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What is a key characteristic that distinguishes Avoidant Personality Disorder from Social Anxiety Disorder?
What is a key characteristic that distinguishes Avoidant Personality Disorder from Social Anxiety Disorder?
How do individuals with Social Anxiety Disorder typically respond to social situations?
How do individuals with Social Anxiety Disorder typically respond to social situations?
Which of the following best describes the nature of Avoidant Personality Disorder?
Which of the following best describes the nature of Avoidant Personality Disorder?
What motivates individuals with Avoidant Personality Disorder to avoid social interactions?
What motivates individuals with Avoidant Personality Disorder to avoid social interactions?
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Which statement is true regarding Social Anxiety Disorder?
Which statement is true regarding Social Anxiety Disorder?
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What behavior is most characteristic of individuals with dependent personality disorder?
What behavior is most characteristic of individuals with dependent personality disorder?
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Which trait is NOT commonly associated with avoidant personality disorder?
Which trait is NOT commonly associated with avoidant personality disorder?
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How might emotional abuse in childhood contribute to avoidant personality disorder?
How might emotional abuse in childhood contribute to avoidant personality disorder?
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Which personality disorder is characterized by submissive behavior and an extreme need to be taken care of?
Which personality disorder is characterized by submissive behavior and an extreme need to be taken care of?
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Individuals with dependent personality disorder may struggle with what aspect of decision-making?
Individuals with dependent personality disorder may struggle with what aspect of decision-making?
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Which of the following genetic influences is shared with social phobia?
Which of the following genetic influences is shared with social phobia?
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What emotional response may individuals with dependent personality disorder fail to exhibit appropriately?
What emotional response may individuals with dependent personality disorder fail to exhibit appropriately?
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What common trait is associated with both avoidant personality disorder and social anxiety?
What common trait is associated with both avoidant personality disorder and social anxiety?
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What reaction is typical for an individual with borderline personality disorder when faced with abandonment?
What reaction is typical for an individual with borderline personality disorder when faced with abandonment?
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How do dependent personality disorder individuals typically respond to fears of abandonment?
How do dependent personality disorder individuals typically respond to fears of abandonment?
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Which characteristic distinguishes avoidant personality disorder from schizoid personality disorder?
Which characteristic distinguishes avoidant personality disorder from schizoid personality disorder?
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What is a common feature shared between borderline and dependent personality disorders?
What is a common feature shared between borderline and dependent personality disorders?
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What differentiates individuals with schizoid personality disorder from those with avoidant personality disorder?
What differentiates individuals with schizoid personality disorder from those with avoidant personality disorder?
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Which of the following traits is NOT associated with histrionic personality disorder?
Which of the following traits is NOT associated with histrionic personality disorder?
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What is a potential characteristic of individuals with personality disorders compared to those with general anxiety disorders?
What is a potential characteristic of individuals with personality disorders compared to those with general anxiety disorders?
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What factor is believed to contribute to the development of delusional disorder?
What factor is believed to contribute to the development of delusional disorder?
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Study Notes
Abnormal Psychology - Module 1
- Abnormal psychology studies the nature, causes, and treatment of mental disorders.
- Abnormality is not defined by a single behavior but rather by several indicators.
- Suffering: Psychological pain indicative of a disorder, but not a definitive indicator.
- Maladaptiveness: Behaviors that interfere with well-being and relationships.
- Statistical Deviancy: Rare behaviors are not automatically abnormal. Behaviors considered undesirable are more likely to be abnormal.
- Violation of Social Standards: Not adhering to the social and moral rules of a culture, which can represent deviations of normal behavior within that society. Behaviors considered undesirable are more likely to be abnormal.
- Social Discomfort: Behaviors that create discomfort in others.
- Irrationality/Unpredictability: Unpredictable behavior lacking logical reasoning.
- Dangerousness: Behaviors that pose a threat to self or others.
Abnormal Psychology - Module 2
- Anxiety disorders share a core of clinically significant fear or anxiety as their principal manifestation.
- Anxiety creates enormous personal, economic, and health-care problems.
- Common anxiety disorders:
- Specific phobia
- Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)
- Panic disorder
- Agoraphobia
- Generalized anxiety disorder
Abnormal Psychology - Module 3
- Personality disorders result from inflexible and distorted patterns of perceiving, relating, and thinking.
- Chronic interpersonal difficulties and problems with identity are common.
- DSM-5 clusters:
- Cluster A (odd or eccentric): Paranoid, Schizoid, Schizotypal personality disorders
- Cluster B (dramatic, emotional, or erratic): Histrionic, Narcissistic, Antisocial, Borderline personality disorders
- Cluster C (anxious or fearful): Avoidant, Dependent, Obsessive-compulsive personality disorders
Abnormal Psychology - Module 4
- Mood disorders involve intense and persistent mood disturbances (mania and depression).
- Unipolar depressive disorders: Characterized by only depressive episodes.
- Bipolar and related disorders: Characterized by both manic and depressive episodes.
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Manic episodes: Markedly elevated, expansive, or irritable mood accompanied by specific symptoms (e.g., inflated self-esteem, decreased sleep).
- Hypomanic Episodes: Milder form of mania, with less severe impairment.
- Types of mood disorders: Major depressive disorder (MDD), bipolar I disorder (BP I), bipolar II disorder (BP II), cyclothymic disorder.
Other Disorders (across modules)
- OCD: Intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions)
- Schizophrenia: Significant loss of contact with reality accompanied by psychotic symptoms ranging from hallucinations and delusions to disorganized speech and inappropriate behavior.
- Schizophreniform disorder: Short-term schizophrenia-like symptoms lasting 1-6 months .
- Delusional Disorder: Persistent delusions but otherwise normal behavior.
- Schizoaffective disorder: Symptoms of schizophrenia and a mood disorder.
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Response to a traumatic event characterized by re-experiencing, avoidance, and negative emotional/arousal symptoms.
Specific Disorder Clusters
- Anxiety Specific phobia, Social anxiety disorder, Panic disorder, Agoraphobia, Generalized anxiety disorder
- Mood Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Bipolar I, Bipolar II, cyclothymia
- Personality paranoid, Schizoid, Schizotypal, Histrionic, Narcissistic, Antisocial, Borderline, Avoidant, Dependent, Obsessive-compulsive
- Psychotic Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform Disorder, Delusional disorder
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This quiz explores the foundational concepts of abnormal psychology, including the nature, causes, and treatment of mental disorders. Understand key indicators of abnormality such as suffering, maladaptiveness, and violation of social standards. Test your knowledge on the complexities of behavior that may signify mental health issues.
