3315 Exam 1 Chapters 1-5 Questions And 100% Correct Answers.
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Violations of social norms, such as wearing dark clothing and having numerous tattoos are referred to as: - Answer deviant
Fabria's house recently burned down. As a result she lost all of her possessions and because she did not carry insurance she has no way to replace her belongings. She cur...
3315 Exam 1 Chapters 1-5 Questions
And 100% Correct Answers.
Violations of social norms, such as wearing dark clothing and having numerous tattoos are referred to as:
- Answer deviant
Fabria's house recently burned down. As a result she lost all of her possessions and because she did not
carry insurance she has no way to replace her belongings. She currently lives in a shelter where she
spends most of her time alone, depressed, distressed, and withdrawn from others. Why would Fabria
NOT be diagnosed with depression? - Answer Judgments of abnormality are dependent upon the
circumstances surrounding the person.
Jerome Frank's key features of therapy apply: - Answer to all forms of therapy
Robin is a recovering alcoholic and recently joined Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). She usually calls her
sponsor, Erin, once a week to discuss her recovery. Why would this situation NOT be an example of
therapy based upon Jerome Frank's key features? - Answer Erin is not a recognized therapist.
Rico's family celebrates Christmas Eve by cooking a variety of foods only prepared once a year in
celebration of the holiday. This is an example of his: - Answer culture
Legia lives in a remote part of Montana. Suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder, she meets with a
licensed therapist twice a week by using an internet connection. Examining Jerome Frank's key features
of therapy, which of the following statements is false? - Answer Legia should seek out help from a
professional she can meet with face-to-face.
Rory has diagnosed depression. He normally feels so helpless and worthless that he cannot function. He
hates feeling the way he does and is often upset at his situation. Rory's behavior most closely illustrates
which of "the four Ds?" - Answer distress
Jackson, who just broke up with his girlfriend, calls into a radio talk show, featuring a local therapist, for
advice. According to Jerome Frank, this situation would NOT be a form of therapy because: - Answer
there is not a series of contacts between the therapist and Jackson.
,Firki has been meeting with her friend Doug regularly for coffee. Firki has been having trouble with her
boyfriend and Doug is a good listener, often providing encouragement and feedback. Which of the
following statements is true regarding this situation? - Answer Firki and Doug are not engaged in
therapy.
Elton John, Lady Gaga, and other famous eccentrics are usually not considered to be mentally ill since
they: - Answer choose and enjoy their behavior.
One of "the four Ds" may actually be an exception rather than the rule. Which of "the four Ds" is often
cited as a feature of abnormality but is rarely seen in those who live with anxiety, depression, and bizarre
thinking? - Answer danger
Zaire meets with Dr. Johnson every week. Zaire was diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder after a
car accident. Which of the following statements is true regarding this situation? - Answer This situation
meets the key features of therapy as suggested by Jerome Frank.
Chavez and Gandhi are two famous figures who fasted and deprived themselves of necessities in order
to protest social injustice. This type of behavior is an example of the idea that: - Answer dysfunction
does not always indicate psychological abnormality.
T/F: Over the years no definition for abnormal psychology has won total acceptance - Answer True
One hundred years ago it was common practice for a man to tip his hat to a woman he passed on the
street. This practice is no longer part of contemporary society's rules or: - Answer norms
Which statement is false regarding "the four Ds"? - Answer One needs to see evidence of all of "the
four Ds" to determine abnormality.
The inability to care for oneself and work productively MOST clearly describes which aspect of the
definition of abnormality? - Answer dysfunction
Amara was recently diagnosed with agoraphobia, a fear of leaving her home, and regularly reads self-
help books in an effort to help manage her disorder. Why would this situation NOT be an example of
, therapy based upon Jerome Frank's key features? - Answer Amara is not in contact with a healer or
someone who is socially accepted as an expert.
Legia lives in a remote part of Montana. Suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder, she meets with a
licensed therapist twice a week by using an internet connection. Examining Jerome Frank's key features
of therapy, which of the following statements is false? - Answer Legia should seek out help from a
professional she can meet with face-to-face.
Ray has recently returned from combat and suffers from posttraumatic stress disorder. He organized a
support group that meets once a week consisting of him and three other veterans that live in his
neighborhood. Why would this situation NOT be an example of therapy based upon Jerome Frank's key
features? - Answer There is no trained healer, someone who is socially accepted as an expert.
Researcher David Weeks studied 1,000 people and found that they shared 15 characteristics in common.
Some of those characteristics are nonconformity, lifelong awareness of being different, and disinterest in
others' opinions or company. The group he studied was: - Answer eccentrics.
Jacqueline is a corporate executive and suffers from depression. She regularly discusses her feelings with
friends over dinner at a local restaurant. Based upon Jerome Frank's key features, why would this
situation NOT be an example of therapy? - Answer There is no trained healer, someone who is socially
accepted as an expert.
Dr. Moser, a clinical psychologist, believes that abnormality is the result of problems in living. Dr. Moser
would most likely refer to those who seek her help as: - Answer clients.
Certain tribes in Myanmar (Burma) have been known to _____ as a tradition, beginning centuries ago, to
repel invaders and discourage kidnappings. - Answer tattoo their faces
A person who has been threatening to injure herself and/or others would be considered psychologically
abnormal because she is: - Answer dangerous.
Meredith just broke up with her boyfriend and calls into a television talk show, featuring a licensed
therapist, for advice. According to Jerome Frank, this situation would NOT be a form of therapy because:
- Answer there is not a series of contacts between Meredith and the therapist.
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