Abnormal Psychology Review

Matt is experiencing uncomfortable side effects from a psychiatric medication. His psychiatrists must decide whether to switch the medication to one that costs more but has fewer side effects. Which ethical principle must the psychiatrist apply?

• Non-maleficence

• Autonomy

• Integrity

• Justice

Which statement describes the humanistic perspective?

• Humans process information like computers.

• Humans developed instincts that helped them survive.

• Humans have the capacity for self-actualization.

• Humans have the ability to learn and unlearn behavior.

Which approach holds that abnormal behavior is a result of learned experiences?

• Cognitive approach

• Behavioral approach

• Psychodynamic approach

• Humanistic approach

Which of the four treatment principles involves a patient making their own decisions?

• Justice

• Beneficence

• Non-maleficence

• Autonomy

Which of the four treatment principles is concerned with equal and fair distribution of treatment?

• Justice

• Non-maleficence

• Beneficence

• Autonomy

Which of the following is NOT a reason it is difficult to define abnormal behavior?

• Abnormal behaviors can differ culture to culture.

• Some abnormal behaviors are helpful to people.

• Abnormal behaviors can only be defined by the DSM.

• The categories of abnormal behaviors are broad.

Which approach uses psychoanalysis as the preferred method of treatment for psychological disorders?

• Cognitive

• Psychodynamic

• Evolutionary

• Humanistic

Which treatment perspectives have changed over time?

• Behavioral, humanistic

• Humanistic, cognitive

• Psychoanalysis, cogntive

• Behavioral, psychoanalysis

Which of the treatment ethical principles is concerned with doing all that is possible to benefit a patient?

• Beneficence

• Autonomy

• Justice

• Integrity

Which perspective views abnormal behavior as part of a survival instinct humans developed early on?

• Psychodynamic approach

• Cognitive approach

• Evolutionary approach

• Humanistic approach