Anxiety, Bipolar and Depressive Disorders

A person who experiences prolonged episodes of severe unhappiness and loss of interest in life would most likely be diagnosed with

• agoraphobia

• specific phobia

• generalized anxiety disorder

• major depressive disorder

• hypochondriasis

All of the following are anxiety disorders EXCEPT

• agoraphobia

• posttraumatic stress disorder

• conversion disorder

• obsessive-compulsive disorder

• panic disorder

Bernadette has lacked enthusiasm for work and other activities for a number of years. She also has a poor appetite and feels fatigued. Which of the following disorders is most consistent with Beernadette's symptoms?

• antisocial personality

• persistent depressive

• bipolar

• social anxiety

• generalized anxiety

During the past few years, Lester has experienced several episodes of devastating sadness, weight loss, feelings of worthlessness, and an inability to concentrate. Recently, Lester is experiencing tremendous elation, excessive excitement, racing thoughts, and elevated self-esteem. He has not slept for several days, claiming that he no longer needs a full night’s sleep. Which diagnosis will Lester most likely receive from a clinical psychologist?

• Bipolar disorder

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder

• Bulimia nervosa

• Major depressive disorder

• conversion disorder

An individual has recurring unwanted thoughts of doing harm to his family. This is consistent with a diagnosis of

• dissociative identity disorder

• posttraumatic stress disorder

• attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

• somatoform disorder

• obsessive-compulsive disorder

Fred is afraid to leave his house, and he is extremely apprehensive every time he has to go out in public. Fred is most likely to be diagnosed with which type of disorder?

• Disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct

• Anxiety

• Bipolar and related

• Dissociative

• Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic

Kent continually finds himself growing anxious about germs gathering on his skin. He can only decrease his anxiety by washing his hands. Soon, however, the anxiety returns, and he washes his hands again. He repeats this cycle dozens of times each day. Kent most likely is experiencing which psychological disorder?

• Generalized anxiety disorder

• Posttraumatic stress disorder

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder

• A specific phobia

• Dissociative identity disorder

Ever since she was a child, Henrietta has had an intense fear of clowns, even though she has never been hurt by one. She runs screaming whenever she sees one. Henrietta most likely has what psychological disorder?

• Major depressive disorder

• Posttraumatic stress disorder

• Generalized anxiety disorder

• A specific phobia

• Histrionic personality disorder

Charlene is experiencing problems that are most consistent with bipolar disorder. Which of the following scenarios most likely represents Charlene’s situation?

• For several weeks, Charlene has been extremely hopeless and has been sleeping 14 hours a day. She has withdrawn from family and friends and no longer goes to her weekly book club meeting, which used to be the highlight of her week.

• For the last two weeks, Charlene has been unable to go to work because she has no energy or interest in anything, and she feels that life may not be worth living. Three weeks ago, however, she was optimistic and wildly euphoric and working 18 hours a day voluntarily.

• Charlene is extremely arrogant and manipulative. Lately she has taken to stealing the identities of the people she is supposed to be caring for, swindling them out of their life savings, and feels no remorse for her actions.

• Throughout her life, Charlene has always worried immensely about everything, even things of unimportance. Sometimes she worries so much she makes herself sick, and other times she cannot sleep because she is so nervous.

• Charlene has three distinct personalities. Each of her personalities takes over at various times and when a particular personality is in control, the other personalities are unaware of what is going on.

People who habitually wash their hands numerous times before going to bed most likely have

• a compulsion

• a phobia

• an affective disorder

• a conversion disorder

• a panic disorder