PSYC 213 – Exam 1 (Version A)
Chapters 1-4
Review Outline
35 multiple choice (2 points) – 70 points
5 Matching (2 points) – 10 points
2 Essays (10 points) – 20 points
Total Points - 100
Chapter 1 – Abnormal Behavior in Science and Clinical Practice
1. Define abnormal psychology (and the 4 objectives of the field – predict, explain, describe, and
control)
The scientific study of abnormal behavior undertaken to describe, predict, explain, and change
abnormal patterns of functioning.
2. The 4D’s for defining abnormal behavior
Deviance – different, extreme, unusual, even bizarre
Distress – unpleasant and upsetting to the person
Dysfuntion – interfering with the person’s ability to conduct daily activities in a constructive way
Danger – posing risk or harm
Szasz’s perspective; limits to use of 4D’s
Believed deviations from societal norms were problems with living
Frank’s criteria for defining treatment
Sufferer – seeks relief from healer
Healer – trained, socially acceptable, and accepted by sufferer and his/her social group
Series of contacts – between the healer and sufferer tries to produce certain changes in sufferers
emotional state, attutudes and behavior
3. Historical Perspectives on Abnormal Behavior
Ancient - trephination – operation in which a stone instrument was used to vut away a circular
section of the skull to treat abnormal, to release evil spirits
Greek/Roman (500bc – 500ad) – view on mental health; Galen; Hippocrates
Hippocrates believed caused by physical (natural) causes. “Humors” were bodily chemicals that
influence mental and physical functioning – yellow bile, black bile, blood, phlegm
Galen -
Middle Ages (500ad -1350 ad) – view on mental health; Mass Madness; witchcraft; tarantism;
lycanthropy; St. Vitus’ Dance
Demonology returns and an increase in abnormal behavior, people turned to the church. Most
common treatment exorcism
Mass Maddness – large number of people sharing the same delusions and hallucinations
Chapters 1-4
Review Outline
35 multiple choice (2 points) – 70 points
5 Matching (2 points) – 10 points
2 Essays (10 points) – 20 points
Total Points - 100
Chapter 1 – Abnormal Behavior in Science and Clinical Practice
1. Define abnormal psychology (and the 4 objectives of the field – predict, explain, describe, and
control)
The scientific study of abnormal behavior undertaken to describe, predict, explain, and change
abnormal patterns of functioning.
2. The 4D’s for defining abnormal behavior
Deviance – different, extreme, unusual, even bizarre
Distress – unpleasant and upsetting to the person
Dysfuntion – interfering with the person’s ability to conduct daily activities in a constructive way
Danger – posing risk or harm
Szasz’s perspective; limits to use of 4D’s
Believed deviations from societal norms were problems with living
Frank’s criteria for defining treatment
Sufferer – seeks relief from healer
Healer – trained, socially acceptable, and accepted by sufferer and his/her social group
Series of contacts – between the healer and sufferer tries to produce certain changes in sufferers
emotional state, attutudes and behavior
3. Historical Perspectives on Abnormal Behavior
Ancient - trephination – operation in which a stone instrument was used to vut away a circular
section of the skull to treat abnormal, to release evil spirits
Greek/Roman (500bc – 500ad) – view on mental health; Galen; Hippocrates
Hippocrates believed caused by physical (natural) causes. “Humors” were bodily chemicals that
influence mental and physical functioning – yellow bile, black bile, blood, phlegm
Galen -
Middle Ages (500ad -1350 ad) – view on mental health; Mass Madness; witchcraft; tarantism;
lycanthropy; St. Vitus’ Dance
Demonology returns and an increase in abnormal behavior, people turned to the church. Most
common treatment exorcism
Mass Maddness – large number of people sharing the same delusions and hallucinations
