Psychology Chapter on Distress and Disorder

<p>Different measurement methods can lead to different interpretations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The process of defining a concept in terms of its measurable characteristics. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Distress is consistently stable over both short and long periods. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Distress can have persistent effects, as seen after events like divorce. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Distress represents a normal response to circumstances, while mental disorder indicates a clinical condition. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The severity and nature of stressors affecting individuals. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Distress tends to be a consequence of circumstances, while disorder may cause circumstances. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coming to an agreement about the meanings of complex concepts. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Defining a concept into measurable factors or indicators. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To recognize that stressors do not occur in isolation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The extent to which a measure accurately reflects the concept being studied. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An observable measure of a specific dimension of a concept. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Stress Buffering Hypothesis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Some individuals are more affected by stressors due to their personal circumstances. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High levels of social support (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They are direct results of primary stressors. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There is a weak or modest correlation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They serve as buffers against stress impact. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The distress from stressors can be worse for some groups than others. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They help to weaken the association between stressors and distress. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A higher sense of control (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Resources buffer the effects of stressors. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Secondary stressors mediate the effect of primary stressors on mental health outcomes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Some individuals possess resources that moderate the effects. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can lead to increased vulnerability to distress. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transforming categories into continuums rather than fixed categories (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It may dismiss real-world experiences of misery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The probability of disorder without arbitrary classifications (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It may hinder effective communication about mental health (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>That normal emotions are treated as disorders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The immediate and subsequent stressors impacted by resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To differentiate clearly between mental health disorders and everyday challenges (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Only life-changing events can cause disorders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Specifying how a concept will be measured.

A condition embodying symptoms of anxiety and depression that impair functioning.

Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and difficulty functioning.

Characterized by feelings of tension, worry, and irritability.

Centre for Epidemiologic Studies’ Depression Scale used to measure depression.

Distress remains stable over time, not just short-term.

Distress persists even after stressors like divorce are removed.

Distress should be seen as a normal response, not a mental disorder.

Distress is often a response to circumstances, while disorders shape them.

Studying distress helps differentiate between severity of stressors.

Certain groups experience more distress from stressors than others.

Resources that help reduce the negative impact of stressors.

Resources buffer or weaken the relationship between stressors and distress.

Strategies to manage stress and hardship.

Relationship resources providing emotional or practical assistance.

How individuals view themselves, influencing their coping abilities.

Immediate sources of stress that impact mental health.

Consequences of primary stressors that can exacerbate distress.

A framework showing how stressors influence mental health outcomes.

Factors that help reduce the impact of stressors on distress.

The theory that social support can reduce the harmful effects of stress.

The modest correlation between exposure to stressors and mental distress.

Factors or events that cause stress and do not occur in isolation.

The process of defining and agreeing on abstract concepts for research.

Approaches used to quantify variables in research, ensuring accuracy and validity.

Validity refers to the accuracy of a measurement, while reliability refers to its consistency over time.

The process of treating normal emotional responses as medical disorders.

Transforming medical categories into a continuum for more accurate assessment of human emotions.

Events that cause stress, including life changes, trauma, and daily hassles.