8 Questions
Which of the following is required to prescribe medication for a psychopathological condition?
Medical Doctorate (MD)
Short term, highly variant behavior can be referred to as a:
State
Research in psychopathology has been critiqued for using W.E.I.R.D. samples. In this acronym what does 'D' stand for?
Differential
Which of the following terms best describe the literature for a 'reliable' finding?
Consistency
A psychologist is not interested whether mental health is 'real' or not, they are focused on treating conditions. What best defines their philosophy?
Pragmatist
What is the current edition of the APA’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual?
5
Which of the following is not part of the DSM criteria for Depression?
Decreased serotonin functioning
Someone who is having too much sleep is said to be experiencing:
Hypersomnia
Test your knowledge of historical concepts and medication prescriptions in psychopathology with these practice questions. See if you can correctly identify the requirements for prescribing medication and understand terms related to short-term, highly variant behavior.
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