Topic Test Answers

Symptoms involved with somatoform disorders feel very real to the patient but are often imagined, especially when they are unable to be diagnosed. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A mood disorder is characterized by an inability to recall important information, usually traumatic or stressful in nature, that is too extensive to be normal forgetfulness.

After witnessing a vicious crime, Charlie began having nightmares, started distancing himself from his friends and family, and feels immense guilt over not doing more to help. Charlie should see a therapist who specializes in __________.

Binge eating disorder differs from bulimia in that binge eaters __________.

A person suffering from bulimia will most likely have dental problems due to the __________.

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that is often confused with __________ disorder.

Individuals with schizoid personality disorder often tend to display any of the following except __________.

Eight-year-old Shaun’s parents are concerned that he may have dissociative amnesia due to his inability to remember certain phases of his life. Why would his doctor be hesitant to diagnose him?

Dissociative disorders usually develop as a(n) __________.

George’s doctor has prescribed medication to regulate his levels of norepinephrine and serotonin to stabilize the cycles of __________ disorder.

All of the following statements are true when an individual is prone to catastrophic thinking except __________.

Dissociative disorders usually develop as a(n) __________.

Anxiety disorders can become a pathological disorder when feelings of apprehension and fear __________.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.Jake is continually laughing at other co-workers when they express feelings of frustration about work. He often sits by himself and ignores requests for assistance when others ask him to help. Jake also does not participate in any work-related extracurricular activities. Based on this information, Jake most likely has __________ personality disorder.

Anxiety disorders can become a pathological disorder when feelings of apprehension and fear __________.