Question 1

Cognitive theorists speculate the exaggerated misinterpretations of normal anxiety responses may cause __________________.

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Question 2

_______________ are repetitive behavioural responses that people have trouble resisting whereas ______________ are repetitive thoughts,images,or impulses that enter consciousness and are difficult to dismiss.

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Question 3

The discovery that __________________ was caused by syphilis was the first demonstration that a psychological disorder had an underlying physical cause.

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Question 4

_________________ is characterized by a relatively constant state of "free-floating" anxiety that has no identifiable cause,while a ______________ is an irrational and strong fear of a particular stimulus or situation.

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Question 5

According to _______________ theory,depression is produced when people expect that bad things are going to happen and that nothing can be done about them.

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Question 6

Increased heart rate,sweaty palms,and muscle tension are all examples of what are considered to be the ______________ component of anxiety.

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Question 7

Windigo,koro,and anorexia nervosa were all discussed as examples of _______________ disorders.

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Question 8

The ______________ perspective assumes that early traumatic losses create a vulnerability for depression,and modern research has generated results that are consistent with this claim.

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Question 9

Aaron Beck argues that depressive individuals have a belief system called the _____________________ which involves negative thoughts about (1) the world, (2) oneself, and (3) the future.

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Question 10

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is an example of an externalizing childhood disorder.

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Externalizing disorders are characterized by behaviors that are socially problematic, aggressive, impulsive, or noncompliant with rules and expectations. ADHD is considered an externalizing childhood disorder because children with ADHD often exhibit impulsive and hyperactive behavior that can impact their relationships with others and their ability to function in different settings.

Question 11

Alzheimer's disease is the leading cause of dementia in the elderly.

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This statement is true. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60-80% of cases in people aged 65 and older.

Question 12

The symptoms of mania and depression are both present in the disorder called __________.

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Question 13

Pain disorder and hypochondriasis are both classified as _____________ disorders.

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Question 14

Some researchers speculate that low levels of the neurotransmitter _____________ may be associated with the development of anxiety disorders.

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Question 15

The _______ symptoms associated with depression include loss of appetite,sleep disturbances,and loss of sexual desire.

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Question 16

The _____________ approach to abnormal behaviour assumed that supernatural forces caused mental disorders.

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Question 17

______________ refers to the defendant's state of mind at the time of a hearing whereas ______________ relates to the presumed state of mind of the defendant at the time the crime was committed.

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Question 18

A diagnostic classification system is __________ if it produces consistent diagnoses and is ___________ if it adequately measures the essential features of various disorders.

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Question 19

In Latin,Chinese,and African cultures,___________ is characterized primarily by physical symptoms such as fatigue,loss of appetite,and sleeping difficulties.

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Question 20

According to the ________________ model,psychological disorders are caused by the interaction of biological predispositions and environmental stresses.

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Quiz 13: Behaviour in a Social Context