Abnormal 2

Which of the following describes the idea that psychological disorders can be diagonsed and treated?

• Taijin-kyosfusho

• The DSM

• The medical model

• The biospcyosocial approach

What are false beliefs about exaggerated importance called?

• delusions of guilt

• delusions of grandeur

• delusions of persecution

• delusions of influence

Ali’s social phobia has led him to lose jobs and relationships. In this case, Ali has a disorder because his behavior is:

• dangerous.

• common.

• medically based.

• dysfunctional.

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

What term is used to describe a condition that impairs regular functioning in society?

• Disorder

• Dysfunctional

• Distress

• Deviant

What are the negative effects associated with stigma?

• Improved self-esteem

• Increased social support

• Social isolation

• Enhanced coping skills

Disturbances in emotion and are also referred to as affective disorders are:

• Anxiety disorders

• Mood disorders

• Personality disorders

• Panic disorders

Edward really hates germs.  He always seems worried about whether his hands are clean.  He takes it to the extreme, going through the process of adding soap seven times when he washes his hands.  What is he probably suffering from?

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

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

Years after he barely survived a terrorist attack that killed his wife and two children, Mr. Puskari suffers recurring flashbacks and frequent nightmares of the event that render him incapable of holding a steady job. Mr. Puskari is most clearly showing signs of: 

•  obsessive-compulsive disorder.
•  generalized anxiety disorder.
•  post-traumatic stress disorder.
• dysthymic disorder.