Psych 405: Abnormal Psychology UW-Madison
Gooding Final Exam with Complete Solutions
personality disorders - answer -An inflexible pattern of inner experience and outward
behavior
-This pattern is seen in most interactions, differs from the experiences and behaviors
usually expected of people, and continues for years
paranoid personality disorder - answer type of personality disorder characterized by
extreme suspiciousness or mistrust of others
schizoid personality disorder - answer a personality disorder characterized by
persistent avoidance of social relationships and little expression of emotion
schizotypal personality disorder - answer this disorder is characterized by a range of
interpersonal problems, marked by extreme discomfort in close relationships, odd (even
bizarre) ways of thinking, and behavioral eccentricities
antisocial personality disorder - answer a personality disorder in which a person
exhibits a lack of conscience for wrongdoing, even toward friends and family members;
may be aggressive and ruthless or a clever con artist
borderline personality disorder - answer a personality disorder characterized by lack of
stability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotion; impulsivity; angry
outbursts; intense fear of abandonment; recurring suicidal gestures
Linehan's Diathesis-Stress Theory - answer a psychological theory that attempts to
explain a disorder as the result of an interaction between a predispositional vulnerability
and a stress caused by life experiences
histrionic personality disorder - answer a personality disorder characterized by
excessive emotionality and preoccupation with being the center of attention; emotional
shallowness; overly dramatic behavior
narcissitic personality disorder - answer a personality disturbance characterized by an
exaggerated sense of self-importance
avoidant personality disorder - answer A personality disorder characterized by
consistent discomfort and restraint in social situations, overwhelming feelings of
inadequacy, and extreme sensitivity to negative evaluation.
dependent personality disorder - answer a personality disorder characterized by
helplessness; excessive need to be taken care of; submissive and clinging behavior;
difficulty in making decisions
, obssessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) - answer intruding thought that occur again and
again are followed by some repetitive behavior or mental act
schizophrenia - answer a group of severe disorders characterized by disorganized and
delusional thinking, disturbed perceptions, and inappropriate emotions and actions
anhedonia - answer inability to feel pleasure
avolition - answer lack of motivation; apathy
alogia - answer relative absence of speech
affect - answer diminished emotional expression
delusions - answer false beliefs held by a person who refuses to accept evidence of their
falseness
disorganized speech - answer a severe disruption of verbal communication in which
ideas shift rapidly and incoherently among unrelated topics
loose associations - answer A common thinking disturbance in schizophrenia,
characterized by rapid shifts from one topic of conversation to another. Also known as
derailment.
catatonia - answer a state of unresponsiveness to one's outside environment, usually
including muscle rigidity, staring, and inability to communicate; symptom of
schizophrenia
catatonic immobility - answer Maintain unusual posture for long periods of time (e.g.,
stand on one leg); symptom of schizophrenia
waxy flexibility - answer feature of catatonic schizophrenia in which people rigidly
Gooding Final Exam with Complete Solutions
personality disorders - answer -An inflexible pattern of inner experience and outward
behavior
-This pattern is seen in most interactions, differs from the experiences and behaviors
usually expected of people, and continues for years
paranoid personality disorder - answer type of personality disorder characterized by
extreme suspiciousness or mistrust of others
schizoid personality disorder - answer a personality disorder characterized by
persistent avoidance of social relationships and little expression of emotion
schizotypal personality disorder - answer this disorder is characterized by a range of
interpersonal problems, marked by extreme discomfort in close relationships, odd (even
bizarre) ways of thinking, and behavioral eccentricities
antisocial personality disorder - answer a personality disorder in which a person
exhibits a lack of conscience for wrongdoing, even toward friends and family members;
may be aggressive and ruthless or a clever con artist
borderline personality disorder - answer a personality disorder characterized by lack of
stability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotion; impulsivity; angry
outbursts; intense fear of abandonment; recurring suicidal gestures
Linehan's Diathesis-Stress Theory - answer a psychological theory that attempts to
explain a disorder as the result of an interaction between a predispositional vulnerability
and a stress caused by life experiences
histrionic personality disorder - answer a personality disorder characterized by
excessive emotionality and preoccupation with being the center of attention; emotional
shallowness; overly dramatic behavior
narcissitic personality disorder - answer a personality disturbance characterized by an
exaggerated sense of self-importance
avoidant personality disorder - answer A personality disorder characterized by
consistent discomfort and restraint in social situations, overwhelming feelings of
inadequacy, and extreme sensitivity to negative evaluation.
dependent personality disorder - answer a personality disorder characterized by
helplessness; excessive need to be taken care of; submissive and clinging behavior;
difficulty in making decisions
, obssessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) - answer intruding thought that occur again and
again are followed by some repetitive behavior or mental act
schizophrenia - answer a group of severe disorders characterized by disorganized and
delusional thinking, disturbed perceptions, and inappropriate emotions and actions
anhedonia - answer inability to feel pleasure
avolition - answer lack of motivation; apathy
alogia - answer relative absence of speech
affect - answer diminished emotional expression
delusions - answer false beliefs held by a person who refuses to accept evidence of their
falseness
disorganized speech - answer a severe disruption of verbal communication in which
ideas shift rapidly and incoherently among unrelated topics
loose associations - answer A common thinking disturbance in schizophrenia,
characterized by rapid shifts from one topic of conversation to another. Also known as
derailment.
catatonia - answer a state of unresponsiveness to one's outside environment, usually
including muscle rigidity, staring, and inability to communicate; symptom of
schizophrenia
catatonic immobility - answer Maintain unusual posture for long periods of time (e.g.,
stand on one leg); symptom of schizophrenia
waxy flexibility - answer feature of catatonic schizophrenia in which people rigidly
