CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
All models of abnormality have strengths and weaknesses. Which
of the following disorders highlights the weakness of the
statistical model of abnormal behavior? correct answers >>
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:
correct answers >> 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? correct
answers >> Norm Violation
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? correct answers >> 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: correct answers >>
Colzaril
Which of the following situations best represents the
schizophrenic symptom of flat affect? correct answers >>
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 pain" and "go the
distance." Andy is likely suffering from which type of delusion?
correct answers >> 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? correct
answers >> 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? correct answers
>> Slim - only specially trained psychologists in the military,
New Mexico, and Louisiana are currently allowed to prescribe
medication