​Professor Wapner wants to develop a new psychometric test of anxiety. He must be careful to have the various items on the test yield similar results to ensure that it will be high in ____.

​Dopamine is related to several mental disorders. Insufficient dopamine is a possible cause of ____, while having an excess of dopamine may be related to ____.

​Which of the following is a cultural factor that contributes to anxiety disorders?

​Scott has sexual fantasies and engages in sexual behavior that is focused on objects and situations that are not part of the usual pattern of affectionate sexual activity. His behavior often puts him at risk for being arrested. If Scott has a sexual problem, it is likely to be in the general category of ____.

​Patrick is an orchestra conductor, but he is terrified of conducting in public venues and speaking to the audience between pieces. He is perfectly comfortable during rehearsal sessions, but sometimes has to cancel concerts because of these fears. According to the DSM-5, Patrick probably has ____.

​The single most preventable cause of death in the United States is ____.

​In the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Ferris deliberately fakes his own headaches and stomach pains so that he could avoid going to school. Aside from his irresponsibility, Ferris would best be diagnosed as exhibiting ____.

​Holly describes herself this way: “I am always tense and worried. Sometimes I get so frightened, I feel like I’ll die. I am terribly embarrassed by my behavior, but I can’t control it. It is often so bad that it interferes with my work.” Holly is probably suffering from what a(n) ____ disorder.

​Elizabeth, married for six years, has no interest in either fantasizing or engaging in sexual activity. In fact, she does whatever she can to avoid situations where intercourse is a possibility. According to the DSM-5, Elizabeth has ____.

Emily sees her advisor about doing a research study for her Ph.D. dissertation.“What are you going to investigate?” the advisor asks.“I believe that drinking orange juice before an IQ test will raise a person’s score,” she says.Emily’s answer constitutes a(n) ____.