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PSYC 435 - Abnormal Psychology Quiz 3 Concepts Questions With Verified Answers What is a mood disorder? Extreme variations in mood—either low or high—are the predominant feature. What are the primary distinctions between depressive disorders and bipolar disorders? Unipolar: only depressive episodes. Bipolar: depressive and manic/hypomanic episodes. How prevalent are the two types of mood disorders? Major mood disorders = all anxiety disorders together. How do the prevalence rates of ...

PSYC 435 Abnormal Psychology Quizzes 1-5 Complete Questions With Verified Answers Graded A+ Which of the following factors has a significant effect on the rates of severe mental illness among Americans? a. Family size b. Gender c. Geographical region of the country d. Political affiliation b. Gender In Dr. Lu's study of eating disorders, she looked at the academic histories of girls with an eating disorder and girls who did not have such problems. In this example, the girls with eati...

PSYC 435 - Abnormal Psychology Quiz 2 Concepts Exam Questions With Verified Answers What is the difference between clinical diagnosis and psychological assessment? The information collected through various means of measurement are gathered during the psychological assessment. This information is evaluated and compared to the descriptions and requirements for disorders in the DSM-5 to come to a clinical diagnosis. What components must be integrated into a dynamic formulation? The individu...

PSYC 435 - Abnormal Psychology Quiz 3 Concepts Questions With Verified Answers What is a mood disorder? Extreme variations in mood—either low or high—are the predominant feature. What are the primary distinctions between depressive disorders and bipolar disorders? Unipolar: only depressive episodes. Bipolar: depressive and manic/hypomanic episodes. How prevalent are the two types of mood disorders? Major mood disorders = all anxiety disorders together. How do the prevalence rates of ...

PSYC 435 - Abnormal Psychology Quiz 1 Concepts Exam Questions With Verified Answers Graded A+ Why is abnormality so difficult to define? What is considered abnormal by one may be considered normal by another What characteristics help us recognize abnormality? 1. subjective distress 2. maladaptiveness 3. statistical deviancy 4. violation of the standards of society 5. social discomfort 6. irrationality and unpredictability 7. dangerousness What is stigma? How common is it? Pre...

PSYC 435 - Abnormal Psychology Quiz 2 Concepts Exam Questions With Verified Answers What is the difference between clinical diagnosis and psychological assessment? The information collected through various means of measurement are gathered during the psychological assessment. This information is evaluated and compared to the descriptions and requirements for disorders in the DSM-5 to come to a clinical diagnosis. What components must be integrated into a dynamic formulation? The individu...

PSYC 435 - Abnormal Psychology Quiz 1 Concepts Exam Questions With Verified Answers Why is abnormality so difficult to define? - answerWhat is considered abnormal by one may be considered normal by another What characteristics help us recognize abnormality? - answer1. subjective distress 2. maladaptiveness 3. statistical deviancy 4. violation of the standards of society 5. social discomfort 6. irrationality and unpredictability 7. dangerousness What is stigma? How common is it? - ans...

PSYC 435 - Abnormal Psychology Quiz 1 Concepts Exam Questions With Verified Answers Why is abnormality so difficult to define? - answerWhat is considered abnormal by one may be considered normal by another What characteristics help us recognize abnormality? - answer1. subjective distress 2. maladaptiveness 3. statistical deviancy 4. violation of the standards of society 5. social discomfort 6. irrationality and unpredictability 7. dangerousness What is stigma? How common is it? - ans...

PSYC 435 - Abnormal Psychology Quiz 4 Concepts Questions With Verified Answers Case Study: Alan (Narcissistic Personality Disorder): - 25, student, graduate program - tells professors how motivated and excited he is - rarely bothers to read assigned material - hands in papers that are unfinished drafts - mediocre grades - complains he is not treated well by professors and is being singled out - believes he is much more talented than his grades suggest and blames his professors - spreads ma...

PSYC 435 - Abnormal Psychology Quiz 2 Concepts Exam Questions With Verified Answers Graded A+ What is the difference between clinical diagnosis and psychological assessment? The information collected through various means of measurement are gathered during the psychological assessment. This information is evaluated and compared to the descriptions and requirements for disorders in the DSM-5 to come to a clinical diagnosis. What components must be integrated into a dynamic formulation? Th...