Question 1

A rare condition in which separate personalities exist in the same person is called

Accepted Answer

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is the correct term for a condition where two or more distinct identities or personality states are present in, and alternately take control of, an individual. This condition was previously known as multiple personality disorder.

Question 2

According to Behaviourists, much of our behaviour, whether normal or maladaptive, can be attributed to:

Accepted Answer

Behaviourists believe that much of our behaviour, whether normal or maladaptive, is learned through interactions with the environment, emphasizing the role of learning over innate traits or internal psychological processes.

Question 3

Stress is a condition experienced by a person who is constantly exposed to:

Accepted Answer

Stress is a condition experienced by a person who is constantly exposed to frustrations and conflicts.

Question 4

Generally, "abnormal" means deviation from the:

Accepted Answer

"Abnormal" typically refers to a deviation from what is considered the "norm" or "standard" in a given context, rather than referring to social stigma, rules and regulations, or basic principles of living.

Question 5

Who is considered to be the "father of modern medicine"?

Accepted Answer

Hippocrates is considered the "father of modern medicine" because of his lasting contributions to the field, including the Hippocratic Oath, which is still relevant in medical ethics today.

Question 6

The psychodynamic model considers the causes of abnormality as psychological and as being rooted in the:

Accepted Answer

The psychodynamic model, developed by Freud, emphasizes that abnormal behavior is rooted in the unconscious mind, where unresolved conflicts and repressed emotions reside.

Question 7

DSM 5 was established in the year……?

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 was officially released in May 2013, marking the latest edition of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

Question 8

Unemployment can be treated as a ………… causal factor of psychopathology

Accepted Answer

Unemployment is considered a sociocultural factor because it relates to the social and cultural aspects of one's environment that can influence mental health. Economic stress and social stigma associated with unemployment can contribute to psychopathology.

Question 9

……………. symptoms may include nightmares, flashbacks, sleep disturbance, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, avoidance, and hyper-arousal in response to trauma- related stimuli.

Accepted Answer

PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) symptoms include nightmares, flashbacks, sleep disturbances, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, avoidance, and hyper-arousal in response to trauma-related stimuli.

Question 10

…………….. is an anxiety disorder involving discomfort around social interaction, and concern about being embarrassed and judged by others.

Accepted Answer

Social phobia, also known as social anxiety disorder, is characterized by a significant amount of fear in one or more social situations, causing considerable distress and impaired ability to function in at least some parts of daily life. This fear is typically related to being embarrassed, judged, or scrutinized by others.

Question 11

Severe anxiety over the idea of discarding possessions can be treated as a symptom of?

Accepted Answer

Severe anxiety over discarding possessions is a key symptom of hoarding disorder, where individuals have difficulty parting with items due to perceived need to save them.

Question 12

If someone is suffering from trichotillomania, they will usually display various symptoms, including

Accepted Answer

Trichotillomania is a disorder characterized by the compulsive urge to pull out one's hair, leading to noticeable hair loss.

Question 13

………….. involves sensory or motor symptoms that do not correspond to those that arise from known medical conditions.

Accepted Answer

Conversion disorder involves sensory or motor symptoms that do not correspond to known medical conditions, often due to psychological factors.

Question 14

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM- 5) replaces somatoform disorders with ………………..

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 replaces the category previously known as "somatoform disorders" with a new category called "somatic symptom and related disorders" to better capture the complex interrelation between psychological and physical symptoms.

Question 15

……………….. focused on how peoples' irrational and inaccurate thoughts about themselves and the world can contribute to psychological disorders

Accepted Answer

Aaron Beck is known for developing cognitive therapy, which is based on the idea that people's irrational and inaccurate thoughts about themselves and the world can contribute to psychological disorders.

Question 16

Humanistic model emphasizes …

Accepted Answer

The humanistic model emphasizes self-awareness, focusing on personal growth, self-actualization, and the understanding of oneself.

Question 17

Ivan Pavlov was famous on his works on …………….

Accepted Answer

Ivan Pavlov is best known for his work on classical conditioning, particularly his experiments with dogs, which demonstrated how a neutral stimulus, when paired with an unconditioned stimulus, could elicit a conditioned response.

Question 18

Medical model of abnormal behaviour emphasizes ………..

Accepted Answer

The medical model of abnormal behavior emphasizes biological underpinnings, suggesting that mental disorders have a physical or physiological basis.

Question 19

Process through which we seek to know and understand others is termed as

Accepted Answer

Social perception is the process through which we seek to know and understand others, involving interpreting information about other people.

Question 20

Which among the following is not a basic channel of non verbal communication

Accepted Answer

Spoken words are a form of verbal communication, not non-verbal communication.

Quiz 2: Abnormal Psychology and Social Influence: Examining Disorder and Communication