Exam 15: Mental Illness and Cognitive Disorders

_____ nervosa is characterized by cycles of extreme overeating, followed by behavior that compensates for the overeating, such as vomiting, use of laxatives, fasting, and excessive exercise.

_____ disorder causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.

A person who repeatedly performs acts that are grounds for arrest may have _____ personality disorder.

Antipsychotic medications mainly block the receptors for the neurotransmitter _____ in the brain and help reduce the signs and symptoms of schizophrenia.

The median age of onset of OCD is _____.

Signs and symptoms of _____ may include flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety as well as uncontrolled thoughts about the event.

A person who is hypersensitive to criticism or rejection may have _____ personality disorder.

Women are _____ times more likely to experience anorexia nervosa than men.

Brain stimulation therapies involve activating or touching the brain directly with electricity, magnets, or implants.

_____ medications are the cornerstone of schizophrenia treatment.

_____ disorders are the most common class of mental disorders present in the population.

About one in _____ Americans ages 18 and older suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder.

A(n)___ is an assessment tool used by mental health professionals to provide insight as to what additional assessment is needed.

ASD is five times more common in girls than in boys.

_____ is seeing or hearing things that are not there.

Men are 75% more likely to have binge eating disorders than women.

Schizophrenia affects men more than women.

The mental health interview will cover a wide range of topics, and will then use the _____ to diagnose the mental disorder.

People with _____ nervosa see themselves as overweight, even when they are clearly underweight.

Treatment for ADHD may include medication that _____.