Amber has never developed any interest in sex. She does not experience sexual fantasies. Her
boyfriend cannot understand her attitude, and he is becoming frustrated by it.
When he and
Amber consult with a psychologist about the issue, Amber is likely to be diagnosed as having
the DSM-5 diagnosis of ______.
a. sexual aversion disorder c. female sexual interest/arousal disorder
b. sexual apathy disorder d. frigidity
Question 2The DSM-5 uses use the term sleep-wake disorders instead of the earlier DSM diagnostic
term, sleep disorders, in order to underscore ____________.
a. that sleep problems affect daytime alertness and functioning
b. the problems identified in this classification occur during sleep or at the threshold between sleep and wakefulness
c. the need to understand the balance of circadian rhythms
d. how important good sleep is to psychological adjustment
Question 3Initial withdrawal symptoms associated with opioids include ________.
a. high blood pressure and cramps
b. vomiting, insomnia, and diarrhea,
c. tremors and hot and cold flashes
d. anxiety, irritability, and cravings
Question 4Electroconvulsive therapy is used to treat ______ in people who fail to respond to medication.
a. major depressive disorder c. dysthymia
b. cyclothymia d. bipolar disorder
Question 5A condition known commonly as hardening of the arteries, in which artery walls become
thicker, harder, and less elastic, is ______.
a. angina c. myocardial infarction
b. atherosclerosis d. arteriosclerosis
Question 6Cognitive-behavioral techniques and ______ have been successful in treating binge-eating
disorder.
a. antidepressants c. humanistic therapy
b. psychodynamic therapy d. family therapy
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