PSYC 331 Exam #1 (Abnormal Psychology)| 215 Questions| With Complete Solutions

Case of Joyce Brown correct answer: Homeless woman living on the streets of New York, displayed odd behavior, appeared disheveled, was picked up and taken to mental hospital in attempt to treat her for mental illness against her will. She serves as an advocate for mental health consent. Definition of abnormal psychology correct answer: The scientific study of abnormal behavior in order to describe, predict, explain, and change abnormal patterns of functioning. Features of abnormality: "The Four D's" correct answer: "The Four D's", answers the question "Is this behavior abnormal?" 1.Deviance: Different, extreme, unusual; ex. Someone who claims that "aliens are monitoring my thoughts" or an action such as drinking more than usual. 2.Distress: Unpleasant and upsetting; ex. Mary's case from one of our participation activities, she most likely has GAD and feels worried so much that it bothers her. 3.Dysfunction: Causes interference with life; ex. avoiding daily activities that cause distress 4.Danger: Poses risk of harm ONLY SOMETIMES; ex. case of Joyce Brown, her careless acts of running into oncoming traffic Thomas Szaz correct answer: As a practicing psychiatrist, he actively writes against psychology and the DSM manuals. He believes that the concept of mental illness is invalid and should be considered a myth. He is particular