TV Trivia- Season 8

A lot of shows with season 8s.

Anthony is 32 years old, well above average in intelligence, and quite charming. He has swindled several older people out of their life savings, and he seems to have little feeling for his victims, nor does he fear the consequences of getting caught. His behavior is evidence of

antisocial personality disorder

Exhibiting two or more distinct and alternating personalities is a symptom of a(n)

dissociative identity disorder

Which of the following is a common misconception about anorexia nervosa?

\-Those at risk for anorexia are not influenced by cultural factors.

\-Anorexia is only a women's illness.

\-Families of people with anorexia tend to be overprotective.

\-People with anorexia may also be suffering from depression.

\-People with anorexia are more likely to perceive themselves as overweight.

\-Anorexia is only a women's illness

Professor Lindstrom emphasizes that eating disorders involve the interactive influence of mood, basal metabolic rates, and cultural standards of beauty. The professor's emphasis best illustrates

a biopsychosocial approach

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

their own self-importance

Personality disorders are best described as

inflexible and enduring behavior patterns that impair social functioning

The distinctive features used to identify the three clusters of personality disorders are

anxiety, eccentricity, and impulsivity

Rachel is convinced that her occasional headaches are caused by a malignant brain tumor. Although several physicians have assured her that she has no serious physical problem, Rachel continues to seek medical attention for a brain tumor. Her behavior provides an example of

illness anxiety disorder

Sixteen-year-old Jill loves ice cream and other rich foods, but she has become increasingly anxious about gaining too much weight. Jill frequently overeats and then intentionally vomits in an attempt to control her weight. Jill most clearly suffers from

bulimia nervosa

Experiencing physical symptoms, such as blindness or paralysis, that make no physiological sense is indicative of

conversion disorder

Dissociative disorders are most likely to be characterized by

disruptions in conscious awareness and sense of identity

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 apparent physical cause for these symptoms. Saul appears to be suffering from a

somatic symptom disorder

A PET scan study of people with ___ found increased activity in the amygdala.

paranoia

Schizophrenia is associated with an excess of receptors for

dopamine

Seeing one-eyed monsters would be a(n) . ___ Believing that you are Christopher Columbus would be a ___

hallucination; delusion

Vigorous activity in the thalamus of schizophrenia patients has been found to be associated with

hearing voices

Schizophrenia that develops gradually over a long period of time is called ___ schizophrenia

chronic

Vigorous activity in the thalamus of schizophrenia patients has been found to be associated with

repetitive rocking motions

Although Mrs. Petrides usually sits passively in a motionless stupor, she sometimes repetitiously shakes her head or waves her arms. She most likely suffers from

catatonia

Positive symptoms of schizophrenia are the ___ of

inappropriate behaviors, and negative symptoms are the ___ of appropriate behaviors

presence; absence

The chances for recovery from schizophrenia are considered to be greatest when the disorder develops

rapidly in response to a stressful life situation

Research on the causes of schizophrenia strongly suggests that

there is a genetic predisposition to schizophrenia

Psychologists are LEAST likely to suggest that. contribute(s) to the development of schizophrenia

neglectful child-rearing practices

The prominent feature of mood disorders is the experience of

emotional extremes

A therapist believes that Chet is chronically depressed because he takes too little credit for his many achievements and assumes too much responsibility failures. The therapist's interpretation reflects a ___ perspective

social-cognitive

The risk of suicide is greatest when people

begin to rebound from their depression

In terms of neurotransmitter levels, depression is associated with

low norepinephrine levels and low serotonin levels

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

major depressive disorder

Groups that are most likely to hurt themselves by NSSI are

adolescent and young adults

Adults who are diagnosed with persistent depressive disorder (also called dysthymia) experience a mildly depressed mood more often than not for at least

two years

The experience of depression risk taking and ___ aggression

inhibits; inhibits

The number one reason people seek mental health services is

depression

After several weeks of feeling apathetic and dissatisfied with his life, Mark has suddenly become extremely cheerful and so talkative he can't be interrupted. He seems to need less sleep and becomes irritated when his friends tell him to slow down. Mark's behavior is indicative of

bipolar disorder

Two years after being brutally beaten and raped, Brianna still experiences jumpy anxiety, has trouble sleeping, and has vivid flashbacks of her assault. Brianna is most clearly showing signs of

post-traumatic stress disorder

The medical model of psychologically disordered behavior is most likely to be criticized for neglecting the importance of

social circumstances and psychological factors

According to the ___ perspective, anxiety is sometimes produced by the submerged mental energy associated with repressed impulses.

psychoanalytic

Kaylee is so afraid of spiders and insects that she avoids most outdoor activities and even refuses to go to the basement of her own house alone. Kaylee appears to suffer from a(n)

phobia

According to the medical model, psychological disorders are

sicknesses that need to be diagnosed and cured

DSM-5 is most likely to be criticized for

classifying an excessively broad range of human behaviors as psychologically disordered

If individuals expect someone labeled as mentally ill to be hostile, they may act in unfriendly ways that provoke that person to respond with hostility. This illustrates the dangers of

self-fulfilling prophecies

Repeatedly thinking about your own death is to ___ as repeatedly washing your hands is to ___

obsession; compulsion

Manuel is extremely shy and is so easily embarrassed when he is with other people that he often misses his college classes just to avoid social interactions. Manuel appears to suffer from a(n)

social anxiety disorder

Maladaptive behaviors that reduce worry and fear are most indicative of

an anxiety disorder

Episodes of intense dread that last for several minutes and are accompanied by shortness of breath, trembling, dizziness, or heart palpitations are most characteristic of a(n)

panic disorder

Using DSM-5 guidelines, two different clinicians are likely to give a specific patient the same diagnosis. This indicates that the DSM-5 is

reliable

Learning theorists have suggested that compulsive behaviors are

reinforced by anxiety reduction

Psychiatrists and psychologists label behavior as disordered when it is

maladaptive, distressful, and dysfunctional