Exam 15: Abnormal Behaviour

Four years have passed since the death of Bill's eldest son, and still Bill experiences bouts of depression and anxiety when he thinks about the tragic accident that led to his son's death. This lingering depression and anxiety is characteristic of

Researchers have found that depression occurs

Magda is afraid to leave her home to go shopping or even go to work; she avoids all public places. Magda suffers from a disorder known as

For people suffering from bipolar disorder, manic episodes usually

The cartoon character Charlie Brown, with his extreme dread, pessimism, worrying and brooding, could be diagnosed as having

In regard to psychological disorders, prevalence refers to

Abby was watching a documentary on some of the horrors of the Vietnam War. Even when she saw soldiers being blown up after stepping on land mines, she showed no emotional reaction or response. In this case, Abby is displaying symptoms of

While walking through a shopping centre, you suddenly have an intense feeling of dread, notice your heart beating strongly, feel like you are suffocating and find yourself running for the nearest exit. You would be exhibiting symptoms of

Elise is so terrified of enclosed places that she had to quit her new job because her office had no windows. She knows that her fear is irrational, but she can't seem to control her anxiety. In this case, Elise's symptoms are most consistent with

Distinguishing between mental health and mental illness is often difficult.

Behaviour that interferes with an individual's social or occupational functioning may be considered to be

When a psychologist compares the symptoms an individual is experiencing to the symptoms of various disorders to determine the specific disorder the individual has, the psychologist is concerned with

Seligman's concept of preparedness best accounts for the development of

Tom displays very odd behaviour. He wears a heavy overcoat and mittens during the summer and lectures from the steps of City Hall about upcoming invasions by men from outer space. Most likely, Tom has a psychological disorder since his behaviour meets the criterion of

Dissociative identity disorders have been suggested to result from

Explanations concerning the etiology of which dissociative disorder are MOST controversial?

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate concerning the onset of bipolar disorder?

Which of the following is a common stereotype about psychological disorders?

Describe the two major mood disorders and briefly explain how biological factors (genetic, neurochemical, and neuroanatomical) factors may be related to the development of mood disorders.

Correlations between mood disorders and a variety of structural abnormalities in the brain suggest that reduced volume in the ____ is related to depression.