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Abnormal Behavior in Psychology

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What are the four general criteria used to identify abnormal behavior?

Violation of cultural norms, statistical rarity, personal distress, and anxiety
Violation of social norms, cultural differences, personal distress, and maladaptive behavior
Violation of social norms, statistical rarity, personal discomfort, and anxiety
Violation of social norms, statistical rarity, personal distress, and maladaptive behavior (correct)

What is the main idea behind the Biopsychosocial Model?

To consider only psychological factors in understanding health
To consider only biological factors in understanding health
To systematically consider biological, psychological, and social factors and their interactions (correct)
To consider only social factors in understanding health

What is the purpose of the DSM-5?

To diagnose mental disorders and advise on lifestyle changes
To diagnose physical disorders and advise on treatment options
To diagnose mental disorders and advise on treatment options (correct)
To diagnose physical disorders and advise on lifestyle changes

What is the diathesis-stress model explaining?

How a genetic vulnerability can result in mental illness when combined with stress (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential criticism of the DSM-5?

It may overly medicalize conditions, implying that normal behavior requires treatment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a social factor in the Biopsychosocial Model?

Family circumstances (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary influence of culture on mental health?

The willingness to seek help and the types of help sought (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

Additional unusual experiences or behaviors, such as delusions and hallucinations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common mental health disorder?

Anxiety disorders (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the prevalence of mental health disorders in the general population?

1 in every 4 people (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between gender and mental health disorders?

Women are more likely to develop mental health disorders (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of hallucinations?

False sensory experiences in the absence of any genuine external input (C) Signup and view all the answers

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