Psychological Disorders

Patient A gets anxious, sweats, and their heartrate speeds up when they are at high altitudes. They may suffer from what psychological disorder?

• Mood Disorder

• Bipolar Disorder

• Phobias

• Schizophrenia

Patient B has open sores on their hands because they wash them excessively. They may suffer from what psychological disorder?

• Mood Disorder

• Antisocial Disorder

• Personality Disorder

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Patient C believes he/she is a five year girl who is shy and fearful of strangers; a 45 year old man who is an inspirational speaker; and a 17 year old female suffering from puberty-driven mood swings. What disorder could Patient C be suffering from?

• Dissociative Disorder

• Schizophrenia

• Bipolar Disorder

• Personality Disorder

Patient E is distant from friends and family. She acts out in violent ways and shows no remorse for those she hurts. She tries to manipulate the people around her. Patient C may be suffering from what disorder?

• Phobias

• Schizophrenia

• Antisocial disorder

• Depression

Patient F has felt sad and worthless for more than a month. He no longer wants to hang out with friends, visit family, or engage in his interests or hobbies. He has lost all motivation in school. Patient G may be suffering from what disorder?

• Dissociative Disorder

• Major Depressive Disorder

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

• Narcissism

Patient H has delusional and irrational behaviors. He doesn't seem to have a firm grip on reality. He sometimes hallucinates and sees people who are not there. Patient H may be suffering from what disorder?

• Depression

• Schizophrenia

• Personality Disorder

• Bipolar Disorder

Patient J stays in a hyperactive and overtly optimistic state. He exhibits fast speech, rapid movements, and an inflated self-esteem. Patient J may be suffering from what?

• Hallucinations

• Anxiety Attack

• Manic Episode

• Narcissism

For the past 8 months, Susan has had persistent and excessive bouts of anxiety.  She is really anxious a lot of the time, but the reason for her anxiety is not something specific.  What is she probably suffering from?

• Social Phobia
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• A Specific Phobia
• Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

Peter is deathly afraid of spiders.  Whenever he sees one, he screams and runs out of the room and will not return until he sees evidence that it has been killed.  What is he probably suffering from?

• Social Phobia
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• A Specific Phobia
• Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

Brian is always worried about making a fool of himself because he always seems to have bad luck.  He gets intensely anxious about situations where he might say something wrong or be scrutinized, like giving a presentation at work.  What is he probably suffering from?

• Social Phobia
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• A Specific Phobia
• Obsessive-compulsive Disorder