Abnormal Psychology Overview

<p>The tests are culturally biased. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mental Status Exam (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A complete lack of understanding of the behavior by the individual (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The modern view (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The balance of yin and yang (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>Cultural norms are always objective and unbiased (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To predict that there is no relationship between variables. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allows for the study of rare disorders or phenomena. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Manipulating variables to observe their effects. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A strong negative correlation between two variables. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It indicates the probability of obtaining the results if there is no real effect. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A shift in focus towards biological explanations for mental disorders. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Emil Kraepelin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mental disorders result from the interaction of a vulnerability and a triggering event. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Advocating for increased use of biological therapies for mental health treatment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shift patients from long-term institutions to community-based care (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Understanding mental disorders as the result of the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A factor that increases the risk of developing multiple types of mental disorders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The focus on specific and concrete criteria for disorders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Battery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To measure electrical activity in the brain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They rely heavily on subjective interpretation, which may lead to inconsistencies in scoring. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Acceptance and commitment therapy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social support networks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Content validity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Test-retest reliability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To make the test administration and interpretation consistent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Focused solely on subjective reports (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It weakens social norms and limits opportunities for individuals. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Impairment in interpersonal, occupational, or self-care activities.

Emotional or physical pain caused by psychological issues.

Behavior that differs from social norms or typical behavior.

Involves harmful behaviors or feelings, sometimes associated with disorders.

Concept that abnormality is defined by cultural norms.

Ancient practice to drive evil spirits out of a body.

Ancient practice of drilling holes in the skull for treatment.

Theory that abnormal behavior is linked to imbalances in bodily fluids.

An approach advocating humane treatment for individuals with mental illness.

Philippe Pinel, William Tuke, and Dorothea Dix promoted humane mental health care.

Focuses on genetic and neurobiological causes of mental disorders.

Explores the influence of thoughts, emotions, and personality on mental disorders.

Examines how environment and culture impact mental health.

Suggests mental disorders result from a combination of predisposition and stress.

A disease caused by syphilis leading to insanity and paralysis.

Chemicals that transmit signals between neurons in the brain.

Process where neurotransmitters are absorbed back into the sending neuron.

System of glands that secrete hormones regulating bodily functions.

Medications used to reduce symptoms of psychosis, such as hallucinations.

A treatment where electrical currents induce brief seizures in anesthetized patients.

A procedure involving surgically implanted electrodes in the brain to treat neurological disorders.

A treatment focused on changing negative thought patterns to improve mood and behavior.

Advocates for the rights and humane treatment of individuals with mental health disorders.

In-depth interaction focusing on client’s presenting issues, behavior, and context.

Assessment of a client's current mental state through specific questions.

Self-report tools to identify presence of psychological symptoms.

Assessments where individuals match descriptions to themselves, like MMPI-2.

Clients track and rate their own behaviors in daily life situations.

A therapy that helps manage negative emotions and control impulsive behaviors.

A therapy that encourages facing distressing situations rather than avoiding them.

Societal influences contributing to psychological problems, like socioeconomic status.

Evaluating psychological, social, and emotional functioning of an individual.

The extent to which a test measures what it claims to measure.

The degree of consistency in a test's results over time.

Administering, scoring, and interpreting tests in a consistent manner.

The major symptoms or behaviors that a client is experiencing.

Evaluates neurological impairments through specific tests.

A test assessing visual-motor functioning and perceptual abilities.

Measures brain activity by detecting changes in blood oxygen levels.

Records electrical activity of the brain using sensors on the scalp.

The latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for mental disorders.

A statement predicting the outcome of a study.

Predicts that there is no relationship between variables in a study.

A factor that can change in a study.

The outcome factor that is measured in an experiment.

A statistic that represents the relationship between two variables.