ABPSYCH REVIEWER Chapter 1: Myths and Misconceptions about Abnormal Behavior

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What is the primary focus of the field of psychopathology?

  • Studying cognitive functioning
  • Creating diagnostic criteria
  • Conducting research on psychological disorders (correct)
  • Analyzing cultural norms

Which mental health professional is most likely to prescribe medication for psychological disorders?

  • Licensed professional counselor (LPC)
  • Psychiatric nurse (MN/MSN)
  • Psychiatrist (M.D.) (correct)
  • Licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT)

What is the key feature that distinguishes abnormal behavior from common human experience according to clinical description?

  • Clinically significant dysfunction (correct)
  • Severe cultural expectations
  • Lack of personal distress
  • Presence of cognitive dysfunction

Which aspect is NOT typically a focus of psychopathology research?

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

Which term is used to describe the absence of speech in individuals with schizophrenia?

<p>Alogia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group is NOT considered a mental health professional in the field of psychology?

<p>Lay public and community groups (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the scientist-practitioner model in the field of psychology?

<p>Conducting research and enhancing practice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of positive schizophrenia that involves irrational beliefs or misrepresentations of reality?

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

Which term refers to sensory events without any input from the environment, commonly experienced in schizophrenia?

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

Which symptom of schizophrenia involves difficulty expressing emotions?

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

What term is used to describe the inability to initiate and persist in goal-directed activities, a common symptom of schizophrenia?

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

In schizophrenia, which symptom involves far off answers that are not related to the topic discussed?

<p>Tangentiality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tradition saw the development of psychoanalytic theory by Freud?

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

Which neurotransmitter is NOT commonly targeted by medications for psychopathology?

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

What did humanistic theory emphasize in therapy?

<p>Unconditional positive regard (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a neurotransmitter crucial in psychopathology?

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

What did behavior therapy focus on in its early stages?

<p>Classical and operant conditioning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory linked psychological disorders to physical illness by considering different ages of onset and time courses?

<p>Biological tradition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the lobes studied in neuroscience that play a role in various functions?

<p>Frontal, parietal, occipital, temporal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach to psychopathology considers genetic contributions to be less than 50% in terms of the development of psychological disorders?

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

What is the main focus of cognitive-behavioral therapy in treating psychological disorders?

<p>Rewiring maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which system plays a crucial role in psychopathology by releasing hormones and influencing behavior?

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

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