Unit 1: Why Did She Do That? The Question of Psychology — Final exam Answers

Arturo has had periods of moderate to severe depression. “It’s hard for me to have confidence in myself,” Arturo says. “When I was a kid, both my parents often told me that I would never be any good.” What model of abnormality is this MOST likely to be?

Which government agency provides information on helping someone who has a substance abuse problem?

Mental illness refers to a person’s emotional state of being as well as their mental state of being.

In the United States, where are Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) meetings available?

Trina has a seizure disorder that causes confusion. “My dad and uncle have the same disorder,” Trina says. What model of abnormality is this MOST likely to be?

Low levels of serotonin play an important role in which disorder?

Long periods of sadness are the most common symptom of what illness?

Psychologists can prescribe medication to patients, but psychiatrists cannot.

Diagnosis of a psychological disorder can result in feelings of relief.

“We’re going to pursue a pharmacological route for your treatment,” Dr. Martin tells a patient. What does this mean in plain language?

Neurofeedback focuses mainly on monitoring a patient’s heart activity.

Trephination was an attempt to eliminate abnormal behavior by doing what?

“What kind of therapy do you do?” a new patient asks his therapist. “I use a variety of approaches,” the therapist answers. What is the official name for this type of therapy?

Ruby was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder at age 12 and with an eating disorder at age 15. Treating Ruby will likely be difficult because she has two mental health disorders. What do health professionals call this type of situation?

After a huge argument with some family members, Gwen goes to bed. When she wakes up the next morning, she insists she cannot move her arms or legs. Several doctors are unable to find a physical cause for her paralysis. A psychiatrist would MOST likely classify this case as what type of disorder?

A doctor writes a prescription for a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). The patient MOST likely has what condition?

If a doctor prescribes a mood stabilizer to a patient, that patient MOST likely has been diagnosed with what disorder?

Which of these is one of the most common treatments for mental health patients who are younger than 12?

Which type of therapy is based MOST closely on the work of Sigmund Freud?

Today, confinement is still sometimes used on patients who have mental health disorders.