Exam 15: Psychological Disorders

The most common psychological disorders among individuals who commit suicide are depression and anxiety.

Julia has been diagnosed with major depression disorder. What symptoms is she likely exhibiting?

Alcohol abuse is a major risk factor for attempted suicide in

Mood disorders can include a disturbance in all of the following areas EXCEPT

In movies that focus on war, soldiers who have returned from the frontlines often struggle with overwhelming anxiety, nervousness, depression, and flashbacks. In many cases, the soldiers have problems with memory and an inability to experience happiness. These movie characters are most likely experiencing ________ disorder.

Which if the following is NOT considered one of the criteria for defining abnormal behavior?

Jeremy, who is suffering from schizophrenia, "tastes" poison in every meal that his mom makes for him. Jeremy is experiencing

The DSM-IV lists ________ different personality disorders.

For a person to have experienced a major depressive episode, he/she must have had at least five of the nine symptoms for at least

The difference between dissociative amnesia and dissociative fugue is the

A fear of strangers is referred to as

A deficiency in which neurotransmitter is linked to generalized anxiety disorder?

Rosita was just diagnosed with schizophrenia. This diagnosis came from which Axis of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders?

Which neurotransmitters may play a role in panic disorders?

Jasmine is an attractive, well-dressed female who appears normal to those individuals she works with. However, Jasmine may still be considered abnormal if

A fear becomes a phobia when a(n)

Which of the following is the correct term for a fear of pain?

Describe the three defining elements of abnormal behavior.

Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that causes many individuals suffering from schizophrenia to stop taking their medications?

All of the following are common compulsions EXCEPT