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Psychological Perspectives on Abnormal Behavior Quiz

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Which psychological perspective emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts and early childhood experiences in shaping behavior?

Psychodynamic perspective

Explanation

Focuses on unconscious conflicts and early experiences in behavior formation.

Which neurotransmitter is often implicated in mood disorders such as depression?

Serotonin

Explanation

Serotonin often linked to mood disorders like depression.

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

Hallucinations

Explanation

Hallucinations are not a symptom of GAD.

Which therapy approach focuses on changing irrational or maladaptive thought patterns and beliefs?

Cognitive therapy

Explanation

Focuses on changing irrational or maladaptive thought patterns and beliefs.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of schizophrenia?

Extreme mood swings

Explanation

Extreme mood swings are not a symptom of schizophrenia.

Which neurotransmitter is associated with reward and pleasure, and is often implicated in addiction?

Dopamine

Explanation

Dopamine associated with reward, pleasure, and often implicated in addiction.

According to the cognitive perspective, abnormal behavior may result from:

Faulty thinking patterns

Explanation

Abnormal behavior attributed to faulty thinking patterns.

The diathesis-stress model suggests that psychological disorders develop as a result of:

A combination of genetic vulnerability and life stressors

Explanation

Psychological disorders arise from genetic vulnerability and life stressors.

According to the sociocultural perspective, which of the following factors may contribute to abnormal behavior?

Family dynamics

Explanation

Abnormal behavior influenced by family dynamics according to sociocultural perspective.

#10

The biopsychosocial model of abnormal behavior emphasizes the interaction between which three factors?

Biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors

Explanation

Model emphasizes interaction of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors.

#11

What is the primary goal of exposure therapy?

To gradually confront fear or anxiety-provoking stimuli

Explanation

Primary goal is gradual confrontation of fear or anxiety-provoking stimuli.

#12

What is the main difference between panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder?

Panic disorder involves sudden, intense episodes of fear, while GAD involves chronic, excessive worry.

Explanation

Panic disorder involves sudden, intense fear episodes; GAD involves chronic, excessive worry.

#13

The behavioral perspective suggests that abnormal behavior is primarily learned through processes such as:

Observational learning and modeling

Explanation

Abnormal behavior learned through observational learning and modeling.

#14

What does the term 'comorbidity' refer to in psychology?

The co-occurrence of two or more psychological disorders in the same individual

Explanation

Refers to co-occurrence of two or more psychological disorders in one individual.

#15

According to the psychoanalytic perspective, what is the role of the id?

To satisfy basic desires and drives

Explanation

Id's role is to satisfy basic desires and drives according to psychoanalytic perspective.

#16

Which psychological perspective focuses on the role of societal norms and cultural influences in shaping behavior?

Sociocultural perspective

Explanation

Focuses on societal norms and cultural influences in shaping behavior according to the sociocultural perspective.

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According to the humanistic perspective, what is the primary driver of human behavior?

Self-actualization and the pursuit of personal growth

Explanation

Primary driver of human behavior is self-actualization and the pursuit of personal growth according to the humanistic perspective.

Psychological Perspectives on Abnormal Behavior Quiz

Which psychological perspective emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts and early childhood experiences in shaping behavior?

Which neurotransmitter is often implicated in mood disorders such as depression?

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

Which therapy approach focuses on changing irrational or maladaptive thought patterns and beliefs?

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of schizophrenia?

Which neurotransmitter is associated with reward and pleasure, and is often implicated in addiction?

According to the cognitive perspective, abnormal behavior may result from:

The diathesis-stress model suggests that psychological disorders develop as a result of:

According to the sociocultural perspective, which of the following factors may contribute to abnormal behavior?

The biopsychosocial model of abnormal behavior emphasizes the interaction between which three factors?

What is the primary goal of exposure therapy?

What is the main difference between panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder?

The behavioral perspective suggests that abnormal behavior is primarily learned through processes such as:

What does the term 'comorbidity' refer to in psychology?

According to the psychoanalytic perspective, what is the role of the id?

Which psychological perspective focuses on the role of societal norms and cultural influences in shaping behavior?

According to the humanistic perspective, what is the primary driver of human behavior?

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