Quiz on Abnormal Behaviour and Psychopathology

What is the term used for the science of disease classification and description?

• Nosology

• Psychopathology

• Diagnosis

• Epidemiology

Which classification system is published by the World Health Organization (WHO)?

• RDoC

• ICD-11

• APA

• DSM-5

What does the term 'maladaptiveness' refer to in the context of abnormal behaviour?

• Statistical deviance

• Behaviours preventing adaptation

• Coping with adversity

• Cultural norms

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

• Social behaviours

• Cultural practices

• Physical health disorders

• Mental health disorders

Which of the following is a common term used in nosology?

• Abnormal behaviour

• Normal behaviour

• Cultural beliefs

• Coping strategies

What is the latest version of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)?

• ICD-9

• ICD-10

• ICD-11

• ICD-12

What does the biopsychosocial approach to mental disorders include?

• Only biological factors

• Only social factors

• Only psychological factors

• Biological, psychological, and social factors

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for defining abnormal behaviour?

• Maladaptiveness

• Statistical deviance

• Personal distress

• Cultural acceptance

What is a key criticism of the DSM-5?

• It is too complex

• It is too simplistic

• It lacks cultural relevance

• It overlooks individual patient details

What does the term 'personal distress' imply in the context of psychopathology?

• Cultural misunderstanding

• Physical illness

• Emotional suffering

• Lack of social interaction