Abnormal Psychology

What are the minimum educational requirements to become eligible for registration as a psychologist in Australia?

Two-year accredited undergraduate psychology sequence
Five-year accredited undergraduate psychology sequence
Three-year accredited undergraduate psychology sequence (correct)
Four-year accredited undergraduate psychology sequence

Which of the following is NOT considered an indicator of abnormality?

Objective conformity (correct)
Statistical deviancy
Subjective distress
Maladaptive behavior

What does the field of psychopathology study?

The scientific study of social disorders
The scientific study of psychological disorders (correct)
The scientific study of physical disorders
The scientific study of neurological disorders

What is the key contribution of the psychoanalytic approach to psychopathology?

The emphasis on the role of unconscious thoughts and feelings (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is Pavlovian conditioning also known as?

Classical conditioning (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of mental health literacy programs?

To eliminate stigma associated with mental illness (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is operant conditioning?

Learning through consequences (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Super Ego in psychopathology?

It suppresses the desires of the ID (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is classical conditioning?

A specific stimulus eliciting a specific response (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of early attachment relationships according to attachment theory?

They lay the foundation for later functioning in life (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of multiple uncontrollable and unpredictable frightening life events in the development of psychopathology according to the social perspective?

They leave a person vulnerable to psychopathology (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the indicators of psychological abnormality mentioned in the text?

Predictability (C) Signup and view all the answers

During which time period was mental illness often seen as a moral failing or weakness of character?

18th and 19th centuries (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a basic feature of a psychological disorder mentioned in the text?

Dysfunction in psychological processes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of stigmatization and maltreatment of people with mental illness throughout history, according to the text?

Lack of understanding and misinformation (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to DSM-5, which of the following is a basic feature of a psychological disorder?

Clinically significant difficulties in thinking, feeling, or behaving (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between personal and perceived stigma?

Personal stigma refers to negative attitudes towards mental illness, while perceived stigma refers to how one perceives the attitudes of others (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the connection between culture and the clinical presentation of a disorder?

Culture can shape the clinical presentation of a disorder (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the historical account of stigma towards mental illness?

Stigma towards mental illness is tied to our history of how we have understood the causes of mental illness (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the cognitive-behavioural model?

A model that suggests people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are interconnected and influence each other, and that faulty thinking patterns can contribute to the development of psychological problems. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of avoidance behaviours in anxiety disorders?

Avoidance behaviours may be reinforced by the temporary reduction of anxiety, leading to the maintenance of the anxiety disorder. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)?

To help people identify and modify their negative thought patterns and beliefs, leading to changes in behaviour and emotional well-being. (A) Signup and view all the answers