Psychological Disorders Review

These flashcards cover key concepts related to psychological disorders, including definitions, diagnoses, and relevant statistics.

The biopsychosocial approach describes the idea that psychological disorders result from an interplay of a variety of __.

factors.

The primary purpose of the DSM-5 is __.

describing mental disorders.

A better predictor of violence is the use of __ or drugs.

alcohol.

The nation with the highest reported rates of psychological disorders is __.

the United States.

Andrew’s psychiatrist diagnosed him with a __ due to his fear of spiders.

phobia.

Leo might be diagnosed with __ due to his constant worry about bad things happening.

generalized anxiety disorder.

In obsessive-compulsive disorder, obsessions are repetitive __, and compulsions are repetitive behaviors.

thoughts.

The __ experiences higher-than-normal activity in PTSD.

amygdala.

Rebekah would most likely be diagnosed with __ due to her anxiety about social situations.

social anxiety disorder.

Hatch's diagnosis of __ came after he displayed extreme energy and started painting the house in one day.

bipolar disorder.

Compared with men, nearly __ as many women have been diagnosed with depression.

twice.

Women are more likely to __ than men, despite men being more successful.

attempt suicide.

During manic episodes, the brain is more __ based on scans of those with bipolar disorder.

active.

Researchers have found reduced levels of __ and norepinephrine during depression.

serotonin.

Shauna's belief that aliens are trying to steal her thoughts represents __.

delusions.

Charles’s gradual development of schizophrenia is referred to as __ schizophrenia.

chronic.

Andrea's extreme anxiety when approaching lakes reflects a __ perspective.

learning.

Rashid's compulsive behavior is suggested to alleviate his anxiety about __ in school.

failing.

People may experience the same genetically based disorder quite differently due to their __ expectations.

personal.

Disordered individuals were once warehoused in asylums, replaced with __ hospitals.

psychiatric.

An effective way to break the vicious cycle of depression is to explain stressful events in terms that are __.

specific and temporary.

The avoidance of situations where help may not be available when panic strikes is characteristic of __.

agoraphobia.

Lenore likely suffers from __ due to her ongoing tension and sleeplessness.

generalized anxiety disorder.

An overabundance of __ is most likely associated with a manic episode.

norepinephrine.

Amanda's therapist's suggestion about her job loss illustrates a __ perspective.

social-cognitive.

A person experiencing negative schizophrenia symptoms is most likely to demonstrate __.

social withdrawal.