History/ Perspectives
Which model of abnormality views abnormal behavior as the result of illogical thinking?
Cognitive
A person who suffers from bipolar disorder alternates between _______________.
Depression and manic episodes
In which disorder does a person seem to experience at least two or more distinct personalities existing in one body?
Dissociative identity disorder
What is a personality disorder?
disorder in which a person adopts a persistent, rigid and maladaptive pattern of behavior that interferes with normal social interactions
This is what psychologists use to define and diagnosis disorders
DSM IV
What is the most likely reason that ancient people performed trephination on an individual?
To release evil spirits that were in the person's head
Charles has a tremendous amount of anxiety whenever he's in crowded places like a movie theater, subway, or busy sidewalk street, because he's afraid he will not be able to escape if there is an emergency. Charles most likely suffers from:
Agoraphobia
A dissociative disorder characterized by a partial or complete loss of memory for personal information that is usually associated with a stressful or emotionally traumatic experience is known as
Dissociative amnesia
David believes that characters in a science fiction show are secretly sending him messages. This example would be a delusion of
Reference
One defining feature of abnormal behavior is when a person experiences a great deal of emotional stress or:
Subjective Discomfort
Linda is afraid of cats because when she was a little girl a cat scared her by jumping out of her closet and onto her face. As a result of this experience, Linda has been afraid of cats ever since. Which perspective (or model) of abnormal behavior offers the best explanation of the cause of Lind's phobia?
Behavioral
A disorder in which intruding thoughts that occur again and again are followed by repetitive, ritualistic behavior meant to lower the anxiety caused by the thoughts is called____________.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
What is binging? What is purging?
overeating enamorous amounts of food in one sitting and then using inappropriate methods to for avoiding weight gain.
Vomiting after a binge and/or misuse of laxatives
Which of the following symptoms is NOT one of the primary symptoms associated with schizophrenia?
Delusional thinking such as the belief that he/she is being controlled by aliens
Extreme anxious moods and extreme manic moods
Auditory hallucinations
Visual hallucinations
Extreme anxious moods and extreme manic moods
In the last six months Rula has visited her physician ten times to complain of numerous physical symptoms. The physician has been unable to find a physical cause for her symptoms. What category of psychological disorders is the physician likely to suspect Rula exhibits?
Psychophysiological
Joann has been depressed ever since her Father passed away. How would the cognitive perspective explain Joann's depression?
Joann has been having an overwhelming number of negative thoughts about the quality of her father's life toward the end of his life
Darcy is sitting at her desk in her office one day when, without warning, her heart begins racing rapidly, she has a sensation of being "out of her body," and she experiences dulled vision and hearing, rapid breathing, and sweating. She thinks she is having a heart attack. Nothing she is doing seems to have caused such an episode. Her symptoms MOST resemble
A Panic Attack
What is bulimia?
a condition in which a person develops a cycle of binging in one sitting and then using unhealthy methods to avoid weight gain
What is borderline personality disorder?
A disorder in which excessive anxiety and worry occur more days than not for at least six months is called.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
The best definition (as defined by the field of psychology) of abnormal behavior would be
A behavior that causes people to harm others
A behavior that causes people personal distress
A behavior that prevents people from normal daily functioning
While each panic attack is different, the average duration of a panic attack is approximately how long?
10-15 min
What are 2 differences between bulimia and anorexia?
Anorexia you hardly eat; bulimia you eat a lot and then throw it up.
Bulimia usually has an older onset age than anorexia.
Studies show that _______ personality disorders occurs more frequently in women while __________ occurs more in men.
Borderline; antisocial
Excessive or unrealistic fearfulness and worry are characteristic of___________.
Anxiety disorders