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Running Head: ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY CASE STUDIES

Abnormal Psychology Case Studies
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ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY CASE STUDIES

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CHAPTER 5
Anxiety disorders-Adam
a.) Conclusion a psychologist might reach on Adam’s increase in alcohol consumption is
that Adam is using alcohol as a coping mechanism in the absence of a physical
explanation of his condition.
b.) The physical impact that Adam’s change in behavior has produced is that he is
intentionally placing undue stress on his heart and lungs.
c.) Anxiety disorder symptoms clearly present in Adam’s case include:
✓ He has recurring and unexpected panic attacks
✓ He has intense anxiety or fear of being in crowds
✓ He fails to speak in certain types of social situations
d.) Adam appears to meet the criteria for a diagnosis of Panic Disorder
Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders-Katherine
a) The impact Katherine’s condition is having on her physical health is that her reluctance to
enter her kitchen makes it difficult to maintain a healthy diet.
b) Symptoms that are clearly present in Katherine’s case include:
✓ Actions undertaken to reduce distress associated with unwanted thoughts that
significantly impair social or occupational functioning.
✓ Behaviors designed to prevent anxiety associated with intrusive thoughts or
images
✓ Preoccupation with physical appearance that causes significant disruption in
social or occupational functioning.
c) Katherine appears to meet the criteria for the diagnosis of Specific Phobia

ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY CASE STUDIES
Trauma and stressor-related disorders-Lena
a) Yes, Lena meets the requirement because she is much more fearful than she used to be.
b) If left untreated, Lena’s friends and family may get worn out from trying to provide
support and comfort.
c) Symptoms that are clearly present in Lena include:
✓ Avoids thoughts or behaviors associated with a traumatic event
✓ Finds it difficult to control excessive worry
✓ Re-experiences a traumatic event via distressing memories, images, thoughts,
perceptions, dreams, flashbacks, illusions, hallucinations or any of these
symptoms in combination.
d) Lena appears to meet the criteria for the diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Di...


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