Question 1

Obsessive-compulsive behavior, panic, and phobias are formally classified as __________ disorders.

Accepted Answer

Obsessive-compulsive behavior, panic, and phobias are all types of anxiety disorders, characterized by excessive fear or worry.

Question 2

Delusional thinking is characteristic of

Accepted Answer

Delusional thinking is a hallmark of psychosis, where individuals may have false beliefs that are not based in reality, such as believing they have superpowers or are being persecuted. Obsessive-compulsive disorder, conversion disorder, and fugue do not typically feature delusions as a primary symptom.

Question 3

A person who is preoccupied with fears of having a serious disease suffers from

Accepted Answer

Hypochondriasis, now more commonly referred to as illness anxiety disorder, is characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness despite having few or no symptoms and persistently seeking medical help.

Question 4

Sudden temporary amnesia or instances of multiple personality are __________ disorders.

Accepted Answer

Sudden temporary amnesia or instances of multiple personality are characteristic of dissociative disorders, which involve disruptions or breakdowns of memory, awareness, identity, or perception.

Question 5

The antisocial personality is one who

Accepted Answer

Antisocial personality disorder is characterized by a long-term pattern of disregard for, or violation of, the rights of others. A lack of remorse and irresponsible behavior are key traits of this disorder.

Question 6

CT scans of the brains of some young schizophrenics show __________ than normal.

Accepted Answer

CT scans of the brains of some young schizophrenics often show wider ventricles than normal, which is associated with the structural changes in the brain related to the disorder.

Question 7

The most effective method of predicting that a mental patient will commit an act of violence is by

Accepted Answer

There is currently no method, including psychological tests, psychiatric interviews, or psychological interviews, that can reliably predict whether a mental patient will commit an act of violence. The complexity of human behavior, especially in the context of mental health, makes such predictions extremely challenging.

Quiz 10: Mental Disorders and Personalities