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_______ is used to help psychological professionals diagnose psychological disorders.
What is The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
100
Which type of therapy emphasizes people's potential for growth and the importance of an empathetic therapist?
What is person centered
100
Which of the following is the most commonly diagnosed psychological disorder in the United States?
What is major depressive disorder
100
An advantage to group therapy is that groups ______.
What is are a source of social support
100
It is not unreasonable to assume that in ancient times, signs of mental illness were believed to be caused by __________.
What is demons
200
Bob has been under a physician's care for bipolar disorder. Bob's doctor is most likely to prescribe which of the following to treat Bob's disorder?
What is lithium
200
"If it feels good, do it" best describes the ______________.
What is id
200
Antipsychotic drugs treat symptoms such as ____________.
What is hallucinations, delusions, and bizarre behavior
200
Lulu sees a professional once a month to manage the medication she is taking to help alleviate the symptoms of her anxiety disorder. The type of therapy Lulu is undergoing is called ______________.
What is psychotherapy
200
Ellie is a graduate student in psychology at the local university. She is interested in one day specializing in the study of abnormal behavior. What area of psychology should she focus on in school?
What is psychopathology
300
Manny has such an intense fear of flying insects that he hardly ever goes outside his house during the summer months. He is probably suffering from a ______.
What is a phobie
300
Some drugs that combat depression work by ____________.
What is increasing the amount of serotonin in the brain
300
Which cognitive event, often attributed to the work of Martin Seligman, is hypothesized as contributing to the development and maintenance of major depression?
What is learned helplessness
300
The unique and relatively stable ways in which each individual thinks, acts, and feels is called __________.
What is personality
300
A patient in a psychiatric hospital exhibits disordered thinking, bizarre behavior, and hallucinations. This person is probably suffering from ___________.
What is schizophrenia
400
Disorders in which there is a break in conscious awareness, memory, the sense of identity, or some combination are called _________.
What is dissociative disorders
400
When Candace ordered a hot fudge sundae and a diet soda, she told herself that the calories from the ice cream really were not a big deal because the diet soda sort of balanced it all out. Which of Freud's defense mechanisms is motivating Candace?
What is rationalization
400
Which neurotransmitters are most important in the development of mood disorders?
What is dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine
400
Intruding thoughts that occur again and again are called _________. Repetitive, ritualistic behaviors are called ________.
What is obsessions; compulsions
400
When you accept someone—faults and all—regardless of whether or not you like the individual or approve of his or her lifestyle, Rogers suggests that you are exhibiting ________.
What is unconditional positive regard
500
Which of the following culture-bound syndromes is found mostly in Western cultures?
What is anorexia
500
A hospital patient was diagnosed as suffering from schizophrenia because she was having both delusions and hallucinations. What type of symptoms are these?
What is positive symptoms
500
Mahmoud was just told that his father has cancer. Mahmoud's first response is that there must be a mistake and he demands that the doctor repeat his tests. Which defense mechanism is at work here?
What is denial
500
Kaylee refuses to change in the locker room during gym class. She is afraid that someone will see her body, make fun of it, and embarrass her. As a result, Kaylee skips gym class to avoid the situation. Based on this information, it is possible that Kaylee has ________.
What is social anxiety disorder
500
Linda's house was flooded in a hurricane. Upon losing her home, she had nightmares, disturbed sleep, and anxiety that lasted about two weeks. Linda most likely suffered from ______________.
What is acute stress disorder