Personality Disorders — Unit test Answers

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

Dissociative disorders usually develop as a(n) __________.

The tendency of antianxiety drugs to be addictive has caused some psychiatrists to begin treating anxiety disorders with __________ drugs.

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?

Which axis of the DSM-IV includes physical conditions?

A panic attack can occur at anytime even in the absence of a stimulus.

Although psychologists provide several different services during therapy, a counseling psychologist differs from a clinical psychologist in that they __________.

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.

Family influence has a large impact on individuals suffering from somatoform disorders, especially if there is a __________ with the same diagnosis.

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

Which of the following is critical in order for psychotherapy to be successful?

A person with catatonic schizophrenia may be very hyperactive and speak incoherently.

One of the similarities between the two types of psychologists is that they both __________.

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

Which of the following terms is not considered a negative effect of stigmatizing?

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

Situational context is the social and environmental setting in which a particular behavior takes place.

An individual’s actions may be considered either abnormal or understandable within one culture according to the __________ definition.

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

An individual with a somatoform disorder usually avoids seeking medical attention.