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Abnormal Psychology – MCQs
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1.
When children are informed that some of their peers have learning disabilities, they might act in ways that hinder those students' academic progress. This scenario best demonstrates the risks associated with which concept?
The biomedical approach
Genetic linkage studies
Freudian theory
Self-fulfilling prophecy
No effect
2.
How do males with schizophrenia differ from females with the same condition in terms of age of onset and relapse frequency?
They experience symptoms earlier and have fewer relapses
They develop symptoms later and face more frequent relapses
They tend to have an earlier onset and more frequent relapses
They show symptoms later and have fewer relapses
No difference between males and females
3.
Which psychological condition is frequently referred to as the "common cold" of mental health disorders due to its widespread occurrence?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Schizophrenia
Dissociative disorders
Depressive disorder
None of the above
4.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is classified as which type of disorder?
A disorder related to personality traits
A disorder affecting mood regulation
A persistent depressive disorder
An anxiety-related disorder
No disorder classification
5.
Which condition listed below is considered a mood disorder?
Bipolar disorder
Catatonic schizophrenia
Antisocial personality disorder
Agoraphobia
None of the above
6.
If studies showed that phobias are caused by chemical imbalances in the central nervous system, which theoretical approach would this most strongly support?
Psychoanalytic approach
Biological or medical framework
Behavioral learning perspective
Social-cognitive theory
None of the above
7.
Which statement best describes the origins of modern psychotherapy?
It originated within a cultural context that saw the individual as a rational and autonomous entity.
It reflects values that are universally accepted across all cultures.
It has been widely and effectively adopted in numerous non-Western societies.
It combines both universal cultural values and successful adoption in non-Western cultures.
None of the above.
8.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are commonly used to treat which types of disorders?
Mood disorders such as depression
Psychotic disorders like schizophrenia
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Both mood disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder
None of the above
9.
Why do many individuals with schizophrenia discontinue their antipsychotic medications after hospital discharge?
They unintentionally forget due to cognitive difficulties.
They experience bothersome adverse effects from the drugs.
They often lack insight into their mental health condition.
All of the reasons mentioned above.
None of the above.
10.
Linda’s therapist has her engage in role-play scenarios to enhance her active listening abilities. Over time, she is encouraged to apply these skills progressively with her relatives, friends, and eventually her employer. What type of intervention is Linda participating in?
Graduated exposure therapy.
Physiological feedback training.
Behavioral reinforcement system.
Training in interpersonal communication.
None of the above.
11.
Systematic desensitization is most commonly used to treat which type of psychological disorder?
generalized anxiety disorder
panic disorder
obsessive-compulsive disorder
specific phobias
none of the above
12.
Based on a broad range of research on therapeutic results, what conclusion can be drawn about insight therapy?
Insight therapy yields better outcomes compared to no treatment or placebo.
Only individual insight therapy shows effectiveness; group therapy does not.
Group therapy proves beneficial, whereas individual insight therapy does not.
Insight therapy is effective solely after a minimum duration of two years.
None of the above.
13.
A therapist directly questions a client’s belief that she is a failure as a woman due to her boyfriend leaving her, requiring her to provide proof for this claim. Which therapeutic approach is most likely being applied?
Psychodynamic approach
Person-centered therapy
Aversion treatment
Cognitive therapy
None of the above
14.
What is the primary objective of behavior therapy?
To uncover unconscious conflicts from early childhood that cause the client's issues.
To bring about extensive changes in an individual's personality structure.
To modify the occurrence of specific undesirable behaviors through conditioning methods.
To change brain chemistry by administering targeted medications.
None of the above.
15.
What is the primary responsibility of a therapist practicing client-centered therapy?
Analyzing the client's thoughts, emotions, memories, and actions.
Helping the client gain a clearer understanding of their emotions.
Challenging the client's illogical beliefs.
Changing the client's troublesome behaviors.
None of the above.
16.
From the behavioral viewpoint, what is the primary reason phobias persist over time?
Imitation of observed behaviors
Learning through repeated associations
Relief from anxiety
Acquiring fears from social interactions
None of the above
17.
Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in the development of most anxiety disorders?
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
Dopamine
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
None of the above
18.
Which of the following emotions is most commonly associated with mania?
anxiety
excessive optimism
shame
indecisiveness
no emotion
19.
Which condition is commonly indicated by an early symptom of having a brief attention span?
Borderline personality disorder
Schizophrenia
Generalized anxiety disorder
Social phobia
None of the above
20.
Which framework attributes abnormal behavior to an underlying illness or disease?
behavioral approach
humanistic perspective
biomedical approach
psychological framework
none of the above
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