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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the prognosis of time-limited conditions?

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

What is a characteristic of Tourette's Disorder?

<p>Recurring vocalizations (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complaint about people with ADHD?

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

What is a factor involved in the etiology of ADHD?

<p>Maternal stress and alcohol use (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a category of symptoms of ADHD?

<p>Inattention and hyperactivity and impulsivity (D)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for thinking seriously about suicide?

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

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

<p>Fear (A)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

What is the primary goal of Dialectical Behavior Therapy?

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

What is the key characteristic of Avoidant personality disorder?

<p>Fear of rejection and social inhibition (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of individuals experiencing mania?

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the most commonly diagnosed and most severe depression?

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

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