Ch 12 Flashcards
Which criterion represents one aspect of defining abnormal behavior?
behaviour that is rare
Any behavior that does not allow a person to function within or adapt to the stresses and everyday demands of life is considered:
maladaptive
Any pattern of behavior that causes people significant distress, causes harm to others, or harms their ability to function in daily life is called:
a psychological disorder
The psychodynamic model holds that abnormal behavior is the result of:
repressed thoughts, memories, and concerns
A behavioral therapist is working with a depressed client. Which cause is the most likely focus of this therapist’s intervention?
learned behaviours of depression
Which model of abnormality views abnormal behavior as the result of illogical thinking?
cognitive
The __________ is used to help psychological professionals diagnose psychological disorders.
diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM)
Disorders characterized by disturbances in emotion are known as __________ disorders.
mood
Which set of circumstances is a characteristic of major depressive disorder?
little or no pleasure in any activities
A person who suffers from bipolar disorder alternates between periods of:
depression and manic episodes
Meaghan is extremely confident and feels that lately she needs very little sleep. In addition, she reports that her thoughts seem to be going fast - similar to watching three television shows at once. Meaghan most likely is experiencing a:
manic episode
Which statement presents a biological explanation for mood disorders?
they are a result of an imbalance of brain chemicals
Excessive or unrealistic fearfulness and worry are characteristic of:
anxiety disorders
Free-floating anxiety refers to anxiety that is:
unrelated to any specific, known source
An irrational, persistent fear of something is called a(n):
phobia
An anxiety disorder that involves a fear of interacting with others or being in a social situation is called:
social anxiety disorder
Which of the anxiety disorders is related to a history of shyness in childhood?
social anxiety disorder
An irrational fear of some object or specific situation is called:
a specific phobia
Fear of being in a place or situation from which escape is difficult or impossible if something should go wrong is called:
agoraphobia
Which term is used to describe a sudden onset of extreme panic, with various symptoms including racing heart, rapid breathing, and sweating?
panic attack
Bo is sitting quietly with friends, enjoying a movie night and some popcorn. Out of the blue he feels his chest tighten, his heart begin to race, and an intense feeling of terror. As his friends leave their chairs to help him, they see he is covered in sweat and taking short, shallow breaths. What is Bo experiencing?
a panic attack
Bo has been avoiding his friends and declining their invitations to movie night ever since he experienced three panic attacks over a span of three months. The dread that he might have another panic attack and embarrass himself in front of his friends has left him eating popcorn by himself. What is Bo experiencing?
panic disorder
A disorder in which excessive anxiety and worry occur more days than not for at least 6 months is called __________ disorder.
generalized anxiety
A disorder in which intruding thoughts that occur again and again are followed by repetitive, ritualistic behavior meant to lower the anxiety caused by the thoughts is called __________ disorder.
obsessive-compulsive
