TV Trivia- Season 8

Anthony is 32 years old, well above average in intelligence, and quite charming. He has swindled several older people out of their life savings, and he seems to have little feeling for his victims, nor does he fear the consequences of getting caught. His behavior is evidence of

Exhibiting two or more distinct and alternating personalities is a symptom of a(n)

Which of the following is a common misconception about anorexia nervosa?

-Those at risk for anorexia are not influenced by cultural factors.

-Anorexia is only a women's illness.

-Families of people with anorexia tend to be overprotective.

-People with anorexia may also be suffering from depression.

-People with anorexia are more likely to perceive themselves as overweight.

Professor Lindstrom emphasizes that eating disorders involve the interactive influence of mood, basal metabolic rates, and cultural standards of beauty. The professor's emphasis best illustrates

Those with a narcissistic personality disorder are likely to be preoccupied with

Personality disorders are best described as

The distinctive features used to identify the three clusters of personality disorders are

Rachel is convinced that her occasional headaches are caused by a malignant brain tumor. Although several physicians have assured her that she has no serious physical problem, Rachel continues to seek medical attention for a brain tumor. Her behavior provides an example of

Sixteen-year-old Jill loves ice cream and other rich foods, but she has become increasingly anxious about gaining too much weight. Jill frequently overeats and then intentionally vomits in an attempt to control her weight. Jill most clearly suffers from

Experiencing physical symptoms, such as blindness or paralysis, that make no physiological sense is indicative of

Dissociative disorders are most likely to be characterized by

Saul frequently feels like he has a lump in his throat that makes it difficult for him to speak or swallow. Medical examinations, however, indicate that there is no apparent physical cause for these symptoms. Saul appears to be suffering from a

A PET scan study of people with ___ found increased activity in the amygdala.

Schizophrenia is associated with an excess of receptors for

Seeing one-eyed monsters would be a(n) . ___ Believing that you are Christopher Columbus would be a ___

Vigorous activity in the thalamus of schizophrenia patients has been found to be associated with

Schizophrenia that develops gradually over a long period of time is called ___ schizophrenia

Vigorous activity in the thalamus of schizophrenia patients has been found to be associated with

Although Mrs. Petrides usually sits passively in a motionless stupor, she sometimes repetitiously shakes her head or waves her arms. She most likely suffers from

Positive symptoms of schizophrenia are the ___ of

inappropriate behaviors, and negative symptoms are the ___ of appropriate behaviors

The chances for recovery from schizophrenia are considered to be greatest when the disorder develops

Research on the causes of schizophrenia strongly suggests that

Psychologists are LEAST likely to suggest that. contribute(s) to the development of schizophrenia

The prominent feature of mood disorders is the experience of

A therapist believes that Chet is chronically depressed because he takes too little credit for his many achievements and assumes too much responsibility failures. The therapist's interpretation reflects a ___ perspective

The risk of suicide is greatest when people

In terms of neurotransmitter levels, depression is associated with

For the last month, Gabrielle has felt lethargic and has been unable to get out of bed in the morning. She has withdrawn from friends and family because she feels worthless and unlovable. Gabrielle is most likely suffering from

Groups that are most likely to hurt themselves by NSSI are

Adults who are diagnosed with persistent depressive disorder (also called dysthymia) experience a mildly depressed mood more often than not for at least

The experience of depression risk taking and ___ aggression

The number one reason people seek mental health services is

After several weeks of feeling apathetic and dissatisfied with his life, Mark has suddenly become extremely cheerful and so talkative he can't be interrupted. He seems to need less sleep and becomes irritated when his friends tell him to slow down. Mark's behavior is indicative of

Two years after being brutally beaten and raped, Brianna still experiences jumpy anxiety, has trouble sleeping, and has vivid flashbacks of her assault. Brianna is most clearly showing signs of

The medical model of psychologically disordered behavior is most likely to be criticized for neglecting the importance of

According to the ___ perspective, anxiety is sometimes produced by the submerged mental energy associated with repressed impulses.

Kaylee is so afraid of spiders and insects that she avoids most outdoor activities and even refuses to go to the basement of her own house alone. Kaylee appears to suffer from a(n)

According to the medical model, psychological disorders are

DSM-5 is most likely to be criticized for

If individuals expect someone labeled as mentally ill to be hostile, they may act in unfriendly ways that provoke that person to respond with hostility. This illustrates the dangers of

Repeatedly thinking about your own death is to ___ as repeatedly washing your hands is to ___

Manuel is extremely shy and is so easily embarrassed when he is with other people that he often misses his college classes just to avoid social interactions. Manuel appears to suffer from a(n)

Maladaptive behaviors that reduce worry and fear are most indicative of

Episodes of intense dread that last for several minutes and are accompanied by shortness of breath, trembling, dizziness, or heart palpitations are most characteristic of a(n)

Using DSM-5 guidelines, two different clinicians are likely to give a specific patient the same diagnosis. This indicates that the DSM-5 is

Learning theorists have suggested that compulsive behaviors are

Psychiatrists and psychologists label behavior as disordered when it is