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Psychology 223 - Modules 1-4
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Which of the following is a main difference between the terms "abnormal psychology" and "psychopathology"?
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Psychopathology is seen as more sensitive and less stigmatizing.
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Which of the following is a main difference between the terms "abnormal psychology" and "psychopathology"?
Psychopathology is seen as more sensitive and less stigmatizing.
What is the definition of dysfunction?
A breakdown in cognition, emotion, or behaviour.
Why is distress, on its own, a limited way to define disorder?
Some disorders are marked by a lack of insight or distress.
Standardization is important in a psychological assessment because:
Ensuring assessment experiences are as similar as possible for everyone allows us to be more confident in our conclusions.
During Jane's assessment, her psychologist shows her some cards with drawings on them and asks Jane to explain what she thinks is happening in the cards. Jane's psychologist is using a:
Projective Test
Why is physical examination an important component of a clinical assessment?
Some medical conditions might manifest symptoms that mimic a mental disorder.
In the "ABC's" of behavioural assessment, C stands for:
Consequences - the action or response that follows the behaviour.
In the "ABC's" of behavioural assessment, B stands for:
Behaviour - the behaviour
In the "ABC's" of behavioural assessment, A stands for:
Antecedent - the events, action, or circumstances that occur before a behaviour.
Classification systems are designed to help clinicians:
Make a diagnosis
