exam 3 chap 15 Psychological disorders Flashcards
Which of the following terms refers to the scientific study of psychological disorders?
A) Abnormal psychology
B) Psychopathology
C) Mental health
D) Cognitive therapy
) A) Abnormal psychology (not normal)
What is a weakness of the medical model in understanding mental illness?
A) It focuses too much on biology and not enough on psychological or social factors.
B) It neglects the biological basis of mental illness
C) It focuses exclusively on socio-cultural influences
D) It ignores the use of medication for treatment
A) It focuses too much on biology and not enough on psychological or social factors.
The medical model is a way of understanding mental illness by treating it like a physical disease
What are the key features commonly referred to as “the four Ds” in defining psychological abnormality?
A) Deviation, distress, dysfunction, and danger
B) Deviance, distress, dysfunction, and danger
C) Disease, dysfunction, depression, and distress
D) Distress, danger, disease, and disorder
B) Deviance, distress, dysfunction, and danger
How does deviance contribute to defining psychological abnormality?
A) It considers behavior normal as long as it is unique
B) It refers to behavior that deviates from society’s accepted norms
C) It is always the result of psychological illness
D) It applies only to behaviors that are considered dangerous
B) It refers to behavior that deviates from society’s accepted norms
Which of the following statements about distress is correct in the context of psychological abnormality?
A) Distress is only relevant when it leads to physical symptoms
B) Behaviors or emotions must cause distress or unhappiness to be considered abnormal
C) Distress is always external and not related to an individual’s emotions
D) Distress is irrelevant to the concept of abnormality
B) Behaviors or emotions must cause distress or unhappiness to be considered abnormal
What is the role of dysfunction in determining psychological abnormality?
A) Dysfunction refers to behavior that does not fit into society’s norms
B) Dysfunction means the behavior disrupts daily functioning, such as work and social interactions
C) Dysfunction only applies to behaviors that are dangerous to others
D) Dysfunction is not a significant factor in defining abnormality
B) Dysfunction means the behavior disrupts daily functioning, such as work and social interactions
What does the “danger” aspect of psychological abnormality refer to?
A) People who are mentally ill are always a danger to others
B) Some individuals with psychological dysfunction are at risk of harm, either to themselves or others
C) Danger is unrelated to psychological abnormality and pertains only to physical health
D) Individuals with abnormal psychology can never pose a danger to themselves
B) Some individuals with psychological dysfunction are at risk of harm, either to themselves or others
Which of the following is true about eccentric individuals?
a) They typically suffer from psychological disorders.
b) They deviate from common behavior patterns and are usually unaware of it.
c) Their behavior is usually chosen freely and provides them with pleasure.
d) Their behavior causes them significant distress and dysfunction.
c) Their behavior is usually chosen freely and provides them with pleasure.
What is the main difference between eccentricity and psychological abnormality?
a) Eccentric behavior is always harmful to others.
b) Eccentricity is chosen freely and does not cause suffering, while abnormality is often thrust upon individuals and causes distress.
c) Eccentricity is linked to a psychological disorder, whereas abnormality is not.
d) Abnormality is more common than eccentricity in society.
b) Eccentricity is chosen freely and does not cause suffering, while abnormality is often thrust upon individuals and causes distress.
Which of the following is an example of an antiquated psychological disorder that is no longer considered valid?
a) Homosexuality
b) Schizophrenia
c) Major depressive disorder
d) Generalized anxiety disorder
a) Homosexuality
What is a key characteristic of psychological abnormality?
a) It must always cause violence.
b) It follows societal norms.
c) It often leads to personal distress and dysfunction.
d) It is always dangerous to others.
c) It often leads to personal distress and dysfunction.
Which of the following is considered a recent addition to the “Four D’s” of abnormality?
a) Duration
b) Deviance
c) Dysfunction
d) Danger
a) Duration
What does “nosophobia” refer to?
a) A fear of specific diseases.
b) A health anxiety, often seen in medical students.
c) A psychological disorder involving eating non-food items.
d) A fear of medical professionals
b) A health anxiety, often seen in medical students.
Nosophobia is the fear of developing a specific disease.
Which of the following is a myth about psychological disorders?
a) People with psychological disorders often lead normal lives.
b) People with psychological disorders are often violent and dangerous.
c) People with psychological disorders can fully recover with treatment.
d) Psychological disorders are always inherited.
b) People with psychological disorders are often violent and dangerous.
What does the M’Naghten rule in the context of insanity suggest?
a) A person is considered insane if they are unable to pay attention.
b) Insanity is defined by an inability to distinguish right from wrong due to mental disorder.
c) Insanity is diagnosed when a person behaves violently.
d) Insanity exists only if the person has been diagnosed with schizophrenia.
b) Insanity is defined by an inability to distinguish right from wrong due to mental disorder.
M’Naghten Rule is a legal standard used to determine whether a defendant can be held criminally responsible for their actions due to insanity.
In Canada, when can a person be found “not criminally responsible on account of a mental disorder”?
a) When they have been diagnosed with any mental illness.
b) When their mental disorder prevents them from distinguishing right from wrong.
c) When they demonstrate violent behavior.
d) When they show no symptoms of a disorder.
b) When their mental disorder prevents them from distinguishing right from wrong.
Which of the following is an example of “pica disorder”?
a) Eating non-food items.
b) A fear of medical environments.
c) Extreme sadness and hopelessness.
d) Constantly washing hands.
a) Eating non-food items.
What is a symptom in the context of psychological disorders?
a) A treatment plan for a disorder.
b) A physical, behavioral, or mental feature that helps indicate a condition.
c) A medical diagnosis given by a doctor.
d) A cure for a mental disorder.
b) A physical, behavioral, or mental feature that helps indicate a condition.
What is the classification system used by most countries to classify psychological disorders?
a) DSM-5
b) ICD-11
c) DSM-IV
d) APA Manual
b) ICD-11
Which of the following concerns have been raised about the DSM-5?
a) It lacks recognition for common mental disorders.
b) It is too focused on societal causes such as poverty and abuse.
c) It includes overly broad and “fuzzy” constructs.
d) It is no longer used by professionals in North America.
c) It includes overly broad and “fuzzy” constructs.
some mental health disorders are defined too vaguely,
What is comorbidity?
a) A treatment plan that treats multiple disorders at once.
b) The co-occurrence of two or more disorders in one person.
c) The classification of an individual based on one diagnosis.
d) A diagnostic process for identifying a disorder.
b) The co-occurrence of two or more disorders in one person (at the same time)
Which classification system is used primarily in Canada to classify psychological disorders?
a) ICD-11
b) DSM-5
c) APA Manual
d) DSM-III
b) DSM-5
What is one of the main criticisms of the DSM-5 in its current form?
a) It is universally embraced by all mental health professionals.
b) It acknowledges societal-level causes of mental disorders like poverty.
c) It lacks sufficient input from the psychiatric drug industry.
d) It includes narrow definitions and overlooks causal mechanisms like abuse.
d) It includes narrow definitions and overlooks causal mechanisms like abuse.
What is a concern related to the increasing number of specific diagnoses in the DSM-5?
a) There may be confusion between normal problems and mental disorders.
b) It makes it harder for professionals to diagnose disorders.
c) It leads to underdiagnosis of mental health issues.
d) It eliminates the need for clear criteria for mental disorders.
a) There may be confusion between normal problems and mental disorders.