Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology Quiz

Explore the fundamentals of abnormal psychology with these challenging quiz questions covering various disorders and treatments.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of abnormal behavior?

Statistical rarity

Subjective discomfort

Violation of norms

All of the above

What is the primary focus of abnormal psychology?

Studying rare behaviors

Understanding and treating abnormal behavior

Exploring the mind of criminals

None of the above

Which of the following is not a psychological perspective commonly used to understand abnormal behavior?

Biological

Sociocultural

Humanistic

Political

According to the diathesis-stress model, abnormal behavior is the result of:

Biological factors only

Environmental factors only

Interaction between predisposition and stressors

None of the above

What is the main difference between obsessions and compulsions?

Obsessions are thoughts, while compulsions are actions.

Obsessions are impulsive behaviors, while compulsions are planned behaviors.

Obsessions are easily controlled, while compulsions are difficult to control.

Obsessions are specific to certain objects, while compulsions are general behaviors.

Which of the following is not a symptom of schizophrenia?

Hallucinations

Delusions

Euphoria

Disorganized speech

What is the primary goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating anxiety disorders?

To uncover unconscious conflicts

To change irrational thoughts and behaviors

To explore past traumas

To prescribe medication

Which of the following is a symptom of major depressive disorder?

Elevated mood

Increased energy

Feelings of worthlessness

Increased self-esteem

Which of the following is a core symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

Flashbacks

Agoraphobia

Social withdrawal

Anhedonia

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What is anosognosia in the context of mental illness?

A delusion of grandeur

A lack of insight into one's own condition

A fear of public spaces

A tendency to hoard objects

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What is the primary focus of psychodynamic therapy?

Changing irrational thoughts and behaviors

Exploring unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences

Developing coping strategies

Prescribing medication

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Which of the following neurotransmitters is often implicated in the development of depression?

Dopamine

Serotonin

Acetylcholine

GABA