Defining Abnormality in Clinical Psychology

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Download our mobile app to listen on the go
Get App

Questions and Answers

What was the basis for the early categorical systems of mental illness?

  • Ancient civilizations' beliefs
  • Clinical research and empirical evidence
  • Psychoanalytic and Freudian influence
  • Statistical and census purposes (correct)

What was the primary influence on the early editions of DSM-I and DSM-II?

  • Modern psychiatric practices
  • Clinical research and empirical evidence
  • Ancient civilizations' beliefs
  • Psychoanalytic and Freudian influence (correct)

What were some impacts of stigma on clients?

  • Damaged self-image and led to legal consequences (correct)
  • Facilitated access to treatment
  • Acknowledged significance of the problem
  • Demystified difficult experiences

What impact did the labeling of an experience as a disorder have on professionals?

<p>Facilitated research, awareness, and treatment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some reasons for clients to acknowledge a problem and access treatment?

<p>To demystify difficult experiences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser