U8 Test

This condition, where a person suffers from more than one disorder simultaneously, is called _____.

• comorbidity

• dysthymia

• trephination

• homeostasis

A 1900s treatment for schizophrenia dosed patients with drug to drop their blood sugar levels and put them into a controlled coma. This treatment was called:

• deep sleep therapy

• insulin shock therapy

• labotomy

• transcranial magnetic stimulation

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) 5 includes:

• detailed insurance coverage for all mental disorders

• percentage of population affected with every mental disorder

• pros and cons of all treatment methods to treat mental disorders

• classification and diagnosis of mental disorders

Which of the following is an advantage of psychological diagnosis?

• labeling

• legal assistance

• continuum criteria

• self-fulfilling prophecies

Judy experienced depression symptoms for weeks and then suddenly woke up feeling fantastic - her mind was racing and she was full of impulsive energy. This lasted for nearly a week before she feel back into depression. Her psychologist may diagnose her with:

• Biopolar I

• Biopolar II

• cyclothymia

• dysthymia

Which of the following individuals best describes the symptoms of a major depressive disorder?

• Rohit feels anxious for no reason. He overthinks all his decisions and imagines worst-case scenarios. He is unable to relax and feels restless constantly.

• Surabhi experiences hopelessness and mood swings after her first child. She is tired all day long and has withdrawn from her family and her friends. She feels she is not a good mother.

• Darius feels worthless and irritated. He lacks interest in his usual activities and avoids interacting with his friends. He also exhibits irregular sleeping patterns.

• Sheldon feels the need to arrange everything in an ordered manner. He has a specific set of food combinations for each day of the week and likes to sit in the same spot in his house.

Leroy avoids people at all costs - sometimes just living on the canned food he keeps as a back-up in his pantry because he can't work his nerve up to visit a store. Leroy is likely experiencing:

• social anxiety disorder

• general anxiety disorder

• a panic disorder

• post-traumatic stress disorder

Some individuals, even though they are capable of speech, find it difficult or impossible to speak at certain times. This is referred to as:

• selective mutism

• dyslexia

• agoraphobia

• acute stress

When Lena sees a spider, they begin to sweat, shake, and feel nauseous. They may be experience a panic attack, triggered by a:

• Specific phobia

• obsession

• compulsion

• hypomania

The DSM contains a controversial personality disorder that requires multiple distinct personalities to be housed in one mind. This disorder is called:

• dissociative identity disorder

• schizoid personality disorder

• delusional personality disorder

• narcissistic personality disorder