AP Psych: Unit 5A (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

Front

Which of the following examples best illustrates a person with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Options:
Steven hyperventilates whenever he is in an elevator.
Shelly complains constantly about feeling sick and goes to many doctors.
Blake wanders around town in a daze, not sure how she got there.
Adam lock his door 10 times before leaving for work every morning.

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Adam lock his door 10 times before leaving for work every morning.

Front

Which of the following is NOT an anxiety disorder? Agoraphobia, Panic Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Specific Phobia

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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

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This disorder is characterized by irritability, difficulty concentrating, and inability to control one's worry more often than not for a minimum of 6 months.

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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, her body trembled, and she felt nauseous. Fran likely 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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What name is given to the schizophrenia symptom involving disorganized, aimless movements?

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catatonic excitement

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Antidepressant drugs work mainly because they improve the efficiency of which neurotransmitter?

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serotonin

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Jeff disregards the rights and property of others. He steals from friends and family, randomly harasses people, and last month was arrested. In jail he continues to lie and have little remorse for his actions. Jeff is likely suffering from what psychological disorder?

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Antisocial personality disorder

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Early childhood sexual or physical abuse is a common feature among people suffering from: Dissociative Identity Disorder, Bipolar I Disorder, Schizophrenia, Hoarding Disorder

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Dissociative Identity Disorder