Wayne has had several episodes in which he experiences intense fear, difficulty breathing, a very rapid heartbeat, and sweating. His heart is pounding so hard that he fears he is having a heart attack. Assuming he is not having a heart attack, which diagnosis is most likely to apply?

Lamar has confined himself to his house because he fears being overwhelmed with anxiety whenever he goes outside. What psychological disorder is Lamar most likely experiencing?

Alicia feels compelled to wash her hands seven times a day for fifteen minutes each time. Her mother cannot make her stop. If she takes Alicia to a therapist, the therapist will most likely diagnose her with which disorder?

Pablo has an intense fear of giving oral presentations in class. He is also very fearful of dating. Based on this description, he is probably suffering from what?

Which reference book is currently the most widely used for diagnosing mental disorders in the U.S.?

What percentage of adult Americans develop a diagnosable psychological disorder at some point in their lives?

Phoebe often feels bored, empty, and is terrified of being alone. She clings desperately to her friends because of her fear of abandonment, but her friends are weary of her clinginess. A therapist might view these behaviors as signs of which disorder?

"Psychopaths" or "sociopaths" are other names for people with which disorder?

People who exhibit excessively rigid and maladaptive patterns of behavior, as well as poor interpersonal relationships that make it difficult to adjust to daily life, may have a ______.

Miriam, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, stands posed like a statue for hours at a time. What is this type of behavior called?

Which of the following disorders best represents a severe psychological disorder characterized by disturbances in thinking, perception, emotions, and behavior?

Sam believes that the Secret Service has tapped his home landline and cell phone, despite evidence to the contrary. He believes the only safe phone to use is his friend's phone. Based on the criteria used to determine abnormal behavior, which term most likely explains Sam’s behavior?

Bonnie has been feeling extremely sad for the last two months. She has difficulty getting out of bed to face the day and has lost interest in activities she once enjoyed. Occasionally, she thinks about committing suicide. She may be suffering from _________.

What distinguishes major depression from bipolar disorder?

Donna has been experiencing headaches lately and jumps to the conclusion that she must have a brain tumor that is growing larger by the day, despite medical reassurance to the contrary. Her excessive concern about her medical condition is impairing her ability to meet daily responsibilities. In the absence of any physical findings, what conclusion might a therapist draw from her beliefs?

Hearing voices and seeing things that are not really present is called what?

A psychological disorder characterized by a change or loss of a physical function that cannot be explained medically best illustrates which disorder?

Samantha says she cannot recall her name, age, or where she lives. She shows no signs or history of brain trauma. Based on these circumstances, what is the most likely diagnosis a doctor would make?

The technical term for multiple personality or split personality is                        .

A form of therapy in which clients are treated together with other clients at the same time is called _______.

Which type of therapy uses principles and techniques drawn from different therapeutic approaches?

Evan struggles with depression and self-defeating thoughts. He recently received constructive criticism on an assignment, which he interprets as impending failure in the course and possibly even in college. Given this information, which of the following types of therapy would Evan most likely benefit from?

A form of therapy based on identifying and correcting irrational beliefs that are thought to underlie emotional and behavioral difficulties is called                                 .

A technique in psychoanalysis in which the therapist analyzes the underlying or symbolic meaning of the client’s dreams is called what?

Which of the following examples best illustrates aversive conditioning?

Stanley sees a therapist to overcome his fear of horses. The therapist uses a combination of systematic desensitization and gradual exposure to help Stanley reduce and control his fear. What type of therapist is helping Stanley?

The type of therapy that emphasizes the importance of self-awareness for psychological adjustment can best be characterized as                                            .

Learning desirable behavior by watching and imitating others is known as __________, and ________ pioneered the use of this technique to help people overcome phobias.

In psychoanalysis, the therapist attempts to explain connections between what the client shares during therapy and his or her unconscious conflicts. This is known as ___________.

Dr. Chen is a therapist. He creates an environment that is comfortable, open, and welcoming. He is compassionate and offers support through active listening, empathy, and genuine care. What type of therapist is Dr. Chen most likely to be?

A policy of reducing the population of mental hospitals by shifting care from inpatient facilities to community-based outpatient facilities is referred to as __________________________.

Electroconvulsive therapy is used today to treat

Jeremy has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. To help combat his delusions and hallucinations, which type of drug would his treatment provider most likely prescribe?

Dr. Johnson believes that most psychological disorders result from neurotransmitter imbalances. From this perspective, Dr. Johnson is most likely to use which of the following approaches to treat patients?

Which type of therapist would use systematic desensitization?

The psychotherapy technique of uttering uncensored thoughts as soon as they come to mind is known as ____________________________.

Which type of therapy focuses on helping families change disruptive patterns of communication and improve the ways in which members relate to each other?

Tyrese is currently seeing a therapist who believes that, in order to gain insight, he will need to examine issues from his past as well as unconscious motives for his current behavior. Which type of therapist is Tyrese likely seeing?

A method of therapy consisting of verbal interactions or treatment sessions between a client and a therapist to help resolve psychological issues is referred to as:

Which of the following correctly matches the type of reinforcement or punishment with its example?

List the “Big Five” factors.

Select the correct list of the eight stages of Erikson’s psychosocial development.

Which of the following includes the six criteria used in the identification of abnormal behavior?

The diathesis-stress model explains mental disorders as resulting from a combination of genetic vulnerability and environmental stress. Which of the following best describes this model?

What are the differences between a psychiatrist, a clinical psychologist, and a counseling psychologist?