Exam 12: Development

Alex has an intense,unwarranted fear of dogs.Bailey feels driven to wash her hands repeatedly.Callista is plagued by chronic,debilitating worry.Doran suddenly feels dizzy and short of breath;he feels as if he might die.Which of the following is true of the psychological disorders suffered by these individuals?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 21

Patients diagnosed with _____ account for by far the largest percentage of those hospitalized with psychological disorders.

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Question 22

Which of the following perspectives on psychological disorders assumes that physiological causes are at the root of psychological disorders?

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Question 23

A cognitive expert will argue that schizophrenia results from:

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Question 24

The humanistic perspective on psychological disorders is associated with the work of:

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Question 25

Which of the following is true of the characteristics of various personality disorders?

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Question 26

Which of the following is a symptom of panic disorder?

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Question 27

The advantage of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,Fifth Edition is that:

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Question 28

Which of the following is true of manic-depressive disorder and bipolar disorder?

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Question 29

What makes a behavior or thought abnormal? Discuss some of the criteria used to judge abnormality in behavior.

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Question 30

Which of the following is true of the potential explanations of anxiety disorders according to the various perspectives employed by psychologists?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 31

Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by a(n):

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 32

_____ refers to behavior considered abnormal if it produces a sense of distress,anxiety,or guilt in an individual or if it is harmful to others in some way.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 33

Paige has hypochondriasis.This means that:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 34

Dr.Rhodes believes that people's thoughts and beliefs are central to abnormal behavior.He is trying to cure his patient,Renee,suffering from a major depressive disorder by helping her to think in more realistic and less anxiety-producing ways.Dr.Rhodes's practice reflects the _____ on abnormality.

(Short Answer)

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Question 35

Increased levels of gray matter occur in the _____ in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder as compared to people without it.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 36

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,Fifth Edition removes the outdated term "mental retardation" with:

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Question 37

Describe major depression.

(Essay)

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Question 38

Omar finds himself in front of a pet supplies display in a discount store in the town of Xania.His last memories are of his childhood in the town of Genovia.He cannot recall how he reached the discount store.Which of the following most accurately describes Omar's condition?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 39

_____ is a developmental disorder that appears early in life and is characterized by difficulties in both verbal and nonverbal communication.

(Short Answer)

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Question 40

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Patients diagnosed with _____ account for by far the largest percentage of those hospitalized with psychological disorders.

Which of the following perspectives on psychological disorders assumes that physiological causes are at the root of psychological disorders?

A cognitive expert will argue that schizophrenia results from:

The humanistic perspective on psychological disorders is associated with the work of:

Which of the following is true of the characteristics of various personality disorders?

Which of the following is a symptom of panic disorder?

The advantage of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,Fifth Edition is that:

Which of the following is true of manic-depressive disorder and bipolar disorder?

What makes a behavior or thought abnormal? Discuss some of the criteria used to judge abnormality in behavior.

Which of the following is true of the potential explanations of anxiety disorders according to the various perspectives employed by psychologists?

Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by a(n):

_____ refers to behavior considered abnormal if it produces a sense of distress,anxiety,or guilt in an individual or if it is harmful to others in some way.

Paige has hypochondriasis.This means that:

Dr.Rhodes believes that people's thoughts and beliefs are central to abnormal behavior.He is trying to cure his patient,Renee,suffering from a major depressive disorder by helping her to think in more realistic and less anxiety-producing ways.Dr.Rhodes's practice reflects the _____ on abnormality.

Increased levels of gray matter occur in the _____ in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder as compared to people without it.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,Fifth Edition removes the outdated term "mental retardation" with:

Describe major depression.

Omar finds himself in front of a pet supplies display in a discount store in the town of Xania.His last memories are of his childhood in the town of Genovia.He cannot recall how he reached the discount store.Which of the following most accurately describes Omar's condition?

_____ is a developmental disorder that appears early in life and is characterized by difficulties in both verbal and nonverbal communication.

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