
a. delusions about superior abilities.
b. recurrent thoughts of death or suicide.
c. more than two personalities.
d. all of the above
a. Delusions about superior abilities
individuals are unable to stop thinking the same thoughts or performing the same tasks
OCD
Unable to leave a familiar environment
Agoraphobia
A person with dissociative identity disorder has
2 or more personalities
These disorders occur because people repress emotions associated w/ forbidden urges & instead express them symbolically in physical symptoms.
True or False
True
a person’s mood inappropriately alternates between extremes of mania & depression
Bipolar
physical & mental strain caused by a traumatic event.
Stress Disorder
Burt periodically suffers from extremely high levels of anxiety but he cannot pinpoint the source or otherwise say why he is so anxious. He is terrified at times, his heart often races, he feels wobbly, and has difficulty concentrating. What is Burt’s disorder?
A. Dissociative Fungue
B. PTSD
C. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
D. OCD
C. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Dissociative amnesia is caused by?
Traumatic Event
Name 3 somotaform disorders
a. Conversion Disorder
b. Hypochondriasis
c. Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Increased energy, restlessness; "high," overly euphoric mood; Little sleep needed; Racing thoughts & fast talking, jumping from one idea to another are all examples of what?
Mania