Psychology Quiz 12: Abnormal Behavior

Questions and Answers

All of the following are criteria that are used to distinguish normal behavior from abnormal behavior except?

Behavior that causes distress

Behavior that is inconsistent (correct)

Behavior that is statistically rare

Behavior that is culturally unacceptable

The ________ approach to psychological disorders primarily focuses on the brain, genetic factors, and neurotransmitter functioning as the sources of abnormality.

biological

Which theoretical approach emphasizes the contributions of experiences, thoughts, emotions, and personality characteristics in explaining psychological disorders?

the psychological approach

When treating a client with a psychological disorder, a therapist who assumes that the client's difficulties stem from their context identifies with the ______ approach.

sociocultural Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true of the biopsychosocial model?

The biopsychosocial model states that biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors are all equally significant in producing both normal and abnormal behavior. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the DSM-5?

It includes new diagnoses such as binge-eating disorder and gambling addiction. Signup and view all the answers

Drug companies commonly fund research that focuses on an ______ model of psychological disorders.

disease Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are classified as anxiety disorders EXCEPT?

Depression Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true of generalized anxiety disorder?

An individual suffering from generalized anxiety disorder is nervous most of the time. Signup and view all the answers

In a ___________, a person experiences recurrent sudden onsets of intense terror, often without warning and with no specific cause.

panic disorder Signup and view all the answers

From the description, it sounds like John has?

panic disorder Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about panic disorder is FALSE?

American men are twice as likely as American women to be diagnosed with panic disorder. Signup and view all the answers

A man who is so afraid of flying and who would go to any length to avoid flying is most likely experiencing?

specific phobia Signup and view all the answers

Erin has an extreme fear of being humiliated in public. Which of the following best describes Eric's disorder?

social phobia Signup and view all the answers

_ are recurrent thoughts, and ___ are recurrent behaviors.

obsessions / compulsions Signup and view all the answers

In the context of OCD-related disorders, an individual with hoarding disorder is most likely to?

Find it difficult to throw things away, troubled by the feeling that he might need them at a later time. Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder EXCEPT?

Feeling emotionally charged Signup and view all the answers

Randy experienced a horrific childhood. Which of the following anxiety-related disorders would best apply to this situation?

post-traumatic stress disorder Signup and view all the answers

A depressive disorder is classified as a ______ disorder.

mood Signup and view all the answers

For a person to be diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD), he or she must have experienced a significant depressive episode for at least?

2 weeks Signup and view all the answers

Learned helplessness and pessimistic attributional styles are 2 ways of understanding the ______ factors associated with depression.

psychological Signup and view all the answers

________ is a mood disorder that is characterized by extreme mood swings that include one or more episodes of mania.

bipolar disorder Signup and view all the answers

Genetic factors are stronger predictors of than of __.

bipolar disorder / depressive disorders Signup and view all the answers

_______ has the highest mortality rate of any psychological disorder.

anorexia nervosa Signup and view all the answers

Individuals with bulimia tend to have of perfectionism and of self-efficacy.

high levels / low levels Signup and view all the answers

Individuals with dissociative disorders have?

a less voluminous hippocampus and amygdala. Signup and view all the answers

_______ is the most dramatic, least common and most controversial dissociative disorder.

dissociative identity disorder Signup and view all the answers

______ is a severe psychological disorder that is characterized by highly disordered psychotic thought processes.

schizophrenia Signup and view all the answers

A superficially charming person who is indifferent to the pain of others likely has which type of personality disorder?

antisocial personality disorder Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are symptoms of borderline personality disorder except?

Reduced awareness Signup and view all the answers

The _ of schizophrenia are marked by a distortion or an excess of normal function, whereas the _ reflect social withdrawal and behavioral deficits.

positive symptoms = negative symptoms Signup and view all the answers

A man who believes that he is the reincarnation of a famous preacher is exhibiting the schizophrenic symptom of?

delusion Signup and view all the answers

A superficially charming person who is indifferent to the pain of others likely has which type of personality disorder?

antisocial personality disorder Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Abnormal Behavior and Psychological Approaches

Criteria for distinguishing normal from abnormal behavior include consistency of behavior, emotional distress, and societal norms.
The biological approach centers on the brain, genetics, and neurotransmitter functions to explain psychological disorders.
The psychological approach emphasizes experiences, thoughts, emotions, and personality traits as key to psychological disorders.
The sociocultural approach focuses on the environmental context affecting the individual's psychological difficulties.

Biopsychosocial Model

This model integrates biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors as equally important in understanding normal and abnormal behavior.
The DSM-5 introduces new diagnoses, including binge-eating disorder and gambling addiction.

Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety disorders exclude conditions like depression while including generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder.
Individuals with generalized anxiety disorder often feel nervous most of the time.
Panic disorder is characterized by sudden, recurrent episodes of intense terror, often without warning.
Specific phobias involve extreme fear of specific situations or objects, such as flying.

Obsessions are recurrent thoughts, while compulsions are recurrent behaviors.
Hoarding disorder entails difficulty disposing of items due to potential future need.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

PTSD symptoms exclude feeling emotionally charged, involving instead re-experiencing trauma and heightened arousal.
Childhood trauma can lead to PTSD, as seen in individuals who suffered severe abuse.

Mood Disorders

Depressive disorders fall under mood disorders.
Diagnosis of major depressive disorder (MDD) requires symptoms lasting a minimum of two weeks, including lethargy and hopelessness.
Learned helplessness and pessimistic attribution contribute to understanding psychological factors in depression.

Bipolar Disorder

Characterized by extreme mood swings and episodes of mania, bipolar disorder has stronger genetic predictors compared to depressive disorders.

Eating Disorders

Anorexia nervosa has the highest mortality rate among psychological disorders.
Individuals with bulimia exhibit high perfectionism and low self-efficacy.

Dissociative Disorders

Individuals with dissociative disorders typically show reduced hippocampus and amygdala volume.
Dissociative identity disorder is notable for its dramatic and controversial nature.

Schizophrenia and Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia is defined by disordered thought processes, with positive symptoms (excess of normal functions) and negative symptoms (deficits in normal functions).
Antisocial personality disorder is characterized by a lack of empathy and repeated involvement in violent crimes, while borderline personality disorder includes symptoms like emotional instability, not reduced awareness.
Delusions, such as believing oneself to be a historical figure, are typical in schizophrenia.

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Psychology Quiz 12: Abnormal Behavior

Questions and Answers

All of the following are criteria that are used to distinguish normal behavior from abnormal behavior except?

The ________ approach to psychological disorders primarily focuses on the brain, genetic factors, and neurotransmitter functioning as the sources of abnormality.

Which theoretical approach emphasizes the contributions of experiences, thoughts, emotions, and personality characteristics in explaining psychological disorders?

When treating a client with a psychological disorder, a therapist who assumes that the client's difficulties stem from their context identifies with the ______ approach.

Which of the following statements is true of the biopsychosocial model?

Which of the following statements is true about the DSM-5?

Drug companies commonly fund research that focuses on an ______ model of psychological disorders.

All of the following are classified as anxiety disorders EXCEPT?

Which of the following statements is true of generalized anxiety disorder?

In a ___________, a person experiences recurrent sudden onsets of intense terror, often without warning and with no specific cause.

From the description, it sounds like John has?

Which of the following statements about panic disorder is FALSE?

A man who is so afraid of flying and who would go to any length to avoid flying is most likely experiencing?

Erin has an extreme fear of being humiliated in public. Which of the following best describes Eric's disorder?

_______ are recurrent thoughts, and _________ are recurrent behaviors.

In the context of OCD-related disorders, an individual with hoarding disorder is most likely to?

All of the following are symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder EXCEPT?

Randy experienced a horrific childhood. Which of the following anxiety-related disorders would best apply to this situation?

A depressive disorder is classified as a ______ disorder.

For a person to be diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD), he or she must have experienced a significant depressive episode for at least?

Learned helplessness and pessimistic attributional styles are 2 ways of understanding the ______ factors associated with depression.

________ is a mood disorder that is characterized by extreme mood swings that include one or more episodes of mania.

Genetic factors are stronger predictors of ______ than of ________.

_______ has the highest mortality rate of any psychological disorder.

Individuals with bulimia tend to have ______ of perfectionism and ______ of self-efficacy.

Individuals with dissociative disorders have?

_______ is the most dramatic, least common and most controversial dissociative disorder.

______ is a severe psychological disorder that is characterized by highly disordered psychotic thought processes.

A superficially charming person who is indifferent to the pain of others likely has which type of personality disorder?

All of the following are symptoms of borderline personality disorder except?

The _______ of schizophrenia are marked by a distortion or an excess of normal function, whereas the _______ reflect social withdrawal and behavioral deficits.

A man who believes that he is the reincarnation of a famous preacher is exhibiting the schizophrenic symptom of?

A superficially charming person who is indifferent to the pain of others likely has which type of personality disorder?

Study Notes

Abnormal Behavior and Psychological Approaches

Biopsychosocial Model

Anxiety Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Mood Disorders

Bipolar Disorder

Eating Disorders

Dissociative Disorders

Schizophrenia and Personality Disorders

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