Psychopathology Week 1 Practice Quiz

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Which of the following is required to prescribe medication for a psychopathological condition?

  • Pharmacology Master's degree (MSc)
  • Psychology Bachelor's degree (BSc)
  • Medical Doctorate (MD) (correct)
  • Psychology Doctorate (PhD)

Short term, highly variant, behavior can be referred to as a:

  • State (correct)
  • Personality
  • Trait
  • Diagnosis

Research in psychopathology has been critiqued for using W.E.I.R.D. samples. In this acronym what does 'D' stand for?

  • Democratic
  • Differential (correct)
  • Deontological
  • Disordered

Which of the following terms best describe the literature for a 'reliable' finding?

<p>Consistency (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A psychologist is not interested whether mental health is 'real' or not, they are focused on treating conditions. What best defines their philosophy?

<p>Pragmatist (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which degree is required to prescribe medication for a psychopathological condition?

<p>Medical Doctorate (MD) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term describes short term, highly variant behavior?

<p>State (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which acronym stands for 'D' in the critique of using W.E.I.R.D. samples in psychopathology research?

<p>Disordered (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the literature for a 'reliable' finding?

<p>Accurate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What philosophy focuses on treating conditions without questioning the 'realness' of mental health?

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Study Notes

Prescription Requirements for Psychopathological Conditions

  • A medical degree (MD or DO) is necessary to prescribe medications for psychopathological conditions.

Short-term Behavior Description

  • Short-term, highly variant behavior is often referred to as "transient" behavior.

Critique of Psychopathology Research

  • The acronym W.E.I.R.D. stands for Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic. 'D' signifies "Democratic."

Literature Reliability

  • The term "robust" is commonly used to describe literature that supports a 'reliable' finding, indicating strong evidence and consistency across studies.

Psychologist's Focus

  • Psychologists who prioritize treatment over the ontological nature of mental health are aligned with an "instrumental" or "pragmatic" philosophy.

Summary of Key Concepts

  • A medical degree is needed for prescription authority in mental health.
  • Transient behavior reflects short-term variations in actions.
  • W.E.I.R.D. research critiques highlight potential sampling bias in psychopathology studies.
  • Robust findings are essential for establishing reliability in psychological literature.
  • Instrumental philosophy underlines a focus on treatment efficacy without delving into the reality of mental health experiences.

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