Identifying Abnormal Behavior

Question 1

The biopsychosocial model of abnormality states that behavior is influenced by all of the following except __________ factors.

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labeling

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

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T

Question 4

Which of the following is not considered a criterion that suggests the presence of a psychological disorder under the category of “maladaptiveness”?

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personal unhappiness

Question 5

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

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patient-centered, problem-based care

Question 6

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

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diseases

Question 7

One of the main strengths regarding the biopsychosocial model is the ease of identifying symptoms in order to make a diagnosis.

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F

Question 8

Abnormal behaviors are considered similar across cultures.

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F

Question 9

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.

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subjective discomfort

Question 10

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

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Treatment often requires collaboration with medical doctors.

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