Problem 11
Jayne was shopping at the local mall when all of a sudden her chest felt tight, she couldn't catch her breath, her heart began to pound, and she felt shaky and dizzy. Since that day, Jayne has had several more episodes like this. They always strike without warning and in different types of situations. It is most likely that Jayne has a. generalized anxiety disorder b. bipolar disorder c. panic disorder d. agoraphobia
Problem 12
Which of the following symptoms distinguishes bipolar disorder from major depressive disorder? a. Mania c. Apathy b. Alogia d. Delusions
Problem 13
Betta is always worried. She worries that her kids will get sick. She worries that she will lose her job. She worries that her husband will get cancer. Sometimes she is worried without even knowing why she is worried. Betta is most likely to be diagnosed with a. posttraumatic stress disorder b. obsessive-compulsive disorder c. generalized anxiety disorder d. agoraphobia
Problem 14
Which personality disorder is characterized by instability in moods, interpersonal relationships, self-image, and behavior? a. Histrionic b. Narcissistic c. Antisocial d. Borderline
Problem 15
The \(D S M\) is an abbreviation for a. Disorders and Statistics for Mental Health b. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders c. Dimensions and Symptoms of Mental Disorders d. Disorders and Symptoms of Mental Health Disorders
Problem 16
Which brain structure is most involved in anxiety and fear? a. Frontal lobe b. Temporal lobe c. Hippocampus d. Amygdala
Problem 17
When depressed, Katelyn constantly thinks about her depression and why she is depressed. This often results in Katelyn being even more depressed. Katelyn's behavior is most consistent with a. learned helplessness b. negative attributions c. a ruminative coping style d. compulsions
Problem 18
When neuroscientists perform brain imaging studies on people with mental health disorders, it is possible that medications the participant has taken for the disorder could influence the results. This is referred to as a potential of the study. a. correlation b. confound c. double-blind d. anomaly
Problem 19
Ozzie always wants to be the center of attention and is excessively dramatic. His moods rapidly change. Which personality disorder best fits Ozzie's behavior? a. Histrionic personality disorder b. Antisocial personality disorder c. Schizoid personality disorder d. Borderline personality disorder
Problem 20
Sociocultural theories emphasize the role of in explaining abnormal behavior. a. negative thoughts b. unconscious conflicts c. unrealistic self-images d. environmental stressors
