Disorders
Therapies
Key Terms
Scenarios
100

What is the full name for OCD?

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder



100

When people become dissatisfied with life, they may seek ____________________ to treat behavioral, bodily, or psychological disorders.

Therapy

100

A type of group therapy that focuses on interactions among people who are related to one another is ____________________ therapy.

Family

100

Ken is plagued by constant worries that what he has planned will not occur as scheduled. He makes hundreds of to-do lists each day and often checks these lists to make sure they are correct. Ken incessantly reminds his colleagues of upcoming deadlines, sometimes 15 or 20 times each day.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder


OCD

200

A person who exhibits more than one personality state, each with its own behavior and thinking patterns, most likely has what kind of disorder?

Dissociative Identity Disorder

200

In ____________________, a patient interacts with others who are struggling with similar problems.

Group Therapy

200

Most people deal with a(n) ____________________ by avoiding what frightens them.

Phobia

200

Julio believes he is an alien who has been left behind on Earth by his “pod.” He is often difficult to understand, because he speaks frequently in rhyme and makes up his own words.

Schizophrenia

300

People who are unable to establish meaningful relationships or assume social responsibilities may be diagnosed with a(n) _________________________.

Personality Disorder

300

The therapist's job in _________________________ is to help the patient learn new behaviors.

Behavior Therapy

300

A person suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder re-experiences a catastrophe in the form of ____________________ or nightmares.

Flashbacks

300

Tuan has been arrested on numerous occasions for disturbing the peace and for illegally producing and selling alcohol and drugs to minors. Although a number of his clients have died from overdoses, he feels no remorse.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

400

The goal of _________________________ is to help people fulfill their human potential.

Humanistic Therapy

400

False beliefs maintained in the face of contrary evidence are called ____________________.

Delusions

400

 While she was on a visit to the Midwest, Samantha’s residence was demolished by a tornado. Ever since, she has been plagued by terrible nightmares and occasional flashbacks.

Bipolar

500

Veterans of wars, survivors of natural disasters, and survivors of human aggression often experience ______________________________.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder


PTSD

500

Individuals who make unrealistic or irrational assumptions about life may find ______________________________ effective.

Rational-Emotional Therapy

500

Using the ____________________ communication technique, the therapist tries to echo back the feelings the client has expressed.

Active Listening

500

Don goes through periods when he feels he just can’t lose. He goes on gambling sprees, launches new get-rich-quick schemes, and engages in promiscuous behavior. At other times, he feels so down that he can’t even get out of bed. Life seems purposeless.

General Anxiety Disorder