Question 1

Using a ______ of abnormal behavior puts it in a relative, comparative perspective. What is considered pathological in one culture could be regarded as simply different in another.

Accepted Answer

A relativist perspective on abnormal behavior acknowledges that what is considered abnormal or pathological varies across different cultures, emphasizing the importance of context in defining what constitutes abnormal behavior.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of borderline personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

High self-esteem is not typically associated with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Instead, individuals with BPD often experience low self-esteem, feelings of emptiness, instability in their self-image or sense of self, and impulsivity among other symptoms.

Question 3

______ refer to a genetic predisposition affecting behavior under certain, unfavorable conditions.

Accepted Answer

Overarching liabilities refer to a broad genetic predisposition that can influence behavior, particularly under specific, unfavorable conditions. This concept suggests that certain genetic factors may predispose individuals to various outcomes, but these outcomes are only triggered or exacerbated under certain environmental or situational stressors.

Question 4

The ______ tradition explores daily interactions and learning to better understand personality disorders.

Accepted Answer

The behavioral learning tradition focuses on how daily interactions and learning experiences shape and influence personality disorders, emphasizing the role of the environment and learned behaviors.

Question 5

The ______ tradition explores information processing of the self and how such information may influence experiences or behavior.

Accepted Answer

The cognitive tradition focuses on the mental processes involved in the processing of information, including how we think about ourselves and how that influences our experiences and behavior.

Question 6

An individual with ______ has a genetic predisposition that affects his or her behavior and traits under particular, unfavorable conditions.

Accepted Answer

The term "overarching liabilities" refers to broad, underlying vulnerabilities or predispositions that can influence an individual's behavior or traits, especially under specific, adverse conditions. This concept is relevant in understanding how genetic or inherent factors can predispose someone to certain behaviors or conditions when faced with unfavorable circumstances.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of antisocial personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

Antisocial personality disorder is characterized by a disregard for the rights of others, not exaggerated introversion. Traits such as impulsivity, manipulativeness, and frequent lying are common, whereas introversion is not a defining feature of this disorder.

Question 8

In psychoanalysis, a ______ is a basic trait or a set of traits developed in early childhood that lead to the overt manifestation of neurosis.

Accepted Answer

In psychoanalysis, a neurotic character is considered a fundamental trait or set of traits that are developed during early childhood. These traits are thought to be the underlying cause of the overt manifestations of neurosis later in life.

Question 9

The ______ tradition explores personality disorders by way of examining abnormalities of basic, normal dimensions of personality.

Accepted Answer

The trait tradition in psychology focuses on identifying and measuring individual differences in personality characteristics or traits. It explores personality disorders by examining how these disorders represent extreme or maladaptive variations of normal personality dimensions, such as those described in the Five Factor Model of personality.

Question 10

The ______ approach takes cultural norms into consideration when exploring personality disorders.

Accepted Answer

The cross-cultural approach specifically focuses on how cultural norms and values influence the understanding and classification of personality disorders, emphasizing the importance of considering cultural context in psychological assessments.

Question 11

The ______ perspective of abnormal behavior suggests that individuals who are brought up in a diverse cultural setting will likely exhibit a relative, comparative perspective in their understanding of normal and abnormal behaviors.

Accepted Answer

The relativist perspective emphasizes that concepts of normality and abnormality are culturally dependent, suggesting that individuals' understanding of these concepts can vary significantly based on their cultural background.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of avoidant personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

Avoidant personality disorder is characterized by feelings of extreme social inhibition, inadequacy, and sensitivity to negative criticism and rejection. Thus, high self-esteem is not a characteristic of avoidant personality disorder; rather, individuals with this disorder typically have low self-esteem. Elevated social anxiety, fear of criticism, and concerns of negative evaluation are all characteristics of avoidant personality disorder.

Question 13

The three validity scales that help professionals identify psychological distortions that stem from the test-taking attitudes are called the

Accepted Answer

The L, F, and K scales are validity scales used in the MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) to detect unusual or false response patterns, helping professionals identify psychological distortions that may stem from the test-taking attitudes of individuals.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of dependent personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

High self-esteem is not considered a characteristic of dependent personality disorder. Individuals with this disorder typically exhibit low self-esteem, along with a pervasive need to be taken care of, leading to submissive and clinging behavior.

Question 15

The ______ perspective of abnormal behavior suggests that there should be a universal understanding of normal and abnormal regardless of cultural differences.

Accepted Answer

The universalist perspective posits that concepts of normal and abnormal behavior can be applied universally, across all cultures, suggesting that there is a common understanding of what constitutes abnormal behavior regardless of cultural differences.

Question 16

Relative to cultural norms, the term ______ is indicative of societal levels of intolerance against specific behaviors and personality traits among a particular culture.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

______ refers to additional disorders present in the same individual.

Accepted Answer

Comorbidity refers to the presence of one or more additional diseases or disorders co-occurring with a primary disease or disorder in the same individual.

Question 18

An individual's view about taking a particular test or taking tests in general is referred to as a

Accepted Answer

Test-taking attitude refers to an individual's perspective or feelings about taking a specific test or about test-taking in general. It encompasses their beliefs, emotions, and behaviors towards tests.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is characterized by a preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control, but not a sense of entitlement. Sense of entitlement is more characteristic of narcissistic personality disorder.

Question 20

The degree of agreement among several professionals when they separately diagnose an individual is called

Accepted Answer

Interrater reliability refers to the level of agreement among different raters or evaluators when they assess the same phenomenon or individuals independently. This term is relevant in the context of diagnoses made by professionals, where a high interrater reliability indicates consistency and reliability in the diagnostic process across different professionals.

Quiz 12: The Clinical Domain