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Abnormal Psychology Quiz no. 1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

Ana, a clinical psychologist, diagnosed that her client has multiple personality disorder. She assumes that the reason why her client developed this kind of psychological disorder is her client's history of child abuse. To what particular psychological theory does Ana rely in terms of explaining the mentioned case?

a)

Individual Psychology

b)

Post-Freudian Theory

c)

Analytical Psychology

d)

Psychoanalytic Social Theory

e)

Psychoanalytic Theory

2.

Kim, 29 years old, was diagnosed having a psychological condition known as "Schizophrenia." When the clinical psychologist tried to find out the root cause of his condition, the psychologist found out that Kim's mother was also diagnosed with the same psychological disorder. For about 27 years, Kim behaved like those of other normal people. When he was 28 years old, he lost his father because of car accident. Kim's father is the most important person in his life. Few days after his father's lost, Kim started to manifest bizarre behavior. This situation exemplifies what particular approach in psychopathology?

a)

Psychological Dimension

b)

Biological Dimension

c)

Emotional Dimension

d)

Diathesis-Stress Model

e)

Developmental Dimension

f)

D

3.

Only the Algonquian Indian hunters have the psychological condition known as windigo or wihtigo. This fact is an example that abnormal behavior is a product of _________.

a)

Socio-Cultural Dimension

b)

Developmental Dimension

c)

Emotional Dimension

d)

Psychological Dimension

e)

Biological Dimension

4.

A temperament attributed for being ambitious, impulsive, and goal-oriented. It is said to be caused by too much yellow bile in the body.

a)

Sanguine

b)

Choleric

c)

Melancholic

d)

Phlegmatic

e)

Superiority Complex

5.

Sarah is doing her activities for online class. She is very frustrated because she needs to submit her activities tomorrow on or before 5:00 PM. While in a rush, her 7 year old brother approaches her and asks her if she can play with him. Sarah bursts in anger and scolds her brother. This situation is an example of what kind of defense mechanism?

a)

Denial

b)

Regression

c)

Displacement

d)

Reaction Formation

e)

Projection

6.

The first person who introduced moral therapy by means of releasing mentally ill people from their chains.

a)

Willian Tuke

b)

Philippe Pinel

c)

Benjamin Rush

d)

Dorothea Dix

e)

John Grey

7.

During the ancient times, people perceived maladaptive behavior as a cause of demonic possession. To treat people manifesting bizarre behavior, _________ procedures were performed.

a)

Trephination

b)

Bloodletting

c)

Exorcism

d)

Proper Diet

e)

Cold Water Treatment

8.

Jem experiences maladjustment due to the significant changes in her life as a freshman college student. She currently renting an apartment near to her university which caused her to live far away from her family. In addition to this, everything seems new to her: she needs to deal with new people and to adjust to urban life. This kind of crisis is an example of?

a)

Social Crisis

b)

Situational Crisis

c)

Developmental Crisis

d)

Economical Crisis

e)

Psychosocial Crisis

9.

Three weeks ago, Betty, a 35-year-old business executive, stopped showering, refused to leave her apartment, and started watching television talk shows. Threats of being fired have failed to bring Betty back to reality, and she continues to spend her days staring blankly at the television screen. This situation reflects what criteria of abnormality?

a)

Distress

b)

Disorganization

c)

Deviance

d)

Dysfunctional

e)

Dangerousness

10.

Miguel recently began feeling sad and lonely. Although still able to function at work and fulfill other responsibilities, he finds himself feeling down much of the time and he worries about what is happening to him. Based on the scenario, Miguel is experiencing what criteria of psychopathology?

a)

Deviance

b)

Dangerousness

c)

Distress

d)

Dysfunctional

e)

Disorganization