Psychological Disorders

What is a psychological disorder?

• a. a harmful dysfunction in which thoughts, feelings and behaviors are unjustifiable and disturbing.

• b. a condition that is simply made up in the person's mind

• c. always a disease that is curable

Who can diagnose a person with a psychological disorder?

• a. Guidance Counselor

• b. Teacher

• c. Pastor

• d. a licensed doctor

What does the abbreviation DSM stand for?

• a. Doctors Specializing in Moods

• b. Drop, Stop, Move

• c. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Special People Disorders

• d. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

All psychological disorders are with the person for life.

• a. True

• b. False

Which 1 is NOT a psychological disorder

• a. Stop and Go Disorder

• b. Personality Disorder

• c. Eating Disorder

• d. Schizophrenia Disorder

If you have an eating disorder, does that mean that you always overeat?

• a. Yes

• b. No

An anxiety disorder characterized by unwanted, repetitive thoughts and/or actions

• a. Shopping Disorder

• b. Sleeping Disorder

• c. Obsessive- Cartwheel Disorder

• d. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a term only used for military members who serve in a combat mission

• a. True

• b. False

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can affect the following:

(Hint: the answer could possibly be all 4 answers)

• a. you were in a car accident

• b. you witnessed a family member's death

• c. you saw someone else being assaulted

• d. you had someone rob you

A psychological disorder characterized by rigid and lasting behavior patterns that disrupt social functioning is called:

• a. Personality Acute Awareness

• b. Disabled Personality

• c. Personable

• d. Personality Disorder