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PSYCH 101 General psychology Final Exam Portage
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All models of abnormality have strengths and
weaknesses. Which of the following disorders highlights
the weakness of the statistical model of abnormal
behavior? - Answer-depression
In the middle 19th century, African Americans in the rural
south were diagnosed with a psychological disorder. It was
said that they were pathologically obsessed with being
free; that is, they sang songs about it, constantly thought
about it, and engaged in dangerous behavior to achieve it.
This disorder is known as: - Answer-Drapetomania
Elton is a gay man who has been in a relationship with his
partner for 40 years. In 1973, Elton would have been
diagnosed with a mental disorder according to the DSM;
today he would not. According to class discussion, Elton's
original diagnosis represents the shortcomings of which
model of abnormality? - Answer-Norm Violation
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Mary Jo has miraculously been admitted to graduate
school at Penn State. However, the housing situation in
State College is so bad that Mary Jo deteriorates into
speaking in clang associations to her professors. Which of
the following most likely represents what she said? -
Answer-School, rule, fool, tool, drool, ghoul, jewel, COOL
TOADSTOOL!
Christine has suffered from schizophrenia since the 1950s.
She was in a mental hospital for most of that time and was
not helped by some of the new medications. However, in
1990 she was treated by a new drug that has helped her
live on her own and get a job. This drug most likely is: -
Answer-Colzaril
Which of the following situations best represents the
schizophrenic symptom of flat affect? - Answer-Candance,
who remains expressionless when she states that she is
Peter Rabbit and has been electrically running through her
brain
Andy was watching "A Charlie Brown Christmas" on
television when he noticed that Snoopy was talking to him.
Snoopy was giving him special messages like "heal his
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pain" and "go the distance." Andy is likely suffering from
which type of delusion? - Answer-Reference
Mary Jo is watching the Jerry Springer show and is
interested in how they will deal with, "big-haired trailer
women who are in love with their stepbrothers." To
address these problems, Jerry brings out a woman who is
a clinical psychotherapist. From her title, what do we know
about this therapist's qualifications? - Answer-We know
she is licensed by her state to perform mental health
services
Dr. Beck is worried about his psychology interns and
thinks it is going to take medication to treat all the
problems they exhibit. If they are seeing a psychologists in
group therapy, what are their chances of receiving
medication from him? - Answer-Slim - only specially
trained psychologists in the military, New Mexico, and
Louisiana are currently allowed to prescribe medication
Jaime goes to the university counseling center to improve
on her meditation techniques. Her therapist describes her
as a YAVIS client. This means Jaime is: - Answer-a young
college student who is likely to benefit from psychotherapy.
PSYCH 101 General psychology Final Exam Portage
Learning Newest 2025/2026 Complete Exam Questions
And Correct Answers (Verified Answers) |Already
Graded A+/ Latest Exam!!!
All models of abnormality have strengths and
weaknesses. Which of the following disorders highlights
the weakness of the statistical model of abnormal
behavior? - Answer-depression
In the middle 19th century, African Americans in the rural
south were diagnosed with a psychological disorder. It was
said that they were pathologically obsessed with being
free; that is, they sang songs about it, constantly thought
about it, and engaged in dangerous behavior to achieve it.
This disorder is known as: - Answer-Drapetomania
Elton is a gay man who has been in a relationship with his
partner for 40 years. In 1973, Elton would have been
diagnosed with a mental disorder according to the DSM;
today he would not. According to class discussion, Elton's
original diagnosis represents the shortcomings of which
model of abnormality? - Answer-Norm Violation
,2|Page
Mary Jo has miraculously been admitted to graduate
school at Penn State. However, the housing situation in
State College is so bad that Mary Jo deteriorates into
speaking in clang associations to her professors. Which of
the following most likely represents what she said? -
Answer-School, rule, fool, tool, drool, ghoul, jewel, COOL
TOADSTOOL!
Christine has suffered from schizophrenia since the 1950s.
She was in a mental hospital for most of that time and was
not helped by some of the new medications. However, in
1990 she was treated by a new drug that has helped her
live on her own and get a job. This drug most likely is: -
Answer-Colzaril
Which of the following situations best represents the
schizophrenic symptom of flat affect? - Answer-Candance,
who remains expressionless when she states that she is
Peter Rabbit and has been electrically running through her
brain
Andy was watching "A Charlie Brown Christmas" on
television when he noticed that Snoopy was talking to him.
Snoopy was giving him special messages like "heal his
, 3|Page
pain" and "go the distance." Andy is likely suffering from
which type of delusion? - Answer-Reference
Mary Jo is watching the Jerry Springer show and is
interested in how they will deal with, "big-haired trailer
women who are in love with their stepbrothers." To
address these problems, Jerry brings out a woman who is
a clinical psychotherapist. From her title, what do we know
about this therapist's qualifications? - Answer-We know
she is licensed by her state to perform mental health
services
Dr. Beck is worried about his psychology interns and
thinks it is going to take medication to treat all the
problems they exhibit. If they are seeing a psychologists in
group therapy, what are their chances of receiving
medication from him? - Answer-Slim - only specially
trained psychologists in the military, New Mexico, and
Louisiana are currently allowed to prescribe medication
Jaime goes to the university counseling center to improve
on her meditation techniques. Her therapist describes her
as a YAVIS client. This means Jaime is: - Answer-a young
college student who is likely to benefit from psychotherapy.
