Abnormal Psychology

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A lack of serotonin would most likely cause

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depression

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"I am the most important person in the world" would most likely be said by someone who is

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narcissistic

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Someone suffering from PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) would most likely

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have flashbacks

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Which of the following symptoms is common among all somatoform disorders? Options: physical problem without a physical cause, substance abuse, delusions, inappropriate emotions

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physical problem without a physical cause

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What is the purpose of the DSM -5?

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to list the diagnoses and symptoms so that disorders can be diagnosed easier

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Judy cannot leave her house. She is afraid going out will put her in danger. Which is most likely a disorder she suffers from?

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agoraphobia

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OCD symptoms include which of these? Options: repetitive thoughts, images, or impulses that are unwelcome, produce anxiety and difficult to control, fear of being in large social situations, heightened elevated mood, increased activity and energy, pattern of violating the rights of others

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repetitive thoughts, images, or impulses that are unwelcome, produce anxiety and difficult to control

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Esteban hears voices encouraging him to steal from stores. He is experiencing which of these? delusions, obsessions, anxiety, hallucinations

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hallucinations

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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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Elmer, the owner of an auto service station, suddenly began smashing the front fenders and hoods of two customers' cars. When asked why, he excitedly explained that he was transforming the cars into “real racing machines.” When an employee tried to restrain him, he shouted that everybody was fired and quickly began breaking the car windows. Elmer is exhibiting symptoms of

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mania