Abnormal Psychology Quiz

What is abnormal psychology primarily concerned with?

• Describing normal behavior

• Explaining abnormal patterns of functioning

• Predicting future social behavior

• Changing physical health patterns

Which of the following is NOT one of the four D's used to define psychological abnormality?

• Distress

• Dysfunction

• Danger

• Development

What was the primary explanation for abnormal behavior in prehistoric cultures?

• Genetic mutations

• Environmental factors

• Supernatural forces like evil spirits

• Poor physical health

Who was the first to classify mental disorders based on an imbalance of bodily fluids (humors)?

• Sigmund Freud

• Emil Kraepelin

• Hippocrates

• Carl Jung

What treatment method was used by prehistoric cultures to release evil spirits from the body?

• Exorcism

• Trephination

• Hypnosis

• Electroconvulsive therapy

Which mental disorder was believed to be caused by an excess of black bile, according to Hippocrates?

• Mania

• Melancholia

• Phrenitis

• Schizophrenia

According to modern perspectives, which factor is NOT considered part of the biological approach to abnormal behavior?

• Brain pathology

• Genetic inheritance

• Cultural upbringing

• Physical trauma

What is the primary purpose of case studies in abnormal psychology research?

• To establish causal relationships

• To gather in-depth, detailed information about a single individual or group

• To conduct large-scale experiments

• To compare two large populations

Which research method involves manipulating variables to determine cause and effect?

• Correlational studies

• Experimental method

• Longitudinal studies

• Naturalistic observation

Correlational research in abnormal psychology is used to:

• Prove that one variable causes another

• Measure the strength and direction of a relationship between two variables

• Control for all external factors

• Provide definitive answers about causality