Abnormal and Treatment Review

Diorders Part 1

100

What is the branch of psychology that is concerned with the study of abnormal behavior? a) social psychology b) health psychology c) psychopathology d) psychobiology basis of behavior. e) developmental psychology

c) psychopathology

200

You are a psychologist who is evaluating the behavior of a new client. The client tells you that he does not like to wear clothing and that he walks around nude most of the time. In addition, he tells you that he lives in a society in which clothing is required and nudity is seen as abnormal. Which of the following is NOT a criterion by which you evaluate your client’s behavior as abnormal? a) statistical definition b) maladaptive c) subjective discomfort d) social norm deviance e) inability to function normally

c) subjective discomfort

300

Lucia 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, Lucia learned to be afraid of cats. Which model of abnormality offers the best explanation of Lucia’s fear? a) cognitive b) behavioral c) sociocultural d) biopsychosocial e) psychoanalytic

b) behavioral

400

What is the most frequently diagnosed anxiety disorder in the United States? a) specific phobia b) social anxiety disorder c) post-traumatic stress disorder d) obsessive-compulsive disorder e) panic disorder

a) specific phobia

500

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 ____________ disorder. a) obsessive-compulsive b) delusional c) generalized anxiety d) post-traumatic stress e) passive-aggressive

a) obsessive-compulsive

Disorders Part 2

100

The social or environmental setting of a person’s behavior is referred to as _________. a) the situational context b) the historical context c) the cohort effect d) the cultural context e) societal norms

a) the situational context

200

Which term refers to a way to define abnormality by comparing an individual’s behavior to the norms or standards of the society in which an individual lives? a) subjective discomfort b) maladaptive deviance c) social reciprocity d) social context e) social norm deviance

e) social norm deviance

300

According to the cognitive perspective, disordered behavior is the result of _____________. a) repressed thoughts and memories that try to resurface b) unrealistic beliefs about personal capabilities c) a set of learned responses d) illogical thinking patterns e) chemical imbalances and brain damage

d) illogical thinking patterns

400

Padma is extremely confident and feels that lately she needs very little sleep. In addition, she reports that her thoughts seem to be going fast—similar to watching three television shows at once. Padma most likely is experiencing ________. a) a manic episode b) a dysthymic episode c) a delusion d) a loss of mental control e) a psychotic break

a) a manic episode

500

Which of the following is the most commonly diagnosed psychological disorder in the United States? a) generalized anxiety disorder b) major depressive disorder c) substance-abuse disorder d) bipolar disorder e) schizophrenia

b) major depressive disorder

Treatment Part 1

100

Lulu sees a therapist once a week. During her therapy sessions, she discusses issues and events that have impacted her life. Her therapist helps her to understand how these events and issues have affected her. The type of therapy Lulu is seeking is called ______________. a) psychotherapy b) biomedical therapy c) physical therapy d) electroconvulsive shock therapy e) psychosocial therapy

a) psychotherapy

200

Jorge is interested in helping his client change his maladaptive behavior. He is most likely to be a(n) ____________. a) action therapist b) insight therapist c) biomedical therapist d) psychodynamic therapist e) relationship therapist

a) action therapist

300

Dr. Shedrika uses a form of therapy that emphasizes revealing his clients’ unconscious conflicts, urges, and desires, which he believes are the cause of his clients’ disordered emotions and behavior. This therapist is most likely using ________. a) behavior therapy b) psychoanalysis c) Gestalt therapy d) systematic desensitization e) rational-emotive therapy

b) psychoanalysis

400

Your friend tells you that he is seeing a Gestalt therapist. You ask him to describe what might happen in one of his therapy sessions. Which of the following is his most likely answer? a) “I am asked by the therapist to relax and meditate.” b) “During the session, I sometimes talk to an empty chair.” c) “The therapist asks me to describe the details of the dreams I have had recently.” d) “The therapist evaluates the factual basis of my statements to identify logical inconsistencies.” e) “The therapist has me model behaviors to use in situations that have caused problems for me in the past.”

b) “During the session, I sometimes talk to an empty chair.”

500

Rational emotive behavior therapy presumes that the ultimate cause for distressing feelings or symptoms is due to ________. a) an unhappy childhood b) dysfunctional behavioral patterns c) faulty or illogical thoughts d) one’s negative feelings about life e) an imbalance of neurotransmitters

c) faulty or illogical thoughts

Treatment Part 2

100

The kind of therapy that uses biological treatments such as medication, surgical methods, and electrical shock treatments to bring about changes in the person’s disordered behavior is called __________________. a) psychotherapy b) transference therapy c) biomedical therapy d) physical therapy e) electroconvulsive shock therapy

c) biomedical therapy

200

The major goal of insight therapies is to give people ____________. a) feedback from their biologically controlled responses b) help in understanding perceptual processes c) basic training in observational learning and practice d) help managing the symptoms of their disorder e) a clearer understanding of their feelings, motivations, and actions

e) a clearer understanding of their feelings, motivations, and actions

300

Which type of therapy emphasizes people’s potential for growth and the importance of an empathetic therapist? a) psychoanalytic b) person-centered c) cognitive-behavior d) emotive behavior e) cognitive

b) person-centered

400

Julie has a fear of riding in elevators. She is seeing a therapist who asks her to construct a hierarchy of her fears related to riding in elevators. In addition, her therapist is teaching her to relax while imagining each fear in the hierarchy. Julie’s therapist is using __________. a) person-centered therapy b) eclectic therapy c) rational emotive therapy d) systematic desensitization e) cognitive consistency therapy

d) systematic desensitization

500

The form of behavioral therapy in which an undesirable behavior is paired with an unpleasant stimulus to reduce the frequency of the behavior is called _______. a) token economy b) operant conditioning c) aversion therapy d) participant modeling e) arbitrary inference

c) aversion therapy

Mixed Bag

100

Any behavior that does not allow a person to function within or adapt to the stresses and everyday demands of life is considered __________. a) deviant b) insane c) uncomfortable d) rare e) maladaptive

e) maladaptive

200

_______________ formed a large part of Freud’s psychoanalytic method. a) Reflection b) Empathy c) Insight d) Dream interpretation e) Unconditional positive regard

d) Dream interpretation

300

Any pattern of behavior that causes people significant distress, causes harm to others, or harms their ability to function in daily life, is called ___________. a) a psychological disorder b) humors c) maladaptive behavior d) stress syndrome e) adaptive behavior

a) a psychological disorder

400

____________ is a term that refers to the need to consider the unique characteristics of the culture in which a person’s behavior takes place. a) Cultural relativity b) Cultural variation c) Social context d) Situational context e) Situational relativity

a) Cultural relativity

500

Dr. Graham listens to Maria’s statements and then restates what he feels is Maria’s message and describes her emotions. What type of therapy is Dr. Graham practicing? a) behavior b) eclectic c) cognitive d) psychoanalytic e) person-centered

e) person-centered