quiz #6 Flashcards
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 behaviors of depression
which model of abnormality views abnormal behavior as the result of illogical thinking?
cognitive
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
excessive or unrealistic fearfulness and worry are characteristics of
anxiety disorders
an irrational, persistent fear of something is called a…
phobia
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
______ is a repetitive behavior or mental act that an individual feels compelled to perform in response to an obsession.
a compulsion
a person who is suffering from disordered thinking, bizarre behavior, and hallucinations and who is unable to distinguish between fantasy and reality would likely be diagnosed with:
schizophrenia
which conclusion is an accurate statement regarding schizophrenia?
it is a long-lasting psychotic disorder
edward is admitted to a psychiatric hospital because he hears voices talking to him that no one else can hear, and he sees demons attacking him, though no one else can see anything near him. edward’s symptoms are known as…
hallucinations
