Exam 14: Statistics in Psychology

The ______ model of mental illness explains that disorders such as anxiety,depression,and schizophrenia are caused by chemical imbalances,genetic problems,brain damage or dysfunction,or some combination of those causes.

Which term refers to a way to define abnormality by comparing an individual's behavior to the norms or standards of the society in which an individual lives?

Ted runs from the biology laboratory straight to his therapist's office.He is sweating and fear is etched on his face.He asks the therapist to apologize to his teacher and says he hopes she will understand that his arachnophobia made it difficult for him to _____.

Which of the following culture-bound syndromes is found mostly in Western cultures?

What is the most frequently diagnosed anxiety disorder in the United States?

Free-floating anxiety refers to anxiety that is __________.

Leo worries all of the time.He worries about his money,his children,and his dog.His muscles are always tense and sore,he has trouble sleeping,is often irritable,and has difficulty concentrating.Leo's symptoms sound most like ______.

Ellie is a graduate student in psychology at the local university.She is interested in one day specializing in the study of abnormal behavior.What area of psychology should she focus on in school?

The primary purpose of the DSM is to _____.

Dave,a graduate student,has difficulty talking to groups.Unfortunately,he has chosen a career in which he must speak to large groups of people.The night before a presentation,he tosses and turns,and the resulting lack of sleep makes the situation worse.When he makes a presentation,he often becomes confused and stumbles over his words.As a result,he feels worthless and miserable.Which two criteria of abnormal behavior are most useful in analyzing this case?

Which of the following is the most commonly diagnosed psychological disorder in the United States?

Kevin shows a pattern of instability in his relationships,self-image,and feelings.As such,he most likely has ________ personality disorder.

DSM stands for:

Fears of snakes,thunderstorms,darkness,and water are classified as ______ phobias.

A repetitive ritualistic behavior that helps to reduce anxiety is called an obsession.

Which of the following was NOT one of the four humors studied by Hippocrates?

________ is a repetitive behavior or mental act that an individual feels compelled to perform in response to an obsession.

An anxiety disorder that involves a fear of interacting with others or being in a social situation is called ______.

The psychodynamic model views anxiety as __________.

People who are attempting to become extremely thin by refusing to eat suffer from __________________.