Clinical Psych Vocab Flashcard

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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. Mr. Puskari is most clearly showing signs of:

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post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Hallucinations and delusions are most likely to be experienced by those who suffer from

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schizophrenia

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Incapacitating efforts to avoid specific anxiety-producing situations is most indicative of certain

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phobias

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The disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts and actions is called a(n)

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obsessive-compulsive disorder

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In which of the following disorders is a person continually tense, apprehensive, and in a state of autonomic arousal? generalized anxiety disorder, antisocial personality disorder, dysthymic disorder, bipolar disorder

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generalized anxiety disorder

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

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dissociative identity disorder

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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

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bulimia nervosa

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Fear of crowded or public places, having panic attacks.

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Agoraphobia

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Virtual reality exposure refers to

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presentation of feared stimuli in a three-dimensional, computer generated world.

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The owner of a chicken farm ends a pet dog's habit of stealing and eating eggs by allowing the dog to "find" and eat several eggs laced with Tabasco sauce. The ranch owner's approach is similar to

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aversion therapy.