Practise AP Psychology 5.4 by identifying neurodevelopmental, schizophrenic, mood, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, dissociative, and trauma-related disorders.
Based on Banu's issues in school, in addition to an IQ test, the psychologist is most likely to administer a test for
ADHD.
autism spectrum disorders.
schizophrenia.
depression.
In his early 20s, Ernie is diagnosed with schizophrenia based primarily on his increasingly catatonic behavior. Ernie is most likely to
appear emotionless even in situations that would make most people very emotional.
talk a mile a minute without pausing between words and topics.
remain in a single position for long periods of time without moving.
report that he is being watched or followed.
Odette is nearing her 70th birthday. Over the last year, she has suffered a loss of appetite and began to experience difficulty sleeping. She has lost interest in her favorite pastimes: gardening and bridge. Odette is most likely to be diagnosed as having
Alzheimer's disease.
seasonal affective disorder.
insomnia and bulimia.
major depressive disorder.
For years, Sutton has suffered from bouts of depression during which she feels very low energy and struggles to complete basic household tasks. She occasionally has an interlude of a few days during which she feels a surge of energy and a sense of optimism and competence, and during those times she functions relatively well. With which of the following disorders would Sutton most likely be diagnosed?
Persistent depressive disorder
Major depressive disorder
Bipolar I disorder
Bipolar II disorder
Explain how the following psychological concepts could relate to how well Annabelle adapts when she begins her college career.
- Agoraphobia
- Crystallized intelligence
Agoraphobia
Professor Menendez conducted an experiment to investigate the effects of a new medication for treating the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Part A Explain the concept of compulsion in the context of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Calinda is usually a hardworking, frugal single mother of two. Sometimes, however, she says her name is Meelo, a pop star, and instead of working she goes on spending sprees at local boutiques. On other occasions, she has been known to say that she is an eight-year- old boy named Curtis. Calinda's symptoms are most typical of
conversion disorder.
dissociative identity disorder.
schizophrenia.
post-traumatic stress disorder.
A person who experiences flashbacks and nightmares after being involved in a serious car accident is likely to be diagnosed with which psychological disorder?
Dissociative identity disorder
Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
Post-traumatic stress disorder