Odds and Ends
The repeated action or behavior which is followed by a thought is called a _______
What is a compulsion
Name one mood disorder.
Depression, bipolar
Research on the causes of schizophrenia strongly suggests that
Genetic
Indira, a third-grade teacher, frequently suffers from dizziness, heart palpitations, muscular tension, and fatigue. She is also continually agitated and unable to relax outside the classroom, but she cannot pinpoint a reason for her problems. Her behavior is most indicative of a(n)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Zach has a terrible fear of spiders to the point where even an image of them will cause him to flee in terror. What disorder would this be classified as?
Phobia Disorder
Psychiatrists and psychologists label behavior as disordered when it is
maladaptive, distressful, and dysfunctional.
What is a common criticism of DSM V and the process of diagnosing disorders?
Over labeling and stigmas of disorders.
This type of schizophrenia involves movement. Either lack of or excessive.
Catatonic
Manuel is extremely shy and is so easily embarrassed when he is with other people that he often misses his college classes just to avoid social interactions. Manuel appears to suffer from a(n)
Social Anxiety Disorder
Cecil is preoccupied with thoughts of jumping out the window of his tenth-floor apartment. To reduce his anxiety, he frequently counts his heartbeats aloud. Cecil would most likely be diagnosed as experiencing a(n)
OCD
A person displays behaviors of a psychological disorder that psychologists in the United States have not seen before. The best strategy to investigate the nature of those behaviors is to conduct which type of research design model.
A case study.
Bipolar disorder is most likely to be characterized by
alternations between extreme hopelessness and unrealistic optimism.
Seeing one-eyed monsters would be a(n) ________. Believing that you are Christopher Columbus would be a ____
Hallucination, Delusion
Norby, an 18-year-old college freshman, has missed almost all his classes during the past month. He spends most of his time in his bedroom, frequently not even bothering to get dressed or eat meals. He thinks his whole life has been a failure and blames himself for being a social misfit. Norby is most likely suffering from
Major Depressive Disorder
Robert has a persistent fear of having a heart attack in public that has resulted in his not wanting to leave his house. Therefore, he severely limits the time he spends out in public. Robert’s condition is most similar to which of the following disorders?
What is agoraphobia.
Magali participated in her school play in the lead role. For six weeks, she rehearsed and helped build sets until late in the evening, and then she would come home and do her homework for an additional one to two hours before going to bed. The day after the show ended, she came down with the flu and was absent from school for three days. Which of the following concepts refers to the final stage of the general adaptation theory where Magali became ill?
Exhaustion
One cluster of personality disorders marked by noticeably odd or eccentric behavior is exemplified by the ________ personality disorder.
Schizoid
Liza exhibits characteristics of schizophrenia. The medication most likely to be prescribed for her symptoms most directly affects the receptor sites for
(A) norepinephrine
(B) serotonin
(C) acetylcholine
(D) dopamine
D. Dopamine
Bertrand has been hearing voices that are not present in reality. In addition, he is having trouble clearly articulating his thoughts and has developed several strange mannerisms. These changes in Bertrand’s thoughts and actions have made it awkward for him at work, and he has begun to accumulate absences. Bertrand’s problems are most consistent with which disorders?
Schizophrenia
Two weeks ago, Jaymes was full of energy, talking quickly, and staying up all night creating art. Now, Jaymes has no appetite, feels sad, and has difficulty concentrating.
Bipolar Disorder
Luca experienced pre-birth complications, grew up with limited financial resources, and lived in a stressful environment. He later engages in criminal behavior. This pattern shows the major components of which model of psychology?
What is Biopsychosocial.
This model proposes that mental disorders result from a combination of a pre-existing vulnerability and environmental stressors
Diathesis Stress Model
The most widely used treatment option for Schizophrenia.
Medication/ Antipsychotics
Brandon is superficially charming and skilled at exploiting people for his own gain. He is also impulsive and irresponsible, and he generally disregards social norms. Brandon would most likely be diagnosed with which disorders?
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Paula lacks self-confidence. She has a difficult time expressing disagreement with others, and she usually lets friends make decisions for her. Others have commented that they do not know who the “real” Paula is. With which of the following personality disorders might Paula be diagnosed?
Dependent Personality Disorder