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psychiatrists and psychologists label behavior as disordered when it is

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deviant, distressful, and dysfunctional

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ongoing patterns of behavior that are different from those of most other people in your culture are most characterized as

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deviant

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ongoing patterns of behavior that interfere with normal day-to-day life are best described as

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dysfunctional

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Mira claims that alcohol dependence is a disease that, like pneumonia or meningitis, can be cured or prevented with proper treatment. her belief is most clearly consistent with

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the medical model

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Dr. McIntosh emphasizes that depression often involves the interactive influences of negative self-focused reflection, rejection from others, and low serotonin levels. his emphasis best illustrates

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a biopsychosocial approach

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a psychotherapist is most likely to use the DSM-IV-TR in order to what

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identify and diagnose disorders

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in a study by David Rosenhan, researchers were admitted as patients into various mental hospitals after they falsely claimed to be "hearing voices". this best illustrates the negative effects of

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diagnostic labels

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after Anika learned that her history teacher had suffered from an anxiety disorder, she began to take notice of the teacher's tendency to talk loudly and assumed it was simply a way of disguising feelings of personal insecurity. this best illustrates the

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biasing power of diagnostic labels

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although labeling someone as having a psychological disorder may have unintended negative consequences, it is necessarily because

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mental health professionals can quickly communicate the characteristics of their patients' complex symptoms

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anxiety is considered a disorder if it is

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persistent and distressing

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Rishi, a college student, complains about feeling apprehensive and tense. he worries and suffers from high blood pressure. what is he suffering from

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generalized anxiety disorder

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Kaylee is so afraid of insects that she avoids the outdoors. she she suffers from

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phobia

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while he was studying, matthew was suddenly overwhelmed by feelings of intense apprehension. for several minutes he couldn't catch his breath. suffering from

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panic attack

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Ravi brushes his teeth 18 times a day. each time, he uses exactly 83 strokes. after he eats, he must brush twice. he mostlikely suffers from

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obsessive compulsive disorder

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2 years after being brutally beaten and raped, Brenda still experiences jump anxiety, has trouble sleeping, and has vivid flashbacks of her assault. she is showing signs of

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ptsd

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cancer survivors who develop a fresh delight in their children and savor the joy of each new day best illustrate

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post-traumatic growth

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melissa is fearful of men and refuses to go out on dates. her therapist suggests that she is fearful because she was sexually abused as a child. this reflects what perspective?

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psychoanalytic

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julius is obsessed with avoiding germs and feels compelled to bathe at least 10 times. his therapist suggests that he continues his maladaptive bathing because this behavior temporarily reduced his anxiety, so he has conditioned himself to use bathing to reduce stress. this reflects what kind of perspective?

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learning

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a traumatic experience may trigger a lasting phobia in a child with a sensitive, high-strung temperament. the same experience however may have no long-term impact on a child with a more relaxed temperment. this best illustrates the role of

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genetic predispositions

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Saul frequently feels like he has a lump in his throat that makes it difficult for him to speak or swallow. medical examinations, however, indicate that there is no cause. saul appears to be suffering from an

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somatoform disorder

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rachel is convinced that her occasional headaches are caused by a malignat brain tumor. she continues to seek medical attention. this is an example of

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hypochondrias

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several weeks after being fired froma job, landon awoke one morning in a state of bewildered confusion. he had little sense of who he was and even failed to recognize his wife. his experience is most indicative of

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dissociative disorder

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the major characteristic of dissociative disorders is a disturbance of

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memory

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Niesha's 7 different personalities appear to take turns controlling her behavior. none of her alternative personalities are aware of each other. she may be diagnosed with what kind of disorder?

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dissociative

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MIDORI'S therapist suggests that she developed a dissociative identity disorder as a way of protecting herself. the therapists suggestion most clearly reflects what perspective?

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psychoanalytic

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major depressive disorder is said to occur when signs of depression last at least

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two weeks

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following the death of her husband a couple months ago, Gabrielle has felt lethargic and can't get out of bed.she has withdrawn from friends and family. she is most likely suffering from

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major depressive disorder

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after several weeks of feeling apathetic and dissatisfied with his life, Mark has become wildly excited for no reason. he seems to need less sleep. his behavior is indicative of

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bipolar disorder

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research regarding depression indicates that

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with each new generation, depression is increasing in its prevalence

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while attending orientation for her new job at a mental hospital, Mary visits a ward where schizophrenic patients live. which would she not find

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Mitchell who has 7 personalities

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research on the causes of schizophrenia strongly suggests that

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there is a correlation between schizophrenia and prenatal exposure to viral infection in the womb

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those with a narcissistic personality disorder are likely to be preoccupied with

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their own self-importance

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anthony created a series of lies to swindle his elderly aunt out of her life's savings. although he left her with no money, he felt no remorse. his behavior is likely to be evidence of

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antisocial personality disorder

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researchers recently estimated that approximately _____ percent of americans had suffered clinically significant psychological disorder during the previous year

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26

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which of the following is a risk factor correlated to diagnosis of psychological disorders?

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poverty

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