PRS Slides for PowerPoint Chap 12 Psychological Disorders Copyright © Pearson Education, 2010

Definitional and Application Slides 2 Copyright © Pearson Education, 2010

3 Which of the following is a sufficient criterion for judging behavioral abnormality? 1.The behavior is not common statistically. 2.The behavior goes against social norms. 3.The behavior causes subjective discomfort. 4.The behavior causes an inability to function from day to day. 5.The behavior causes emotional distress. LO 12.1 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

4 Which of the following is a sufficient criterion for judging behavioral abnormality? 1.The behavior is not common statistically. 2.The behavior goes against social norms. 3.The behavior causes subjective discomfort. 4.The behavior causes an inability to function from day to day. (pp ) 5.The behavior causes emotional distress. LO 12.1 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

5 Biological models for explaining psychological disorders are most likely to investigate all the following factors EXCEPT: 1.Genetics 2.Imbalance of certain neurotransmitters 3.Brain damage 4.Effects of toxins (e.g., lead) on brain development and psychological functioning 5.Parenting styles and their effects on the psychological development of children LO 12.2 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

6 Biological models for explaining psychological disorders are most likely to investigate all the following factors EXCEPT: 1.Genetics 2.Imbalance of certain neurotransmitters 3.Brain damage 4.Effects of toxins (e.g., lead) on brain development and psychological functioning 5.Parenting styles and their effects on the psychological development of children (pp ) LO 12.2 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

7 What type of information is collected for a client on the DSM-IV-TR Axis II? 1.Current psychological disorders 2.More enduring personality disorders 3.General medical conditions that may influence psychological health 4.Psychosocial and environmental problems that may affect psychological health 5.Global assessment of functioning LO 12.3 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

8 What type of information is collected for a client on the DSM-IV-TR Axis II? 1.Current psychological disorders 2.More enduring personality disorders (p. 436) 3.General medical conditions that may influence psychological health 4.Psychosocial and environmental problems that may affect psychological health 5.Global assessment of functioning LO 12.3 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

9 Anxiety that seems to have no real source, consists of excessive worrying, and is associated with physical symptoms such as difficulty concentrating, irritability, and sleeping problems is called: 1.Panic disorder 2.Obsessive compulsive disorder 3.Phobia 4.Agoraphobia 5.Generalized anxiety disorder LO 12.4 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

10 Anxiety that seems to have no real source, consists of excessive worrying, and is associated with physical symptoms such as difficulty concentrating, irritability, and sleeping problems is called: 1.Panic disorder 2.Obsessive compulsive disorder 3.Phobia 4.Agoraphobia 5.Generalized anxiety disorder (pp ) LO 12.4 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

11 According to psychoanalysts, the cause of anxiety disorders stems from: 1.Learned emotional responses towards certain objects (e.g., snake phobia) 2.Distorted, irrational thought patterns 3.Deficiencies in GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter 4.Unconscious conflicts 5.Environmental stressors LO 12.4 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

12 According to psychoanalysts, the cause of anxiety disorders stems from: 1.Learned emotional responses towards certain objects (e.g., snake phobia) 2.Distorted, irrational thought patterns 3.Deficiencies in GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter 4.Unconscious conflicts (p. 442) 5.Environmental stressors LO 12.4 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

13 Janice tends to cycle from being very sad to very happy; however, there appears to be no external cause for her emotional fluctuations. She is likely to be suffering from what disorder? 1.Cyclothymia 2.Dysthymia 3.Bipolar disorder 4.Major depression 5.Seasonal affective disorder LO 12.5 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

14 Janice tends to cycle from being very sad to very happy; however, there appears to be no external cause for her emotional fluctuations. She is likely to be suffering from what disorder? 1.Cyclothymia (p. 444) 2.Dysthymia 3.Bipolar disorder 4.Major depression 5.Seasonal affective disorder LO 12.5 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

15 A psychologist has a patient that believes that they are being controlled by outside forces, such as the devil. This patient is likely to be suffering from what? 1.Delusions of reference 2.Delusions of influence 3.Delusions of persecution 4.Delusions of grandeur 5.Delusions of jealousy LO 12.6 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

16 A psychologist has a patient that believes that they are being controlled by outside forces, such as the devil. This patient is likely to be suffering from what? 1.Delusions of reference 2.Delusions of influence (p. 447) 3.Delusions of persecution 4.Delusions of grandeur 5.Delusions of jealousy LO 12.6 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

17 Which type of schizophrenia is associated with frequent hallucinations, inappropriate affect, and disorganization in speech? 1.Catatonic 2.Paranoid 3.Disorganized 4.Undifferentiated 5.Residual LO 12.6 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

18 Which type of schizophrenia is associated with frequent hallucinations, inappropriate affect, and disorganization in speech? 1.Catatonic 2.Paranoid 3.Disorganized (p. 448) 4.Undifferentiated 5.Residual LO 12.6 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

19 The stress vulnerability model suggests: 1.People who have a genetic marker for schizophrenia will not develop the disorder unless they are exposed to stress at critical times in development. 2.People who have a genetic marker for schizophrenia will not develop the disorder unless they are exposed to stress at any time in their lives. 3.Early childhood experiences (e.g., distant parents) may increase the risk of schizophrenia. 4.If an identical twin has schizophrenia, chances are about 100% that his twin will develop the disorder. 5.Irrational thought patterns lead to stress that leads to schizophrenia. LO 12.6 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

20 The stress vulnerability model suggests: 1.People who have a genetic marker for schizophrenia will not develop the disorder unless they are exposed to stress at critical times in development. (p. 450) 2.People who have a genetic marker for schizophrenia will not develop the disorder unless they are exposed to stress at any time in their lives. 3.Early childhood experiences (e.g., distant parents) may increase the risk of schizophrenia. 4.If an identical twin has schizophrenia, chances are about 100% that his twin will develop the disorder. 5.Irrational thought patterns lead to stress that leads to schizophrenia. LO 12.6 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

21 The personality disorder that is associated with the tendency to overreact and use excessive emotions to draw attention from and manipulate others is called: 1.Schizotypical 2.Borderline 3.Histrionic 4.Dependent 5.Avoidant LO 12.9 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

22 The personality disorder that is associated with the tendency to overreact and use excessive emotions to draw attention from and manipulate others is called: 1.Schizotypical 2.Borderline 3.Histrionic (p. 451, Table 12.5) 4.Dependent 5.Avoidant LO 12.7 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

23 Each of the following are symptoms of most people with antisocial personality EXCEPT: 1.Persistent lying 2.Lack of conscience 3.Superficial charm 4.Impulsiveness 5.Killing other people without feeling any guilt LO 12.7 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

24 Each of the following are symptoms of most people with antisocial personality EXCEPT: 1.Persistent lying 2.Lack of conscience 3.Superficial charm 4.Impulsiveness 5.Killing other people without feeling any guilt (p. 452) LO 12.7 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

25 Which of the following mood disorders is most closely associated with disruptions in the circadian clock? 1.Bipolar disorder 2.Seasonal affective disorder 3.Major depression 4.Dysthymia 5.Mania LO 12.8 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

26 Which of the following mood disorders is most closely associated with disruptions in the circadian clock? 1.Bipolar disorder 2.Seasonal affective disorder (p. 454) 3.Major depression 4.Dysthymia 5.Mania LO 12.8 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

Critical Thinking & Student Opinion Slides 27 Copyright © Pearson Education, 2010

Which is correct? “Road rage” is a valid diagnosis. True False 28 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

Which is correct? “Road rage” is a valid diagnosis. True False 29 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

Which is correct? The “insanity” defense is rarely used. True False 30 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

Which is correct? The “insanity” defense is rarely used. True False 31 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

Which is correct? Schizophrenia is the same as “split personality”. True False 32 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

Which is correct? Schizophrenia is the same as “split personality”. True False 33 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

Which is correct? Not all psychopaths are violent. True False 34 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

Which is correct? Not all psychopaths are violent. True False 35 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

Which is correct? Individuals with one psychological diagnosis frequently have more than one diagnosis. True False 36 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

Which is correct? Individuals with one psychological diagnosis frequently have more than one diagnosis. True False 37 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

What is your experience? A.I have been diagnosed with a psychological disorder. B.I have not been diagnosed with a psychological disorder, but I suspect that I may have one. C.I have not been diagnosed, nor do I suspect that I have a disorder. 38 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

What is your experience? A.Either I have a disorder, or a family member has a disorder. B.I do not have a disorder, nor does anyone in my family have a disorder. 39 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

What is your experience? A.Either I have a disorder, or a family member has a disorder or a friend has a disorder. B.I do not have a disorder, nor does anyone in my family have a disorder nor do any of my friends. 40 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

What is your experience? A.I know of someone who has a disorder (include self, family, friends, students in classes, coworkers, dorm-mates, etc.). B.I do not know of anyone who has a disorder (include self, family, friends, students in classes, coworkers, dorm-mates, etc.). 41 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education

What do you think? A student in the early 1990s was expelled for plagiarism at the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign. He claimed that he had multiple personalities, and one of the other personalities plagiarized without him (the dominant personality) knowing about it. He should be reinstated. A.I strongly agree B.I agree C.I am neutral D.I disagree E.I strongly disagree 42 Copyright © 2010, Pearson Education