ABNORMAL PSYCH CH. 1 EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Continuum model of abnormality - ANS decisions about where to draw the line that indicates
a sufficient amount of abnormality to warrant diagnosis or treatment
psychopathology - ANS suffer mental, emotional, and often physical pain
common belief that behaviors, thoughts, feelings can be viewed as pathological or abnormal if
symptoms of... - ANS mental illness
cultural relativism - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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 - ANS The biological theories saw abnormal behavior
as similar to physical diseases, caused by the breakdown of systems in the body.
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, Supernatural perspective on abnormality - ANS The supernatural theories saw abnormal
behavior as being a result of divine intervention, curses, demonic possession, and personal sin.
Psychological perspective on abnormality - ANS The psychological theories saw abnormal
behavior as being a result of a trauma, such as bereavement or chronic stress
What is trephination? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS Some people accused as witches may have had mental disorders, but people of
those times viewed such people as being possessed by the devil.
Suppose you were being treated for symptoms of depression during ancient Greek times by a
physician following Hippocrates' beliefs about the causes of abnormal behav- ior.To what would
this physician likely attrib- ute your symptoms? - ANS Hippocrates believed that all mental
disorders were caused by imbalances in one of the four bodily humors: blood, phlegm, yellow
bile, and black bile.
What is moral treatment? What roles did Philippe Pinel and Dorothea Dix play in re- forming
the care of people with psychological problems? - ANS Moral treatment was designed to
restore patients' self-restraint by treating them with respect and dignity and encouraging them
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Continuum model of abnormality - ANS decisions about where to draw the line that indicates
a sufficient amount of abnormality to warrant diagnosis or treatment
psychopathology - ANS suffer mental, emotional, and often physical pain
common belief that behaviors, thoughts, feelings can be viewed as pathological or abnormal if
symptoms of... - ANS mental illness
cultural relativism - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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 - ANS The biological theories saw abnormal behavior
as similar to physical diseases, caused by the breakdown of systems in the body.
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, Supernatural perspective on abnormality - ANS The supernatural theories saw abnormal
behavior as being a result of divine intervention, curses, demonic possession, and personal sin.
Psychological perspective on abnormality - ANS The psychological theories saw abnormal
behavior as being a result of a trauma, such as bereavement or chronic stress
What is trephination? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS Some people accused as witches may have had mental disorders, but people of
those times viewed such people as being possessed by the devil.
Suppose you were being treated for symptoms of depression during ancient Greek times by a
physician following Hippocrates' beliefs about the causes of abnormal behav- ior.To what would
this physician likely attrib- ute your symptoms? - ANS Hippocrates believed that all mental
disorders were caused by imbalances in one of the four bodily humors: blood, phlegm, yellow
bile, and black bile.
What is moral treatment? What roles did Philippe Pinel and Dorothea Dix play in re- forming
the care of people with psychological problems? - ANS Moral treatment was designed to
restore patients' self-restraint by treating them with respect and dignity and encouraging them
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