Modules 65-66 Quiz

suffering of intense fear, avoidance of stimuli & flashbacks from a past traumatic event

• OCD

• PTSD

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder

• Agoraphobia

The theory that states that mental disorders develop when a biological predisposition to the disorder is set off by stressful circumstances is:

• Cognitive-behavioral model
• Medical model
• Diathesis-stress model
• Bio-Psycho-Social model

The DSM-5 is designed to help with which of the following?

• treating psychological disorders
• identifying causes of psychological disorders
• classifying psychological disorders
• distinguishing between sanity and insanity

Larry has difficulty organizing his daily schedule of work responsibilities. He often makes careless mistakes or fails to complete his work because he is easily distracted. Larry's behavior is most characteristic of

• illness anxiety disorder.

• attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

• generalized anxiety disorder.

• obsessive-compulsive disorder.

DSM is an acronym for...

• Diagnostic and Science Manual

• Diagnostic and Statistical Manual

• Diagnosis and Support manual

• Diagnosis and Statistical Manual

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The scientific study of mental disorders and their treatment.

• Psychology

• Neuroscience

• Phrenology

• Abnormal Psychology

The presence of two or more chronic illnesess is called

• OCD
• mental illness
• comorbidity
• major depressive

Leslie experiences nightmares and flashbacks since she was in a car accident. Which of the following psychological disorders does Leslie most likely have?

• Bipolar I 
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Persistent Depressive Disorder
•  Schizophrenia

What is the purpose of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders?

• to describe the causes of psychological disorders
• to explain the biological causes of disorders and cures for the different disorders
• to list the diagnoses and symptoms so that psychologists and others can help diagnose psychological disorders
• to summarize research studies regarding psychological diagnoses

Jane cannot leave her house. She has an irrational fear that if she goes outside she will put herself in danger. Which of the following disorders does Jane most likely suffer from?

• Social Anxiety Disorder
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder 
• Specific Phobia
• Agoraphobia