Abnormal Psychology

Which of the following is a method used in the treatment of disorders in abnormal psychology?

• Medication

• Therapy

• Surgery

• All of the above.

Abnormality is associated with which of the following?

• A) Deviation

• B) Conformity

• C) Order

• D) Regularity

What does 'Observer discomfort' mean in the context of abnormal behavior?

• Experiences distress or discomfort

• Acts in a way that is difficult to watch or makes others feel uneasy

• Habitually breaks the accepted ethical and moral standards

• Experiences things that are different from most people

What does 'Vividness & unconventionality' refer to in Rosenhan & Seligman's Criteria?

• Experiences things that are different from most people

• Acts in a way that is difficult to watch or makes others feel uneasy

• Engages in behaviors that make life difficult

• Unable to communicate in a reasonable manner

When a student studies all night and skips meals to prepare for an exam, this behavior is:

• Normal

• Dysfunctional

• Abnormal

Someone who laughs uncontrollably at a funeral is exhibiting behavior that is:

• Normal

• Dysfunctional

• Abnormal

What might be a cultural reason for getting tattoos?

• To signify membership in a group

• To express individuality

• To commemorate an event

• All of the above.

Cognitive symptoms include which of the following?

• Sadness

• Pessimism

• Physical withdrawal

• Changes in weight

Which of the following is not a somatic symptom?

• Facial twitching

• Changes in weight

• Pacing

• Stomach cramping

Which of the following is a symptom of somatic nature?

• A) Personalization

• B) Physical withdrawal

• C) Facial twitching

• D) Sadness