Abnormal Psychology PY 201
Discipline: Psychology
Type of Paper: Question-Answer
Academic Level: Undergrad. (yrs 3-4)
Paper Format: APA
Question
Abnormal Psychology PY 201
Schizophrenia is defined as: a severe disorder characterized by major disturbances in thought, perception, emotion, and behavior with symptoms that include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking and behavior, and negative symptoms.
Which of the following is considered to be a negative symptom of schizophrenia? social withdrawal
Those symptoms that involve noticeable decreases and absences in certain behaviors, emotions, or drives in those afflicted with schizophrenia are called ________ symptoms. negative
What is a diathesis? A predisposition or vulnerability to a disorder.
Among the nearly one-half of adult Americans who develop diagnosable psychological disorders at some point in their lives, which of the following types of disorder is most prevalent? anxiety disorders
To provide clear diagnostic categories of mental disorders. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
At the most basic level, schizophrenia is best conceptualized as a(n) ________ disorder. psychotic
Angelique has not left her house for two years. She is completely terrified of going out. Based on this description, she is probably suffering from: agoraphobia
Which of the following is a common characteristic of all dissociative disorders? becoming split off, or separated, from one's core sense of self
_____ are recurring thoughts of danger that create anxiety; _____ are ritualistic behaviors or mental acts that aim to reduce anxiety. Obsessions; compulsions
Thoughts about death, loss of appetite or overeating, insomnia or fatigue, and hopelessness are all symptoms of: major depressive disorder
Last week, Winona ended up in the hospital after a fight with her boyfriend. She swallowed a whole bottle of Tylenol after finding a text on her boyfriend’s phone from one of his female classmates. Winona has always had difficulty regulating her emotions and often behaves impulsively. These symptoms can be signs of: bipolar disorder
What is meant by the term etiology? cause of a disorder
A psychological disorder is a ________. condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
Phyllis cannot be alone. Her moods and behaviors are unstable, as are her relationships with other people. She often displays inappropriate and intense anger. Recently, Phyllis wrote a suicide note and offered to show it to her husband. Which of the following diagnoses accounts for her personality? borderline personality disorder
Mason stole a variety of toys from the toy store. When his mother confronts him about his behavior, he shows no remorse and doesn’t seem to fear punishment at all. His mother explains that by stealing from the store he is hurting the store owner’s ability to take care of her family, but Mason shows no empathy. What mental disorder does Mason most likely have? antisocial personality disorder
four formal criteria used by the American Psychiatric Association to identify the presence of a psychological disorder
- significant disturbances in thoughts, feelings and behaviors
- disturbances reflect some kind of biological, psychological, or developmental dysfunction
- disturbances lead to significant distress or disability in one's life
- disturbances do not reflect expected or culturally approved response to certain events
four basic criteria the DSM provides for each psychological disorder
- overview of the disorder (diagnostic features)
- specific symptoms required for diagnosis (diagnostic criteria)
- prevalence information
- risk factors associated with the disorder
Anxiety disorders characterized by excessive and persistent fear and anxiety, and by related disturbances in behavior
Social anxiety disorder characterized by extreme and persistent fear or anxiety and avoidance of social situations in which on could potentially be evaluated negatively by others
Generalized anxiety disorder characterized by a continuous state of excessive, uncontrollable and pointless worry and apprehension
Major depressive disorder commonly referred to as "depression" or "major depression", characterized by sadness or loss of pleasure in usual activities, as well the symptoms
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder childhood disorder characterized by inattentiveness and/or hyperactive, impulsive behavior
Autism spectrum disorder childhood disorder characterized by deficits in social interaction and communication, and repetitive patterns of behavior or interests
Borderline personality disorder instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and mood, as well as impulsivity; key features include intolerance of being alone and fear of abandonment, unstable relationships, unpredictable behavior and moods, and intense and inappropriate anger
Antisocial personality disorder characterized by a lack of regard for others' rights, impulsivity, deceitfulness, irresponsibility and lack of remorse over misdeeds