#1
Who is often regarded as the 'father of modern psychology'?
Sigmund Freud
John B. Watson
William James
Wilhelm Wundt
#2
In the context of abnormal psychology, what does the term 'comorbidity' refer to?
The coexistence of multiple psychological disorders in an individual
The simultaneous occurrence of physical and mental illnesses
The interaction between genetic and environmental factors
The prevalence of a disorder in a specific population
#3
What is the primary focus of humanistic-existential approaches in abnormal psychology?
Unconscious conflicts
Human potential and personal growth
External environmental influences
Classical conditioning
#4
What does the term 'neurodevelopmental disorders' encompass in the context of abnormal psychology?
Disorders primarily caused by genetic factors
Disorders originating from brain abnormalities during development
Disorders related to neurochemical imbalances
Disorders caused by environmental stressors
#5
What is the primary purpose of the mental status examination (MSE) in clinical psychology?
Assessing cognitive abilities
Diagnosing neurological disorders
Evaluating overall psychological functioning
Measuring intelligence
#6
Which historical period saw a significant shift in the perception of abnormal behavior from supernatural causes to medical and scientific explanations?
Renaissance
Middle Ages
Ancient Greece
Enlightenment
#7
Who introduced the concept of the 'unconscious mind' and the psychoanalytic theory in abnormal psychology?
John B. Watson
B.F. Skinner
Carl Rogers
Sigmund Freud
#8
Which neurotransmitter is often associated with mood regulation and is implicated in mood disorders such as depression?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
#9
What is the primary goal of psychodynamic therapy in treating psychological disorders?
Behavior modification
Insight and self-awareness
Exposure therapy
Cognitive restructuring
#10
Which neurotransmitter is associated with the 'fight or flight' response and is often implicated in anxiety disorders?
Serotonin
Dopamine
Norepinephrine
Endorphins
#11
What is the primary focus of the diathesis-stress model in explaining psychological disorders?
Genetic factors
Environmental stressors
Cognitive distortions
Behavioral patterns
#12
Which classification system is widely used for diagnosing and categorizing mental disorders?
#13
According to the biopsychosocial model, what factors contribute to the development of psychological disorders?
Biological, psychological, and social factors
Biological and psychological factors only
Psychological and social factors only
Biological factors only
#14
Who proposed the cognitive-behavioral model, emphasizing the role of thoughts and behaviors in the development and maintenance of psychological disorders?
Albert Bandura
Aaron Beck
Ivan Pavlov
B.F. Skinner
#15
Which perspective in abnormal psychology emphasizes the role of social and cultural factors in the development and expression of psychological disorders?
Biological perspective
Psychodynamic perspective
Sociocultural perspective
Cognitive-behavioral perspective