Abnormal Psychology: Historical Conceptions of Abnormal Behavior
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What was the primary cause of abnormal behavior according to the supernatural tradition of early demonology?

  • Unhealthy environment
  • Mental or emotional stress
  • Work of the devil and witches (correct)
  • Lack of rest and sleep

    • What was the treatment for psychological disorders during the 14th century according to the supernatural tradition?

  • Baths, ointments, and potions
  • Exorcism through various religious rituals (correct)
  • Rest, sleep, and a healthy environment
  • Medication and therapy

    • What is mass hysteria characterized by?

  • A single individual experiencing intense emotional stress
  • A large-scale outbreak of bizarre behavior (correct)
  • A gradual development of mental depression
  • A sudden anxiety attack

    • What is the phenomenon demonstrated by modern mass hysteria?

    <p>The experience of emotion contagion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what century did people shift from believing in supernatural causes to natural causes of abnormal behavior?

    <p>15th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the prognosis of time-limited conditions?

    <p>They would recover without treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Tourette's Disorder?

    <p>Recurring vocalizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is Unspecified Communication Disorder used?

    <p>When the criteria for a specific neurodevelopmental disorder are not met</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common complaint about people with ADHD?

    <p>They are acting apparently without thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a factor involved in the etiology of ADHD?

    <p>Maternal stress and alcohol use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do psychosocial treatments for ADHD focus on?

    <p>Broader issues such as academic performance and social skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a category of symptoms of ADHD?

    <p>Inattention and hyperactivity and impulsivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration of numerous periods with hypomanic symptoms and depressive symptoms that do not meet criteria for a hypomanic episode or a major depressive episode?

    <p>At least 2 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a marked, or intense, fear or anxiety of social situations in which the individual may be scrutinized by others?

    <p>Social Anxiety Disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for thinking seriously about suicide?

    <p>Suicidal ideation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the emotional response to real or perceived imminent threat?

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

    What is the diagnosis when a person experiences a major depressive episode and persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)?

    <p>Double Depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key characteristic of Schizotypal Personality Disorder?

    <p>Extreme discomfort with close relationships and distorted views of reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a person with Social Anxiety Disorder in social situations?

    <p>They are excessively submissive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cluster of personality disorders is characterized as 'wild'?

    <p>Cluster B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average age at which brief psychotic disorder typically onsets?

    <p>Mid-30s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Dialectical Behavior Therapy?

    <p>To improve relationships in Borderline personality disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinguishing feature of delusional disorder compared to schizophrenia?

    <p>Criterion A for schizophrenia has never been met</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key characteristic of Avoidant personality disorder?

    <p>Fear of rejection and social inhibition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personality disorder is characterized by a pattern of instability in relationships and self-image?

    <p>Borderline personality disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of individuals experiencing mania?

    <p>Extreme pleasure in every activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of Obsessive-Compulsive personality disorder?

    <p>Difficulty making decisions and hyper concern with details</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary feature of mixed features in mood disorders?

    <p>Depression with a few symptoms of mania</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for mood disorders characterized by gross deviations in mood?

    <p>MOOD DISORDERS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most commonly diagnosed and most severe depression?

    <p>Major Depressive Disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

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