PSY1010 Final Exam

What are the factors relevant to defining abnormal behavior?

Statistical rarity, personal distress, maladaptive behavior, violation of social norms.

What is the DSM-V?

A tool used by mental health professionals to diagnose and classify mental disorders, providing standardized criteria.

What percentage of adults in the US experience mental illness each year?

1 in 5 adults.

What is the leading cause of disability in the US?

Mental disorders.

How do women and men differ in the prevalence of mental disorders?

Women are more likely to experience anxiety and mood disorders, while men are more likely to have substance use disorders.

What is the biopsychosocial perspective on mental illness?

An approach that considers biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding mental disorders.

What characterizes Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

Excessive worry, restlessness, and fatigue.

What does PTSD stand for, and what are its symptoms?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; symptoms include re-experiencing trauma, avoidance, and hyperarousal.

What is the controversy surrounding Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?

Debates over its validity, potential iatrogenic factors, and lack of conclusive research.

What are positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

Hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.

What is Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome?

A three-stage process of the body's response to stress: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

What are the stages of stress-related coping strategies?

Emotion-focused coping and problem-focused coping.

What is the relationship between chronic stress and the immune system?

Chronic stress weakens the immune system, increasing susceptibility to illnesses.

What factors influence the impact of a stressor?

Control, predictability, and positivity of the stressor.

What are the different types of mental health professionals?

Psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and counselors.

What is systematic desensitization in behavioral therapy?

A method that gradually exposes individuals to their fears.

What is the difference between individual and group therapy?

Individual therapy focuses on personalized treatment, while group therapy provides peer support.

What are typical automatic negative thoughts associated with depression?

Overgeneralization, catastrophizing, and all-or-nothing thinking.

What are the symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder?

Persistent sadness, loss of interest, and fatigue.

What is the role of cognitive restructuring in cognitive therapy?

It aims to change negative thought patterns.