Review Unit 13: Abnormal Psychology

1. Jeff is afraid of heights. What is Jeff most likely suffering from? a.Acrophobia b.Claustrophobia c.Agoraphobia d.Social Phobia

2. George believes he is the son of God and that people trying to kill him. What type of schizophrenia does George most likely have? a.Disorganized b.Undifferentiated c.Paranoid d.Catatonic

3. Too much of this neurotransmitter may cause hallucinations and paranoia. a.Glutamate b.Dopamine c.Norepinephrine d.Epinephrine

4. Art has no remorse for his actions. He has been in and out of jail for most of his adult life. He steals from his family and friends. He is most likely suffering from: a.Borderline Personality Disorder b.Narcissistic Personality Disorder c.Antisocial Personality Disorder d.Bipolar Disorder

5. Formerly known as multiple personality disorder, patients of this disorder suffer from two or more distinct personalities. a.Bipolar Disorder b.Schizophrenia c.Depression d.Dissociative Identity Disorder

6. Which of the following is NOT an anxiety disorder a.Panic Disorder b.Claustrophobia c.OCD d.Bipolar Disorder

7. This disorder is characterized by haunting memories, nightmares, social withdrawal, and/or insomnia. a.PTSD b.Dissociative Identity Disorder c.OCD d.Bipolar Disorder

8. In explaining anxiety disorders, this theory is based on the idea that we acquire fears by watching others’ fears. a.Fear Conditioning b.Observational Learning c.Operant Conditioning d.Biological Perspective

9. Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 major symptoms of ADHD? a.Inattention b.Hyperactivity c.Anger d.Impulsivity

10. Which of the following is a predictor of mental disorder? a.Ethnicity b.Poverty c.Gender d.Intelligence

Different from most people.

This is a predictor of mental disorder discussed in the textbook.

When an individual experiences repeated attacks of intense anxiety, along with a number of symptoms including chest pain, choking, sweating, etc.

Intense, irrational fear and avoidance of specific object or situation.

Unwanted repetitive thoughts and/or actions that you feel compelled to perform.

Euphoria, hyperactive wildly optimistic state.

From the learning perspective, the theory that anxiety develops when bad events happen.

State of unresponsiveness even while awake.

Disorder in which a person exhibits two or more distinct and alternating personalities.

Personality disorder marked by unstable identity, unstable relationships, and impulsive emotions.

Cluster of disorders characterized by emotional extremes.

Type of schizophrenia marked by delusions of grandeur, persecution, and/or reference.

A zombielike state of apparent apathy.

This manual, published by the APA, is currently used to classify psychological disorders.

Fear of heights.

Distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive behaviors that reduce anxiety.

A disturbance in perception, it is experiencing something that is not there.

Personality disorder in which the person exhibits a lack of conscience for wrongdoing, even towards friends and family members.

From the learning perspective, the theory that we acquire fears by observing others’ fears.

Mood disorder in which a person experiences prolonged depression for two or more weeks.

A symptom of schizophrenia, it is false beliefs, often of persecution or grandeur.

Fear of enclosed spaces.

Persistently harmful thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Disorder marked by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

Psychological disorders are classified as sicknesses and need to be treated.

Type of schizophrenia that do not fit neatly into any of the other categories and is marked by disturbances of thought, behavior, or emotion.

Fear of being scrutinized by others.

Group of disorders in which a person experiences a sudden loss of memory or changes in identity.

A disorder in which some trauma experienced by the victim triggers haunting memories, nightmares, and social withdrawal.

Unexplainable and continually tense and uneasy feeling.

Fear of being out in public.

Disorder in which a person suffers from disorganized thinking, disturbed perceptions, and inappropriate emotions and actions.

Type of schizophrenia marked by immobility or excessive, purposeless movements.

Type of schizophrenia marked by incoherent speech, inappropriate moods, hallucinations, and delusional thought patterns.

The abundance of this neurotransmitter may be the cause of hallucinations and paranoia.

Type of schizophrenia in which a person had a history of schizophrenia, but currently has no positive symptoms.

Mood disorder in which the person is depressed for two or more years.

Symptoms of schizophrenia in which there is a presence of inappropriate behaviors, like hearing voices or suspiciousness.

Personality disorder in which a person overvalues their own self-worth and can’t take criticism.

Mood disorder in which a person alternates between depression and mania.

Symptoms of schizophrenia in which there is an absence of behaviors. Emotionless faces, social withdrawal, etc.

Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil increases this neurotransmitter to treat depression.

PET, fMRI, MRI, and CAT scans shows that this lobe of the brain is affected by depression.

He conducted a study that criticized the reliability of psychiatric diagnoses and the labeling of patients.