30 Questions
What was the primary cause of abnormal behavior according to the supernatural tradition of early demonology?
Work of the devil and witches
What was the treatment for psychological disorders during the 14th century according to the supernatural tradition?
Exorcism through various religious rituals
What is mass hysteria characterized by?
A large-scale outbreak of bizarre behavior
What is the phenomenon demonstrated by modern mass hysteria?
The experience of emotion contagion
In what century did people shift from believing in supernatural causes to natural causes of abnormal behavior?
15th century
What was the prognosis of time-limited conditions?
They would recover without treatment
What is a characteristic of Tourette's Disorder?
Recurring vocalizations
When is Unspecified Communication Disorder used?
When the criteria for a specific neurodevelopmental disorder are not met
What is a common complaint about people with ADHD?
They are acting apparently without thinking
What is a factor involved in the etiology of ADHD?
Maternal stress and alcohol use
What do psychosocial treatments for ADHD focus on?
Broader issues such as academic performance and social skills
What is a category of symptoms of ADHD?
Inattention and hyperactivity and impulsivity
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?
At least 2 years
What is the term for a marked, or intense, fear or anxiety of social situations in which the individual may be scrutinized by others?
Social Anxiety Disorder
What is the term for thinking seriously about suicide?
Suicidal ideation
What is the emotional response to real or perceived imminent threat?
Fear
What is the diagnosis when a person experiences a major depressive episode and persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)?
Double Depression
What is the key characteristic of Schizotypal Personality Disorder?
Extreme discomfort with close relationships and distorted views of reality
What is the characteristic of a person with Social Anxiety Disorder in social situations?
They are excessively submissive
Which cluster of personality disorders is characterized as 'wild'?
Cluster B
What is the average age at which brief psychotic disorder typically onsets?
Mid-30s
What is the primary goal of Dialectical Behavior Therapy?
To improve relationships in Borderline personality disorder
What is the primary distinguishing feature of delusional disorder compared to schizophrenia?
Criterion A for schizophrenia has never been met
What is the key characteristic of Avoidant personality disorder?
Fear of rejection and social inhibition
Which personality disorder is characterized by a pattern of instability in relationships and self-image?
Borderline personality disorder
What is the characteristic of individuals experiencing mania?
Extreme pleasure in every activity
What is the primary characteristic of Obsessive-Compulsive personality disorder?
Difficulty making decisions and hyper concern with details
What is the primary feature of mixed features in mood disorders?
Depression with a few symptoms of mania
What is the term for mood disorders characterized by gross deviations in mood?
MOOD DISORDERS
What is the most commonly diagnosed and most severe depression?
Major Depressive Disorder
Delve into the history of abnormal psychology and explore how supernatural traditions and demonology influenced the understanding of psychological disorders. Learn about the role of exorcism as a treatment method and how people turned to magic and sorcery to solve their problems.
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