AP PSYCHOLOGY

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ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Edward really hates germs. He always seems worried about whether his hands are clean. He takes it to the extreme, going through the process of adding soap seven times when he washes his hands. What is he exhibiting symptoms of?
A
Social Phobia
B
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
C
A Specific Phobia
D
Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Common compulsions include excessive washing, turning items off, checking on loved ones, and arranging items.

Detailed explanation-2: -Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) describes an ingrained pattern of behavior in which individuals consistently disregard and violate the rights of others around them.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following statements is true of the biological factors involved in bipolar disorder? High levels of norepinephrine and low levels of serotonin are associated with bipolar disorder.

Detailed explanation-4: -A person with an anxiety disorder will experience excessive worry, but not engage in compulsive behavior to reduce their anxiety. A person with OCD, however, will use repetitive, typically unhelpful behaviors to try and thwart the obsessive thought they have.

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