NAME THAT DISORDER
This activity presents case
studies in which individuals
suffer from symptoms of
psychological disorders.
Acknowledgements: This activity was written by
Antoinette R. Miller, Clayton State University
CASE STUDY 1

Irene occasionally experiences unpredictable
episodes of intense dread, accompanied by
chest pains and a sensation of smothering.
Her symptoms have no apparent physical
cause.
CASE STUDY 1: DIAGNOSIS
IRENE SUFFERS FROM
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
obsessive-compulsive disorder
panic disorder
agoraphobia
posttraumatic stress disorder
antisocial personality disorder
CASE STUDY 2
Jason is so preoccupied with staying clean
that he showers as many as 10 times each
day.
CASE STUDY 2: DIAGNOSIS
JASON SUFFERS FROM
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
major depressive disorder
paranoid schizophrenia
panic disorder
bipolar disorder
obsessive-compulsive disorder
CASE STUDY 3
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Although she escaped from war-torn Iraq two
years ago, Lila still has haunting memories
and nightmares. She is also severely
depressed.
CASE STUDY 3: DIAGNOSIS
LILA SUFFERS FROM
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
bipolar disorder
antisocial personality disorder
post-traumatic stress disorder
major depressive disorder
agoraphobia
CASE STUDY 4

One day Matt felt optimistic, energetic, and
on top of the world. A few days later he felt
hopeless and lethargic. He thought that the
future looked very grim.
CASE STUDY 4: DIAGNOSIS
MATT SUFFERS FROM
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
panic disorder
agoraphobia
major depressive disorder
antisocial personality disorder
bipolar disorder
CASE STUDY 5
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Claiming that she heard a voice commanding
her to warn other people that eating is harmful,
Sandy attempts to convince others restaurant
patrons not to eat. The psychiatrist to whom she
is referred finds that Sandy’s thinking and
speech are often fragmented
and incoherent. In addition, Sandy has an
unreasonable fear that someone is “out to
get her.” Consequently, she trusts no one.
CASE STUDY 5: DIAGNOSIS
SANDY SUFFERS FROM
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
paranoid schizophrenia
panic disorder
bipolar disorder
post-traumatic stress disorder
antisocial personality disorder
CASE STUDY 6
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Dr. Bob has never been able to keep a job.
He’s been in and out of jail for charges such
as theft, and spousal abuse.
CASE STUDY 6: DIAGNOSIS
DR. BOB SUFFERS FROM
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
post-traumatic stress disorder
major depressive disorder
bipolar disorder
antisocial personality disorder
obsessive-compulsive disorder
CASE STUDY 7
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Sadie is so fearful of being overwhelmed by
anxiety that she rarely steps outside her
apartment. The thought of going shopping and
getting lost in a crowd terrifies her, so she has
her groceries delivered. Because of her fear,
she earns her living as a freelance writer and
works at home.
CASE STUDY 7: DIAGNOSIS
SADIE SUFFERS FROM
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
obsessive-compulsive disorder
agoraphobia
bipolar disorder
major depressive disorder
panic disorder
CASE STUDY 8
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For the last month Gabrielle has felt
lethargic and has been unable to get out of
bed in the morning. She has withdrawn from
friends and family because she feels
worthless and unlovable.
CASE STUDY 8: DIAGNOSIS
GABRIELLE SUFFERS FROM
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
major depressive disorder
antisocial personality disorder
paranoid schizophrenia
post-traumatic stress disorder
bipolar disorder
CONSIDER THIS…

How do we define “abnormal behavior”?