Question 1

According to Remschmidt (2005),______ is a valid disorder found in both developed and developing cultures,It has a neurobiological basis,and is unrecognized,underdiagnosed,and subsequently,left untreated in many countries.

Accepted Answer

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is recognized as a valid disorder with a neurobiological basis that is found in both developed and developing cultures. It is often underdiagnosed and left untreated in many countries, leading to a lack of recognition and appropriate care for individuals affected by it.

Question 2

_____ is actually a constellation of other,more specific forms of disorder,all of which include a vivid,imaginary companionship with a single external spirit.Originating in Tongan culture,its incidence is on the rise as people move toward cities and urbanization (Puloka,1997).

Accepted Answer

Avanga is described as a constellation of disorders within Tongan culture that involves an imaginary companionship with a spirit, reflecting the cultural context of its origin and how urbanization impacts its prevalence.

Question 3

What is one of the most widely used systems of classification?

Accepted Answer

The DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) is one of the most widely used systems for classifying mental disorders.

Question 4

Kleinman (1978)takes the position that __________ reflects a biologically based disorder,whereas ______________ refers to the personal and social experience of depression.

Accepted Answer

Kleinman (1978) distinguishes between "depressive disease," which he views as a biologically based disorder, and "depressive illness," which he sees as the personal and social experience of depression. This distinction highlights the difference between the biological aspects of depression and its experiential, cultural, and social dimensions.

Question 5

According to Carson et al (1988),____________ is part of a ''group of psychotic disorders characterized by gross distortions of reality; withdrawal from social interaction; and disorganization of perception,thought,and emotion''.

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia is described by Carson et al (1988) as part of a group of psychotic disorders characterized by significant distortions of reality, withdrawal from social interaction, and disorganization of perception, thought, and emotion.

Question 6

The approach used in cross-cultural studies of depression and schizophrenia can be characterized as ___; that is,it assumes universally accepted definitions of abnormality and methodology.

Accepted Answer

The etic approach is used in cross-cultural studies and assumes universally accepted definitions of abnormality and methodology, focusing on comparing and contrasting cultures from a neutral, outside perspective.

Question 7

Validity refers to the degree to which the diagnosis accurately portrays the clinical disorder it is supposed to describe.

Accepted Answer

Validity refers to the degree to which a diagnosis accurately portrays the clinical disorder it is intended to describe.

Question 8

According to the Chinese Classification of Mental Disorders (CCMD),the criteria for major depression in the earlier editions included a duration of symptoms for ________ because 2 weeks of depressive symptoms could be difficult to distinguish from social suffering,which was common in China's history of wars,turmoil,and rapid social change.How long is the duration.

Accepted Answer

The Chinese Classification of Mental Disorders (CCMD) specified a duration of 4 weeks for the criteria of major depression in earlier editions, recognizing the challenge of distinguishing between clinical depression and the social suffering common in periods of significant upheaval in China.

Question 9

Using primarily _____ (culture-specific)approaches involving ethnographic examinations of behavior within a specific cultural context,anthropologists and psychiatrists have identified several apparently unique forms of psychological disorders.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A) Emic because emic approaches focus on understanding cultural phenomena from the perspective of the insider, which aligns with the description of examining behavior within a specific cultural context.

Question 10

Which of the following is a New Zealand Maori construct that includes shame,self-abasement,feelings of inferiority,inadequacy,self-doubt,shyness,excessive modesty,and withdrawal (Sachdev,1990).It does not have an exact equivalent in European or American societies.

Accepted Answer

Whakama is a Maori concept that encompasses a range of negative psychological states including shame, self-abasement, feelings of inferiority, inadequacy, self-doubt, shyness, excessive modesty, and withdrawal. It is specific to Maori culture and does not have a direct equivalent in European or American societies.

Question 11

This might be best understood as resulting from the unique emphasis on potency in certain cultures that emphasize paternal authority.What is this?

Accepted Answer

Koro is a culture-specific syndrome, primarily found in some Asian cultures, characterized by an overwhelming fear that one's genitals are retracting and will disappear, despite the lack of any true basis for this belief. It reflects deep-seated anxieties about sexual performance, potency, and often relates to cultural emphases on male authority and virility.

Question 12

What is not the main feature of ADHD?

Accepted Answer

All the options listed (A, B, C) are indeed main features of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), which means none of them can be considered as "not a main feature."

Question 13

What perspective is explained below? Culture and psychopathology are inextricably intertwined,and abnormal behavior can be understood only in the cultural framework within which they occur.

Accepted Answer

This perspective is cultural relativism, which emphasizes that the understanding of abnormal behavior must be made within the context of the cultural framework it occurs in, suggesting that what is considered abnormal in one culture may not be seen the same way in another.

Question 14

Reliability,as you will recall,has to do with the degree to which the same diagnoses is made consistently over time and by different clinicians;

Accepted Answer

Reliability in diagnosis refers to the consistency and stability of a diagnosis when it is repeated over time or by different clinicians, ensuring that the same diagnosis is made under similar conditions.

Question 15

What is not the symptom of Ataque de nervios which is observed in Latin American groups?

Accepted Answer

Ataque de nervios is characterized by symptoms such as trembling, uncontrollable shouting, and intense crying, but not hopelessness. Hopelessness is more commonly associated with depression and other mood disorders rather than the culturally specific syndrome of Ataque de nervios.

Question 16

_____ is an altered state of consciousness observed among Ethiopian immigrants in Israel (Grisaru,Budowski,& Witztum,1997).The belief in possession by ____spirits,common in Africa,is expressed by involuntary movements,mutism,and incomprehensible language.What is this.

Accepted Answer

Zar is a term referring to a spirit possession phenomenon common in North Africa and the Middle East, including among Ethiopian communities. It is characterized by altered states of consciousness, involuntary movements, and sometimes mutism or speaking in languages that are not understood by the observers.

Question 17

This occurs when a woman is believed to be recruited to become a shaman.It was reported by a Korean anthropologist through a case study of a Korean woman (Harvey,1979).What is this?

Accepted Answer

Sinbyong is the term used to describe the phenomenon where a woman is believed to be chosen to become a shaman, often marked by a period of illness or spiritual crisis. This was detailed in a case study by a Korean anthropologist, highlighting its significance in Korean shamanism.

Question 18

As with the cross-cultural work on schizophrenia,the literature on depression points to both universal and culture-specific ways in which the disorder may occur and be experienced across cultures.

Accepted Answer

Research on depression, similar to studies on schizophrenia, has found that while there are universal symptoms and experiences of depression, the way it manifests and is understood can vary significantly across different cultures. This includes variations in how symptoms are expressed, perceived, and treated.

Question 19

According to Kiev (1972)and Yap (1974),what is Latah?

Accepted Answer

Latah is a culture-bound syndrome characterized by hysteria and echolalia, primarily observed in women in Malaysia.

Question 20

According to Berry et al (1992),depressed people may have

Accepted Answer

Berry et al (1992) suggest that depressed individuals may experience a range of symptoms, including appetite disturbances, loss of energy, and feelings of sadness, making "All of the above" the correct choice.

Quiz 11: Culture and Abnormal Psychology

According to Remschmidt (2005) ,______ is a valid disorder found in both developed and developing cultures,It has a neurobiological basis,and is unrecognized,underdiagnosed,and subsequently,left untreated in many countries.

_____ is actually a constellation of other,more specific forms of disorder,all of which include a vivid,imaginary companionship with a single external spirit.Originating in Tongan culture,its incidence is on the rise as people move toward cities and urbanization (Puloka,1997) .

What is one of the most widely used systems of classification?

Kleinman (1978) takes the position that reflects a biologically based disorder,whereas ____ refers to the personal and social experience of depression.

According to Carson et al (1988) ,____________ is part of a ''group of psychotic disorders characterized by gross distortions of reality; withdrawal from social interaction; and disorganization of perception,thought,and emotion''.

The approach used in cross-cultural studies of depression and schizophrenia can be characterized as ___; that is,it assumes universally accepted definitions of abnormality and methodology.

Validity refers to the degree to which the diagnosis accurately portrays the clinical disorder it is supposed to describe.

Using primarily _____ (culture-specific) approaches involving ethnographic examinations of behavior within a specific cultural context,anthropologists and psychiatrists have identified several apparently unique forms of psychological disorders.

Which of the following is a New Zealand Maori construct that includes shame,self-abasement,feelings of inferiority,inadequacy,self-doubt,shyness,excessive modesty,and withdrawal (Sachdev,1990) .It does not have an exact equivalent in European or American societies.

This might be best understood as resulting from the unique emphasis on potency in certain cultures that emphasize paternal authority.What is this?

What is not the main feature of ADHD?

What perspective is explained below? Culture and psychopathology are inextricably intertwined,and abnormal behavior can be understood only in the cultural framework within which they occur.

Reliability,as you will recall,has to do with the degree to which the same diagnoses is made consistently over time and by different clinicians;

What is not the symptom of Ataque de nervios which is observed in Latin American groups?

_ is an altered state of consciousness observed among Ethiopian immigrants in Israel (Grisaru,Budowski,& Witztum,1997) .The belief in possession by spirits,common in Africa,is expressed by involuntary movements,mutism,and incomprehensible language.What is this.

This occurs when a woman is believed to be recruited to become a shaman.It was reported by a Korean anthropologist through a case study of a Korean woman (Harvey,1979) .What is this?

As with the cross-cultural work on schizophrenia,the literature on depression points to both universal and culture-specific ways in which the disorder may occur and be experienced across cultures.

According to Kiev (1972) and Yap (1974) ,what is Latah?

According to Berry et al (1992) ,depressed people may have

Quiz 11: Culture and Abnormal Psychology

According to Remschmidt (2005) ,______ is a valid disorder found in both developed and developing cultures,It has a neurobiological basis,and is unrecognized,underdiagnosed,and subsequently,left untreated in many countries.

_____ is actually a constellation of other,more specific forms of disorder,all of which include a vivid,imaginary companionship with a single external spirit.Originating in Tongan culture,its incidence is on the rise as people move toward cities and urbanization (Puloka,1997) .

What is one of the most widely used systems of classification?

Kleinman (1978) takes the position that __________ reflects a biologically based disorder,whereas ______________ refers to the personal and social experience of depression.

According to Carson et al (1988) ,____________ is part of a ''group of psychotic disorders characterized by gross distortions of reality; withdrawal from social interaction; and disorganization of perception,thought,and emotion''.

The approach used in cross-cultural studies of depression and schizophrenia can be characterized as ___; that is,it assumes universally accepted definitions of abnormality and methodology.

Validity refers to the degree to which the diagnosis accurately portrays the clinical disorder it is supposed to describe.

Using primarily _____ (culture-specific) approaches involving ethnographic examinations of behavior within a specific cultural context,anthropologists and psychiatrists have identified several apparently unique forms of psychological disorders.

Which of the following is a New Zealand Maori construct that includes shame,self-abasement,feelings of inferiority,inadequacy,self-doubt,shyness,excessive modesty,and withdrawal (Sachdev,1990) .It does not have an exact equivalent in European or American societies.

This might be best understood as resulting from the unique emphasis on potency in certain cultures that emphasize paternal authority.What is this?

What is not the main feature of ADHD?

What perspective is explained below? Culture and psychopathology are inextricably intertwined,and abnormal behavior can be understood only in the cultural framework within which they occur.

Reliability,as you will recall,has to do with the degree to which the same diagnoses is made consistently over time and by different clinicians;

What is not the symptom of Ataque de nervios which is observed in Latin American groups?

_____ is an altered state of consciousness observed among Ethiopian immigrants in Israel (Grisaru,Budowski,& Witztum,1997) .The belief in possession by ____spirits,common in Africa,is expressed by involuntary movements,mutism,and incomprehensible language.What is this.

This occurs when a woman is believed to be recruited to become a shaman.It was reported by a Korean anthropologist through a case study of a Korean woman (Harvey,1979) .What is this?

As with the cross-cultural work on schizophrenia,the literature on depression points to both universal and culture-specific ways in which the disorder may occur and be experienced across cultures.

According to Kiev (1972) and Yap (1974) ,what is Latah?

According to Berry et al (1992) ,depressed people may have

Kleinman (1978) takes the position that reflects a biologically based disorder,whereas ____ refers to the personal and social experience of depression.

_ is an altered state of consciousness observed among Ethiopian immigrants in Israel (Grisaru,Budowski,& Witztum,1997) .The belief in possession by spirits,common in Africa,is expressed by involuntary movements,mutism,and incomprehensible language.What is this.