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What percentage of American adults suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in any given year?
What percentage of American adults suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in any given year?
Of the 38,000 Americans who committed suicide in 2011, what percent had a diagnosable mental disorder?
Of the 38,000 Americans who committed suicide in 2011, what percent had a diagnosable mental disorder?
What is the scientific study of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders called?
What is the scientific study of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders called?
psychopathology
How would a drug abuser or a prostitute be judged as abnormal based on in the United States?
How would a drug abuser or a prostitute be judged as abnormal based on in the United States?
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What is the idea that judgments are made comparable to the values of the society in which one lives called?
What is the idea that judgments are made comparable to the values of the society in which one lives called?
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Which of the following behaviors is considered abnormal by almost all cultures?
Which of the following behaviors is considered abnormal by almost all cultures?
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What explains most instances in which people voluntarily seek professional help?
What explains most instances in which people voluntarily seek professional help?
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What is the core feature defining abnormal behavior indicative of a person requiring psychological help?
What is the core feature defining abnormal behavior indicative of a person requiring psychological help?
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Insanity is a legal term that refers to people who are unable to manage their affairs or foresee consequences.
Insanity is a legal term that refers to people who are unable to manage their affairs or foresee consequences.
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What system is currently used in America to classify psychological problems?
What system is currently used in America to classify psychological problems?
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What are problems arising before adulthood, such as intellectual disabilities and autism called?
What are problems arising before adulthood, such as intellectual disabilities and autism called?
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What is considered the most severe psychological disorder?
What is considered the most severe psychological disorder?
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Schizophrenia and delusional disorders fall under which category?
Schizophrenia and delusional disorders fall under which category?
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Persons who are either euphoric and hyperactive or severely depressed may be suffering from what?
Persons who are either euphoric and hyperactive or severely depressed may be suffering from what?
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Any behavior that has a positive impact on other people is referred to as?
Any behavior that has a positive impact on other people is referred to as?
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Behaviors such as aggression, prejudice, and discrimination would be considered?
Behaviors such as aggression, prejudice, and discrimination would be considered?
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The desire to associate with others describes our need to?
The desire to associate with others describes our need to?
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In the Dr. Zilstein experiment conducted by Schachter, the women were frightened in order to study?
In the Dr. Zilstein experiment conducted by Schachter, the women were frightened in order to study?
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The women participants preferred to wait with other women regardless of whether the shock would be painful or just a mild tickle.
The women participants preferred to wait with other women regardless of whether the shock would be painful or just a mild tickle.
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When people are anxious or frightened, most people prefer to be?
When people are anxious or frightened, most people prefer to be?
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In social psychology, Phillip's affinity for Lydia would be called?
In social psychology, Phillip's affinity for Lydia would be called?
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In general, we are attracted to people who?
In general, we are attracted to people who?
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The fact that there does seem to be a 'boy-next-door' or 'girl-next-door' effect in romantic attraction illustrates which factor of interpersonal attraction?
The fact that there does seem to be a 'boy-next-door' or 'girl-next-door' effect in romantic attraction illustrates which factor of interpersonal attraction?
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The tendency we have to marry someone who is similar to us in almost every way is called?
The tendency we have to marry someone who is similar to us in almost every way is called?
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Physically attractive people are generally assumed to be more intelligent, warm, witty, and likable.
Physically attractive people are generally assumed to be more intelligent, warm, witty, and likable.
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According to your textbook, what is the most important factor influencing the development of friendships?
According to your textbook, what is the most important factor influencing the development of friendships?
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Sharing your own private thoughts and feelings is called?
Sharing your own private thoughts and feelings is called?
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Moderate self-disclosure typically leads to?
Moderate self-disclosure typically leads to?
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You will tend to be less attracted and more suspicious of someone who is exhibiting?
You will tend to be less attracted and more suspicious of someone who is exhibiting?
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According to social exchange theory, for relationships to be maintained?
According to social exchange theory, for relationships to be maintained?
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What is the definition of applied psychology?
What is the definition of applied psychology?
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Areas of applied psychology include all of the following except?
Areas of applied psychology include all of the following except?
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Study Notes
Mental Health Statistics
- Approximately 20% of American adults experience a diagnosable mental disorder each year.
- In 2011, 90% of the 38,000 Americans who committed suicide had a diagnosable mental disorder.
Definitions and Fields of Study
- Psychopathology is the scientific study of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
- Social nonconformity is a criterion used to judge behaviors like drug abuse or prostitution as abnormal.
- Cultural relativity refers to making judgments about abnormality relative to societal values.
Abnormal Behavior Characteristics
- Common abnormal behaviors recognized across cultures include failure to communicate and unpredictable actions.
- Subjective discomfort often drives individuals to seek professional psychological help.
- Abnormal behavior is characterized by being maladaptive, indicating a need for psychological assistance.
Legal and Classification Terms
- Insanity is a legal term indicating an inability to manage affairs or foresee consequences.
- The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) is the classification system used in the U.S. for psychological problems.
Types of Psychological Disorders
- Neurodevelopment disorders, such as intellectual disabilities and autism, arise before adulthood.
- Personality disorders are considered the most severe psychological disorders.
- Schizophrenia and delusional disorders are categorized as psychotic disorders.
- Mood disorders encompass conditions where individuals may fluctuate between euphoric and severely depressed states.
Behavioral Concepts
- Prosocial behavior refers to actions that positively impact others.
- Antisocial behaviors include aggression, prejudice, and discrimination.
- The need to affiliate describes the desire to associate with others.
Affiliation Research and Findings
- In Dr. Zilstein’s experiment by Schachter, fear was used to study the concept of affiliation.
- Women in the study preferred to wait with others regardless of the pain level of the impending shock.
Interpersonal Attraction
- Interpersonal attraction describes the affinity one feels towards another, exemplified by Phillip's interest in Lydia.
- Familiarity tends to increase attraction to others.
- The "boy-next-door" or "girl-next-door" effect reflects the impact of physical proximity on romantic attraction.
- Homogamy characterizes the tendency to marry someone with similar traits.
Perceptions and Friendships
- The halo effect refers to the assumption that physically attractive individuals possess other positive traits such as intelligence and warmth.
- Reciprocity is identified as the most crucial factor in developing friendships.
- Self-disclosure involves sharing private thoughts and feelings, leading to trust and reciprocity when moderate.
- Over-disclosure may lead to decreased attraction and increased suspicion.
Relationship Maintenance
- Social exchange theory posits that relationships are maintained when perceived rewards exceed costs.
Applied Psychology
- Applied psychology utilizes psychological principles to address and solve practical problems.
- Areas of applied psychology exclude certain fields, such as sports psychology.
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This quiz contains essential flashcards for Psychology Exam 4, focusing on mental disorders and psychopathology. It covers key statistics and definitions related to mental health issues in America, providing valuable insights for students preparing for their exams.
