Chapter 14 quizzes Years after he barely survived a terrorist attack that killed his wife and two children, Mr. Puskari suffers recurring flashbacks and frequent nightmares of the event that render him incapable of holding a steady job. Ms. Puskari is most clearly showing signs ofPost-traumatic stress disorderA sudden loss of memory is a symptom ofA dissociative disorderElaine feels that her life is empty, has lost all interest in her career and hobbies, and wonders if she would be better off dead. She is most likely suffering fromA mood disorderA current authoritative scheme for classifying psychological disorders is known as theDSM-IV-TRTherapeutic drugs that block dopamine receptors are most likely to reduceHallucinationsAn overabundance of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine is most likely to be associated with A manic episodeCatatonia is characterized byPeriods of immobility or excessive, purposeless movementMr. James believes that people are constantly laughing at him and that FBI agents are trying to steal his life savings. Mr. James is most clearly suffering fromDelusionsJeremy often misinterprets normal bodily sensations such as hunger pangs as symptoms of serious illnesses such as a stomach cancer. His experience is most indicating of HypochondriasisLenore is unexplainably and continually tense and is plagued by muscle tension, sleeplessness, and an inability to concentrate. Lenore most likely suffers fromGeneralized anxiety disorderKyle is extremely manipulative and can look anyone in the eye and lie convincingly. His deceit often endangers the safety and well-being of those around him, bit he is indifferent to any suffering they might experience as a result of his actions. His behavior best illustratesAntisocial personality disorderWhich of the following best illustrates a negative symptom of schizophreniaSocial withdrawalThe relationship between the season of the year in which people are born and their subsequent risk of schizophrenia best highlights the role of _____ in this disorderViral infectionsAndrea experiences extreme anxiety when approaching any lake. Her therapist suggests that her fear results from a traumatic boat accident she experienced as a child. The therapist’s suggestion reflects a ____ perspectivelearningAt one time, disordered people were simply warehoused in asylums. These were replaced with psychiatric hospitals in which attempts were made to diagnose and cure those with psychological disorders. This best illustrates one of the beneficial consequences of The medical modelMichael complains that threatening voices are constantly telling him that he is so evil he should drown himself. Michael is experiencingHallucinationsMrs. Higgins believes that aliens from another planet have removed her stomach and are watching her to see how long it takes her to grow another one. Mrs. Higgins is most likely suffering fromSchizophreniaWithout success, Maxine spends hours each day trying to suppress intrusive thoughts that she might have forgotten to lock her house when she left work. Her experience is most symptomatic of OCDSymptoms that may be misperceived as a heart attack are most characteristic of Panic disorderMr. Hoffman has always been cautions with his money, but over the past two weeks he has developed grandiose plans to bet his entire life savings on a single horse race. With unrestrained exuberance he has also been giving everybody he sees unsolicited advice on how to make millions in the stock market. Mr. Hoffman’s behavior is most indicative ofManiaLow levels of anxiety are most characteristic ofAntisocial personality disorder (experience less arousal)Which of the following is a somatoform disorder in which ha person may appear to be strangely indifferent to his or herphysical symptomsConversion disorderAmanda’s therapist suggests that her depression results from mistakenly blaming herself rather than a slumping economy for her recent job loss. Her therapist’s suggestion best illustratesSocial-cognitive perspectiveAlthough Mark realized that his behavior is unreasonable, he is so alarmed by high bridges or expressway overpasses that he avoids them by taking an unnecessarily lengthy route to and from work each day. Mark appears to suffer fromA phobiaAfter participants in one study were informed that a videotaped interviewee was a psychiatric patient, they characterized the person with phrases such as “ a passive, dependent type” and “frightened of his own aggressive impulses”. This study best illustrated the Biasing power of diagnostic disorder Brian often interrupts his teacher while she is speaking and frequently forgets to complete his homework assignments He also has difficulty taking turns in playground games with classmates. Brian most clearly exhibits symptoms of ADHDAn integrated understanding of psychological disorders in terms of stressful memories, evolutionary processes, and gender roles is most clearly provided byA biopsychological approachOxygen deprivation at the time of birth is known as a risk factor for SchizophreniaThe suggestion that dissociative identity disorder symptoms are created as defenses against the anxiety caused by one’sown unacceptable impulses best illustrates thePsychoanalytic perspectiveSymptoms of schizophrenia begin to appear at the median age of about20Chapter 15 quizzes While focusing on several intrusive thoughts that had been bothering her recently, Jenny was instructed by her therapistto report any ideas or memories stimulated by these thoughts. Jenny’s therapist was making use of a technique known asFree associationWhich of the following individuals is most likely to benefit from lithium?Miranda, who experiences periods of extreme sadness followed by episodes of optimistic overexcitementWho emphasized the importance of active listening in the process of psychotherapyCarl RogersA therapist helps Rebecca overcome her fear of water by getting her to swim in the family’s backyard pool three times a day for two consecutive weeks. The therapist’s approach to helping Rebecca best illustratesExposure therapyTardive dyskinesia is associated with the long-term use of certain ______ drugsAntipsychoticWhich of the following is least likely to be used for the treatment of depression?EMDRNancy’s therapist encourages her to think about her strengths rather than her weaknesses and to develop a habit of thanking others when they compliment her or provide emotional support. The therapist’s