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Most mental health workers today take the view that disordered behaviors:

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arise from the interaction of nature and nurture.

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Joe has an intense, irrational fear of snakes. He is suffering from:

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a phobia.

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An immediate and irrational anxiety response to the mere sight of blood is indicative of:

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a specific phobia.

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A generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by:

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a continuous state of tension, apprehension. Often unknown cause.

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Irene occasionally experiences unpredictable episodes of intense dread accompanied by chest pains and a sensation of smothering. Since her symptoms have no apparent cause, they would probably be classified as indicative of:

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a panic attack

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Sadie is so fearful of being overwhelmed by anxiety that she rarely steps outside her apartment. The thought of going shopping and getting lost in a crowd terrifies her, so she has her groceries delivered. Because of her fear, she earns her living as a freelance writer, working at home. Sadie's behavior is most characteristic of:

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agoraphobia.

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An incapacitating and highly distressing fear about being embarrassed in the presence of others is most characteristic of:

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social phobia.

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Obsessions are:

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offensive and unwanted thoughts

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Jason is so preoccupied with staying clean that he showers as many as 10 times each day. Jason would be diagnosed as suffering from a(n):

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obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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A sense of being separated from your body and watching yourself with a sense of detachment is a symptom of:

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dissociation.

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Our early ancestors commonly attributed disordered behavior to:

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evil spirits

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The DSM-V does not:

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explain the causes of the various psychological disorders.

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Rishi, a college student, complains that he feels apprehensive and fearful most of the time but doesn't know why. Without warning, his heart begins to pound, his hands get icy, and he breaks out in a cold sweat. Rishi most likely suffers from:

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generalized anxiety disorder.

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While he was studying, Matthew was suddenly overwhelmed by feelings of intense apprehension. For several minutes he felt so agitated that he could not catch his breath. Matthew was most likely suffering from:

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a panic attack.

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Years after he barely survived a terrorist attack that killed his wife and two children, Mr. Puskari suffers recurring flashbacks and frequent nightmares of the event that render him incapable of holding a steady job. Mr. Puskari is most clearly showing signs of:

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post-traumatic stress disorder

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Dr. Jekyll, whose second personality was Mr. Hyde, had a(n) ________ disorder

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dissociative

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Noah's therapist suggests that Noah developed a dissociative identity disorder in order to misbehave without feeling a strong sense of personal shame. The therapist's suggestion most directly reflects a ________ perspective.

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psychoanalytic

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A current authoritative book for classifying psychological disorders is known as the:

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DSM-IV.

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Symptoms that may be misperceived as a heart attack are most characteristic of:

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panic disorder.

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Phobias and obsessive-compulsive behaviors are classified as:

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anxiety disorders.

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Mrs. Swift is alarmed by her own intrusive and irrational thoughts that her house is contaminated by germs. Her experience best illustrates the agitating effects of:

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an obsession.

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This disorder is sometimes referred to as split personality or multiple personality disorder.

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dissociative identity disorder

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A disorder in which an individual is overexcited, hyperactive, and wildly optimistic is known as:

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mania.

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For the last month, Gabrielle has felt lethargic and has been unable to get out of bed in the morning. She has withdrawn from friends and family because she feels worthless and unlovable. Gabrielle is most likely suffering from:

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major depressive disorder.

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For the past two years, a woman has complained of feeling isolated from others, dissatisfied with life, and discouraged about the future. This woman could be diagnosed as suffering from:

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persistent depressive disorder.

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Which of the following is the most pervasive (common) of the psychological disorders?

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depression

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The effect of drugs that block receptors for dopamine is to:

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alleviate schizophrenia symptoms.

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Michael complains that threatening voices are constantly telling him that he is so evil he should drown himself. Michael is experiencing:

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hallucinations.

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Most of the hallucinations of schizophrenia patients involve the sense of:

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hearing.

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Mr. James believes that people are constantly laughing at him and that FBI agents are trying to steal his life savings. Mr. James is most clearly suffering from:

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delusions.

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Wayne's doctor attempts to help Wayne by prescribing a drug that blocks receptors for dopamine. Wayne has apparently been diagnosed with:

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schizophrenia.

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Someone who suffers from both mania and depression has:

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bipolar disorder

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Positive symptoms of schizophrenia are the ________ of inappropriate behaviors, and negative symptoms are the ________ of appropriate behaviors.

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presence; absence

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Hearing voices would be a(n) ________; believing that you are Beyonce would be a(n) ________.

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hallucination; delusion

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A World Health Organization study of 20 countries estimated that ________ had the highest prevalence of mental disorders during the prior year.

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the United States

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During the manic phase of bipolar disorder, individuals are most likely to experience high/low self-esteem:

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high self-esteem

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Flat affect and catatonia are symptoms most closely associated with:

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schizophrenia.

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The onset of schizophrenia usually occurs during early __________________:

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adulthood.

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__________ are more likely to attempt suicide. _________ are more likely to die from a suicide attempt.

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women/men

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Depression is most closely linked to which neurotransmitter?

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Serotonin

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Ruminating means

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uncontrollable thoughts about our problems

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Which mental disorder has been linked to famine and midpregnancy viral infections?

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Schizophrenia

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This disorder is sometimes called hyphchondriasis.

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illness anxiety disorder

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If someone suddenly goes blind or can no longer swallow and doctors cannot seem to determine the cause.

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Conversion disorder

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If someone experiences general pain and headaches but the cause cannot be determined, he/she is suffering from

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Somatic symptom disorder

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Biomedical therapy uses ______________ to treat a patient.

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medication (or procedures)

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Therapy created by Sigmund Freud

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psychoanalysis

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An interpretation is when ____________________.

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a psychoanalyst provides a patient w/ insight about his dreams and thoughts/behaviors

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Resistance is

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mental block from getting to the unconscious or thoughts that create anxiety

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Name two differences between psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapy.

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1) how they sit, 2) length of time, 3) psychodynamic focuses more on the present than the past

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Client-centered therapy was created by

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Carl Rogers

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Active listening is

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echoing and restating what the clients are saying. Used by Carl Rogers.

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Carl Rogers would give his clients unconditional positive regard, meaning ...

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complete and total acceptance

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Behavior therapy tries to

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change the behavior

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Humanistic behavior tries to

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help people reach their potential

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In exposure therapy, people are exposed to

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what they fear or normally avoid

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If a therapist is trying to GRADUALLY expose someone to his phobia, she is using

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systematic desensitization

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UNconditioning

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counterconditioning

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We watched a video where a family was trying to condition their son to no longer be gay. They were using which type of conditioning.

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aversive conditioning

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If a therapist is trying to change one's behavior by using rewards, she is using which type of conditioning?

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Operant

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To help a person, cognitive therapist believe ____________.

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one's thinking must be changed

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Which type of therapist would believe that learned helplessness is causing depression?

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cognitive

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Albert Ellis' rational-emotive behavior therapy (REBT) and Aaron Beck's approach ___________ a person's irrational thinking.

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confront

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A statistical procedure that combines the conclusions of a large # of different studies.

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Meta-analsis

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Randomized clinical trials is accomplished by

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randomly assigning subjects to an experimental (receiving therapy) or a control group (no therapy)

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Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EDMR) is used to treat ...

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PTSD

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Light therapy is used to treat which disorder?

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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

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He is probably the greatest man to walk this earth.

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Mr. Sira, who tried to give you extra credit, but now you're too late. Sorry.

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This type of therapist can prescribe medication.

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Psychiatrist

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On average, if major depressive disorder goes untreated, patients will get better/worse over time.

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get better

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