WorksheetsCh 12.1 Understanding Psychological Disorders
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the definition of a psychological disorder according to the American Psychiatric Association?
A condition that is always associated with physical illness.
Any deviation from cultural norms.
Any behavior that is atypical and distressful.
A syndrome characterized by clinically significant disturbance in an individual's cognition, emotion regulation, or behavior.
What does the term 'psychopathology' refer to?
The study of personality traits.
The study of physical illnesses.
The study of psychological disorders, including their symptoms, causes, and treatment.
The study of cultural norms.
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for defining a psychological disorder?
Dysfunctional behavior.
Dangerous behavior.
Atypical behavior.
Cultural approval.
What is the 'harmful dysfunction' model?
A model that defines disorders as any deviation from the norm.
A model that defines disorders as a dysfunction in internal mechanisms that is harmful.
A model that defines disorders as purely biological issues.
A model that defines disorders as any behavior that is harmful.
According to the text, what is a common misconception about mental health issues?
They are the same across all cultures.
They are always caused by genetic factors.
They are less important than physical illnesses.
They can be cured by medication alone.
What does the text suggest about cultural expectations and psychological disorders?
Cultural expectations are the same worldwide.
Violating cultural expectations always indicates a disorder.
Cultural expectations have no impact on psychological disorders.
Cultural expectations can vary, affecting the perception of disorders.
What is the significance of Thomas Szasz's views on mental illness?
He believed mental illness should be treated with medication only.
He supported the idea that all mental illnesses are genetic.
He argued that mental illness is purely a biological issue.
He believed mental illness was a myth used to control behavior.
What is an example of a behavior that might be considered a psychological disorder?
Having red hair.
Washing hands 40 times a day.
Feeling sad after a breakup.
Feeling nervous before a test.
What does the text say about the relationship between mental health and daily functioning?
Mental health has no impact on daily functioning.
Mental health is only important for social interactions.
Mental health is critical to functioning in relationships, education, and work.
Mental health issues are always visible and easy to diagnose.
What is the role of cultural norms in defining psychological disorders?
Cultural norms are the sole determinant of psychological disorders.
Cultural norms can influence what is considered a disorder.
Cultural norms are the same in every society.
Cultural norms are irrelevant to psychological disorders.
What is an example of a culturally influenced behavior mentioned in the text?
Having a fear of heights.
Feeling anxious before a presentation.
Returning a stranger's smile.
Wearing a winter coat in summer.
What does the text suggest about the universality of psychological disorders?
Psychological disorders are the same in every culture.
There is no universal definition of psychological disorder.
Psychological disorders are only present in Western societies.
All psychological disorders are universally recognized.
What is the significance of the 'harmful' aspect in the harmful dysfunction model?
It refers to any behavior that is unusual.
It refers to negative consequences for the individual or others.
It refers to any behavior that is biologically abnormal.
It refers to any behavior that is culturally disapproved.
What does the text imply about the change in cultural norms over time?
Cultural norms are the same across all societies.
Cultural norms are irrelevant to psychological disorders.
Cultural norms remain constant over time.
Cultural norms change, affecting what is considered typical.
What is the APA's stance on the disturbances in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors?
They must be socially acceptable.
They must reflect a dysfunction in internal mechanisms.
They must be treated with medication.
They must be ignored if they are not harmful.
