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Which of the following describes the idea that psychological disorders can be diagnosed and treated? Taijin-kyosfusho, The DSM, The medical model, The biospcyosocial approach

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The medical model

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Isaac has an intense fear of injections. Although he realizes that this fear is irrational, he becomes fearful just going into a doctor's office for a check-up. Which disorder do these symptoms describe?

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Specific Phobia

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Patient D has grandiose feelings. He thinks his ideals are superior to all others. He has started his own cult and convinced his followers he is a prophet. Patient B may be suffering from?

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Narcissism

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What are false beliefs about exaggerated importance called?

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delusions of grandeur

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One cluster of personality disorders marked by noticeably odd or eccentric behavior is exemplified by the ________ personality disorder.

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schizoid

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Hawwa cuts her arms when overwhelmed by emotion, abruptly changes from laughter to anger, and needs constant reassurance from others to feel any sense of self worth. She most likely has ____ disorder.

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Borderline Personality

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Mental health professionals agree that all of the following are criteria for abnormal behavior EXCEPT ____: Dysfunction, Deviance, Danger

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Difference

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Ali’s social phobia has led him to lose jobs and relationships. In this case, Ali has a disorder because his behavior is:

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dysfunctional.

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If researchers discovered that genetically influenced abnormalities in brain structure contribute to bipolar disorder, this would most clearly add credibility to:

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the medical model.

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From a learning perspective, phobias likely develop as a result of ___________, and ____________ helps to maintain them.

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classical conditioning; reinforcement