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Which of the following is NOT considered an element of abnormality?
Which government initiative improved access to mental health care in Australia?
The DSM-5 defines mental disorder as a syndrome characterized by all EXCEPT:
Who was the first Professor of Psychology in Australia?
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Which of the following is an element of the 'three Ds' used to define abnormality?
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Which term is used to describe behavior that interferes with a person's ability to meet everyday requirements?
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Which of the following perspectives is considered the oldest and currently dominant approach to understanding mental disorders?
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According to Wakefield, what two components are involved in the concept of mental disorder?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the defense mechanisms proposed by psychoanalytic theory?
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Which stage in Freud's psychosexual development theory involves the Oedipus complex?
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Which defense mechanism involves attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts to another person?
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What is the primary motivation of human behavior according to the object relations theory?
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Which term describes the inability to produce meaningful speech due to brain damage?
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Which defense mechanism is described as acting in a way that is the exact opposite of one's true impulses?
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Which of the following is a limitation of the distress criterion in defining abnormality?
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Which element of abnormality includes behaviors that are statistically rare but positively valued by society?
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Which term refers to the socially approved response to common stressors or losses?
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What did Henry Tasman Lovell contribute to the field of psychology in Australia?
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The Better Access to Mental Health Care program was introduced by the Australian Government in which year?
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Which of the following is NOT a proposed limitation of the Better Access program?
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Which of the following is NOT an approach to understanding mental disorders?
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about statistical rarity as a criterion for abnormality?
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Which defense mechanism involves redirecting unacceptable impulses to acceptable activities?
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Which of the following does NOT describe the DSM-5's view of mental disorders?
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Which term refers to the inability to understand speech due to brain damage?
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The process by which the mind keeps distressing thoughts unconscious is called:
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What is the primary focus of the phallic stage in psychosexual development?
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Which of the following is NOT a challenge highlighted in the 'Ten Years of Better Access' report?
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Which term is used for behaviors negatively evaluated by society?
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The ability to meet the requirements of everyday life is assessed by which criterion of abnormality?
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What is the primary feature of anxiety disorders?
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Which survey found that 45% of Australians experience a mental disorder in their lifetime?
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Which model describes fear as a 'true alarm' response to danger?
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Barlow's Triple Vulnerability Model includes all except:
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Which of the following is not one of the diagnostic criteria for specific phobias according to DSM-5?
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Which of the following is not a subtype of specific phobia?
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Which disorder is characterized by recurrent unexpected panic attacks?
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The DSM-5 specifies that agoraphobia must involve anxiety about how many situations?
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Which is not a symptom of a panic attack?
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Which of the following is not a common component of cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders?
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Which statement is incorrect about social anxiety disorder?
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Which therapy technique involves confronting feared stimuli in real life?
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Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by:
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Which of the following is not a symptom associated with generalized anxiety disorder?
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Which is true about the epidemiology of social anxiety disorder?
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Which is not a treatment for panic disorder?
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Generalized anxiety disorder involves excessive worry about only one specific area.
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What percentage of individuals with anxiety disorders seek treatment?
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Which disorder involves fear of being in places where escape might be difficult?
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The nature of anxiety disorders includes all except:
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According to the DSM-5, specific phobia must involve a fear that is:
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Which statement is true about the triple vulnerability model?
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Double Negative: It is not uncommon for individuals with social anxiety disorder to not seek treatment for:
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Which is a common technique used in CBT for anxiety disorders?
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Which is a key characteristic of panic disorder?
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Double Negative: Generalized anxiety disorder is not characterized by a lack of:
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Which is a biological factor associated with anxiety disorders?
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Double Negative: It is not unusual for specific phobias to not involve:
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Which factor is least likely to contribute to social anxiety disorder?
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Which is true about the treatment of specific phobias?
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Study Notes
Elements of Abnormality
- Statistical rarity, deviance, cultural conformity, distress, and dysfunction are commonly considered elements of abnormal behavior.
- Cultural conformity is NOT an element of abnormality.
Mental Health Care Initiatives
- The Better Access to Mental Health Care program improved access to mental health services in Australia.
DSM-5 Definitions
- The DSM-5 defines a mental disorder as a syndrome marked by clinically significant disturbance, dysfunction in mental functioning, and significant distress or disability.
- A culturally approved response to common stressors is NOT considered a mental disorder by the DSM-5.
Pioneers in Psychology
- Henry Tasman Lovell was the first Professor of Psychology in Australia.
Three Ds of Abnormality
- The three Ds of defining abnormality include distress, deviance, and dysfunction.
- Distress refers to behavior that interferes with the ability to meet everyday requirements.
Perspectives on Mental Disorders
- The biological perspective is the oldest and currently dominant approach to understanding mental disorders.
- Wakefield proposed that mental disorders involve both dysfunction and harm.
Defense Mechanisms
- Common defense mechanisms in psychoanalytic theory include repression, denial, projection, and rationalization. Normalization is NOT included.
- Projection involves attributing one's unacceptable thoughts to another person, while reaction formation entails acting in opposition to one’s true impulses.
Freud's Psychosexual Development
- The Oedipus complex occurs during the phallic stage of Freud's psychosexual development.
- The phallic stage involves genital pleasure and parental attachment.
Communication and Brain Damage
- Receptive aphasia refers to the inability to understand speech, while expressive aphasia refers to the inability to produce meaningful speech due to brain damage.
Limitations in Defining Abnormality
- A limitation of the distress criterion is that not all individuals with distress seek treatment.
- Deviance may include statistically rare behaviors that are positively valued by society.
Cultural Responses
- Culturally approved responses to common stressors are not classified as mental disorders.
Contributions to Australian Psychology
- Henry Tasman Lovell is recognized for becoming the first Professor of Psychology and significantly contributing to the field in Australia.
Better Access Program and Its Limitations
- The Better Access program was introduced by the Australian Government in 2006.
- Limitations include a reduced number of Medicare-supported sessions, inadequate sessions for some disorders, and long waiting periods for public mental health services.
Types of Perspectives in Mental Health
- The biological, psychological, sociocultural, and cognitive perspectives are recognized approaches in understanding mental disorders.
- The astrological perspective is NOT considered a scientific approach.
Criteria for Statistical Rarity
- Statistical rarity includes behaviors found rarely in society and acknowledges positive deviations from the norm.
Treatment for Anxiety Disorders
- Common treatments include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which involves psychoeducation, exposure therapy, and cognitive restructuring.
- It is important to note that individuals with anxiety disorders often do not seek treatment, even though a significant percentage may experience symptoms.
Specific Phobias and Panic Disorder
- Specific phobia is characterized by a marked fear that is disproportionate to the actual danger and lasts for at least six months.
- Panic disorder involves recurrent unexpected panic attacks and is marked by symptoms such as intense and disproportionate anxiety.
Epidemiology of Anxiety Disorders
- Social anxiety disorder is characterized by a fear of negative evaluation by others and is more common in females.
- Generalized anxiety disorder involves worry about a wide range of events and is characterized by muscle tension, sleep problems, and irritability.
Treatment Modalities
- Exposure therapy is highly effective for specific phobias, while medications such as SSRIs are used in panic disorder treatment. CBT is also a successful approach.
- Relaxation training may be used to help manage anxiety symptoms.
Triple Vulnerability Model
- Barlow's Triple Vulnerability Model identifies biological, generalized psychological, and specific psychological vulnerabilities contributing to anxiety disorders.
Social Anxiety Disorder
- Individuals may experience social anxiety disorder from childhood, and excessive parental criticism may be a contributing factor.
- The disorder is often treated effectively with cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Key Characteristics of Panic Disorder
- Key features include recurrent panic attacks and the presence of physical symptoms such as shortness of breath, sweating, and trembling.
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Test your knowledge on the elements of abnormality and mental health care initiatives in Australia with this quiz. This assessment includes key concepts such as statistical rarity, deviance, and cultural conformity, as well as the DSM-5 definitions. Put your understanding of psychology to the challenge!