Exam 14: Statistics in Psychology

Nick is admitted to a mental institution because he hears voices talking to him that no one else can hear,and he sees demons attacking him,though no one else can see anything near him.Nick's symptoms are known as ______.

The DSM-5 describes disorders in terms of symptoms and specific criteria that must be met in order for diagnosis to be made.

Which of the following is one definition of abnormal behavior?

Which cognitive event,often attributed to the work of Martin Seligman,is hypothesized as contributing to the development and maintenance of major depression?

The tendency of those studying psychopathology to start seeing themselves as suffering from the illnesses being discussed is known as _____________.

Dr.Nwoambi is a psychologist who is currently evaluating a new client.Dr.Nwoambi would most likely refer to the _________ to assist her in diagnosing her client's psychological disorder.

Whenever Greta thinks about her life,she automatically bursts into tears.This example most clearly illustrates the impact of ________ in psychological disorders.

Archaeologists have found skulls from as long ago as 3000 B.C.that bear evidence of an ancient surgical technique,in which holes were cut into the skulls of live individuals in an attempt to release demons from the possessed victim.This process is called __________.

An eating disorder characterized by eating binges followed by self-induced vomiting is called ________.

Which neurotransmitters are most important in the development of mood disorders?

The biological model views psychological disorders as resulting from _____________.

One sign of abnormality is when a person engages in behavior that creates a great deal of emotional distress or __________.

Severe depression that comes on suddenly or seems to have no external cause is called ______.

Which of the following is an anxiety disorder?

You are a contestant on Jeopardy! and it is your turn.You say to Alex,"I'll take Ancient Explanations of Mental Illness for $100." The answer is,"His was the first recorded attempt to explain abnormal behavior as due to some biological process." The smile on your face reveals the confidence you have as you say ______________.

A cognitive therapist is working with a depressed client.Which of the following causes is the likely focus of this therapist's intervention?

Sal has decreased levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine in his frontal lobe areas.Which disorder might he be at risk of experiencing?

People who have a(n)______ are afraid of being evaluated in some negative way by others,so they tend to avoid situations that can be embarrassing.

A disorder in which excessive anxiety and worry occur more days than not for at least six months is called __________.

Which of the following is the term used to describe a sudden onset of extreme panic,with various symptoms including racing heart,rapid breathing,and sweating?