40 Questions
What is the main objective of highlighting actions that the client performs poorly in an assessment?
To indicate problems with a particular brain region
What is the diathesis-stress model trying to explain?
How psychological disorders arise from a vulnerability coupled with stressful circumstances
What is the focus of the biological perspective in understanding psychological disorders?
Physiological factors, such as genetics
What is the role of genetic factors in psychological disorders?
They affect the production and levels of neurotransmitters
What is the main idea behind the family systems model?
Consider problems within an individual as indicating problems within the family
What is the main idea behind the sociocultural model?
View psychopathology as a result of the interaction between individuals and their cultures
What is an example of a psychological disorder that is more common in lower socioeconomic classes?
Schizophrenia
What can environmental effects on the body influence?
The development and course of psychological disorders
What is the primary goal of assessment in psychology?
To make a diagnosis so that appropriate treatment can be provided
Which of the following is a characteristic of the p dimension?
It reflects low to high psychopathology severity
What is the Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) initiative primarily meant for?
To guide research rather than classify disorders for treatment
What is the tendency to experience frequent and intense negative emotions called?
Neuroticism
What is the purpose of ongoing assessment in psychology?
To understand whether specific situations might cause a worsening of the disorder
What is the neuropsychological method used for?
To assess cognitive, behavioral, or emotional functioning
What is a characteristic of an individual's p score?
It is likely to remain stable over time
What is the primary focus of the RDoC initiative?
Understanding the processes that give rise to disordered thoughts, emotions, and behaviors
Which personality disorder is linked to reduced frontal lobe capacity and a history of trauma?
Borderline personality disorder
What is a common characteristic of antisocial personality disorder?
Lack of remorse
Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for antisocial personality disorder?
Disregard for safety of self or others
At what minimum age can antisocial personality disorder be diagnosed?
18
Which biological risk factor is NOT associated with antisocial personality disorder?
Higher levels of stress hormones
Which childhood trait is a psychological risk factor for developing antisocial personality disorder?
Low levels of anxiety
Which of the following is a symptom associated with autism spectrum disorder?
Deficits in social interaction
Which of the following is true about Asperger's syndrome?
Normal intelligence but deficits in social interaction
Which of the following best describes echolalia in the context of autism spectrum disorder?
Mindlessly repeating words or phrases
What symptom is associated with children on the autism spectrum when changes occur in daily routines or environment?
Extreme agitation or tantrums
What social interaction impairment might babies with autism exhibit?
Lack of response to vocalizations
Which behavior is common in children with autism when they play?
Repetitive and obsessive focus on objects' sensory aspects
What do children with autism spectrum disorder generally fail to do in social interactions?
Establish eye contact
In what way do children with autism spectrum disorder typically use language?
Interpreting language literally
How do children with autism typically react to their environment?
They are acutely aware of their surroundings but oblivious to people
What repetitive behaviors might be observed in children with autism?
Strange hand movements and body rocking
What characterizes the end of a fugue state?
A sudden awareness of the surroundings
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Dissociative Identity Disorder?
Identities present in consciousness at the same time
Which of the following is NOT an argument used to explain fragmentation of personality in D.I.D.?
Genetic predisposition
Which symptom is commonly seen in patients with Dissociative Identity Disorder?
Major depressive episodes
Which of the following differences is LESS likely to be seen among personalities in D.I.D. patients?
Different core memories
Which brain activity is heightened in D.I.D. patients?
Activity in areas associated with traumatic memories
What kind of alterations characterize Schizophrenia?
Alterations in thoughts, perceptions, or consciousness leading to psychosis
How can psychosis be best described?
A mental split from reality and rationality
This quiz covers the concepts of anxiety and depression in the context of abnormal psychology, including the role of neuroticism and the Research Domain Criteria (RDoC).
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