Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology Quiz

Abnormal behavior can manifest in various ways, including deviance, distress, dysfunction, and danger.

Abnormal psychology seeks to comprehend and address behaviors that deviate from the norm, causing distress or impairment.

Political perspective is not typically employed in abnormal psychology; psychological perspectives include biological, psychodynamic, behavioral, and cognitive.

The diathesis-stress model suggests that a predisposition (diathesis) interacts with stressors to contribute to the development of abnormal behavior.

Obsessions involve persistent, unwanted thoughts, while compulsions are repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing anxiety or preventing a feared event.

Euphoria, a state of intense happiness, is not a typical symptom of schizophrenia, which is characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, and emotion.

CBT aims to identify and modify irrational thoughts and behaviors contributing to anxiety, promoting healthier cognitive patterns and coping strategies.

Feelings of worthlessness are a common symptom of major depressive disorder, reflecting negative self-perceptions and low mood.

Flashbacks, intrusive re-experiences of a traumatic event, are a hallmark symptom of PTSD, causing distress and emotional reactivity.

Anosognosia refers to a person's inability to recognize or acknowledge their own mental health condition, often observed in severe mental illnesses.

Psychodynamic therapy aims to uncover and address unconscious conflicts and unresolved issues rooted in early childhood experiences, contributing to present-day difficulties.

Serotonin imbalance is commonly linked to depression; disruptions in serotonin function can impact mood regulation and contribute to depressive symptoms.