Abnormal psych ch. 1 Exam Questions and Answers Solved 100%
continuum model of abnormality - Answers decisions about where to draw the line that indicates a
sufficient amount of abnormality to warrant diagnosis or treatment
psychopathology - Answers suffer mental, emotional, and often physical pain
common belief that behaviors, thoughts, feelings can be viewed as pathological or abnormal if
symptoms of... - Answers mental illness
cultural relativism - Answers view that there are no universal standards or rules labeling a behavior
abnormal; labeling stems from cultural norms
What are the four Ds of abnormality? - Answers The four Ds of abnormality are dysfunction, distress,
deviance, and dangerousness.
What is the distress criterion for abnormality? What about it is useful, and what about it is problematic?
- Answers The distress criterion for abnormality suggests that only behaviors or emotions that an
individual finds distressing should be labeled abnormal. This criterion acknowledges the importance of
the subjective experience of the individual. However, not all people who are engaging in behaviors that
might harm others or themselves are discomforted by these behaviors.
Biological perspective on abnormality - Answers The biological theories saw abnormal behavior as
similar to physical diseases, caused by the breakdown of systems in the body.
Supernatural perspective on abnormality - Answers The supernatural theories saw abnormal behavior as
being a result of divine intervention, curses, demonic possession, and personal sin.
Psychological perspective on abnormality - Answers The psychological theories saw abnormal behavior
as being a result of a trauma, such as bereavement or chronic stress
What is trephination? - Answers Trephination is the practice of drilling holes in the skull, possibly in
order to release evil spirits causing abnormal behavior.
How did the ancient Chinese medical texts view abnormality? - Answers Abnormal behaviors were often
described as medical disorders in ancient Chinese writings, although there is also evidence that they
were viewed as being due to supernatural forces.
How did Greek and Roman philosophers and physicians view abnormality? - Answers Greek and Roman
philosophers viewed abnormality as being due primarily to medical illness, or possibly to psychological
stress.
How did the witch hunts of the late Middle Ages reflect the views of abnormality in those times? -
Answers Some people accused as witches may have had mental disorders, but people of those times
viewed such people as being possessed by the devil.
continuum model of abnormality - Answers decisions about where to draw the line that indicates a
sufficient amount of abnormality to warrant diagnosis or treatment
psychopathology - Answers suffer mental, emotional, and often physical pain
common belief that behaviors, thoughts, feelings can be viewed as pathological or abnormal if
symptoms of... - Answers mental illness
cultural relativism - Answers view that there are no universal standards or rules labeling a behavior
abnormal; labeling stems from cultural norms
What are the four Ds of abnormality? - Answers The four Ds of abnormality are dysfunction, distress,
deviance, and dangerousness.
What is the distress criterion for abnormality? What about it is useful, and what about it is problematic?
- Answers The distress criterion for abnormality suggests that only behaviors or emotions that an
individual finds distressing should be labeled abnormal. This criterion acknowledges the importance of
the subjective experience of the individual. However, not all people who are engaging in behaviors that
might harm others or themselves are discomforted by these behaviors.
Biological perspective on abnormality - Answers The biological theories saw abnormal behavior as
similar to physical diseases, caused by the breakdown of systems in the body.
Supernatural perspective on abnormality - Answers The supernatural theories saw abnormal behavior as
being a result of divine intervention, curses, demonic possession, and personal sin.
Psychological perspective on abnormality - Answers The psychological theories saw abnormal behavior
as being a result of a trauma, such as bereavement or chronic stress
What is trephination? - Answers Trephination is the practice of drilling holes in the skull, possibly in
order to release evil spirits causing abnormal behavior.
How did the ancient Chinese medical texts view abnormality? - Answers Abnormal behaviors were often
described as medical disorders in ancient Chinese writings, although there is also evidence that they
were viewed as being due to supernatural forces.
How did Greek and Roman philosophers and physicians view abnormality? - Answers Greek and Roman
philosophers viewed abnormality as being due primarily to medical illness, or possibly to psychological
stress.
How did the witch hunts of the late Middle Ages reflect the views of abnormality in those times? -
Answers Some people accused as witches may have had mental disorders, but people of those times
viewed such people as being possessed by the devil.
