Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context
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Which of the following is NOT a criterion used to define abnormal behavior?

  • Psychological dysfunction
  • Atypical or not culturally expected
  • Personal distress or impairment
  • Presence of a specific diagnosis (correct)
  • Which of the following is a key aspect of the 'science of psychopathology'?

  • Assessing the prevalence of mental illness in a population
  • Understanding the history of mental illness
  • Developing treatments for mental disorders
  • Analyzing the causes of mental illness (correct)
  • The supernatural tradition viewed deviant behavior as a result of:

  • Biological imbalances
  • Environmental factors
  • Psychological distress
  • Good vs. evil forces (correct)
  • The 'moral therapy' movement emphasized:

    <p>Treating institutionalized patients in a way that encourages social interaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these biological theories of abnormal behavior was prevalent in the 18th and 19th centuries?

    <p>The humoral theory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the major contribution of Pasteur's work to the understanding of abnormal behavior?

    <p>It established the link between specific microorganisms and certain illnesses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a delusion commonly associated with syphilis?

    <p>Belief that everyone is plotting against you (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement BEST describes the historical perspective on abnormal behavior?

    <p>Historically, the understanding of abnormal behavior has shifted between supernatural, biological, and psychological viewpoints (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following concepts is attributed to Sigmund Freud?

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    What is the primary difference between the ego and the id, according to Freudian theory?

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    Which of the following is NOT a stage in Freud's psychosexual stages of development?

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    What is the main focus of Carl Rogers' person-centered therapy?

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    Which of the following is a key principle of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

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    Which of the following individuals is credited with the Little Albert experiment?

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    Which of the following best describes the central principle of operant conditioning?

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    What is the primary difference between the one-dimensional and multidimensional models of psychopathology?

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    Which of the following is an example of a biological influence on psychopathology?

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    Which of the following best describes the concept of a developmental critical period?

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    What is the term for the complete set of genes an individual possesses?

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    Which of the following is TRUE regarding the role of genes in psychopathology?

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    Which of the following is NOT a defense mechanism described by Freud?

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    Which of the following therapies is most closely associated with the behavioral approach?

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    Which of the following pioneers of psychology is known for developing the concept of classical conditioning?

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    Which of the following is a central principle of the behavioral model of psychopathology?

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    Which of the following is NOT a criticism of the diathesis-stress model?

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    Which part of the brain is responsible for handling automatic functions like breathing and heart rate?

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    Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in regulating mood, sleep, and appetite?

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    According to the reciprocal gene-environment model, how does genetic predisposition influence an individual's environment?

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    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of learned helplessness?

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    Which of the following is NOT a component of the ABCs of behavioral assessment?

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    Which of the following is an example of a semi-structured interview?

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    What is the most common physiological response associated with the flight-or-fight response?

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    What are the four lobes of the cerebral cortex?

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    What is the primary function of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)?

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    Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between genetics and environmental factors in the development of psychological disorders?

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    What is the primary role of glutamate in the nervous system?

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    What does the term "diathesis" refer to in the context of the diathesis-stress model?

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    Which of the following is NOT a component of a mental status exam?

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    Which of the following is an example of operant conditioning?

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    What is the key difference between the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS)?

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    Which of the following is NOT a type of validity in psychological assessment?

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    What is the primary goal of projective testing in psychology?

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    Which of the following is NOT a criticism of the Rorschach inkblot test?

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    The Stanford-Binet and Wechsler scales are commonly used for?

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    Which of the following neuroimaging techniques provides structural images of the brain?

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    What is a key criticism of the classical categorical approach to diagnosing psychological disorders?

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    What is the primary purpose of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)?

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    What is a potential drawback of using labels to categorize individuals with psychological disorders?

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    The statement 'behaviours are observable and measurable' is most closely related to which approach to psychological assessment?

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    What is the primary function of self-monitoring in psychological assessment?

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    Which of the following is NOT a commonly used measure in psychophysiological testing?

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    Flashcards

    Formal Behaviours

    Observable and measurable actions used to identify treatment patterns.

    Self-Monitoring

    A method involving checklists and scales to observe one's own behavior.

    Projective Testing

    Psychological tests where ambiguous stimuli reflect the taker's personality.

    Rorschach Test

    A projective test using inkblots to assess personality traits and fears.

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    Intelligence Quotient (IQ)

    A measure of intelligence calculated as mental age divided by chronological age, multiplied by 100.

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    Neuropsychological Testing

    Tests to identify brain dysfunction and cognitive impairments.

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    Structural vs Functional Neuroimaging

    Structural imaging shows brain anatomy; functional imaging shows brain activity.

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    DSM-5

    The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition, used for classifying mental disorders.

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    Labelling and Stigma

    Labelling categorizes people with disorders; stigma carries negative connotations about them.

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    Reliability and Validity

    Reliability refers to consistency in diagnoses; validity refers to the correctness of a diagnosis.

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    Philippe Pinel

    Advocated for humane treatment of psychiatric patients.

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    Sigmund Freud

    Introduced psychoanalytic theory, focusing on the unconscious mind.

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    Unconscious mind

    Part of the mind influencing thoughts and behaviors without awareness.

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    Catharsis

    Emotional release through recalling traumatic memories.

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    Freud's Id

    Part of mind driven by basic instincts and pleasure.

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    Freud's Ego

    Rational part of the mind balancing desires and reality.

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    Freud's Superego

    Moral conscience governing behavior with ideals.

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    Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

    Stages of needs: physiological to self-actualization.

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    Self-actualization

    Reaching one’s fullest potential.

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    Carl Rogers

    Proposed person-centered therapy emphasizing acceptance.

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    Classical Conditioning

    Learning through association as shown in Pavlov's experiments.

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    Operant Conditioning

    Learning behavior through rewards and punishments.

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    Multidimensional Model

    Behavior caused by multiple contributing factors.

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    Biological Influences

    Genetic and physiological factors affecting behavior.

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    Polygenic Traits

    Characteristics influenced by multiple genes.

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    Abnormal Behaviour

    Behavior that involves psychological dysfunction, personal distress, or is atypical within a culture.

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    Psychopathology

    The scientific study of psychological disorders, including their prevalence, incidence, onset, and course.

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    Etiology

    The study of causation in the context of psychological disorders.

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    Moral Theory

    A psychosocial approach emphasizing emotional treatment and normal social interaction for patients.

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    Hippocrates' Humors

    The belief that bodily humors influence mental functioning, including blood, bile, and phlegm.

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    Syphilis Symptoms

    Behavioral and cognitive symptoms resulting from advanced syphilis infection include delusions of persecution and grandeur.

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    Physical Causes of Insanity

    The view that insanity arises from physical health issues, leading to treatment like diet and rest.

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    Supernatural Traditions

    Historical beliefs attributing mental illness to supernatural forces or phenomena.

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    Gene Expression

    The process through which genes turn on to produce proteins, influencing cell specialization.

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    Diathesis-Stress Model

    A model explaining that inherited traits activate under stress, potentially leading to disorders.

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    Epigenetics

    The study of how environmental factors influence gene expression across generations.

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    Central Nervous System

    Comprises the brain and spinal cord, processing sensory information and coordinating responses.

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    Neurons

    Nerve cells that process and transmit information in the brain and throughout the body.

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    Glutamate

    An excitatory neurotransmitter that activates many neurons leading to action.

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    Serotonin

    A neurotransmitter that regulates mood, behavior, and thought processes.

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    Learned Helplessness

    A mental state wherein individuals perceive they have no control, often leading to depression.

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    Conditioning

    A learning process that establishes relationships between events through classical and operant methods.

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    Emotional Dysregulation

    A disruption in emotional responses that can lead to psychological disorders.

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    Reliability in Assessment

    The consistency of a psychological measurement, such as interrater and test-retest reliability.

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    Clinical Interviews

    Conversations aimed at gathering detailed information about an individual's behavior and history.

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    ABCs of Behavioral Assessment

    A model exploring Antecedents, Behaviors, and Consequences to understand actions.

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    Emotional Phenomena

    Behavior tendencies driven by external events and feelings, linked with physiological responses.

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    Cultural Roles

    Social expectations related to gender can influence the prevalence of psychological disorders.

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    Study Notes

    Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

    • Definition of Abnormal Behavior: Psychological dysfunction, personal distress or impairment, and atypical or not culturally expected behavior.

    • Science of Psychopathology:

      • Clinical Description: Study of psychological disorders, including prevalence, incidence, onset, and course.
      • Causation (Etiology): Study of the origins of disorders.
      • Treatment and Outcomes: Evaluating treatment effects and their relationship to theoretical approaches.

    Supernatural Traditions

    • Deviant Behavior: Abnormal behavior viewed as a manifestation of good versus evil.
    • Causes of Perceived Evil: Unexplainable behavior, suffering, and upheaval.

    Stress and Melancholy (14th-15th centuries)

    • Insanity as Natural Phenomenon: Insanity viewed as a treatable condition caused by mental or emotional stress.
    • Treatments: Rest, sleep, happiness, potions, and baths.

    Moon and Stars

    • No Scientific Evidence: Belief that psychological functioning is affected by celestial bodies lacks scientific support.

    Biological Traditions

    • Hippocrates and Galen: Proposed that abnormal behavior stemmed from imbalances in bodily humors (blood, black bile, yellow bile, phlegm).
    • Pasteur and Syphilis: Identified a bacterial cause (syphilis) for some mental symptoms (delusions, bizarre behavior). Untreated syphilis leads to deterioration and death; treatable with penicillin.
    • Grey: Emphasized physical causes and treatments like rest, diet, and good environment for mentally ill patients.

    Psychological Traditions

    • Moral Theory (Philippe Pinel): Focus on humane treatment and social interaction for institutionalized patients.
    • Ben Rush: Considered the "father of North American psychiatry".
    • Psychoanalytic Theory (Sigmund Freud):
      • Unconscious Mind: Freud and Breuer discovered the influence of the unconscious on psychological disorders through hypnosis.
      • Catharsis: Reliving and releasing emotional trauma as a therapeutic technique.
      • Mind Structure: Id (pleasure principle), ego (reality principle), superego (moral principle).
      • Defense Mechanisms: Unconscious processes to manage anxiety resulting from id and superego conflicts.
      • Psychosexual Stages: Oral, anal, phallic, latency, genital.
    • Humanistic Theory (Maslow, Rogers, Perls):
      • Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: Basic needs must be met before higher-level needs.
      • Self-Actualization: Reaching one's full potential.
      • Rogers' Person-Centered Therapy: Unconditional positive regard for the client.
    • Behavioral Model (Pavlov, Watson, Skinner):
      • Classical Conditioning (Pavlov): Learning associations between stimuli.
      • Watson: Behaviorism, fears are learned and can be unlearned.
      • Skinner: Operant conditioning, learning through consequences (rewards, punishments). Systematic desensitization.

    Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

    • One-Dimensional vs. Multidimensional Model: One-dimensional models attribute causes to a single factor; multidimensional models consider multiple factors.
    • Behavioral Influences: Learned behaviors, including phobias, and avoidance responses.
    • Biological Influences: Inherited traits and neurological factors.
    • Emotional Influences: Role of emotions in psychological disorders
    • Social Influences: Impact of social interactions on behavior and adjustment.
    • Developmental Influences: Periods in development where individuals are more or less reactive to factors.
    • Genetic Contributions:
      • Genes: Long DNA molecules.
      • Nature vs. Nurture: Ongoing debate about the roles of genes and environment.
      • Polygenic: Many genes contributing to behavior.
      • Diathesis-Stress Model: Inherited vulnerability (diathesis) triggered by stress.
      • Reciprocal Gene-Environment Model: Genes influence how individuals respond to the environment.
      • Epigenetics: Gene expression passed through generations influenced by the environment.

    Neuroscience

    • Central Nervous System: :Brain, spinal cord, neurons
    • Brain Structure: Brainstem, cerebellum, thalamus, hypothalamus, limbic system, and 4 lobes.
    • Peripheral Nervous System: ANS, SNS, PNS, Endocrine System.
    • Neurotransmitters: Glutamate, GABA, serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine.

    Behavioral and Cognitive Science

    • Conditioning: Classical and operant conditioning.
    • Learned Helplessness: Giving up attempting to cope due to perceived lack of control.
    • Positive Psychology: Promoting positive attitudes and happiness.
    • Emotions: Arousal, feelings, physiological responses, and their role in psychopathology.

    Cultural, Social, and Interpersonal Factors

    • Gender Roles: Cultural expectations influencing different prevalence rates of disorders and responses to treatment.
    • Lifespan Development: Experiences at different stages impacting vulnerability to disorders.

    Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

    • Reliability and Validity: Consistency and accuracy of measurements.
    • Clinical Interviews: Gathering information on behavior, attitudes, and emotions.
    • Mental Status Exam: Observing appearance, thought processes, mood, affect, and intellect.
    • Behavioral Assessment: Antecedents, behaviors, and consequences (ABCs) observable behaviors.
    • Psychological Testing: Projective tests (e.g., Rorschach, TAT), personality tests (e.g., MMPI), intelligence tests (e.g., Stanford-Binet, Wechsler).
    • Neuropsychological Testing: Pinpointing brain dysfunction.
    • Neuroimaging: Structural and functional brain images such as PET, fMRI, CAT, and MRI.
    • Psychophysiological Testing: Measuring physiological responses (EEG, ERP, skin conductance).
    • Diagnosing Issues: Classical categorical vs. dimensional vs. prototypical approach.
    • DSM-5 and Issues: Classification issues, comorbidity in DSM-5. Labeling and stigma

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    Explore the historical perspectives on abnormal behavior, focusing on its definitions, causation, and treatment methods from supernatural traditions to early views of mental health in the 14th-15th centuries. Discover how perceptions of deviant behavior have evolved over time and the treatment practices that were employed. This quiz delves into the science of psychopathology in a historical framework.

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