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Gender differences in the prevalence of depression may be partly due to the fact that when stressful experiences occur:
Gender differences in the prevalence of depression may be partly due to the fact that when stressful experiences occur:
- Women tend to act, while men tend to think.
- Women tend to distract themselves by drinking, while men tend to delve into their work.
- Women tend to delve into their work, while men tend to distract themselves by drinking.
- Women tend to think, while men tend to act. (correct)
The criteria for classifying behavior as psychologically disordered:
The criteria for classifying behavior as psychologically disordered:
- Have remained largely unchanged over the course of history.
- Vary by culture and with time. (correct)
- Vary from time to time.
- Vary from culture to culture.
Most mental health workers today take the view that disordered behaviors:
Most mental health workers today take the view that disordered behaviors:
- Arise from the interaction of nature and nurture. (correct)
- Are the product of learning.
- Are organic diseases.
- Are usually genetically triggered.
The view that all behavior arises from the interaction of heredity and environment is referred to as the __________ approach.
The view that all behavior arises from the interaction of heredity and environment is referred to as the __________ approach.
Which of the following is the most pervasive of the psychological disorders?
Which of the following is the most pervasive of the psychological disorders?
Which of the following is not true concerning depression?
Which of the following is not true concerning depression?
Which of the following is not true regarding schizophrenia?
Which of the following is not true regarding schizophrenia?
Evidence of environmental effects on psychological disorders is seen in the fact that certain disorders, such as ________, are universal, whereas others, such as ________, are culture-bound.
Evidence of environmental effects on psychological disorders is seen in the fact that certain disorders, such as ________, are universal, whereas others, such as ________, are culture-bound.
The effect of drugs that block receptors for dopamine is to:
The effect of drugs that block receptors for dopamine is to:
The diagnostic reliability of DSM-IV:
The diagnostic reliability of DSM-IV:
Because of some troubling thoughts, Carl recently had a PET scan of his brain that revealed excessive activity in the anterior cingulate area. Carl's psychiatrist believes that Carl suffers from:
Because of some troubling thoughts, Carl recently had a PET scan of his brain that revealed excessive activity in the anterior cingulate area. Carl's psychiatrist believes that Carl suffers from:
The term insanity refers to:
The term insanity refers to:
Phobias and obsessive-compulsive behaviors are classified as:
Phobias and obsessive-compulsive behaviors are classified as:
According to the social-cognitive perspective, a person who experiences unexpected aversive events may develop helplessness and manifest a(n):
According to the social-cognitive perspective, a person who experiences unexpected aversive events may develop helplessness and manifest a(n):
Which of the following was presented in the text as evidence of biological influences on anxiety disorders?
Which of the following was presented in the text as evidence of biological influences on anxiety disorders?
Study Notes
Gender Differences in Depression
- Gender differences in depression prevalence are influenced by behavioral responses to stress.
- Women are more likely to think about stressful events, while men tend to take action.
Criteria for Psychological Disorders
- Classification of disordered behavior varies based on cultural and temporal factors.
Nature vs. Nurture in Mental Health
- Modern mental health perspectives view disordered behaviors as products of both genetic and environmental interactions.
- The biopsychosocial approach emphasizes the interplay of heredity and environment in explaining behaviors.
Prevalence of Psychological Disorders
- Depression is the most widespread psychological disorder.
- Common belief: depression is more frequent in females than males.
Characteristics of Depression
- Many depressive episodes can occur without preceding factors, challenging common misconceptions.
- Most episodes last fewer than three months, and many individuals recover without professional therapy.
Understanding Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia typically appears during adolescence or early adulthood and shows higher incidence in those born in winter and spring.
- It is not more common in lightly populated areas, which is a common misconception.
Environmental vs. Cultural Disorders
- Some disorders, like depression, are considered universal, while others, like anorexia nervosa, are culture-bound.
Drug Effects on Schizophrenia
- Medications blocking dopamine receptors are effective in alleviating symptoms of schizophrenia.
Diagnostic Classification
- The DSM-IV has relatively high diagnostic reliability, although specifics can vary by patient demographics.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Elevated activity in the anterior cingulate area, as seen in brain scans, can indicate OCD.
Legal Definitions of Insanity
- The concept of insanity is defined legally rather than clinically, relating mainly to psychotic disorders.
Classification of Phobias and OCD
- Phobias and obsessive-compulsive behaviors are classified under anxiety disorders.
Social-Cognitive Perspective on Mood Disorders
- Unexpected aversive events can lead to helplessness and the development of mood disorders from a social-cognitive perspective.
Biological Influences on Anxiety Disorders
- Evidence of biological components includes:
- Similar phobias in identical twins.
- High activity levels in the frontal lobes of those with OCD.
- Effectiveness of drugs dampening fear responses in the amygdala in treating OCD.
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This quiz explores various aspects of depression, including gender differences, cultural influences on mental health, and the nature vs. nurture debate. Delve into the characteristics and prevalence of psychological disorders to enhance your understanding of these important topics in psychology.
