Psychological Disorders and Stigma Quiz

According to the psychoanalytic school of thought, what is the significance of unresolved childhood issues?

They can provide insight into the origins of mental disorders

What is the main difference between Pavlovian conditioning and operant conditioning?

Pavlovian conditioning involves learning by association, while operant conditioning involves learning from the consequences of behavior

How might a psychoanalytic perspective explain Chloe's anxiety?

Chloe has unresolved fears or traumatic experiences from childhood

What is the cognitive-behavioral model's weakness?

It may not be effective in treating deep-seated trauma or complex mental health conditions Signup and view all the answers

What are the indicators of abnormality?

Statistical rarity, personal distress, and maladaptive behavior Signup and view all the answers

What factors does the multidimensional model integrate to understand complex behaviors and psychopathology?

Genetic, biological, emotional, behavioral, cognitive, social, and societal factors Signup and view all the answers

What could be reinforcing Chloe's avoidance behavior?

The relief from anxiety she experiences Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a psychological disorder?

A pattern that is usually temporary Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential consequence of the stigma associated with mental illness?

Discrimination and physical abuse Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of mental health literacy programs?

To educate the public about mental health issues and promote empathetic understanding Signup and view all the answers

What are the three criteria that determine the usefulness of an assessment for psychopathology?

Reliability, validity, and clinical utility Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key factor that could be maintaining Jessica's social anxiety?

Her self-isolation and negative self-perception Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between fear and anxiety?

Fear is short-lived and subsides once the threat is removed, while anxiety is persistent and generalized Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common anxiety disorder according to the text?

Specific phobia Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective treatment for anxiety disorders according to the text?

Cognitive-behavioral therapy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing PTSD after a trauma?

Experiencing intense or long-lasting trauma Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) and Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (DSED)?

RAD involves overly friendly and unreserved behavior with unfamiliar adults, while DSED involves a child's inability to form proper social and emotional connections with others Signup and view all the answers

What is Adjustment Disorder?

A diagnosis for impairing anxious or depressive reactions to a life stressor Signup and view all the answers