Abnormal Behavior Quiz
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What percentage of Canadians experience a psychological disorder at some point in their lives?

  • 60%
  • 25%
  • 40%
  • 12% (correct)

    • Which age range reported the highest prevalence of psychological disorders according to the Canadian Community Health Survey?

  • 18-24 years
  • 25-44 years
  • 65+ years
  • 45-64 years (correct)

    • What percentage of Canadian adults were diagnosed with anxiety or depressive disorders in 2011/2012?

  • 5%
  • 30%
  • 20%
  • 12% (correct)

    • What percentage of the population will ever be admitted to a psychiatric hospital according to the text?

    <p>Minority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Canadians were reported to have experienced a psychological disorder according to the Canadian Community Health Survey?

    <p>33%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the branch of psychology that addresses the description, causes, and treatment of abnormal behaviour patterns?

    <p>Abnormal psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the text prefer the term 'psychological disorder' over 'mental disorder'?

    <p>To emphasize the study of abnormal behavior within the field of psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the medical model perspective consider abnormal behavior patterns to be?

    <p>Symptoms of underlying mental illnesses or disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of abnormal psychology?

    <p>Understanding and treating abnormal behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the term 'mental disorder' avoided in the text?

    <p>It aligns with psychological and sociocultural perspectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

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