Psychology Disorders Worksheet

What is the primary purpose of understanding in psychology?

• Identifying psych study

• Studying physical health

• Measuring intelligence

• Identifying psychological disorders

Which of the following is a symptom of a psychological disorder?

• Ability to maintain

• Hallucinations

• High self-esteem

• Good physical health

What does DSM stand for?

• Diagnostic and Statistical Manual

• Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

• Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders

• Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

Axis I of the DSM evaluates which of the following?

• Developmental disorders

• Current symptoms

• Physical/medical stress level

• Current symptoms

A phobia is best described as:

• A fear of crowds

• An intense, irrational fear

• A disorder of mental health

• A belief that others are watching

Fear of public places is called:

• Social phobia

• Agoraphobia

• Claustrophobia

• Panic Disorder

Which pair of symptoms is most associated with Panic and fear?

• Obsessions and sadness

• Sadness and low energy

• Memory loss and confusion

• Obsessions and compulsions

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is characterized by:

• Delusions of grandeur

• Flashbacks or dreams of a traumatic event

• Loss of identity

• Periods of mania

Somatoform disorders are primarily characterized by:

• Physical symptoms with no apparent medical cause

• Excessive happiness

• Delusions and hallucinations

• Difficulty speaking

Dissociative Amnesia affects which of the following?

• Motor skills

• Ability to socialize

• Important personal memories

• Physical sensations