Chapter 13 Flashcards
Which of the following is a criterion used to define abnormal behavior?
A. Dysfunction
B. Psychopathology
C. Developmental Processes
D. Stigma
A. Dysfunction
True or False….
If someone goes for days in a row without sleeping and consumes excessive alcohol to calm his nerves, he is exhibiting maladaptive behaviors.
True
True or False?
A Stigma is a positive attitude or opinion about a group of people based on certain traits and characteristics
False
True or False?
A child prodigy who learns to play the piano like a virtuoso by the age of 5 is an atypical behavior.
True
Which of the following is not a part of how diseases can be caused?
A. Biopsychosocial
B. Psychological
C. Sociocultural
D. Hormonal
D. Hormonal
True or False?
Comorbidity is the occurrence of 87 disorders at the same time.
False
Is it possible for a person to have 2 disorders at the same time?
A. Yes
B. No
A. Yes
True or False?
The Atheoretical Approach is a removed emphasis on particular theories that make it easier for mental health professionals to agree on diagnosis.
True
Someone with a diagnosis of panic disorders will experience unexpected and recurrent…..
A. Comorbidity
B. Medical Illness
C. Panic Attacks
D. Dramatic Mood Swings
C. Panic Attacks
True or False?
An Anxiety disorder is a small amount of worry and anxiety about daily life.
False
Melissa has demonstrated recurrent all consuming thoughts and feelings of worry. She tries to stop unwanted thoughts and urges through a variety of behaviors that she repeats over and over. These behaviors are known as….
A. Obsessions
B. Classical Conditioning
C. Panic Attacks
D. Compulsions
D. Compulsions
To be considered abnormal and qualify as a disorder symptoms and behaviors must be?
A. Every now and then
B. Annoying
C. Disabling
D. Once a week
C. Disabling
Which of the following is a symptom of a manic episode?
A. Low energy level
B. Need for sleep
C. Quiet or shy personality
D. Irritability
D. Irritability
One symptom that both major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder share is:
A. Hypomania
B. Manic Episodes
C. Problems associated with sleep
D. Extremely high self esteem
C. Problems associated with sleep
Shea is sleeping too much, she feels tired all the time, and has been avoiding activities she used to enjoy. Which of the following best describes what Shea may be experiencing?
Obsessive- compulsive disorder
Major depressive disorder
Agoraphobia
Panic attacks
Major depressive disorder
What neurotransmitters are associated with the cause and course of major depressive disorder?
Serotonin and Norepinephrine
Serotonin and Dopamine
Norepinephrine and Dopamine
Serotonin, Norepinephrine, and Dopamine
Serotonin, Norepinephrine, and Dopamine
Jessica exhibits aggressive, impulsive, and irritable behaviors and seeks personal gratification when breaking laws. Which personality disorder might she have?
Narcissistic
Dependent
Antisocial
Obsessive
Antisocial
_______ involves two or more distinct personalities within an individual.
Anxiety
Schizophrenia
Borderline personality disorder
Dissociative identity disorder
Dissociative identity disorder
True or False?
People with dissociative amnesia lack the ability to remember important personal information about their lives.
True
________ is a disturbance in the normally integrated experiences of memory, consciousness, perception, or identity.
Short term memory loss
Disassociation
Amnesia
Long term memory loss
Disassociation
