Psychological Disorders Part 2

An episode of intense dread that can be accompanied by chest pains, choking, or other frightening sensations is called _________.

• an obsession

• a compulsion

• a panic attack

• a specific phobia

A person with symptoms of positive schizophrenia is most likely to experience _______.

• catatonia

• delusion

• withdrawal

• flat emotion

A personality disorder, such as antisocial personality, is characterized by ________.

• depression

• hallucinations

• inflexible and enduring patterns that impair social functioning

• an elevated level of autonomic nervous system arousal

Which of the following is NOT considered a symptom of major depressive disorder?

• loss of energy

• inability to concentrate

• panic attacks

• depressed mood

Alvin came out of a period of intense depression, but now goes days without sleeping, has racing thoughts, and sets impossible goals for himself. He may be experiencing ____________.

• an anxiety disorder with mood swings

• the manic phase of bipolar disorder

• post-traumatic stress disorder

• the major phase of his major depressive disorder

Which of the following is true of obsessions and compulsions?

• both are always considered disorders

• obsessions are always disorders, but compulsions may or may not be disorders

• compulsions are always disorders, but obsessions may or may not be disorders

• they are not considered abnormal unless they disrupt a person's life

What kind of personality disorder involves a lack of conscience and a lack of respect for the rights of other people?

• antisocial

• dissociative identity

• dependent

• schizophrenia

Someone who is extremely afraid of spiders may be suffering from a _________.

• panic disorder

• bipolar disorder

• phobic disorder

• mood disorder

One of the causes of schizophrenia may be the loss of too many/much __________ and their connections during the teen years.

• neurons

• dopamine

• hormones

• neurotransmitters

Leo is always so worried that something bad is about to happen that he can't stay focused at school. A therapist might best diagnose Leo with _______.

• panic disorder

• a phobia

• obsessive-compulsive disorder

• generalized anxiety disorder