Ch 4. - Mental Disorders and Suicide

A phobia is an example of a(an)

• anxiety disorder.

• post-traumatic stress disorder.

• obsessive-compulsive disorder.

• mood disorder.

Which is a symptom of bulimia?

• excessive weight loss

• extreme weight gain

• erosion of tooth enamel

• lowered body temperature

Which is a protective factor for suicide?

• family history of suicide

• feeling connected to school

• lack of mental health care

• feelings of hopelessness

What is the goal of insight therapy?

• to identify situations that trigger abnormal behavior

• to work with others who have a similar disorder

• to understand the reasons for certain behaviors

• to use medication to allow patients to function normally

helps individuals and their families accept and adjust to a mental disorder

• mental health counselor

• psychiatric social worker

• clinical psychologist

• psychiatrist

• neurologist

often works with specific groups or specific problems

• mental health counselor

• psychiatric social worker

• clinical psychologist

• psychiatrist

• neurologist

has a doctorate degree and at least two years of training

• mental health counselor

• psychiatric social worker

• clinical psychologist

• psychiatrist

• neurologist

has a medical degree and can prescribe medication to treat mental disorders

• mental health counselor

• psychiatric social worker

• clinical psychologist

• psychiatrist

• neurologist

A mental disorder that causes a split with reality is _________________

• depression

• anxiety disorder

• schizophrenia

• phobia

An individual who experiences sudden, intense fear for no apparent reason is having a(an) ________________ ________________.

• phobia

• panic attack

• mood disorder

• personality disorder