Psychological disorders

What is abnormal psychology?

• Abnormal psychology is the study of abnormal behavior and mental disorders.

• Abnormal psychology is the study of normal behavior and mental disorders.

• Abnormal psychology is the study of abnormal behavior and physical disorders.

• Abnormal psychology is the study of normal behavior and mental health.

Define psychological disorder.

• A psychological disorder is a condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that cause significant distress or impairment in functioning.

• A psychological disorder is a condition characterized by temporary and mild distress or impairment in functioning.

• A psychological disorder is a condition characterized by physical symptoms and no psychological distress.

• A psychological disorder is a condition characterized by normal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that cause significant distress or impairment in functioning.

What are the main purposes of a classification system in psychology?

• To organize and categorize psychological phenomena, facilitate communication and understanding, and provide a framework for diagnosis and treatment.

• To determine the cause of psychological disorders

• To predict future psychological outcomes

• To measure the effectiveness of psychological treatments

Name one major classification system used in psychology.

• APA

• IQ

• MRI

• DSM

What is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)?

• A guidebook for self-diagnosing mental disorders.

• A manual for treating mental disorders.

• A resource for understanding the causes of mental disorders.

• A handbook used by mental health professionals to diagnose and classify mental disorders.