Psychopathology Quiz

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What are the primary issues associated with Autistic Spectrum Disorder?

Deficits in language, social bonding, and imagination. (correct)

Increased activity in the amygdala.

Inattentive, impulsive, and hyperactivity symptoms.

The development of multiple personalities.

Which characterizes Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

A loss of contact with reality.

Inattentive, impulsive, and hyperactivity symptoms. (correct)

Severe deficits in social bonding.

A lack of fear.

Which factors are associated with an increased predisposition to mental illness?

Social and economic stressors, discrimination, and migration stress. (correct)

Only lack of positive reinforcement.

Only personal experiences and choices.

Only biological factors.

Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of ADHD?

Excessive empathy. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about cultural factors in mental illness is true?

Social discrimination may heighten one's risk for mental health issues. Signup and view all the answers

What is a major criticism of psychiatric diagnoses?

They can stigmatize people Signup and view all the answers

What does the DSM-5 provide?

Criteria and decision rules for diagnosing mental disorders Signup and view all the answers

Which definition best describes a 'culture-bound' condition?

A condition specific to certain cultures Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a criterion of validity according to Robins and Guze?

Incorporates expert opinions and consensus Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

Continual feelings of worry and physical tension Signup and view all the answers

A person with agoraphobia is likely to fear:

Being in places where escape is difficult Signup and view all the answers

Learning models suggest anxiety disorders are maintained through:

Catastrophic thinking and anxiety sensitivity Signup and view all the answers

What does the interpersonal model of depression propose?

Depressed individuals excessively seek reassurance, which leads to rejection Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a typical criterion for defining a mental disorder?

Exceptional intelligence Signup and view all the answers

The 'failure analysis approach' to understanding mental illness focuses on:

Examining breakdowns in functioning Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'family resemblance view' of mental disorders?

Mental disorders share a loose set of features, requiring intervention Signup and view all the answers

According to the sources, the demonic model of mental illness suggests:

Odd behaviors result from evil spirits inhabiting the body Signup and view all the answers

The medical model of mental illness views it as:

A physical disorder needing treatment Signup and view all the answers

What was a common practice associated with the demonic model?

Trephination Signup and view all the answers

The Mental Hygiene Movement, led by reformers like Phillippe Pinel and Dorothea Dix, emphasized:

Treating patients with dignity, respect, and kindness Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant development in the early 1950s that changed mental health treatment?

The development of chlorpromazine (Thorazine) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Understanding Psychopathology - Quiz

Defining Mental Disorders
- Typical criteria for defining a mental disorder: statistical rarity, subjective distress, impairment, and societal disapproval.
- Failure analysis approach to understanding mental illness focuses on identifying breakdowns in functioning.
- Family resemblance view of mental disorders proposes that they share features but don't have a single cause.
- Demonic model suggests mental illness is caused by evil spirits inhabiting the body.
- Medical model views mental illness as a physical disorder needing treatment.
Historical Perspectives and Diagnosis
- Trephination: a common practice associated with the demonic model.
- Mental Hygiene Movement emphasized treating patients with dignity and respect.
- Development of DSM in the 1950s marked a significant change in mental health treatment.
Anxiety, Mood, and Personality Disorders
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder is characterized by continual worry and physical tension.
- Agoraphobia involves fear of places where escape is difficult.
- Borderline Personality Disorder is marked by instability in mood and identity.
- Psychopathic personality is associated with superficial charm, dishonesty, and manipulativeness.
- Bipolar Disorder is characterized by both depressive and manic episodes.
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) involves depressed mood and diminished interest in activities.
Dissociative Disorders and Schizophrenia
- Dissociative Disorders involve disruptions in consciousness, memory, identity, or perception.
- Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct identities.
- Schizophrenia involves a loss of contact with reality.
- Delusions are strongly held, fixed beliefs with no basis in reality.
Childhood Disorders and Cultural Factors
- Autistic Spectrum Disorder is characterized by deficits in language, social bonding, and imagination.
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) involves inattentive, impulsive, and hyperactivity symptoms.
- Cultural factors may increase a person's predisposition to mental illness.
Additional Open-Ended Questions
- Current diagnostic system strengths and limitations should be described.
- Learning models of anxiety disorder development and treatment should be discussed.
- Major explanations of depression and their role in life events and cognitive factors should be discussed.
- The controversy surrounding Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and post-traumatic and socio-cognitive models should be interpreted.

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Test your knowledge on the understanding of psychopathology, including definitions of mental disorders, historical perspectives on diagnosis, and key anxiety, mood, and personality disorders. Dive into concepts from the medical model to the DSM and explore how societal perceptions shape mental health treatment.