PSY 244: Chapter 1 and 2 Quiz
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
psychological disorder - ANSWER-a psychological dysfunction within an
individual associated with distress or impairment in functioning and a response
that is not typical or culturally expected.
phobia - ANSWER-a psychological disorder characterized by marked and
persistent fear of an object or situation.
another word for psychological disorder - ANSWER-abnormal behavior
Three criteria or psychological disorder - ANSWER-1. It is a psychological
dysfunction within an individual that is 2. associated with
distress or impairment in functioning and 3. a response that is not typical or
culturally expected
Psychological Dysfunction - ANSWER-a breakdown in cognitive, emotional, or
behavioral functioning.
Distress or Impairment - ANSWER-distress- if the individual is extremely upset
impairment-get in the way of
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,Important Things to consider for abnormal behaviors - ANSWER-occurring
infrequently, talented or eccentric, "deviating from the average", violating social
norms, cultural differences
harmful dysfunction - ANSWER-A related concept that is also useful is to
determine whether the behavior is out of the individual's control. Variants of these
approaches are most often used in current diagnostic practice, as outlined in the
fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders definition of psychological
disorder - ANSWER-behavioral, psychological, or biological dysfunctions that are
unexpected in their cultural context and associated with present distress and
impairment in functioning, or increased risk of suffering, death, pain, or
impairment
prototype - ANSWER-a "typical" profile of a disorder
Psychopathology - ANSWER-the scientific study of psychological disorders
Clinical psychologists and counseling psychologists - ANSWER-receive the Ph.D.,
doctor of philosophy, degree (or sometimes an Ed.D., doctor of education, or
Psy.D., doctor of psychology) and follow a course of graduate-level study lasting
approximately 5 years, which prepares them to conduct research into the causes
and treatment of psychological disorders and to diagnose, assess, and treat these
disorders.
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, counselors deal with more healthy individuals while clinical deal with more severe
cases.
Psychiatrist - ANSWER-first earn an M.D. degree in medical school and then
specialize in psychiatry during residency training that lasts 3 to 4 years. Psychiatrists
also investigate the nature and causes of psychological disorders, often from a
biological point of view; make diagnoses; and offer treatments. Many psychiatrists
emphasize drugs or other biological treatments, although most use psychosocial
treatments as well.
Psychiatric Social Workers - ANSWER-earn a master's degree in social work as
they develop expertise in collecting information relevant to the social and family
situation of the individual with a psychological disorder. Social workers also treat
disorders, often concentrating on family problems associated with them.
Psychiatric nurses
Psychiatric nurses - ANSWER-have advanced degrees, such as a master's or even a
Ph.D., and specialize in the care and treatment of patients with psychological
disorders, usually in hospitals as part of a treatment team.
marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors - ANSWER-typically
spend 1 to 2 years earning a master's degree and are employed to provide clinical
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Questions and Answers 100% Pass
psychological disorder - ANSWER-a psychological dysfunction within an
individual associated with distress or impairment in functioning and a response
that is not typical or culturally expected.
phobia - ANSWER-a psychological disorder characterized by marked and
persistent fear of an object or situation.
another word for psychological disorder - ANSWER-abnormal behavior
Three criteria or psychological disorder - ANSWER-1. It is a psychological
dysfunction within an individual that is 2. associated with
distress or impairment in functioning and 3. a response that is not typical or
culturally expected
Psychological Dysfunction - ANSWER-a breakdown in cognitive, emotional, or
behavioral functioning.
Distress or Impairment - ANSWER-distress- if the individual is extremely upset
impairment-get in the way of
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,Important Things to consider for abnormal behaviors - ANSWER-occurring
infrequently, talented or eccentric, "deviating from the average", violating social
norms, cultural differences
harmful dysfunction - ANSWER-A related concept that is also useful is to
determine whether the behavior is out of the individual's control. Variants of these
approaches are most often used in current diagnostic practice, as outlined in the
fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders definition of psychological
disorder - ANSWER-behavioral, psychological, or biological dysfunctions that are
unexpected in their cultural context and associated with present distress and
impairment in functioning, or increased risk of suffering, death, pain, or
impairment
prototype - ANSWER-a "typical" profile of a disorder
Psychopathology - ANSWER-the scientific study of psychological disorders
Clinical psychologists and counseling psychologists - ANSWER-receive the Ph.D.,
doctor of philosophy, degree (or sometimes an Ed.D., doctor of education, or
Psy.D., doctor of psychology) and follow a course of graduate-level study lasting
approximately 5 years, which prepares them to conduct research into the causes
and treatment of psychological disorders and to diagnose, assess, and treat these
disorders.
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, counselors deal with more healthy individuals while clinical deal with more severe
cases.
Psychiatrist - ANSWER-first earn an M.D. degree in medical school and then
specialize in psychiatry during residency training that lasts 3 to 4 years. Psychiatrists
also investigate the nature and causes of psychological disorders, often from a
biological point of view; make diagnoses; and offer treatments. Many psychiatrists
emphasize drugs or other biological treatments, although most use psychosocial
treatments as well.
Psychiatric Social Workers - ANSWER-earn a master's degree in social work as
they develop expertise in collecting information relevant to the social and family
situation of the individual with a psychological disorder. Social workers also treat
disorders, often concentrating on family problems associated with them.
Psychiatric nurses
Psychiatric nurses - ANSWER-have advanced degrees, such as a master's or even a
Ph.D., and specialize in the care and treatment of patients with psychological
disorders, usually in hospitals as part of a treatment team.
marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors - ANSWER-typically
spend 1 to 2 years earning a master's degree and are employed to provide clinical
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