PSYC 435 - Quiz 1 Exam Questions With Correct Answers
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PSYC 435 - Quiz 1 Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
Family aggregation - answer(def) whether a disorder runs in families
When does schizophrenia typically develop? - answerThis mental disorder typically develops
late adolescence or early adulthood
What are some indicators of abnormality? (7)...
PSYC 435 - Quiz 1 Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
Family aggregation - answer✔(def) whether a disorder runs in families
When does schizophrenia typically develop? - answer✔This mental disorder typically develops
late adolescence or early adulthood
What are some indicators of abnormality? (7) - answer✔(what)
1. Subjective distress
2. Maladaptiveness
3. Statistical deviancy
4. Violation of the standards of society
5. Social discomfort
6. Irrationality and unpredictability
7. Dangerousness
Mnemonic device for remembering the 7 indicators of abnormality - answer✔Sunny Malvin
Stayed Very Social In Danforth
What is an exception to the abnormality indicator of subjective distress? - answer✔An exception
to this abnormality indicator is manic patients whose moods involve being elated
What is an exception to the abnormality indicator of maladaptiveness? - answer✔An exception
to this abnormality indicator is con artists or contract killers with antisocial personality disorder,
because their behaviour doesn't interfere with their well-being
What is an exception to the abnormality indicator of statistical deviancy? - answer✔An
exception to this abnormality indicator is a desirable trait like genius, perfect pitch, etc.
What is an exception to the abnormality indicator of violation of the standards of society? -
answer✔An exception to this abnormality indicator is parking illegally; or watching TV for me
rn versus watching TV for the Amish
What is an exception to the abnormality indicator of social discomfort? - answer✔An exception
to this abnormality indicator is when someone sits right next to you on the bus when there are
hella empty seats, but you know the person
What is an exception to the abnormality indicator of irrationality and unpredictablity? -
answer✔An exception to this abnormality indicator is when your roommate suddenly begins to
recite King Lear, but you know they have a production coming up
What is an exception to the abnormality indicator of dangerousness? - answer✔An exception to
this abnormality indicator is soldiers in combat, or people who race car drive or keep a poisonous
snake as a pet
Why do we need to classify mental disorders? (4) - answer✔(why)
1. creates a nomenclature (common language and shorthand) for diagnosis
2. defining set symptoms helps us structure/organize information better
3. this ensures reliability for diagnoses and facilitates research
4. defines the range of problems a health professional can address
What are the disadvantages of classification? (3) - answer✔(what)
1. Loss of information about individual
2. Stigma, stereotyping, and labelling associated with diagnosis
3. Impact of self-concept following a label (i.e., they are not their mental illness)
Explain the DSM definition of mental disorders (2 parts) - answer✔1) Clinically significant
disturbance (in behaviour, emotion regulation, or cognitive functioning) thought to reflect a 2)
dysfunction in (biological, psychological, socio-cultural, or developmental) processes necessary
for mental functioning
Identify how culture can influence the definition of Abnormal Psychology (2) - answer✔(how)
1. decisions about abnormal behaviour always involve social judgments and are based on the
values and expectations of society at large
2. because society is always changing, what is considered abnormal might change over time
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