Psychological Disorders

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The DSM-5 is designed to help with which of the following? treating psychological disorders, identifying causes of psychological disorders, classifying psychological disorders, distinguishing between sanity and insanity

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classifying psychological disorders

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Which of the following examples best illustrates a person with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Adam must lock his door 10 times before he leaves for work every morning.

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Adam must lock his door 10 times before he leaves for work every morning.

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Which of the following is NOT an anxiety disorder? Agoraphobia, Panic Disorder, Illness Anxiety Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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Illness Anxiety Disorder

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This disorder is characterized by irritability, difficulty concentrating, and inability to control one's worry.

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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Fran was sitting on the bus when she suddenly felt overwhelmed. Her heart started racing, her legs began to feel weak, and her body trembled. She thought she was losing her mind. Fran's symptoms indicate that she has:

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Panic Disorder

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Agoraphobia is the fear of:

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Being in places with no escape

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Which of the following symptoms is NOT a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? unwanted urges or impulses, ritualized behavior, severe depression, uncontrollable thoughts

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severe depression

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Which of the following treatments is most often used to help clients who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder? Avoidance therapy, Exposure therapy, Psychoanalysis, Cognitive therapy

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Exposure therapy

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The theory that states that mental disorders can develop when a biological predisposition to the disorder is set off by stressful circumstances is:

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Biopsychosocial

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Lilly is now 35 years old. She just started therapy because she feels "down in the dumps" and it's affecting her family life and job performance. She is most likely suffering from

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Depressive Disorder