Perspectives on Abnormal Psychology Quiz

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#1

Which of the following best defines abnormal psychology?

The study of normal behavior
The study of unusual behaviors, thoughts, and emotions
The study of paranormal phenomena
The study of psychic disorders
#2

Who is considered the 'father of psychoanalysis'?

Carl Rogers
B.F. Skinner
Sigmund Freud
Ivan Pavlov
#3

What term describes a false belief that is firmly held despite evidence to the contrary?

Hallucination
Obsession
Delusion
Compulsion
#4

What is the term for a sudden, intense fear or discomfort?

Obsession
Compulsion
Panic attack
Phobia
#5

Which theorist proposed the hierarchy of needs, suggesting that individuals are motivated to fulfill certain needs in a specific order?

Abraham Maslow
Erik Erikson
Jean Piaget
Albert Bandura
#6

What is the term for a false sensory perception that occurs in the absence of an external stimulus?

Delusion
Hallucination
Obsession
Compulsion
#7

Which psychological approach emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts?

Behavioral approach
Humanistic approach
Cognitive approach
Psychoanalytic approach
#8

According to the diathesis-stress model, mental disorders result from:

Biological factors only
Environmental factors only
The interaction between predisposition and stressors
Cultural factors
#9

What is the primary goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?

To explore unconscious conflicts
To enhance self-actualization
To change maladaptive thoughts and behaviors
To uncover repressed memories
#10

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?

Excessive worry
Restlessness
Hallucinations
Difficulty concentrating
#11

What is the primary focus of the biopsychosocial model of abnormal behavior?

Biological factors only
Psychological factors only
The interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors
Social factors only
#12

Which of the following disorders is characterized by both depressive and manic episodes?

Bipolar disorder
Social anxiety disorder
Specific phobia
Panic disorder
#13

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Major Depressive Disorder?

Feelings of worthlessness
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities
Elevated mood
Fatigue or loss of energy
#14

What is the main feature of dissociative identity disorder (DID)?

Excessive worry
Multiple personalities within one individual
Uncontrolled movements
Memory loss
#15

Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with schizophrenia?

Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
Norepinephrine
#16

What is the term for a defense mechanism in which unacceptable impulses are expressed indirectly?

Rationalization
Projection
Sublimation
Displacement
#17

What term describes the tendency to attribute one's own thoughts or feelings to others?

Regression
Sublimation
Projection
Reaction formation
#18

Which defense mechanism involves attributing one's own unacceptable feelings onto others?

Projection
Displacement
Regression
Sublimation

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