Abnormal Psychology Review

An inability to recall autobiographical information, often after trauma, is known as

Thoughts, behaviors, and emotions that cause either self or others significant distress are

A distortion of body image in which bouts of overeating are followed by depression or guilt & purging

Loss of contact with reality, often in the form of delusions and hallucinations

Wandering or travel after traumatic events, often associated with amnesia of identity is called

Excessive attention seeking, needing to be the focus, sexual promiscuity, and theatrical behaviors are part of

This model views abnormality as a result of conflict between unconscious & conscious desires

What is the correct order of the cycle of depressed thinking?

Explanation of psychological disturbances associated with change in hormones/neurotransmitters

Josh fluctuates between periods of energy and hyper-agitation to sadness and seclusion. Josh may have

The approach that psychological problems are due to people's inability to be their true selves.

A grandiose sense of importance, expectation to be recognized as superior, and a sense of entitlement are part of

A belief based on false or incomplete information, illusion, or other effects of perception

Perspective that disorders are a result of biological, mental, and environmental factors

Hailey experiences debilitating anxiety when in public. She likely suffers from

The inability to recall important personal information, typically caused by trauma or stress

The primary distinction between Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2 is

When a person experiences neurological (CNS) based physical symptoms w/ no medical explanation

Being fearful or anxious about being away from attachment figures

Illogical thoughts, behavior & speech, w/ delusions or hallucinations, such as hearing voices

Truddi's personalities include 6 year old "Lamb Chop" & Ean, a 1,000 year old Irish poet

Randy served in Vietnam & often experiences flashbulb memories of explosions. He likely has

When a patient experiences physical symptoms inconsistent w/ any medical/neurologic conditions

Pattern of disregard for others chiefly characterized by lack of one's conscience

An informal, unscientific term denoting mental instability, often used in a legal context

Obsession over neatness and organization is to obsession over routine/repetition as

High impulsivity, fear of abandonment, threats of suicide, change between idealization and devaluation are part of

Bo has recently felt sad & hopeless. He noticed it starts around October each year and only lasts for a few months.

Tendency to overestimate threats and underestimate opportunities

The most effective treatment for Bipolar Disorder has been

The process of assessing psychological issues as a problem w/ thought processes of the patient

A sensory experience of something that does not exist outside the mind is called a/an

Claire's friends worry about her. She only eats 200 calories per day & weighs 84 pounds, though she is 5' 7".

Excessive worrying, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, and continuous fixation on worries is known as

Assumption that abnormal behavior's the result of physical problems which can/should be treated

Cara has a debilitating fear of dogs which has gotten so bad, she won't leave her home, this is

Ryan's friend passed away in a car accident a few days ago & Ryan is sad & reclusive. He likely has

A belief that a disease is the result of variable factors such as genetics, mood, and culture.

Joy is a new mom & has felt very sad. She doesn't play with the kids or clean. She may have

The most current diagnostic tool for psychiatric professionals dealing with mental disorders is