Psychology: Dissociative Disorders, Rumination, Bipolar Disorder & Abnormality Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of dissociative disorders?

  • Separation of conscious awareness from previous memories, thoughts, and feelings
  • Inability to focus on negative thoughts and feelings (correct)
  • Amnesia or gaps in memory about personal information or events
  • Detachment from one's personal identity or sense of self
  • Which of the following is the BEST definition of diathesis?

  • A pattern of behavior that causes significant distress and interferes with daily functioning
  • A positive psychological change resulting from struggling with challenging circumstances
  • A biological predisposition to developing a particular disorder (correct)
  • A psychological disorder characterized by emotional extremes
  • What is the main difference between the medical model and the psychological model of mental disorders?

  • The medical model is based on the assumption that mental disorders are not real, while the psychological model acknowledges their existence.
  • The medical model is concerned with diagnosing and classifying disorders, while the psychological model emphasizes individual differences.
  • The medical model believes that disorders have physical causes that can be diagnosed and treated, while the psychological model focuses on environmental and social factors. (correct)
  • The medical model focuses on curing disorders, while the psychological model aims to manage symptoms.
  • Which of the following is the MOST accurate description of illness anxiety disorder?

    <p>A disorder in which a person interprets normal physical sensations as symptoms of a disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key characteristic of antisocial personality disorder?

    <p>Lack of conscience for wrongdoing, even toward friends and family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the BEST definition of posttraumatic growth?

    <p>Positive psychological changes as a result of struggling with extremely challenging circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

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