Psychological Disorders SLO Assessment 3 (2024)

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Brian often interrupts his teacher while she is speaking and frequently forgets to complete his homework assignments. He also has difficulty taking turns in playground games with classmates. Brian most clearly exhibits symptoms of

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attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

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Mr. James believes that people are constantly laughing at him and that FBI agents are trying to steal his life savings. Mr. James is most clearly suffering from

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delusions.

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Cecil is preoccupied with thoughts of jumping out the window of his tenth-floor apartment. To reduce his anxiety, he frequently counts his heartbeats aloud. Cecil would most likely be diagnosed as experiencing

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obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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To be diagnosed as a psychological disorder, a behaviour must be: maladaptive, unjustifiable, distressful, and atypical

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maladaptive, unjustifiable, distressful, and atypical

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Mr. Hoffman's behavior is most indicative of

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mania.

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Which of the following statements about the DSM-5 is FALSE?
The DSM-5 provides a diagnostic classification for psychological disorders.
The DSM-5 is of little practical value to mental health workers because it does not predict the future course of a disorder.
The DSM-5 provides a common language to diagnose and label mental disorders.
The DSM-5 describes the specific criteria that must be met in order for a mental health professional to diagnose a particular mental disorder.

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The DSM-5 is of little practical value to mental health workers because it does not predict the future course of a disorder.

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Lenore is unexplainably and continually tense and is plagued by muscle tension, sleeplessness, and an inability to concentrate. Lenore most likely suffers from

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generalized anxiety disorder.

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Mrs. Higgins believes that aliens from another planet have removed her stomach and are watching her to see how long it takes her to grow another one. Mrs. Higgins is most likely suffering from

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schizophrenia.

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Kyle is extremely manipulative and can look anyone in the eye and lie convincingly. His deceit often endangers the safety and well-being of those around him, but he is indifferent to any suffering they might experience as a result of his actions. His behavior best illustrates

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antisocial personality disorder.