Chapter 13: Psychological Disorders

Question 1

If Laura has bipolar disorder, then she ________.

Answer 1

often experiences mood states that vacillate between depression and mania

Question 2

People with ________ disorders experience thoughts and urges that are intrusive and unwanted and/or the need to engage in repetitive behaviors or mental acts.

Answer 2

obsessive-compulsive

Question 3

Yuri experiences excessive, distressing, and persistent fear or anxiety about heights. Yuri suffers from a(n) ________.

Answer 3

phobia

Question 4

Cordelia, an active duty marine, served in Afghanistan. While she was on patrol with her friend, an IED went off, killing her friend and injuring her. In the two months since her friend died, Cordelia has been jumpy, irritable, avoids talking about her friend, and once every few days experiences a flashback to the explosion. Cordelia is experiencing a ________ disorder.

Answer 4

posttraumatic stress

Question 5

What is comorbidity?

Answer 5

co-occurrence of two disorders

Question 6

________ involves thoughts of death by suicide, thinking about or planning suicide, or making a suicide attempt.

Answer 6

suicidal ideation

Question 7

Which of the following defines antisocial personality disorder?

Answer 7

lack of regard for others’ rights, impulsivity, deceitfulness, irresponsibility, and lack of remorse over misdeeds

Question 8

Piper is diagnosed with agoraphobia because she experiences intense fear and anxiety of ________.

Answer 8

being outside the home alone

Question 9

A psychological disorder is a ________.

Answer 9

condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

Question 10

Which of the following is not a risk factor for suicide?

Answer 10

popular music that promotes suicide