Chapter 16

Question 1

Psychopathology

Answer 1

the study of abnormal behavior

Question 2

Changes to DSM-V-TR 2022

Answer 2

-reclassification of grief
-coding for suicidal behavior

Question 3

Anxiety Disorder

Question 4

General Anxiety

Answer 4

A disorder characterized by excessive worry about numerous aspects of life

Question 5

Panic Disorder

Answer 5

A disorder characterized by repeat, unexpected panic attacks. Often treated with SSRI’s

Question 6

PTSD/Agoraphobia

Answer 6

Involves flashbacks or nightmares following a person’s involvement in or observation of an extremely troubling event such as a war or natural disaster.

Question 7

Phobias

Answer 7

an anxiety disorder marked by a persistent, irrational fear and avoidance of a specific object or situation

Question 8

Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Answer 8

Condition wherein persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) cause someone to feel the need (compulsion) to engage in a particular action.

Question 9

Hypochondriasis

Answer 9

worrying excessively about getting sick

Question 10

Mood Disorder

Answer 10

a mental health condition that primarily affects your emotional state; extreme sadness, anger

Question 11

Somatoform Disorders

Answer 11

a group of psychiatric disorders that cause unexplained physical symptoms; hypochondriasis, somatization, conversion

Question 12

Somatization

Answer 12

dramatic focus on specific symptoms that can’t be shown to link to an ailment

Question 13

Conversion Disorder

Answer 13

temporary condition relative to nervous system, such as hysterical blindness or numbness

Question 14

Major Depressive

Answer 14

occurs when signs of depression last two weeks or more and are not caused by drugs or medical conditions

Question 15

Schizophrenia

Answer 15

a group of severe disorders characterized by disorganized and delusional thinking, disturbed perceptions and inappropriate emotions and actions

Question 16

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Answer 16

Lack of empathy, patterns of manipulation for selfish benefits, little to no remorse; exhibiting a lack of conscience for doing something wrong

Question 17

Dysthymic Disorder

Answer 17

a mild, but long term form of depression

Question 18

Bipolar Disorder

Answer 18

mental health condition marked by extreme mood swings from high (mania) to low (depression)

Question 19

Histrionic Disorder

Answer 19

which personality disorder is characterized by attention-seeking behavior and extreme emotionality

Question 20

Schizoid

Answer 20

lacks interest and desire to form relationships with others; aloof and shows emotional coldness and detachment; indifferent to approval or criticism of others; lacks close friends or confidants;

Question 21

Borderline Disorder

Answer 21

Extreme emotional swings and perceptions of the world, black and white thinking, impulsive behavior

Question 22

Narcissistic

Answer 22

a personality disorder characterized by exaggerated ideas of self-importance and achievements

Question 23

William James

Answer 23

I am the founder of the functionalist perspective and contributed a theory of emotion that says emotions results from an arousing stimulus that causes a physiological reaction

Question 24

Phillipe Pinel

Answer 24

He is most famous for his humane treatment of the mentally ill, as well as his contributions to the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. His work paved the way for modern psychotherapy

Question 25

David Rosenhan

Answer 25

The Rosenhan Study suggested potential flaws in the diagnosis of mental health disorders

Question 26

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

Answer 26

rare disorder in which a person exhibits 2 or more distinct and alternating personalities