Identifying Abnormal Behavior

Question 1

An ancient Greek physician believed performing lobotomies helped release inner spirits that caused mental illness.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 2

The medical model of abnormality states that psychological disorders should be viewed and treated in the same manner as physical illnesses.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 3

George Engel criticized the medical community for its full acceptance of the medical model and for __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

failing to accept that mental illness had influences other than biological ones

Question 4

The medical model of abnormality states that psychological disorders are __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

diseases

Question 5

Which of the following represents a weakness of the biopsychosocial model?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Treatment often requires collaboration with medical doctors.

Question 6

Since George Engel’s introduction of the biopsychosocial model, some medical schools now focus on teaching __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

patient-centered, problem-based care

Question 7

Katherine has begun to experience attacks consisting of intense fear, heart palpitations, dizziness, and shortness of breath whenever she thinks of or attempts to leave her apartment. Katherine may be experiencing a certain amount of __________ when it comes to leaving her home.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

subjective discomfort

Question 8

Abnormal behaviors are considered similar across cultures.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 9

The medical model is currently the primary way to explain the causes of psychological disorders.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 10

The medical model of abnormality suggests that psychological disorders have symptoms that cannot be treated medically.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

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