Deck 15: Exsetntion: Psychological Disorders

Question 1

Although their intent was noble,there was a major problem with the asylums that existed to help the mentally ill in the 15^th century.What was that problem?

A)a lack of "customers" caused by the massive drop in mental illness
B)the use of barbaric treatments that were little better than those of the demonic era
C)too many physicians trying to implement their own views on the best ways to provide treatment
D)no religious guidance to help the patients find a spiritual center

Answer 1

the use of barbaric treatments that were little better than those of the demonic era

Question 2

Dr.Brown has been invited to speak at a prestigious psychological conference on the topic of autism.He will talk on the current scientific knowledge regarding this disorder.What is a key point you would expect him to make based on the authors' discussion of the disorder in the chapter?

A)The apparent surge in diagnoses of autism is linked to important changes in diagnostic practices.
B)There is an autism epidemic,and psychologists have no real insights into the dramatic increase.
C)The dramatic increase in diagnoses of autism is directly related to the mumps,measles,and rubella vaccine.
D)The dramatic increase in autism diagnoses is a result of overdiagnosis rather than a real increase and epidemic.

Answer 2

The apparent surge in diagnoses of autism is linked to important changes in diagnostic practices.

Question 3

Ned seeks therapy after having recurrent episodes of feeling "detached from himself" for several months,but he has not lost his self-awareness or memory.He notes that he feels like a robot,disconnected from his movements and actions.He is most likely suffering from _____.

A)dissociative fugue
B)conversion disorder
C)dissociative identity disorder
D)depersonalization/derealization disorder

Answer 3

depersonalization/derealization disorder

Question 4

The diathesis-stress model suggests that schizophrenia develops from

A)genetic influences entirely.
B)environmental influences entirely.
C)exposure to stress.
D)a combination of a genetic predisposition to schizophrenia and exposure to significant stressors in their life.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true regarding suicide?

A)More men than women attempt suicide.
B)More women than men attempt suicide.
C)Depression is a better predictor of suicide than are feelings of hopelessness.
D)There is no relationship between age and attempting suicide.

Question 6

Believing that other people,or the government,is out to get you is one way in which sufferers of schizophrenia experience their

A)compulsions.
B)delusions.
C)hallucinations.
D)obsessions.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true about the DSM-5?

A)It describes symptoms and includes information regarding the prevalence of specific disorders.
B)It contains 12 specific "classifications" of mental illnesses.
C)It is used to diagnose medical conditions that may have an impact on mental health.
D)It is used to diagnose all kinds of medical conditions.

Question 8

Major changes in sleep patterns,weight level,and a loss of interest in pleasurable activities,characterize

A)agoraphobia.
B)major depressive disorder.
C)schizophrenia.
D)social anxiety.

Question 9

Any pattern of behavior that causes people significant distress,is uncommon in society,and/or harms their ability to function in daily life,may indicate the presence of _____.

A)a mental disorder
B)humors
C)stress syndrome
D)adaptive behavior

Question 10

Darcy is sitting at her desk in her office one day when,without warning,her heart begins racing rapidly,she starts sweating profusely,and she is gripped with a terrifying fear that she is about to go crazy.She thinks she is having a heart attack.Nothing she is doing seems to have caused such an episode.Her symptoms most resemble _____.

A)a phobic disorder
B)a panic attack
C)post-traumatic stress
D)a compulsion