#1
Which of the following is NOT a criterion used to define abnormal behavior?
Deviance
Distress
Dualism
Dysfunction
#2
What term describes the field of psychology that focuses on understanding abnormal behavior?
Behavioral psychology
Clinical psychology
Social psychology
Cognitive psychology
#3
What is the primary goal of psychotherapy?
To prescribe medication
To explore unconscious conflicts
To change maladaptive behaviors, thoughts, and emotions
To conduct psychological testing
#4
Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with the regulation of mood and is implicated in depression?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Norepinephrine
#5
Which of the following is a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Excessive fear of being in social situations
Recurrent intrusive thoughts or images
Sudden episodes of intense fear
Persistent mood swings
#6
What is the primary difference between obsessions and compulsions in OCD?
Obsessions involve repetitive behaviors, while compulsions involve persistent thoughts.
Obsessions are thoughts, while compulsions are behaviors.
Obsessions are easily controllable, while compulsions are not.
Obsessions are related to physical health, while compulsions are related to mental health.
#7
Which disorder is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in activities?
Generalized anxiety disorder
Schizophrenia
Major depressive disorder
Bipolar disorder
#8
According to the DSM-5, what is a necessary criterion for a diagnosis of schizophrenia?
Delusions
Panic attacks
Flashbacks
Compulsions
#9
What is a phobia?
A mood disorder characterized by alternating episodes of mania and depression
A fear of crowded places
An irrational fear of a specific object or situation
A type of obsessive-compulsive disorder
#10
What is the term for a false belief that is firmly held despite evidence to the contrary?
Hallucination
Dissociation
Delusion
Compulsion
#11
Which psychological perspective emphasizes the importance of cognitive processes in understanding and treating psychological disorders?
Behavioral perspective
Humanistic perspective
Cognitive perspective
Biological perspective
#12
What is the primary symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Flashbacks and nightmares of the traumatic event
A sudden loss of memory
Inability to feel emotions
Excessive fear of social situations
#13
Which psychological perspective emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts and early childhood experiences in shaping behavior?
Biological perspective
Cognitive perspective
Humanistic perspective
Psychoanalytic perspective
#14
According to the diathesis-stress model, which of the following contributes to the development of psychological disorders?
Genetic predisposition and environmental stressors
Cultural factors only
Biological factors only
Psychological trauma only
#15
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of antisocial personality disorder?
Persistent disregard for and violation of the rights of others
Lack of empathy
Paranoid delusions
Repeatedly engaging in illegal activities
#16
Which of the following is a common treatment approach for autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
Antidepressant medication
Behavioral therapy
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Insight-oriented therapy
#17
What is the term for a therapeutic approach that combines elements of cognitive and behavioral therapies?
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
Exposure therapy
Psychoanalysis
Gestalt therapy