DPSYC 435 - Quiz 1 Questions With
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Family aggregation - (def) whether a disorder runs in families
When does schizophrenia typically develop? - This mental disorder typically develops late adolescence or
early adulthood
What are some indicators of abnormality? (7) - (what)
1. Subjective distress
2. Maladaptiveness
3. Statistical deviancy
4. Violation of the standards of society
5. Social discomfort
6. Irrationality and unpredictability
7. Dangerousness
Mnemonic device for remembering the 7 indicators of abnormality - Sunny Malvin Stayed Very Social In
Danforth
What is an exception to the abnormality indicator of subjective distress? - An exception to this
abnormality indicator is manic patients whose moods involve being elated
What is an exception to the abnormality indicator of maladaptiveness? - An exception to this
abnormality indicator is con artists or contract killers with antisocial personality disorder, because their
behaviour doesn't interfere with their well-being
What is an exception to the abnormality indicator of statistical deviancy? - An exception to this
abnormality indicator is a desirable trait like genius, perfect pitch, etc.
What is an exception to the abnormality indicator of violation of the standards of society? - An exception
to this abnormality indicator is parking illegally; or watching TV for me rn versus watching TV for the
Amish
What is an exception to the abnormality indicator of social discomfort? - An exception to this
abnormality indicator is when someone sits right next to you on the bus when there are hella empty
seats, but you know the person
, What is an exception to the abnormality indicator of irrationality and unpredictablity? - An exception to
this abnormality indicator is when your roommate suddenly begins to recite King Lear, but you know
they have a production coming up
What is an exception to the abnormality indicator of dangerousness? - An exception to this abnormality
indicator is soldiers in combat, or people who race car drive or keep a poisonous snake as a pet
Why do we need to classify mental disorders? (4) - (why)
1. creates a nomenclature (common language and shorthand) for diagnosis
2. defining set symptoms helps us structure/organize information better
3. this ensures reliability for diagnoses and facilitates research
4. defines the range of problems a health professional can address
What are the disadvantages of classification? (3) - (what)
1. Loss of information about individual
2. Stigma, stereotyping, and labelling associated with diagnosis
3. Impact of self-concept following a label (i.e., they are not their mental illness)
Explain the DSM definition of mental disorders (2 parts) - 1) Clinically significant disturbance (in
behaviour, emotion regulation, or cognitive functioning) thought to reflect a 2) dysfunction in (biological,
psychological, socio-cultural, or developmental) processes necessary for mental functioning
Identify how culture can influence the definition of Abnormal Psychology (2) - (how)
1. decisions about abnormal behaviour always involve social judgments and are based on the values and
expectations of society at large
2. because society is always changing, what is considered abnormal might change over time
What are two mental illnesses specific to a culture? - (what) Taijin kyofusho in Japan and ataque de
nervios in people of Latino descent
Taijin Kyofusho - (def) anxiety disorder prevalent in Japan involving a marked fear that one's body, body
parts, or body functions may offend, embarrass, or make others feel uncomfortable
Ataque de nervios - Found in people of Latino descent where a stressful events triggers crying,
trembling, uncontrollable screaming, or a sense of being out of control; sometimes becoming verbally or
physically aggressive; little to no memory of incident afterwards
Prevalence - (def) number of active cases in a population during any given period of time
Point prevalence vs. 1-year prevalence vs. lifetime prevalence - estimated proportion of actual, active
cases of a disorder at a specific time vs. estimated proportion of total number of cases over a year vs.
estimated number of people who have had a particular disorder at any time in their lives
Incidence - (def) number of new cases that occur over a given period of time
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Family aggregation - (def) whether a disorder runs in families
When does schizophrenia typically develop? - This mental disorder typically develops late adolescence or
early adulthood
What are some indicators of abnormality? (7) - (what)
1. Subjective distress
2. Maladaptiveness
3. Statistical deviancy
4. Violation of the standards of society
5. Social discomfort
6. Irrationality and unpredictability
7. Dangerousness
Mnemonic device for remembering the 7 indicators of abnormality - Sunny Malvin Stayed Very Social In
Danforth
What is an exception to the abnormality indicator of subjective distress? - An exception to this
abnormality indicator is manic patients whose moods involve being elated
What is an exception to the abnormality indicator of maladaptiveness? - An exception to this
abnormality indicator is con artists or contract killers with antisocial personality disorder, because their
behaviour doesn't interfere with their well-being
What is an exception to the abnormality indicator of statistical deviancy? - An exception to this
abnormality indicator is a desirable trait like genius, perfect pitch, etc.
What is an exception to the abnormality indicator of violation of the standards of society? - An exception
to this abnormality indicator is parking illegally; or watching TV for me rn versus watching TV for the
Amish
What is an exception to the abnormality indicator of social discomfort? - An exception to this
abnormality indicator is when someone sits right next to you on the bus when there are hella empty
seats, but you know the person
, What is an exception to the abnormality indicator of irrationality and unpredictablity? - An exception to
this abnormality indicator is when your roommate suddenly begins to recite King Lear, but you know
they have a production coming up
What is an exception to the abnormality indicator of dangerousness? - An exception to this abnormality
indicator is soldiers in combat, or people who race car drive or keep a poisonous snake as a pet
Why do we need to classify mental disorders? (4) - (why)
1. creates a nomenclature (common language and shorthand) for diagnosis
2. defining set symptoms helps us structure/organize information better
3. this ensures reliability for diagnoses and facilitates research
4. defines the range of problems a health professional can address
What are the disadvantages of classification? (3) - (what)
1. Loss of information about individual
2. Stigma, stereotyping, and labelling associated with diagnosis
3. Impact of self-concept following a label (i.e., they are not their mental illness)
Explain the DSM definition of mental disorders (2 parts) - 1) Clinically significant disturbance (in
behaviour, emotion regulation, or cognitive functioning) thought to reflect a 2) dysfunction in (biological,
psychological, socio-cultural, or developmental) processes necessary for mental functioning
Identify how culture can influence the definition of Abnormal Psychology (2) - (how)
1. decisions about abnormal behaviour always involve social judgments and are based on the values and
expectations of society at large
2. because society is always changing, what is considered abnormal might change over time
What are two mental illnesses specific to a culture? - (what) Taijin kyofusho in Japan and ataque de
nervios in people of Latino descent
Taijin Kyofusho - (def) anxiety disorder prevalent in Japan involving a marked fear that one's body, body
parts, or body functions may offend, embarrass, or make others feel uncomfortable
Ataque de nervios - Found in people of Latino descent where a stressful events triggers crying,
trembling, uncontrollable screaming, or a sense of being out of control; sometimes becoming verbally or
physically aggressive; little to no memory of incident afterwards
Prevalence - (def) number of active cases in a population during any given period of time
Point prevalence vs. 1-year prevalence vs. lifetime prevalence - estimated proportion of actual, active
cases of a disorder at a specific time vs. estimated proportion of total number of cases over a year vs.
estimated number of people who have had a particular disorder at any time in their lives
Incidence - (def) number of new cases that occur over a given period of time
