Test Bank for Understanding Abnormal
Behavior, 12th Edition, Sue All Chapters 1-17
Abnormal Psychology - answers-Area of study that attempts to describe, explain, predict, and
modify behaviors that are strange or unusual
Psychodiagnosis - answers--Attempt to describe, assess, and systematically draw inferences
about an individuals psychological d/o
-consult diagnostic manual, such as DSM
Etiology - answers-Origin of a psychological d/o (genetic, social, something with the brain)
Four major factors in judging psychopathology - answers-The four D's: Distress, Deviance,
Dysfunction, Dangerousness
Distress - answers--persistent negative, unpleasant emotions
-recurrent "crisis" situations (extreme distress)
-may surface psychologically or physically- asthma, hypertension, etc.
Deviance - answers--Experience is unusual, especially in context of one's culture
-people in diff cultures consider certain behaviors acceptable/unacceptable
-disorientation, hallucination, delusions
Dangerousness - answers--Danger to oneself or others (usually easy to determine)
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, Dysfunction* - answers--impairment in fulfilling roles
-obvious difficulty in cognition, emotion, behavior
-compare performance to potential
Psychopathology - answers--Another term for abnormal behavior and the scientific study of it -
the result of many factors
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists - answers-- Earn a Ph.D. in their field
- May be involved with practice, research, teaching, or a combo
Doctor of Psychology - answers--Psy.D.
-Typically involved more in practice
-Not as involved in academics
Psychiatrists - answers--Get their M.D.
-Can prescribe meds
Scientist-Practitioner - answers--Mental health professional that strongly values research
Cultural Universality - answers--traditional view of abnormal psych
-Idea all cultures share same set of possible pscyh d/o
-more limited view
-few professionals take extreme of either but lean toward one or other
Cultural Relativism - answers-Lifestyle, values, and world views of a culture affect how d/o are
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Behavior, 12th Edition, Sue All Chapters 1-17
Abnormal Psychology - answers-Area of study that attempts to describe, explain, predict, and
modify behaviors that are strange or unusual
Psychodiagnosis - answers--Attempt to describe, assess, and systematically draw inferences
about an individuals psychological d/o
-consult diagnostic manual, such as DSM
Etiology - answers-Origin of a psychological d/o (genetic, social, something with the brain)
Four major factors in judging psychopathology - answers-The four D's: Distress, Deviance,
Dysfunction, Dangerousness
Distress - answers--persistent negative, unpleasant emotions
-recurrent "crisis" situations (extreme distress)
-may surface psychologically or physically- asthma, hypertension, etc.
Deviance - answers--Experience is unusual, especially in context of one's culture
-people in diff cultures consider certain behaviors acceptable/unacceptable
-disorientation, hallucination, delusions
Dangerousness - answers--Danger to oneself or others (usually easy to determine)
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, Dysfunction* - answers--impairment in fulfilling roles
-obvious difficulty in cognition, emotion, behavior
-compare performance to potential
Psychopathology - answers--Another term for abnormal behavior and the scientific study of it -
the result of many factors
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists - answers-- Earn a Ph.D. in their field
- May be involved with practice, research, teaching, or a combo
Doctor of Psychology - answers--Psy.D.
-Typically involved more in practice
-Not as involved in academics
Psychiatrists - answers--Get their M.D.
-Can prescribe meds
Scientist-Practitioner - answers--Mental health professional that strongly values research
Cultural Universality - answers--traditional view of abnormal psych
-Idea all cultures share same set of possible pscyh d/o
-more limited view
-few professionals take extreme of either but lean toward one or other
Cultural Relativism - answers-Lifestyle, values, and world views of a culture affect how d/o are
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