ReviewUnit 13:

Abnormal Psychology

1. Jeff is afraid of heights. What is Jeff most likely suffering from?a. Acrophobiab. Claustrophobiac. Agoraphobiad. Social Phobia

A

2. George believes he is the son of God and that people trying to kill him. What type of schizophrenia does George most likely have?a. Disorganizedb. Undifferentiatedc. Paranoidd. Catatonic

C

3. Too much of this neurotransmitter may cause hallucinations and paranoia.a. Glutamateb. Dopaminec. Norepinephrined. Epinephrine B

4. Art has no remorse for his actions. He has been in and out of jail for most of his adult life. He steals from his family and friends. He is most likely suffering from:a. Borderline Personality Disorderb. Narcissistic Personality Disorderc. Antisocial Personality Disorderd. Bipolar Disorder C

5. Formerly known as multiple personality disorder, patients of this disorder suffer from two or more distinct personalities.a. Bipolar Disorderb. Schizophreniac. Depressiond. Dissociative Identity Disorder

D

6. Which of the following is NOT an anxiety disordera. Panic Disorderb. Claustrophobiac. OCDd. Bipolar Disorder

D

7. This disorder is characterized by haunting memories, nightmares, social withdrawal, and/or insomnia.a. PTSDb. Dissociative Identity Disorderc. OCDd. Bipolar Disorder A

8. In explaining anxiety disorders, this theory is based on the idea that we acquire fears by watching others’ fears.a. Fear Conditioningb. Observational Learningc. Operant Conditioningd. Biological Perspective

B

9. Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 major symptoms of ADHD?a. Inattentionb. Hyperactivityc. Angerd. Impulsivity C

10. Which of the following is a predictor of mental disorder?a. Ethnicityb. Povertyc. Genderd. Intelligence

B

Deviant

Different from most people.

Poverty

This is a predictor of mental disorder discussed in the textbook.

Panic Disorder

When an individual experiences repeated attacks of intense anxiety, along with a number of symptoms including chest pain, choking, sweating, etc.

Phobias

Intense, irrational fear and avoidance of specific object or situation.

OCD

Unwanted repetitive thoughts and/or actions that you feel compelled to perform.

Mania

Euphoria, hyperactive wildly optimistic state.

Fear Conditioning

From the learning perspective, the theory that anxiety develops when bad events happen.

Catatonia

State of unresponsiveness even while awake.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

Disorder in which a person exhibits two or more distinct and alternating personalities.

Borderline Personality Disorder

Personality disorder marked by unstable identity, unstable relationships, and impulsive emotions.

Mood Disorders

Cluster of disorders characterized by emotional extremes.

Paranoid Schizophrenia

Type of schizophrenia marked by delusions of grandeur, persecution, and/or reference.

Flat Affect

A zombielike state of apparent apathy.

DSM-5

This manual, published by the APA, is currently used to classify psychological disorders.

Acrophobia

Fear of heights.

Anxiety Disorders

Distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive behaviors that reduce anxiety.

Hallucinations

A disturbance in perception, it is experiencing something that is not there.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Personality disorder in which the person exhibits a lack of conscience for wrongdoing, even towards friends and family members.

Observational Learning

From the learning perspective, the theory that we acquire fears by observing others’ fears.

Major Depressive Disorder

Mood disorder in which a person experiences prolonged depression for two or more weeks.

Delusions

A symptom of schizophrenia, it is false beliefs, often of persecution or grandeur.

Clautrophobia

Fear of enclosed spaces.

Psychological Disorders

Persistently harmful thoughts, feelings, and actions.

ADHD

Disorder marked by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

Medical Model

Psychological disorders are classified as sicknesses and need to be treated.

Undifferentiated Schizophrenia

Type of schizophrenia that do not fit neatly into any of the other categories and is marked by disturbances of thought, behavior, or emotion.

Social Phobia

Fear of being scrutinized by others.

Dissociative Disorder

Group of disorders in which a person experiences a sudden loss of memory or changes in identity.

PTSD

A disorder in which some trauma experienced by the victim triggers haunting memories, nightmares, and social withdrawal.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Unexplainable and continually tense and uneasy feeling.

Agoraphobia

Fear of being out in public.

Schizophrenia

Disorder in which a person suffers from disorganized thinking, disturbed perceptions, and inappropriate emotions and actions.

Catatonic Schizophrenia

Type of schizophrenia marked by immobility or excessive, purposeless movements.

Disorganized Schizophrenia

Type of schizophrenia marked by incoherent speech, inappropriate moods, hallucinations, and delusional thought patterns.

Dopamine

The abundance of this neurotransmitter may be the cause of hallucinations and paranoia.

Residual Schizophrenia

Type of schizophrenia in which a person had a history of schizophrenia, but currently has no positive symptoms.

Dysthymic Disorder

Mood disorder in which the person is depressed for two or more years.

Positive Symptoms

Symptoms of schizophrenia in which there is a presence of inappropriate behaviors, like hearing voices or suspiciousness.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Personality disorder in which a person overvalues their own self-worth and can’t take criticism.

Bipolar Disorder

Mood disorder in which a person alternates between depression and mania.

Negative Symptoms

Symptoms of schizophrenia in which there is an absence of behaviors. Emotionless faces, social withdrawal, etc.

Serotonin

Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil increases this neurotransmitter to treat depression.

Frontal Lobe

PET, fMRI, MRI, and CAT scans shows that this lobe of the brain is affected by depression.

David Rosenhan

He conducted a study that criticized the reliability of psychiatric diagnoses and the labeling of patients.