Psychological Disorders Flashcard

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For the past 8 months, Susan has had persistent and excessive bouts of anxiety. She is really anxious a lot of the time, but the reason for her anxiety is not something specific. What is she probably suffering from?

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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Peter is deathly afraid of spiders. Whenever he sees one, he screams and runs out of the room and will not return until he sees evidence that it has been killed. What is he probably suffering from?

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A Specific Phobia

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What is Brian probably suffering from due to his intense anxiety about situations where he might say something wrong or be scrutinized? Options: Social Phobia/Social Anxiety Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, A Specific Phobia, Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

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Social Phobia/Social Anxiety Disorder

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What is Edward probably suffering from if he really hates germs, worries about whether his hands are clean, and adds soap seven times when washing his hands? Options: Social Phobia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, A Specific Phobia, Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

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Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

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Which of the following is characterized by feelings of inadequacy, extreme sensitivity to negative evaluation or rejection, and the avoidance of social situations due to fear of embarrassment or criticism? Options: Major Depressive Disorder, Avoidant Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, General Anxiety Disorder

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Avoidant Personality Disorder

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What is Eugene probably suffering from given his irritability, low mood, refusal to go out, lack of sleep, weight gain, and giving away his belongings? Options: Major Depressive Disorder, Dysthymic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, General Anxiety Disorder

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Major Depressive Disorder

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What is Harley probably suffering from if she is energetic one day and inactive the next? Options: Major Depressive Disorder, Dysthymic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, General Anxiety Disorder

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Bipolar Disorder

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What is Karen probably suffering from if she believes the FBI is out to get her and thinks she's the lost Russian princess, Anastasia?

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Schizophrenia

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Seth has obsessions about the death of a loved one and compulsions to wash his hands to remedy the anxiety associated with the obsessions. He has not responded to treatment & he does not see his behavior as irrational. He might be diagnosed with...

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OCPD

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Stephen loves to be the center of attention & exhibits a great deal of attention seeking behavior. He more than likely has:

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Histrionic Personality Disorder