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Chapter 12 Mental Disorders Worksheet A.P. Psychology
1. Define the following:
EtiologyPsychopathologyDeviant behavior2. Thomas Szasz say there is a potential danger in labeling people with mental disorder, he said it
could lead to more harm than good. What did he mean by this?
3. Tell me the history of each of the following with regard to mental illness.
a. Ancient world-
b. Middle Ages-
c. Later part of 18th century-
4. Compare and contrast the Psychoanalytic model of mental illness and the Behavioral model.
Free Association
1. Affect2. Mental Disorder “bible”
3. Ritalin, Concerta, Adderall 4. Overeating followed by “purges” 5. Free-floating anxiety1. In your own words tell me what the Diathesis-stress hypothesis means.
2. In your own words tell me what the Social-cognitive-behavioral model?
3. What does the Biopsychosocial model of mental illness say?
4. What are anxiety disorders? What are the symptoms of the following Anxiety disorders?
a. G.A.D.b. Panic disorderc. O.C.D.d. P.T.S.D.e. Phobias-
5. Compare and contrast the behavioral techniques: Flooding and systematic desensitization.
6. In your own words tell me what the Martin Seligman’s Preparedness Hypothesis theory says.
7. What are somatoform disorders? What are the symptoms of the following somatoform
disorders?
a. Conversion disorderb. Hypochondriasis8. What are two possible causes of somatoform disorders?
Free association
a. Phobia of snakesb. Fear of crowded placesc. Too much stress hormone cortisol9. What are dissociative disorders? What are the symptoms of the following Dissociative
disorder?
a. Dissociative amnesiab. Dissociative Fuguec. Dissociative Identity Disorder10. Why are dissociative disorders controversial?
11. What is the psychoanalytic theory of the causes of Dissociative disorders? (DID in
particular)
12. List the characteristics of a person who has Major depressive disorder (Unipolar disorder).
Possible causes of Major depressive disorder?
a. Malfunction with Chromosome ___________, which is connected to production of the
NT _________________
b. Low levels of these three NTs?
c. Low self-esteem, faulty ___________________, belief that events in life are
uncontrollable _________________ vs _______________ locus of control.
d. Lack of development in which parts of the brain?
13. Less severe form of depression is called _______________ ______________ According to
the DSM-IV-TR, a person must have symptoms for _____ years.
14. I am S.A.D.Why am I S.A.D.?
What treatment can I get because I am S.A.D.?
15. Define Bipolar I disorder:
What are the characteristics of the manic phase?
Why do some psychologist believe there is a genetic (nature) component to bipolar disorder?
How is Bipolar II different from Bipolar I?
______________________ Disorder is a less severe form of Bipolar I. The person alternates
between ______________________ and ______________________
16. Define Schizophrenia:
Identify the following symptoms of schizophrenia
a. Hey tan man too much fun in the sunb. John grew the house, the bird flew upside down, and the car did flips in the drivewayc. I am working for the C.I.A. as a spy to fight communismd. I think there are people out to get mee. “Sowshot” It may not mean anything to you but it does to mef. Inappropriate emotionsg. No emotion at allh. I hear and see things that aren’t therea. A lack of motivation, a lack of speech skills, a lack of pleasure; ________________ symptoms.
b. I have hallucinations, disorganized thoughts, and delusions: ________________ symptoms
Identify the following types of Schizophrenia
a. I used to have schizophrenia but now I currently have no symptomsb. This involves my motor functions, I am like a “statue, __________________ stupor.
c. I am homeless, I have hallucinations, delusions, bizarre behavior, incoherent speech, and I talk
to imaginary people:
Free Association
a. “Split mind”b. I am the King of England!c. Mr. Harrison hopes his brother does not get Schizophrenia? Why?
How can cocaine abuse possible lead to Schizophrenia?
Explain what the “Dopamine Hypothesis” says.
In your own words explain the Vulnerability theory of schizophrenia.
17. Define Personality disorders:
Cluster A of personality disorders-Odd-Eccentric: I am a hermit, _____________; I am violent
but not psychotic ______________; I have odd thoughts and emotions ______________
Cluster B of personality disorders-Dramatic-erratic: Look at me, I am better than you, I am
arrogant, entitled, and don’t criticize me, _______________; I will cut you to pieces with an axe
and not feel bad about it, some people call me a “psychopath,” _________________; Look at me,
look at me, look at me, _______________; I will cut myself it you try to leave me, ___________
Cluster C of personality disorders Anxious-fearful: I NEED someone, I am a needy person,
___________________; I must have order and control of all situations, _____________________; I am
very sensitive to criticism and humiliation, ________________________
18. Compare and contrast internalizing and externalizing disorders. Write an example of each.
19. Identify the following Pervasive Development disorders.
a. Dyslexiab. Autism20. What are mirror neurons?
21. How would a cognitive psychologist try to help a Bulimic?
22. Psychologist Martin Seligman suggests that there are three causes for the increase in the
number reported depressed people. What are they?
23. What do critics say about ADHD?
24. Briefly explain the five axes of the DSM-IV-TR