Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

Which pair of disorders would be considered anxiety-related disorders?

Edgar constantly seeks attention from everyone, including strangers, by dramatizing his every emotion and action. Edgar would be described as having which type of personality disorder?

The idea that judgments regarding normality must be made by considering the values of the person's culture is known as __________.

The fear of closed spaces is the most common specific phobia among Americans.

According to which psychological view does distorted thinking cause people to magnify ordinary threats and failures leading to distress and the development of various anxiety disorders?

A cognitive therapist would view unhealthy anxiety as

Paul is described as irresponsible, reckless, deceitful, and lacking a conscience. Which type of disorder is most likely involved?

When the children of schizophrenic parents are raised away from their chaotic home environments, these children

Psychologist David Rosenhan's work that involved pseudo-patients in a mental hospital suggests the importance of which of the following in the treatment of mental disorders?

Calvin has been on a "pleasure binge" for the last three days. He has cleaned out his bank account spending the money on anything that gains his attention. He would be described as loud, elated, and hyperactive. A week ago he was feeling like a failure and was withdrawn and unhappy. Calvin would most likely be diagnosed with

Imaginary sensations, such as seeing, hearing, or smelling things that do not exist in the real world, are known as

Describe Rosenhan's pseudopatient study and discuss the dangers of psychiatric labeling.

A therapist begins treatment of Amy's anxiety attacks by asking extensive questions to find out how Amy sees herself and if she has built up any unrealistic mental images of herself. This interview is representative of the __________ approach.

A friend of yours mistakenly thinks that an antisocial personality disorder refers to a shy person. Explain to your friend why he or she is wrong. Discuss the true characteristics of an antisocial personality disorder, the disorder many have during childhood, the research studies regarding the antisocial brain, and the effectiveness of therapy with this personality disorder; and describe the personality disorder a "shy person" is more likely to have.

After witnessing a horrible murder, Susan has become "blind" even though there is nothing wrong with her eyes, and she should be able to see. Susan is suffering from a(n)__________ disorder.

If a person is abusing or has a dependence on a psychoactive drug, his or her disorder would be classified as a(n)__________ disorder.

Munchausen syndrome and Munchausen by proxy syndrome are types of dissociative disorders.

Which of the following would NOT be a main feature of psychoses?

Neurosis is an outdated term not found in the current diagnostic manual but with people still using this term to loosely refer to problems involving excessive anxiety.

Which of the following personality disorders describes a person who is dramatic and flamboyant and who exhibits excessive emotional and attention seeking behavior?