Identifying Abnormal Behavior

Question 1

Lorraine bites her fingernails to the point of bleeding whenever she is out in public because she says it calms her. Lorraine’s habit of harming herself is an example of __________. A.cultural relativityB.situational contextC.maladaptive behaviorD.deviant behavior

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

An individual who displays deviant behavior most likely has a psychological disorder.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 3

__________ behavior includes behavior that may have started out as a way to help a person cope with the demands of day-to-day living but eventually has damaging or harmful effects. A.Maladaptive B.Deviant C.Distressing D.Situational

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

Which of the following is not considered a strength of the medical model of abnormality?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Patients are in charge of their treatment.

Question 5

Which model of abnormality suggests that mental disorders are the products of the interaction between biological, psychological, and social factors?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

biopsychosocial

Question 6

What are the criteria that must be considered in order to determine if one’s abnormal behavior can be diagnosed as a psychological disorder?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information. In order to determine if abnormal behavior can be considered a psychological disorder, it must be determined that the behavior is persistent, goes against the rules of society, causes significant discomfort, is maladaptive, or poses a danger to the individual or others. Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information. In order to determine if abnormal behavior can be considered a psychological disorder, it must be determined that the behavior is persistent, goes against the rules of society, causes significant discomfort, is maladaptive, or poses a danger to the individual or others.

Question 7

In some Native American tribes, there is a disorder called __________, which is when the individual experiences violent or aggressive outbursts of which they have no memory.A.AmokB.ZarC.Taijin-knofu-shoD.Anorexia nervosa

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A

Question 8

Give a brief description of the three areas regarding the biopsychosocial model.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Responses may vary but should include all or some of the following information: “Bio” refers to the area having to do with any biological factors that influence mental illness. Medical and mental health professionals must determine if any biological changes are the cause or effect of mental illness. “Psycho” refers to any psychological influences, changes, or progression of mental illness. “Social” refers to any familial, social, environmental, or cultural influences that affect mental illness and its progress and/or treatment.

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