Understanding Psychopathology
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What is the focus of psychopathology when studying affect?

  • Exploring emotions that are maladaptive (correct)
  • Studying neutral feelings
  • Analyzing adaptive feelings
  • Understanding cognitive processes

In the context of psychopathology, which factor is NOT considered as a component of maladaptive behavior?

  • Violation of norms
  • Personal suffering
  • Unexpectedness
  • Adherence to societal standards (correct)

Why is it essential to maintain a balance of subjectivity and objectivity in therapy and diagnosis?

  • To prioritize objectivity over empathy
  • To prevent bias while showing empathy (correct)
  • To avoid understanding the individual's thoughts and behaviors
  • To disregard the impact of emotions in the diagnosis

Which criterion of maladaptive behavior involves assessing whether the behavior is expected for the individual?

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

Why is death highlighted as important in psychopathology considerations?

<p>To explore different grief responses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did trepanning involve during ancient times?

<p>Creating surgical holes in the skull to release evil spirits (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who separated medicine from religion and superstitions in the field of mental health?

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

What did Philippe Pinel advocate for in the treatment of mentally ill patients?

<p>Improving living conditions and more humane treatment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which individual developed a classification system for major mental illness groups like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder?

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

What theory did Louis Pasteur propose that linked infections, brain deterioration, and psychopathology?

<p>Germ theory of disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT considered when determining maladaptive behaviors?

<p>Desire for Change (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when assessing if a behavior is maladaptive?

<p>Expectedness for the Individual (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of psychopathology, what does 'unexpectedness' refer to?

<p>The abnormality of a behavior given the individual's past actions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is finding a healthy balance of subjectivity and objectivity crucial in therapy and diagnosis?

<p>To prevent bias and better understand the patient's behaviors and thoughts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which criterion focuses on assessing whether personal suffering is present in evaluating maladaptive behaviors?

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

What was the main reason behind the development of asylums for the mentally ill during the Dark Ages?

<p>To improve living conditions and treatments for the mentally ill. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Dorothea Dix fight for in relation to mental health in the late 19th century?

<p>Fought to improve conditions for the mentally ill. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Mesmer and his practice of animal magnetism in the context of mental health treatment?

<p>Patients would sit in a specific room surrounded by magnets. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept did Hippocrates advocate for in relation to mental illnesses?

<p>Separation of medicine and religion in treating mental disorders. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did Louis Pasteur play in understanding the connection between infections and psychopathology?

<p>Linked syphilis to general paresis and brain deterioration. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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