Abnormal psychology Quiz

Which of the following is a key criterion for defining abnormal behavior as a psychological disorder?

• Social acceptance

• Cultural deviance

• Clinical significance

• Economic status

Which factors are involved in the biopsychosocial model of abnormal behavior?

• Only psychological and biological factors

• Only sociocultural factors

• Psychological, biological, and sociocultural factors

• Only biological and environmental factors

Who is considered the founder of modern medicine and influenced early ideas about psychological disorders?

• Sigmund Freud

• Ivan Pavlov

• Hippocrates

• Benjamin Rush

What is the primary difference between a psychiatrist and a clinical psychologist?

• Psychiatrists treat only severe mental disorders, while clinical psychologists treat mild conditions.

• Psychiatrists can prescribe medication, while clinical psychologists cannot.

• Clinical psychologists focus on medical treatment, while psychiatrists focus on therapy.

• Psychiatrists work only in hospitals, while clinical psychologists work in outpatient settings.

What does the term "comorbid" refer to in the context of diagnosis?

• A single mental disorder that has multiple causes.

• The occurrence of two or more diagnostic conditions in the same individual.

• A disorder that is difficult to treat with medication.

• A client's resistance to treatment.

Which of the following is NOT considered a modality of treatment in psychology?

• Individual psychotherapy

• Group therapy

• Milieu therapy

• Cognitive restructuring

What is the main purpose of the mental status examination (MSE)?

• To assess a client's physical health

• To determine the client's IQ

• To provide a comprehensive description of a client's thoughts, feelings, and behavior

• To assess only the client's mood and affect

Which type of intelligence test measures scales like fluid reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and visual-spatial reasoning?

• Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

• Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test

• Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)

• Rorschach Inkblot Test

In behavioral assessment, what is 'in vivo observation'?

• Assessment conducted through client self-reports

• Observation of a client's behavior in a natural setting

• Structured clinical interviews conducted in a laboratory

• Testing of cognitive abilities

Which of the following is a key feature of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?

• Panic attacks triggered by specific situations

• Excessive worry about multiple events or activities, lasting at least 6 months

• Fear of being in public spaces

• Recurrent, intrusive thoughts about a specific object