Not just one symptom defines "normal" or "abnormal"
What is the ONE defining symptom or behavior that separates abnormal behavior from normal behavior?
100
Although this is an intense fear of being in situations that might be difficult or help unavailable when panic strikes, it is not a true phobia because the fear here is more "free floating" instead of fearing a particular object or situation.
What is agoraphobia?
100
Michael witnessed his parents die in a car crash on SPID. He crawled out of the wreckage and wandered all the way to Kingsville. When the police found him, he could not remember his name, where he was from, or what happened to him.
What is Dissociative Fugue?
100
Edward, a 55 year old divorced alcoholic is very wealthy, not religious, and spends most of his evenings organizing his coin collection. Beth is a 34 year old teacher married to a minister, and going through a deep depression after the death of her unborn child. According to the text, the one at more risk of committing suicide is obvious.
Who is Edward?
100
Chelsea said, "Jameson, fried chicken, Internet, Spider-Man, and then I caught the bus and found a dime, scratch and sniff, teachers, electrocution. Like a conspiracy in a closed off situation but more secure."
What is word salad?
200
Because Sane and Insane are legal terms.
Why doesn't the DSM-IV contain the definition of insanity?
200
Jessica is a perfectionist, she keeps an immaculate house. However, when her wife wants to leave immediately after supper to go to a movie, Jessica reluctantly leaves the dishes in the sink to wash up later.
What is OC-Personality?
200
T/F Everyone can experience having a sense of being removed/detached from themselves at some point in life.
What is True?
200
For the past 6 months, Adriana has complained of feeling isolated from others, dissatisfied with life, and discouraged about the future. She feels there is little purpose with getting up in the morning, so doesn't.
What is major/clinical depression?
200
Disoriented to time/space/person, disordered thinking, very troubled mood, inappropriate emotions/actions.
What are some of the symptoms of schizophrenia?
300
APD & Phobias are around ages 8 to 10.
When do those who experience APD & Phobias usually do so?
300
Julie is so frightened by bridges that she will drive hundreds of miles around one in order not to encounter one.
What is a phobia?
300
Trauma in childhood, relieves emotional burden, and suggestibility.
What are some of the causes of DID?
300
Brittany and Greg are both 73 year old widows rebounding from bouts of depression. Statistics show that if both are planning to kill themselves, Greg is _______ to be successful.
What is more likely?
300
Mitt claims to take care of his aging mother, while actually exploiting her for every penny. He dates women with low self esteem and convinces them to buy him things. When he is done with someone he leaves them without any regard for their feelings. Mitt cannot keep a job or a girl and claims it is because everyone is jealous because he is just too perfect.
What is APD?
400
Keep these in mind when labeling behaviors that cause distress in a person's life as well as in those around him/her when we want to differentiate particular feelings/behaviors from a disorder.
What is intensity & persistence?
400
Roger was extremely nervous whenever he had to go to campus or work, so now he takes classes online and stuffs envelopes for companies in order to not leave her house. She even has her groceries delivered.
What is Agoraphobia?
400
Because studies show that handedness and visual acuity changes as alter personality comes out.
Why do some psychologists accept DID as genuine?
400
The most common psychological disorder and lasts 2 weeks or longer without any notable cause.
What is depression?
400
Velma hears voices that tell her she is God's messenger and that she is to tell the world that she alone can save the planet. When she was kicked out of the radio station for insisting that they allow her access to tell people her message, she took off her clothes and began yelling at passersby whatever the voices told her to say.
What is Schizophrenia?
500
Deviant, Distressful, & Dysfunctional
What 3 components are necessary for someone's behavior to be judged as a psychological disorder?
500
The difference is one is continuous and one is only when in the presence of a particular object or situation.
What is the difference between GAD and Phobias?
500
Rachel witnessed a terrible, bloody accident one night. The next day, she could not see. But when her mother took her to the doctor the following day, her eyesight returned to normal.
What is Conversion?
500
Megan is a Sophomore at Florida State, she begrudgingly goes to class, goes out with her friends every weekend, and constantly feels blegh. When she goes to the school psychologist, they ask her how long she's felt this way, to which she responds about 2 1/2 years.