Psychology Final: Test 4
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 In the field of mental disorders, DSM refers to: | A standardized system for labeling and diagnosing mental disorders |
| An intense, irrational fear that is clearly related to a particular category of object or event is called: | specific phobia |
| A distributing thought that intrudes repeatedly on a person's consciousness even though the person recognizes it as irrational is called: | obsession |
| When drivig, Alex often has the disturbing thought that he is about to be involved in a crash if he continues on his present path. When the thought occurs, he responds by taking 'evasive action', which means a lengthy detour. The repetitive thought is an _____ and the corresponding action is a ______ | obsession; compulsion |
| Having intense fear without an explanation and its unpredictable. What type of disorder is this? | A phobic disorder |
| Posttraumatic stress disorder differs from other anxiety disorder in that it: | is directly and explicitly tied to a very stressful incidents in the person's experience |
| Posttraumatic stress disorder commonly involves all of the following except: | rituals that are carried out routinely to cope with anxiety |
| An individual experiencing chronic mild to moderate depressive symptoms for over a two year period would probably be diagnosed as suffering from: | dysthymia |
| Which of the following sounds like the thinking of someone at risk for depression, according to the cognitive perspective? | "I didn't get invited to the party because people think I'm a bore" |
| One theory of anxiety proposes that it ay be an exaggerated form of a response that, when less extreme, is: | actually adaptive when viewed in evolutionary terms |
| Drastic moodswings, extreme depression sometimes and he feels very energetic at other times. What is his disorder? | Bipolar disorder |
| The heritability of bipolar disorer has been assessed through research on _____, which has revealed ______ genetic influences | twins and adoptees; strong |
| The general class of disorders in which an individual experiences bodily ailments in the absence of any physical disease that could cause them are called | somatoform disorders |
| Numbness in your legs for no apparent reason when you are nervous for a track meet is what disorder? | Conversion disorder |
| Which of the following is not a symptom of schizophrenia | mania |
| False beliefs held in the face of compelling evidence to the contrary are called ____ and are among the major symptoms of _____ | delusions; schizophrenia |
| An example of a negative symptom in schizophrenia would be: | lack of normal emotions |
| if you believe that you are the President and believe that everyone is out to get you and hears voices etc. What type of schizophrenia does he have? | Paranoid |
| What is the schizophrenia where you spend most of your day in a chair without moving or speaking? | catatonic |
| Mental health workers label behavior psychologically disrodered when they judge it: | atypical, disturbing, maladaptive, and unjustifiable |
| According to the medical model, psychological are: | sicknesses that need to be diagnosed and cured |
| A bio-social perspective on alcohol abuse would be most likely to emphasize: | the interactive influences of nature and nurture on maladaptive alcohol consumption |
| Which perspective would have to most difficulty accounting for the fact that anorexia nervosa is mostly a disorder of Western cultures? | medical perspective |
| What disorder involves someone being so overwhelmed by anxiety that she rarely steps outside her apartment, terrified by shopping and crowds? | agoraphobia |
| A major depressive disorder is most likely to be characterised by: | feelings of personal worthlessness |
| For the last month, Gabrielle has felt lethargic and has been unable to get out of bed in the morning, she has withdrawn from friends and family because she feels worthless and unlovable. She is suffering from what type of disorder: | a mood disorder |
| During the manic phase of bipolar disorder, individuals are most likely to experience: | high self esteem |
| A person with a schizoid personality would be classified as having a _______ disorder that involves _______ | personality; eccentric or odd behavior |
| A person with an avoidant personalitiy would be classified as having a _____ disorder that involves ______ | personality; highly anxious or fearful behavior |
| Stephen shows total disregard for the rights of others and for moral rules. Such lack of concern best illustrates an ______ personality disorder | antisocial |
| The Rosenhan (1973) study illustrated _______ | the effects of the perceptual bias in labeling |
| The bio-psycho-social approach is an example of what? | A way of explaining abnormal behavior as an interaction of multiple factors |
| Which of the following is not an example of an anxiety disorder? social phobia, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder | bipolar disorder |
| Victoria has a marked and persistent fear of people commenting on the manner in which she eats, so she consistently declines all dinner invitations. Which of the following appears to be the most appropriate classification for Victoria's problem? | social phobia |
| William will walk p 20 flights of stairs rather than take an elevator because he is afraid he could not escape if the elevator stalled. What disorder does he have | Agoraphobia |
| Agoraphobia usually occurs in combination with | panic disorder |
| A concordance rate expresses the likelihood that: | two related people have the same disorder |
| For over a week, Barbara has been sleeping very little but having lots of energy, has spent a considerable amount of money on shopping sprees, talks rapidly and constantly. She is having a _____ which is related to one of the _____ disorders | manic episode; mood |
| David believes he is the president of the united states and there is a conspiracy to kill him. these beliefs are examples of ______ that are considered _____ symptoms of schizophrenia | delusion;l positive |
| Bonnie is constantly anxious because she is worried about slipping and falling, charlie checks to see if his door is locked 10 times before he leaves. Bonnie thoughts are an _____ and Charlie's actions are a _______ | obsession; compulsion |
| If a psychologist assumes that the person's difficulties stem from unconscious conflicts that produce anxiety, they are using the ______ perspective | psychodynamic |
| What factor is related to the highest rates in mental disorders? | Low income |
| What most accurately describes agoraphobia | fear of fear is their biggest problem |
| David washes his hands excessively, Ellen checks burners at least 5 times before she leaves, goes to sleep, and when she wakes up, these are _____ | compulsions |
| What is true about major depressive disorder? | Women suffer from major depressive disorder more than men and the concorance rate fro depression is higher among identical twins than among fraternal twins |
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