Question 1

Describe the major models used by psychologists to explain abnormal functioning.

Accepted Answer

-Clinicians use several major models to

Question 2

Psychodynamic theorists believe that dissociative disorders are a result of extreme ___.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Psychodynamic theorists believe that dissociative disorders are...

Question 3

Which anxiety disorder could be described as a periodic bout of highly intense anxiety that seems to occur out of the blue?

Accepted Answer

A)  obsessive-compulsive disorder 
B)  post-traumatic stress disorder 
C)  generalized anxiety disorder 
D)  panic disorder 
A)  obsessive-compulsive disorder 
B)  post-traumatic stress disorder 
C)  generalized anxiety disorder 
D)  panic disorder

Question 4

Assigning a diagnosis suggests that the client's pattern of dysfunction

Accepted Answer

A)  is basically the same as patterns displayed by many other people. 
B)  has been researched in numerous studies. 
C)  has responded to certain kinds of treatment. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  is basically the same as patterns displayed by many other people. 
B)  has been researched in numerous studies. 
C)  has responded to certain kinds of treatment. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 5

In the past three years,Lilly has often complained of stomach pain,headaches,and dizziness.She has been hospitalized twice for diagnostic tests,and although the doctors have NOT found anything physically wrong,she continues to suffer from a variety of symptoms.Which of the following disorders is Lilly most likely to have?

Accepted Answer

A)  somatic symptom disorder 
B)  illness anxiety disorder 
C)  conversion disorder 
D)  factitious disorder 
A)  somatic symptom disorder 
B)  illness anxiety disorder 
C)  conversion disorder 
D)  factitious disorder

Question 6

In each year,at least ___ percent of adults in Canada display serious psychological disturbance.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  22 
C)  28 
D)  35 
A)  15 
B)  22 
C)  28 
D)  35

Question 7

After administering a battery of psychological tests,Shreya's psychologist determines that she is suffering from borderline personality disorder.Shreya's psychologist has made a ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  classification 
B)  criteria decision 
C)  diagnosis 
D)  psychological determination 
A)  classification 
B)  criteria decision 
C)  diagnosis 
D)  psychological determination

Question 8

Object relations theory states that

Accepted Answer

A)  people are motivated by a need to establish relationships with others. 
B)  people are motivated by a need to achieve a sense of security through the accumulations of objects. 
C)  people are motivated by a desire to satisfy basic needs before being able to satisfy higher needs. 
D)  relationships between people and objects are interchangeable. 
A)  people are motivated by a need to establish relationships with others. 
B)  people are motivated by a need to achieve a sense of security through the accumulations of objects. 
C)  people are motivated by a desire to satisfy basic needs before being able to satisfy higher needs. 
D)  relationships between people and objects are interchangeable.

Question 9

For the past year,despite a lack of somatic symptoms,Kam has been going from doctor to doctor because he is sure he has cancer.Which of the following disorders would Kam most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A)  somatic symptom disorder 
B)  illness anxiety disorder 
C)  conversion disorder 
D)  factitious disorder 
A)  somatic symptom disorder 
B)  illness anxiety disorder 
C)  conversion disorder 
D)  factitious disorder

Question 10

Which of the following would NOT fit under the neuroscience model's view of abnormal behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abnormal behaviour is caused by problems in specific structures of the brain. 
B)  Abnormal behaviour is acquired through conditioning, modelling, and cognitive processes. 
C)  Abnormal behaviour is the result of too much or too little neurotransmitter activity. 
D)  Abnormal behaviour can be related to abnormal hormonal activity in the endocrine system. 
A)  Abnormal behaviour is caused by problems in specific structures of the brain. 
B)  Abnormal behaviour is acquired through conditioning, modelling, and cognitive processes. 
C)  Abnormal behaviour is the result of too much or too little neurotransmitter activity. 
D)  Abnormal behaviour can be related to abnormal hormonal activity in the endocrine system.

Question 11

According to Mowrer's two-factor theory of phobias,the fear is created by ___,and maintained through ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  classical conditioning; social learning 
B)  observational learning; operant conditioning 
C)  classical conditioning; operant conditioning 
D)  operant conditioning; classical conditioning 
A)  classical conditioning; social learning 
B)  observational learning; operant conditioning 
C)  classical conditioning; operant conditioning 
D)  operant conditioning; classical conditioning

Question 12

What socio-cultural factor can have a major impact on one's tendency to become depressed and the duration of the depressive episode?

Accepted Answer

A)  income 
B)  education level 
C)  social support 
D)  urban living 
A)  income 
B)  education level 
C)  social support 
D)  urban living

Question 13

What is a disadvantage of the biomedical models of abnormal behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has no empirical evidence linking abnormal behaviour to abnormal brain functioning. 
B)  It is helpful with diagnosis but not with prognosis or treatment. 
C)  It assumes that abnormal behaviour stems from genetics and viral infections. 
D)  It neglects the contribution of non-biological factors to abnormal behaviour. 
A)  It has no empirical evidence linking abnormal behaviour to abnormal brain functioning. 
B)  It is helpful with diagnosis but not with prognosis or treatment. 
C)  It assumes that abnormal behaviour stems from genetics and viral infections. 
D)  It neglects the contribution of non-biological factors to abnormal behaviour.

Question 14

What early childhood experiences may explain the development of borderline personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

a combination of internal forc

Question 15

Describe the features of schizophrenia and some theories of what causes it.

Accepted Answer

-Schizophrenia is a disorder in which pe

Question 16

Keyara is supposed to give a presentation at work next week in their sales meeting.It is only in front of 6 co-workers,and she will be talking about her own work,so it is material she knows inside and out,but she is terrified of doing this.She hasn't been able to sleep or eat all week just thinking about it,and she is contemplating quitting her job just so she won't have to do this.What type of anxiety disorder does Keyara have?

Accepted Answer

A)  obsessive-compulsive disorder 
B)  panic disorder 
C)  social anxiety disorder 
D)  generalized anxiety disorder 
A)  obsessive-compulsive disorder 
B)  panic disorder 
C)  social anxiety disorder 
D)  generalized anxiety disorder

Question 17

What biological factors contribute to the development of stress disorders?

Accepted Answer

Studies have found abnormal activity of

Question 18

The leading classification system for mental disorders in Canada is the

Accepted Answer

A)  Clinical Guidebook to Psychological Disorders. 
B)  Dysfunction and Symptomology Manual. 
C)  Psychiatric Assessment and Treatment Compendium. 
D)  Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 
A)  Clinical Guidebook to Psychological Disorders. 
B)  Dysfunction and Symptomology Manual. 
C)  Psychiatric Assessment and Treatment Compendium. 
D)  Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

Question 19

Which of the following describes the main goal of the medical model approach to mental illness?

Accepted Answer

A)  treating mental illness solely with medication 
B)  linking physical illnesses and symptoms of mental illnesses 
C)  having mental illnesses only treated by psychiatrists who are medical doctors 
D)  identify common symptoms, make predictions about prognoses, search for possible causes, and suggest treatment 
A)  treating mental illness solely with medication 
B)  linking physical illnesses and symptoms of mental illnesses 
C)  having mental illnesses only treated by psychiatrists who are medical doctors 
D)  identify common symptoms, make predictions about prognoses, search for possible causes, and suggest treatment

Question 20

Trevor has recently lost his job as the company he works for has been downsizing.He knows he is NOT the only one as many companies and businesses have recently closed down due to an economic recession.According to the socio-cultural model,which risk factor for psychological disorders does this describe?

Accepted Answer

A)  social change 
B)  socio-economic class 
C)  cultural factors 
D)  social networks and supports 
A)  social change 
B)  socio-economic class 
C)  cultural factors 
D)  social networks and supports

Describe the major models used by psychologists to explain abnormal functioning.

Psychodynamic theorists believe that dissociative disorders are a result of extreme ___.

Which anxiety disorder could be described as a periodic bout of highly intense anxiety that seems to occur out of the blue?

Assigning a diagnosis suggests that the client's pattern of dysfunction

In each year,at least ___ percent of adults in Canada display serious psychological disturbance.

After administering a battery of psychological tests,Shreya's psychologist determines that she is suffering from borderline personality disorder.Shreya's psychologist has made a ___.

Object relations theory states that

For the past year,despite a lack of somatic symptoms,Kam has been going from doctor to doctor because he is sure he has cancer.Which of the following disorders would Kam most likely have?

Which of the following would NOT fit under the neuroscience model's view of abnormal behaviour?

According to Mowrer's two-factor theory of phobias,the fear is created by _,and maintained through _.

What socio-cultural factor can have a major impact on one's tendency to become depressed and the duration of the depressive episode?

What is a disadvantage of the biomedical models of abnormal behaviour?

What early childhood experiences may explain the development of borderline personality disorder?

Describe the features of schizophrenia and some theories of what causes it.

What biological factors contribute to the development of stress disorders?

The leading classification system for mental disorders in Canada is the

Which of the following describes the main goal of the medical model approach to mental illness?

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Describe the major models used by psychologists to explain abnormal functioning.

Psychodynamic theorists believe that dissociative disorders are a result of extreme ___.

Which anxiety disorder could be described as a periodic bout of highly intense anxiety that seems to occur out of the blue?

Assigning a diagnosis suggests that the client's pattern of dysfunction

In each year,at least ___ percent of adults in Canada display serious psychological disturbance.

After administering a battery of psychological tests,Shreya's psychologist determines that she is suffering from borderline personality disorder.Shreya's psychologist has made a ___.

Object relations theory states that

For the past year,despite a lack of somatic symptoms,Kam has been going from doctor to doctor because he is sure he has cancer.Which of the following disorders would Kam most likely have?

Which of the following would NOT fit under the neuroscience model's view of abnormal behaviour?

According to Mowrer's two-factor theory of phobias,the fear is created by ___,and maintained through ___.

What socio-cultural factor can have a major impact on one's tendency to become depressed and the duration of the depressive episode?

What is a disadvantage of the biomedical models of abnormal behaviour?

What early childhood experiences may explain the development of borderline personality disorder?

Describe the features of schizophrenia and some theories of what causes it.

What biological factors contribute to the development of stress disorders?

The leading classification system for mental disorders in Canada is the

Which of the following describes the main goal of the medical model approach to mental illness?

Psychology Yesterday and Today

Psychology as a Science

Neuroscience

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Language and Thought

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

social Psychology

Stress,coping,and Health

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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According to Mowrer's two-factor theory of phobias,the fear is created by _,and maintained through _.