Ch. 15 - Psychological Disorders

Question 1

psychological disorder

Answer 1

a condition that consists of significant disturbances in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

Question 2

generalized anxiety disorder

Answer 2

a relatively continuous state of excessive, uncontrollable, and pointless worry and apprehension

Question 3

panic disorder

Answer 3

recurrent and unexpected panic attacks, along with at least one month of persistent concern about additional panic attacks, worry over the consequences of the attacks, or self-defeating changes in behavior related to the attacks

Question 4

obsessive-compulsive disorder

Answer 4

involves thoughts and urges that are intrusive and unwanted (obsessions) and/or the need to engage in repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions)

Question 5

hoarding disorder

Answer 5

involves great difficulty in disregarding possessions, regardless of how valueless/useless they are, usually resulting in an accumulation of items that clutter living or work areas

Question 6

post-traumatic stress disorder

Answer 6

the individual was exposed to, witnessed, or experienced the details of a traumatic experience

Question 7

bipolar disorder

Answer 7

involves mood states that fluctuate between depression and mania

Question 8

major depressive disorder

Answer 8

depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day, loss of interest and pleasure

Question 9

antisocial personality disorder

Answer 9

characterized by complete lack of regard for other people’s rights or feelings