Question 1

If Sarita says that she feels "sick" all the time and has consulted many different doctors regarding her numerous physical complaints and no organic cause can be identified for any of these complaints, Sarita most likely would be diagnosed with a psychosomatic illness.

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Question 2

A person who lacks a conscience; is impulsive, selfish, dishonest, emotionally shallow, and manipulative; and is sometimes called a sociopath or psychopath would be diagnosed with a(n) __________ personality disorder.

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Question 3

Marilyn's self-image, moods, and impulses are very erratic, and she is extremely sensitive to any hint of criticism, rejection, or abandonment by others. Marilyn would be diagnosed with a(n) __________ personality disorder.

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Question 4

When her family found her, Sarah was living in Key West, Florida, under the name of Samantha Agnew and working as a sales clerk. Sarah claims that she has no memory of her previous life as a pediatric oncologist in Memphis, Tennessee, who treated young cancer patients. It appears that Sarah wandered away from her home and work after the death of one of her favorite patients. Sarah would be diagnosed with a dissociative __________ disorder.

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Question 5

John views a cough as a sign of pneumonia and a little indigestion as an ulcer. According to the DSM-5, John most likely has a(n) __________ disorder.

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Question 6

After witnessing a horrible murder, Susan has become "blind" even though there is nothing wrong with her eyes, and she should be able to see. Susan is suffering from a(n) __________ disorder.

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Question 7

If a person fakes the medical problems of someone in his or her care, he or she would be diagnosed with Munchausen __________ syndrome

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Question 8

Discuss obsessive-compulsive disorder by providing a definition and three examples of common obsessions and a definition and three examples of compulsions,; and explain what the diagnosis would be if a person's obsessive-compulsiveness involved just extreme orderliness and following a rigid routine.

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Question 9

Which pair of disorders would be considered anxiety-related disorders?

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Anxiety-related disorders include disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and specific phobias. Dissociative and somatic symptom disorders are both anxiety-related disorders, while bipolar and depressive disorders, paraphilic disorders, and personality disorders are not classified as anxiety-related disorders. Schizophrenia and delusional disorders are classified as psychotic disorders, not anxiety-related disorders.

Question 10

If you met an individual who appeared to be very charming at first, but later you discovered that he or she manipulated people, caused others hurt without a second thought, and could not be depended on, you should suspect this person of having an antisocial personality disorder.

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The described symptoms are common in individuals with antisocial personality disorder, which is characterized by a disregard for others' rights and often involves manipulative and harmful behavior.

Question 11

A history of childhood trauma, especially sexual abuse, is found in a high percentage of persons whose personalities fragment into multiple identities.

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Individuals with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), previously known as Multiple Personality Disorder, often have a history of severe childhood trauma, including sexual abuse. This history is a significant risk factor for the development of DID, as the disorder is believed to stem from a combination of overwhelming stress, insufficient childhood nurturing, and an innate ability to dissociate memories or experiences from consciousness.

Question 12

The powerful reward of immediate relief from anxiety keeps self-defeating avoidance behaviors alive, according to the __________ hypothesis.

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Question 13

A psychologist who treats phobic disorders by focusing on the client's distorted patterns of thinking is using the __________ approach.

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Question 14

Contrast the psychodynamic, humanistic, existential, behavioral, and cognitive views of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders.

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Question 15

Ritualized behaviors used to temporarily control unpleasant thoughts are known as __________.

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Question 16

Lisa has an intense, irrational fear of being observed, evaluated, embarrassed, or humiliated by others in everyday situations, which prevents her from eating or speaking in public. Lisa has an anxiety disorder known as a(n) __________.

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Question 17

Psychodynamic psychologists stress that unhealthy anxiety reflects a loss of meaning in one's life.

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Psychodynamic psychologists stress that unhealthy anxiety often stems from unresolved conflicts and repressed feelings from early life experiences, rather than a loss of meaning in one's life.

Question 18

You tell your friend that in your psychology class you are learning about the different mental disorders. Your friend asks you to explain a "nervous breakdown." Explain what this term "nervous breakdown" means, and then describe the symptoms, causes, and treatments for the clinical diagnosis that comes closest to being a "nervous breakdown."

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Question 19

Munchausen syndrome and Munchausen by proxy syndrome are types of dissociative disorders.

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Munchausen syndrome and Munchausen by proxy syndrome are actually types of factitious disorders, not dissociative disorders. Factitious disorders involve the intentional production or exaggeration of physical or psychological symptoms for the purpose of assuming the sick role and receiving medical attention or sympathy. Dissociative disorders involve disruptions or disconnections in a person's sense of identity, memory, or consciousness.

Question 20

Humanistic-existential psychologists stress that distorted thinking causes people to magnify ordinary threats and failures, which leads to distress and anxiety.

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Humanistic-existential psychologists focus on self-actualization, personal growth, and the meaning of existence, rather than attributing distress and anxiety primarily to distorted thinking, which is more aligned with cognitive-behavioral approaches.

Quiz 13: Psychological Disorders