Chapter 14 Concept Quiz Flashcards
The conception of psychological disorders as diseases that have symptoms and possible cures is referred to as
The Medical Model.
The DSM-5 is best described as
Classification System
Comorbidity of disorders refers to
the co-occurrence of two or more disorders in a single individual.
The RDoC aims to
Shift researchers from focusing on a symptom-based classification of mental disorders to a focus on underlying processes that may lead to mental disorder.
Irrational worries and fears that undermine one’s ability to function normally are an indication of
an anxiety disorder.
A(n) _____disorder involves anxiety tied to a specific object or situation.
Phobic
Agoraphobia often develops as a result of
Panic Disorder
Kelly’s fear of germs leads her to wash her hands repeatedly throughout the day, often for a half hour or more, under extremely hot water. From which disorder does Kelly suffer?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Which of the following is not a symptom of PTSD?
A Chronic physiological arousal
B Avoidance of things or places that might serve as reminders of the traumatic event
C Recurrent, intrusive thoughts about the traumatic event
D Impaired acquisition of conditioned depressive responses
D Impaired acquisition of conditioned depressive responses
Extreme mood swings between _____ characterize bipolar disorder.
Depression and Mania
Schizophrenia is characterized by which of the following? A Hallucinations B Disorganized thoughts and behaviors C Emotional and social withdrawal D All of the above
D All of the above
Autism spectrum disorder is most often characterized by which of the following?
A Communication deficits and restricted, repetitive behavior
B Hallucinations and delusions
C Suicidal thoughts
D Schizophrenia
A Communication deficits and restricted, repetitive behavior
Attention-deficit/ Hyperactivity disorder
sometimes persists into adulthood
Jim was diagnosed as having antisocial personality disorder based on the fact that he
is manipulative, impulsive, and shows little emotional empathy.
In the United States, those at highest risk for suicide are A men B White people C Those with a mental disorder D All of the above
D All of the above
