Entries by Essy

An anxiety disorder indicated by a marked and persistent fear of being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult or embarrassing.

An anxiety disorder indicated by a marked and persistent fear of being in places or situations from.   An anxiety disorder indicated by a marked and persistent fear of being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult or embarrassing. An explanation of schizophrenia that proposes that genetic, prenatal, and postnatal biological factors […]

A type of cognitive therapy, developed by Albert Ellis, in which the therapist directly confronts and challenges the person’s unrealistic thoughts and beliefs to show that they are irrational.

A type of cognitive therapy, developed by Albert Ellis, in which the therapist directly confronts…   A type of cognitive therapy, developed by Albert Ellis, in which the therapist directly confronts and challenges the person’s unrealistic thoughts and beliefs to show that they are irrational. A disorder characterized by inflexible, long-standing personality traits that lead […]

Explaining abnormality as the result of the interaction among biological, psychological (behavioral and cognitive), and social or cultural factors.

The current version of the American Psychiatric Association’s diagnostic and classification…   The current version of the American Psychiatric Association’s diagnostic and classification guidelines for mental disorders. Explaining abnormality as the result of the interaction among biological, psychological (behavioral and cognitive), and social or cultural factors.

An explanation of depression that proposes that the growth of new neurons in the hippocampus stops during depression, and when it resumes, the depression lifts.

An explanation of depression that proposes that the growth of new neurons in the hippocampus stops..   An explanation of depression that proposes that the growth of new neurons in the hippocampus stops during depression, and when it resumes, the depression lifts. A person undergoing therapy acts toward the therapist as he or she did […]

antisocial personality

A side effect of long-term use of traditional antipsychotic drugs causing the person to have…   A side effect of long-term use of traditional antipsychotic drugs causing the person to have uncontrollable facial tics, grimaces, and other involuntary movements of the lips, jaw, and tongue. Which of the following is a personality disorder? a. schizophrenia […]

schizophrenia

________________ is the fear of being in places or situations from which escape may be difficult or.   ________________ is the fear of being in places or situations from which escape may be difficult or embarrassing. a. A specific phobia b. Agoraphobia c. Social anxiety disorder d. Panic disorder Which of the following disorders has […]

psychotic disorder

Which of the following disorders is a (are) psychotic disorder(s)? a. obsessive-compulsive disorder.   Which of the following disorders is a (are) psychotic disorder(s)? a. obsessive-compulsive disorder b. major depressive disorder c. schizophrenia d. all of the above A false sensory perception is a(n) __________, and a false belief is a(n)___________. a. obsession; compulsion b. […]

Tardive dyskinesia

Which of the following is (are) most often used to treat bipolar disorder? a. SSRIs b. lithium c….   Which of the following is (are) most often used to treat bipolar disorder? a. SSRIs b. lithium c. new generation antipsychotic drugs d. MAO inhibitors Tardive dyskinesia is a side effect of long-term use of _________. […]

A ___________ therapist interprets resistances and transferences to discover a person’s underlying problems.

A ___________ therapist interprets resistances and transferences to discover a person’s underlying..   A ___________ therapist interprets resistances and transferences to discover a person’s underlying problems. a. psychoanalytic b. client-centered c. behavioral d. cognitive Maladaptive behavior is to maladaptive thinking as ___________is to ____________. a. psychoanalysis; client-centered therapy b. client-centered therapy; psychoanalysis c. behavioral therapy; […]

effective in treating phobic disorders?

Which of the following psychotherapies is most effective in treating phobic disorders? a….   Which of the following psychotherapies is most effective in treating phobic disorders? a. psychoanalysis b. cognitive therapy c. behavioral therapy d. client-centered therapy _____________is a disorder in which the person has excessive global anxiety and worry that they cannot control for […]