#1
Which psychological approach focuses on the unconscious mind and early childhood experiences?
Psychoanalytic approach
ExplanationEmphasizes unconscious processes and early life experiences.
#2
Which model suggests that psychological disorders result from a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors?
Biopsychosocial model
ExplanationConsiders interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors in disorders.
#3
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of schizophrenia?
Hallucinations and delusions
ExplanationSchizophrenia is characterized by hallucinations and delusions.
#4
The humanistic-existential model emphasizes...
The importance of self-actualization and personal growth
ExplanationStresses self-fulfillment and personal growth.
#5
Which of the following is a key characteristic of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors
ExplanationOCD is characterized by intrusive thoughts and repetitive actions.
#6
The biopsychosocial model of psychological disorders emphasizes the importance of which factors?
Biological, psychological, and social factors
ExplanationAcknowledges influence of biological, psychological, and social factors.
#7
According to the diathesis-stress model, psychological disorders develop when...
There is a biological predisposition and significant stressors are present
ExplanationDisorders develop with a genetic predisposition and significant stress.
#8
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of major depressive disorder?
Elevated mood
ExplanationElevated mood is not characteristic of major depressive disorder.
#9
According to the sociocultural perspective, cultural factors can influence...
The expression and interpretation of symptoms
ExplanationCultural factors influence symptom expression and interpretation.
#10
Which psychological approach is most closely associated with the use of psychotropic medications?
Biological approach
ExplanationEmphasizes medication and biological interventions.
#11
Which perspective suggests that psychological disorders arise from dysfunctional patterns of thinking and behaving?
Cognitive-behavioral perspective
ExplanationDisorders stem from dysfunctional thinking and behavior.
#12
What is the primary goal of psychotherapy in treating psychological disorders?
To change maladaptive thoughts and behaviors
ExplanationAims to alter maladaptive thinking and actions.
#13
The cognitive-behavioral model suggests that psychological disorders arise from...
Maladaptive patterns of thinking and behavior
ExplanationDisorders result from maladaptive thinking and behavior.
#14
In the context of psychological disorders, what does comorbidity refer to?
The co-occurrence of two or more disorders in the same individual
ExplanationPresence of multiple disorders in the same individual.
#15
Which psychological approach focuses on the role of learning and reinforcement in the development of psychological disorders?
Behavioral approach
ExplanationFocuses on how learning and reinforcement shape disorders.
#16
The concept of 'ego depletion' is most closely associated with which psychological perspective?
Cognitive perspective
ExplanationEgo depletion is studied within the cognitive perspective.
#17
Which psychological perspective emphasizes the importance of free will and personal responsibility?
Humanistic perspective
ExplanationValues free will and personal accountability.