Question 1

Psychologists use a system (manual) known as the ____________________ in order to correctly identify mental disorders as major mood disorders, personality disorders, dissociative disorders, and other disorders.
____________________ or ____________________
or ____________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Psychologists use a system (manual) known as...

Question 2

A delusion that is marked by the false belief that one is loved by a famous person would be classified a(n) ____________________ type of delusional disorder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A delusion that is marked by the...

Question 3

According to Freud, anxiety disorders occur because a person has a faulty self-image.

Accepted Answer

According to Freud, anxiety disorders are caused by unresolved conflicts from early childhood experiences, not because of a faulty self-image.

Question 4

Sarita says that she feels "sick" all the time and has consulted many different doctors regarding her numerous physical complaints.However, no organic cause could be identified for any of these physical complaints.Sarita most likely has a somatization disorder.

Accepted Answer

Sarita's physical complaints have no identifiable organic cause, indicating that her symptoms are likely caused by psychological factors. A somatization disorder is a mental disorder in which a person experiences physical symptoms that cannot be traced to a medical condition.

Question 5

Joseph has a lack of interest in friends or lovers and experiences very little emotion; thus, he might be described as having a schizoid personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A lack of interest in forming relationships and experiencing limited emotions are common characteristics of schizoid personality disorder.

Question 6

The legal definition of ____________________ means the inability to manage one's affairs or to be aware of the consequences of one's actions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The legal definition of ____________________ means the...

Question 7

In Rosenhan's experiment in which he and several colleagues had themselves committed to mental hospitals with a diagnosis of "schizophrenia," the staff at the hospital never recognized these phony patients as "phony," although the real patients did see through their pretense.

Accepted Answer

This is a correct statement. Rosenhan's experiment found that the staff at the mental hospitals did not recognize the pseudopatients as phony, but real patients were able to identify them as not belonging in the hospital.

Question 8

Asking someone if he or she is thinking of committing suicide is likely to prompt a suicide attempt if the person is truly depressed.

Accepted Answer

Asking someone if they are thinking of committing suicide can actually help the person by providing an opportunity to discuss their feelings and get help. It does not increase the likelihood of a suicide attempt. However, it is important to ask in a caring and non-judgmental way and to take appropriate action if the person indicates that they are considering suicide.

Question 9

According to behaviorists, anxiety disorders result from self-defeating, paradoxical behaviors that begin with avoidance learning.

Accepted Answer

According to behaviorists, anxiety disorders can result from a variety of factors including classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning. While avoidance learning can contribute to anxiety, it is not the sole cause of anxiety disorders.

Question 10

Imaginary sensations, such as seeing, hearing, or smelling things that do not exist in the real world are known as _____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Imaginary sensations, such as seeing, hearing, or...

Question 11

The term ____________________ refers to the scientific study of the origins, symptoms, and development of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and to the disorder themselves.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term ____________________ refers to the scientific...

Question 12

_____________________ psychosis is usually reserved for problems involving clear-cut brain injuries or brain diseases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________________ psychosis is usually reserved for problems...

Question 13

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.

Accepted Answer

The behaviors described are common traits associated with antisocial personality disorder, which is characterized by a disregard for rules and the rights of others, as well as a lack of empathy and remorse for one's actions. It is important to note, however, that only a qualified mental health professional can diagnose someone with a personality disorder.

Question 14

______________________ schizophrenia is sometimes called hebephrenic schizophrenia and closely matches the stereotyped images of "madness" seen in movies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________________ schizophrenia is sometimes called hebephrenic schizophrenia...

Question 15

Exhibitionism, fetishism, and voyeurism are example of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Exhibitionism, fetishism, and voyeurism are example of...

Question 16

The type of schizophrenia that is characterized by mutism, stupor, rigidity, and posturing is called ____________________ schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The type of schizophrenia that is characterized...

Question 17

White males 65 years and older are at particular risk for committing suicide.

Accepted Answer

Statistics show that white males 65 years and older have one of the highest rates of suicide.

Question 18

Although doctors can find no physical reason for his symptoms, Emile reports that he is unable to feel anything with any part of his left hand from the wrist to his fingertips.This is an example of an organic psychosis.

Accepted Answer

This is an example of a somatoform disorder, specifically a form of conversion disorder where psychological distress manifests as physical symptoms. It is not classified as an organic psychosis.

Question 19

In judging normality, gender is probably the most common source of bias.

Accepted Answer

Gender bias is a well-known phenomenon in many areas of life, including psychology and mental health. It can affect how individuals are diagnosed, treated, and perceived by society. Therefore, gender can be a significant source of bias when judging normality in these fields.

Question 20

Amok, Dhat, Zar, Susto, and Koro are examples of _____________________.
or ____________________
or ____________________
or ____________________
or ____________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Amok, Dhat, Zar, Susto, and Koro are...

Quiz 14: Extension D: Psychological Disorders

Psychologists use a system (manual) known as the in order to correctly identify mental disorders as major mood disorders, personality disorders, dissociative disorders, and other disorders. or or

A delusion that is marked by the false belief that one is loved by a famous person would be classified a(n) ____________________ type of delusional disorder.

According to Freud, anxiety disorders occur because a person has a faulty self-image.

Sarita says that she feels "sick" all the time and has consulted many different doctors regarding her numerous physical complaints.However, no organic cause could be identified for any of these physical complaints.Sarita most likely has a somatization disorder.

Joseph has a lack of interest in friends or lovers and experiences very little emotion; thus, he might be described as having a schizoid personality disorder.

The legal definition of ____________________ means the inability to manage one's affairs or to be aware of the consequences of one's actions.

In Rosenhan's experiment in which he and several colleagues had themselves committed to mental hospitals with a diagnosis of "schizophrenia," the staff at the hospital never recognized these phony patients as "phony," although the real patients did see through their pretense.

Asking someone if he or she is thinking of committing suicide is likely to prompt a suicide attempt if the person is truly depressed.

According to behaviorists, anxiety disorders result from self-defeating, paradoxical behaviors that begin with avoidance learning.

Imaginary sensations, such as seeing, hearing, or smelling things that do not exist in the real world are known as _____________________.

The term ____________________ refers to the scientific study of the origins, symptoms, and development of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and to the disorder themselves.

_____________________ psychosis is usually reserved for problems involving clear-cut brain injuries or brain diseases.

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.

______________________ schizophrenia is sometimes called hebephrenic schizophrenia and closely matches the stereotyped images of "madness" seen in movies.

Exhibitionism, fetishism, and voyeurism are example of ____________________.

The type of schizophrenia that is characterized by mutism, stupor, rigidity, and posturing is called ____________________ schizophrenia.

White males 65 years and older are at particular risk for committing suicide.

Although doctors can find no physical reason for his symptoms, Emile reports that he is unable to feel anything with any part of his left hand from the wrist to his fingertips.This is an example of an organic psychosis.

In judging normality, gender is probably the most common source of bias.

Amok, Dhat, Zar, Susto, and Koro are examples of _. or or or or

Quiz 14: Extension D: Psychological Disorders

Psychologists use a system (manual) known as the ____________________ in order to correctly identify mental disorders as major mood disorders, personality disorders, dissociative disorders, and other disorders. ____________________ or ____________________ or ____________________

A delusion that is marked by the false belief that one is loved by a famous person would be classified a(n) ____________________ type of delusional disorder.

According to Freud, anxiety disorders occur because a person has a faulty self-image.

Sarita says that she feels "sick" all the time and has consulted many different doctors regarding her numerous physical complaints.However, no organic cause could be identified for any of these physical complaints.Sarita most likely has a somatization disorder.

Joseph has a lack of interest in friends or lovers and experiences very little emotion; thus, he might be described as having a schizoid personality disorder.

The legal definition of ____________________ means the inability to manage one's affairs or to be aware of the consequences of one's actions.

In Rosenhan's experiment in which he and several colleagues had themselves committed to mental hospitals with a diagnosis of "schizophrenia," the staff at the hospital never recognized these phony patients as "phony," although the real patients did see through their pretense.

Asking someone if he or she is thinking of committing suicide is likely to prompt a suicide attempt if the person is truly depressed.

According to behaviorists, anxiety disorders result from self-defeating, paradoxical behaviors that begin with avoidance learning.

Imaginary sensations, such as seeing, hearing, or smelling things that do not exist in the real world are known as _____________________.

The term ____________________ refers to the scientific study of the origins, symptoms, and development of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and to the disorder themselves.

_____________________ psychosis is usually reserved for problems involving clear-cut brain injuries or brain diseases.

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.

______________________ schizophrenia is sometimes called hebephrenic schizophrenia and closely matches the stereotyped images of "madness" seen in movies.

Exhibitionism, fetishism, and voyeurism are example of ____________________.

The type of schizophrenia that is characterized by mutism, stupor, rigidity, and posturing is called ____________________ schizophrenia.

White males 65 years and older are at particular risk for committing suicide.

Although doctors can find no physical reason for his symptoms, Emile reports that he is unable to feel anything with any part of his left hand from the wrist to his fingertips.This is an example of an organic psychosis.

In judging normality, gender is probably the most common source of bias.

Amok, Dhat, Zar, Susto, and Koro are examples of _____________________. or ____________________ or ____________________ or ____________________ or ____________________

Psychologists use a system (manual) known as the in order to correctly identify mental disorders as major mood disorders, personality disorders, dissociative disorders, and other disorders. or or

Amok, Dhat, Zar, Susto, and Koro are examples of _. or or or or