Psychological Disorders Flashcard

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Imagine you're a detective like Abigail, trying to solve the mystery of behavior patterns or mental processes that interfere with a person’s ability to cope with everyday life. What would you call these mysterious patterns?

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depression

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In a magical land where thoughts can wander freely, the separation of some personality components or mental processes from conscious thought is known as what?

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dissociation

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Imagine Scarlett is facing an excessive irrational fear of something harmless, like a cute puppy. What is this fear called?

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phobia

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Imagine you're a detective like David, trying to solve the mystery of a mood disorder that involves feelings of helplessness, worthlessness, and sadness. What could it be?

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depression

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Imagine you're a detective like William, trying to solve a mystery of the mind. Which psychological disorder, known for causing a loss of contact with reality, would you investigate?

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schizophrenia

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Which of the following is the most widely used classification scheme for psychological disorders?
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Social Readjustment Rating Scale,
Minnesota Multi-phasic Personality Inventory,
California Personality Inventory,
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders

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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders

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Imagine you're at a party with Priya, Michael, and Noah. Many people with panic disorder might feel uneasy in such situations due to:

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agoraphobia

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Avery just experienced a wild adventure! Can you guess the short-term anxiety disorder that might pop up almost immediately after such a thrilling event?

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acute stress disorder

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According to psychoanalytic theory, what causes anxiety disorders to bubble up from the depths? Options: Repressed childhood urges that surface abnormally, like a hidden treasure map; The overwhelming of the ego by the urges of the id, like a tidal wave crashing over a sandcastle; The failure to achieve individuation, like a puzzle missing its final piece; All of the above, a mystery with multiple clues

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All of the above, a mystery with multiple clues

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Imagine you're a detective like Lily, trying to solve the mystery of dissociative amnesia. What could be the culprit behind this elusive condition?

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a traumatic event, genetic factors, a severe head injury