AP Psych Disorders

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A syndrome marked by a clinically significant disturbance in a person's thoughts, feelings, or behaviors is most clearly an indication of

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a psychological disorder.

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Which of the following disorders most often coexists with a learning disorder or with defiant and temper-prone behavior? panic disorder, anorexia nervosa, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

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attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

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The medical model of psychologically disordered behavior is most likely to be criticized for neglecting the importance of

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social circumstances and psychological factors.

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The DSM-5 is most clearly designed to ________ psychological disorders.

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classify

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A fundamental problem with the diagnostic labeling of psychologically disordered behaviors is that the labels often

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bias our perceptions of the labeled person.

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Maladaptive behaviors that reduce worry and fear are most indicative of

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an anxiety disorder.

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In comparison to generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder is characterized by periods of distress that are

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more intense and less prolonged.

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An immediate and irrational anxiety response to the mere sight of blood is indicative of

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a specific phobia.

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Obsessions are

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offensive and unwanted thoughts that persistently preoccupy a person.

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Most combat-stressed soldiers do not later exhibit PTSD. This best illustrates survivor

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resiliency.