Question 1

What are the two most famous behavioural treatment methods?

Accepted Answer

Behavioura

Question 2

Which of the following are important defining characteristics of a mental health problem according to the DSM?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delusions and dissociation 
B)  Distress and disability 
C)  Distress and delusions 
D)  Disability and depression 
A)  Delusions and dissociation 
B)  Distress and disability 
C)  Distress and delusions 
D)  Disability and depression

Question 3

Repression, projection, and rationalization are all different types of Freudian defence mechanisms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

'Everyone hates me because I am worthless' is an example of negative bias towards:

Accepted Answer

A)  the self 
B)  the world 
C)  the others 
D)  the future 
A)  the self 
B)  the world 
C)  the others 
D)  the future

Question 5

The effectiveness of therapies based on the humanistic approach is easy to evaluate using empirical methodologies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Psychoses are among the most prevalent mental health problems compared to problems such as mood disorders and anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When was the first system for classifying psychopathology developed?

Accepted Answer

A)  1930s 
B)  1950s 
C)  1970s 
D)  1990s 
A)  1930s 
B)  1950s 
C)  1970s 
D)  1990s

Question 8

Understanding the biological causes of mental health problems allowed for the conception of 'madness' to move slowly towards treating it as a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Understanding the biological causes of mental health...

Question 9

Discuss some of the principal cognitive factors associated with generalized anxiety disorder.

Accepted Answer

Highly anxious people are more likely to

Question 10

Which personality disorder is characterized by regular shifts in mood, impulsivity and temper tantrums, and an unstable self-image?

Accepted Answer

A)  Borderline 
B)  Narcissistic 
C)  Antisocial 
D)  Paranoid 
A)  Borderline 
B)  Narcissistic 
C)  Antisocial 
D)  Paranoid

Question 11

Prisoners are 10 times more likely to meet the diagnostic criteria for antisocial personality disorder compared than individuals in the general population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

People with ___________ bias tend to attribute negative life events to external causes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People with ___________ bias tend to attribute...

Question 13

According to Freud, the ___________ corresponds to instinctual needs, especially sexual needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Freud, the ___________ corresponds to...

Question 14

How was the persistent depressive disorder previously called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dysthymia 
B)  Cyclothymic disorder 
C)  Minor depression 
D)  Bipolar disorder 
A)  Dysthymia 
B)  Cyclothymic disorder 
C)  Minor depression 
D)  Bipolar disorder

Question 15

According to the DSM-5, a ____________ disorder is defined as 'an enduring pattern of inner experience and behaviour that deviates markedly from the expectations of the individual's culture, is pervasive and inflexible, has an onset in adolescence or early adulthood, is stable over time, and leads to distress and impairment'.

Accepted Answer

A)  dissociative 
B)  psychotic 
C)  mood 
D)  personality 
A)  dissociative 
B)  psychotic 
C)  mood 
D)  personality

Question 16

What are the effects of mental health stigma?

Accepted Answer

A)  It leads to discriminating behaviour towards individuals with mental health problems. 
B)  It leads to exclusion and poor social support. 
C)  It hinders efficient and effective recovery from mental health problems. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  It leads to discriminating behaviour towards individuals with mental health problems. 
B)  It leads to exclusion and poor social support. 
C)  It hinders efficient and effective recovery from mental health problems. 
D)  All of the above

Question 17

'Little Albert' is an example of a ___________ conditioning study.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 'Little Albert' is an example of a...

Question 18

The lifetime prevalence of GAD is estimated to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  4-7% 
B)  1-3% 
C)  5-10% 
D)  7-10% 
A)  4-7% 
B)  1-3% 
C)  5-10% 
D)  7-10%

Question 19

___________ are the single largest cause of disability, contributing up to 22.8% of the total burden. For example, ___________ alone accounts for 7% of the disease burden according to the World ___________ Organization (2008).

Accepted Answer

Mental hea

Question 20

Psychopathology is the study of:

Accepted Answer

A)  psychosis 
B)  personality disorders 
C)  heritability 
D)  mental health problems 
A)  psychosis 
B)  personality disorders 
C)  heritability 
D)  mental health problems

What are the two most famous behavioural treatment methods?

Which of the following are important defining characteristics of a mental health problem according to the DSM?

Repression, projection, and rationalization are all different types of Freudian defence mechanisms.

'Everyone hates me because I am worthless' is an example of negative bias towards:

The effectiveness of therapies based on the humanistic approach is easy to evaluate using empirical methodologies.

Psychoses are among the most prevalent mental health problems compared to problems such as mood disorders and anxiety.

When was the first system for classifying psychopathology developed?

Understanding the biological causes of mental health problems allowed for the conception of 'madness' to move slowly towards treating it as a(n) __________.

Discuss some of the principal cognitive factors associated with generalized anxiety disorder.

Which personality disorder is characterized by regular shifts in mood, impulsivity and temper tantrums, and an unstable self-image?

Prisoners are 10 times more likely to meet the diagnostic criteria for antisocial personality disorder compared than individuals in the general population.

People with ___________ bias tend to attribute negative life events to external causes.

According to Freud, the ___________ corresponds to instinctual needs, especially sexual needs.

How was the persistent depressive disorder previously called?

What are the effects of mental health stigma?

'Little Albert' is an example of a ___________ conditioning study.

The lifetime prevalence of GAD is estimated to be:

_____ are the single largest cause of disability, contributing up to 22.8% of the total burden. For example, _ alone accounts for 7% of the disease burden according to the World _______ Organization (2008).

Psychopathology is the study of:

The Science of Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

Evolutionary and Genetic Foundations of Psychology

Neuroscience, the Brain, and Behaviour

Motivation

Consciousness: Conscious Versus Unconscious Processes

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Emotion

Cognitive Development

Language and Thought

Intelligence

Personality

The Treatment of Mental Health Problems

Social Development

Social Cognition and Attitudes

Interpersonal, Group, and Intergroup Processes

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Exam 15: Mental Health and Psychopathology

What are the two most famous behavioural treatment methods?

Which of the following are important defining characteristics of a mental health problem according to the DSM?

Repression, projection, and rationalization are all different types of Freudian defence mechanisms.

'Everyone hates me because I am worthless' is an example of negative bias towards:

The effectiveness of therapies based on the humanistic approach is easy to evaluate using empirical methodologies.

Psychoses are among the most prevalent mental health problems compared to problems such as mood disorders and anxiety.

When was the first system for classifying psychopathology developed?

Understanding the biological causes of mental health problems allowed for the conception of 'madness' to move slowly towards treating it as a(n) __________.

Discuss some of the principal cognitive factors associated with generalized anxiety disorder.

Which personality disorder is characterized by regular shifts in mood, impulsivity and temper tantrums, and an unstable self-image?

Prisoners are 10 times more likely to meet the diagnostic criteria for antisocial personality disorder compared than individuals in the general population.

People with ___________ bias tend to attribute negative life events to external causes.

According to Freud, the ___________ corresponds to instinctual needs, especially sexual needs.

How was the persistent depressive disorder previously called?

What are the effects of mental health stigma?

'Little Albert' is an example of a ___________ conditioning study.

The lifetime prevalence of GAD is estimated to be:

___________ are the single largest cause of disability, contributing up to 22.8% of the total burden. For example, ___________ alone accounts for 7% of the disease burden according to the World ___________ Organization (2008).

Psychopathology is the study of:

The Science of Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

Evolutionary and Genetic Foundations of Psychology

Neuroscience, the Brain, and Behaviour

Motivation

Consciousness: Conscious Versus Unconscious Processes

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Emotion

Cognitive Development

Language and Thought

Intelligence

Personality

The Treatment of Mental Health Problems

Social Development

Social Cognition and Attitudes

Interpersonal, Group, and Intergroup Processes

Filters

_____ are the single largest cause of disability, contributing up to 22.8% of the total burden. For example, _ alone accounts for 7% of the disease burden according to the World _______ Organization (2008).