PSY 3304; ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY FINAL
EXAM 2024-2025
Dr. Karlin specializes in working with clients whose emotional problems interfere
with their ability to work effectively or to engage in meaningful relationships. She
focuses on which criterion of abnormality? - ANSWER dysfunction
Which aspect of the definition of abnormality includes the inability to care for
oneself and work productively? - ANSWER dysfunction
Which is NOT a characteristic of eccentrics noted by researchers in the field? -
ANSWER having a diagnosable mental illness
In the Middle Ages, what did people believe caused mental illness? - ANSWER
demonic possession
The stated and unstated rules for proper conduct that society establishes are
referred to as: - ANSWER norms
Mel took out a gun and threatened a fellow student, stating that he intended to kill
him. Mel's statements illustrate ____. - ANSWER dangerousness
George hears voices that others do not but is not distressed by them. This illustrates
that: - ANSWER distress does not have to be present for a person's behaviour to be
considered abnormal
Psychopathology, or abnormal behaviour, results primarily from ____. - ANSWER
an interaction of many factors
The "four Ds" of abnormality are: - ANSWER deviance, distress, dysfunction, and
danger
The only time that Timmy gets attention is when he misbehaves bizarrely. This is
an example of: - ANSWER operant conditioning
Dr. White says, "Psychopathology is learned through a person's interactions with
,his or her environment." Dr. White's statement reflects which psychological model?
- ANSWER behavioural
Faith says that she agrees with the biopsychosocial view of psychopathology that
____. - ANSWER genetics and environmental factors interact to cause disorders
When a young child yells and throws toys ("temper tantrum"), the parents give the
child a good deal of attention. As time goes on, the temper tantrums become more
and more common. A behavioral psychologist would say that the temper tantrums
result from: - ANSWER operant conditioning
Because Joan suffers from anxiety, Dr. Adler has prescribed a medication to treat
the disorder. We can assume that Dr. Adler believes in a _____ model of abnormal
behavior. - ANSWER biological
A psychologist who sees a client's problems as caused by a lack of good learning
experiences probably supports which model of psychopathology? - ANSWER
behavioral
"Abnormal behaviors—indeed, all behaviors—are acquired through learning."
Which model of abnormality does this quote MOST closely represent? - ANSWER
behavioral
Which model emphasizes the importance of learning/conditioning in determining
human actions? - ANSWER behavioral
Models are often utilized by scientists to ____. - ANSWER help conceptualize the
cause of a phenomenon
DSM-5 is the classification system for abnormal behaviors that is: - ANSWER
most widely used in the United States
Which statement is accurate with regard to the DSM-5? - ANSWER The DSM-5
retains the categorical classification model, with dimensions for severity
, Jennie is constantly looking in the mirror. She is convinced that the pores on her
nose are too large, and sometimes she picks at her skin until she has large welts on
her face. Sometimes she is unable to leave the house due to embarrassment over her
appearance. What diagnosis does Jennie Likely have? - ANSWER body
dysmorphic disorder
Pairing the thought of feared objects and relaxation training is: - ANSWER
systemic desensitization
Raphael was outside the parking garage when, out of nowhere, he suddenly felt
overwhelming fear. Raphael noticed that his fear increased, he started to feel out of
control, and the intensity of the feelings seemed to reach a peak and then pass
within a few minutes. This is an example of a: - ANSWER panic attack
Which statement is NOT usually true of those with body dysmorphic disorder? -
ANSWER most disorder-specific behaviors would be considered "normal" for a
teenager
Sharlisa suffers from OCD. What is the first step her therapist will take with her
when using exposure therapy with response prevention? - ANSWER exposure to
anxiety-provoking situations
Fear of venturing into public places is known as: - ANSWER agoraphobia
An entomologist's fear of spiders is debilitating. To treat this phobia, a therapist
puts the entomologist in a room with spiders, even asking her to handle them. This
technique might be used in: - ANSWER systemic desensitization
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