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John has sudden attacks of intense fear in which he experiences palpitations, he feels dizzy, and he has trouble catching his breath.During these attacks, he worries that he is going to die.From this description, it sounds like John has

A) schizophrenia.
B) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C) panic disorder.
D) generalized anxiety disorder.

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Diana is afraid to throw things away because she feels that she might need them in the future.Consequently, Diana compulsively collects and stores large quantities of old newspapers, broken crockery, and old clothes.In the context of OCD-related disorders, Diana's excessive acquisition of objects and her inability to discard them are typical characteristics of

A) trichotillomania.
B) excoriation.
C) hoarding disorder.
D) body dysmorphic disorder.

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_____ is a depressive disorder in children who show persistent irritability and recurrent episodes of out-of-control behavior.

You are having dinner with your friend who experiences a sudden onset of intense terror, without warning and with no specific cause.Your friend would most likely be diagnosed as suffering from

It has been over two years since the death of her husband and Jenna still cannot cope with her loss.Since then, she feels hopeless, and has been constantly preoccupied with thoughts of death and cannot seem to find much pleasure in life.In the context of disorders involving emotion and mood, it can be inferred that Jenna is most likely suffering from

_____ is a psychological disorder, commonly diagnosed in childhood, in which an individual exhibits one or more of the following symptoms: a lack of concentration, excitability, and impulsivity.

Which of the following statements is true of the biopsychosocial model?

_____ is a severe psychological disorder that is characterized by highly disordered, psychotic thought processes.

Jillian can't bear to leave her home without washing all the linens and floors, vacuuming the carpets, and organizing everything in her cupboards.Because she knows that her behavior is extreme, she has tried to go to work without doing all these things, but she becomes overwhelmed with such dread that she never makes it all the way to the office.Jillian probably has

Alison had sustained severe injuries after being brutally attacked by a mad dog as a child.Following that incident, Alison has been experiencing an overwhelming sense of fear and paralysis every time she sees a dog.The fear is so intense that it keeps Alison from leaving her house.Alison believes that as long as she's inside her house, the chances of encountering a dog are slim.In the context of psychological disorders, Alison is most likely to be diagnosed with

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

List the symptoms of major depressive disorder.

All of the following are positive symptoms of schizophrenia EXCEPT

_____ are sensory experiences in the absence of real stimuli._____ are false, unusual, and sometimes magical beliefs that are not part of an individual's culture.

All of the following are classified as anxiety disorders, EXCEPT

_____ is an eating disorder that involves the relentless pursuit of thinness through starvation.

The most common compulsion exhibited by individuals who have obsessive-compulsive disorder is excessive

Pretend that you are experiencing depression and that you go to visit four therapists, each of whom practices a different theoretical approach (i.e., biological, psychological, sociocultural, and biopsychosocial).Give an example of how each therapist would explain the etiology of your depression.

Dr.Wren is in the process of diagnosing Lily's psychological disorder.After asking Lily a few questions about her symptoms, Lily reveals that she experiences alternating episodes of euphoria and distress.On some days, Lily claims that she feels like she is capable of doing anything in the world.During this phase, she can't sleep; feels restless, and is extremely excitable.On the other days, Lily feels utterly worthless and miserable.During this phase, Lily lies in bed all day and is troubled by morbid thoughts.In the context of disorders involving emotion and mood, it can be inferred that Dr.Wren is likely to diagnose Lily with

Randy experienced a horrific childhood.She was physically and verbally abused by her mother and sexually abused by her stepfather.Years later, she began experiencing anxiety symptoms.Which of the following anxiety-related disorders would best apply to this situation?