Psych 7

Question 1

To officially be called a __________ it needs to interfere with your daily life.

Answer 1

disorder

Question 2

It is always obvious when someone has a disorder? T/F

Answer 2

False, sometimes people are able to hide their disorders for long periods of time.

Question 3

Where would you find the diagnosis for psychological disorders per the American Psychiatric Association?

Answer 3

DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)

Question 4

This disease is marked by extreme fear and caution

Answer 4

Anxiety

Question 5

Considered the “common cold” of the mental disorders because of the 20 million + Americans who suffer from it.

Answer 5

Anxiety Disorders

Question 6

Worrying, mood swings, and physical ailments like headaches often accompany which disorder?

Answer 6

Anxiety

Question 7

Intense and irrational fear

Answer 7

Phobia

Question 8

Extreme anxiety can lead to what time of “attack”?

Answer 8

Panic

Question 9

Having the same thoughts over and over and repeating the same coping actions over and over

Answer 9

obssesive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Question 10

Traumatic events that are experienced in the form of dreams or flashbacks

Answer 10

post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Question 11

A condition where there is no apparent physical cause?

Answer 11

Somatoform

Question 12

Fraud sometimes referred to Somatoform disorders as?

Answer 12

Hysteria

Question 13

Two main types of Somatoform disorders are?

Answer 13

Hypochondria and Conversion Disorder

Question 14

When an emotional difficulty is changed into a loss of a voluntary function

Answer 14

Conversion Disorder

Question 15

When you constantly believe you suffer from (imaginary) ailments

Answer 15

Hypochondriasis

Question 16

Uncommon Alterations in memory, identity or consciousness is known as

Answer 16

Dissociative Disorders

Question 17

The inability to recall specific personal details and events

Answer 17

Dissociative Amnesia

Question 18

Dissociative Amnesia combined with a flight to a new location

Answer 18

Dissociative Fugue

Question 19

Characterized by confused and disconnected thoughts, emotions and perceptions

Answer 19

Schizophrenia

Question 20

False beliefs despite contrary evidence. “I am the King”

Answer 20

Delusions

Question 21

A perception with no direct external cause

Answer 21

Hallucinations

Question 22

Paranoid, catatonic and disorganized are all types of which disorder?

Answer 22

Schizophrenia

Question 23

Disorders marked by delayed development of socialization and communication skills

Answer 23

Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Question 24

A disorder that affects areas of the brain related to language, information processing and emotion is

Answer 24

Autism

Question 25

retain early language skills and do not withdraw from the world. limited interests and have poor social skills.

Answer 25

Asperger's Syndrome

Question 26

Sufferers experience intense emotions that last for long periods of time

Answer 26

Mood Disorders

Question 27

Feelings of worthlessness and decreased pleasure and interests

Answer 27

Major Depressive Disorders (know the other associated problems as well)

Question 28

Alternating between mania and depression

Answer 28

Bi-Polar Disorder

Question 29

Which phase of bi-polar involves confused, racing, and distracted thoughts?

Answer 29

Mania (euphoria)

Question 30

S.A.D which occurs in the winter months stands for?

Answer 30

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Question 31

Maladaptive or inflexible ways of dealing with one's environment

Answer 31

Personality Disorders

Question 32

a personality disorder characterized by irresponsibility, shallow emotions, and lack of conscience

Answer 32

Anti-Social Personality Disorders

Question 33

Drug abuse with an overwhelming desire to use

Answer 33

addiction