Chapter 1

Question 1

behavior

Answer 1

any observable action.

Question 2

mental processes

Answer 2

Any internal process (thoughts, feelings, sensations, perceptions) that affect behavior

Question 3

4 d

Answer 3

Deviant, Distress, Dysfunctional(maladaptive), Damaging

Question 4

DSM 5

Answer 4

• Diagnostic and Statistical Manual • DSM-5 • Outlines criteria for disorders • Prototypes/typical profiles • Constant revision and modificatio

Question 5

Criteria for a psychological disorder

Answer 5

•Psychological or biological disturbance •Damaging or Danger (Clinical significance) •Distress •Deviant •Dysfunctiona

Question 6

Biological factors

Answer 6

Genetic
physiological changes
exposure to toxic substances

Question 7

psychological factors

Answer 7

past learning experiences
maladaptive thought patterns
difficulties coping with stress

Question 8

sociocultural

Answer 8

social policies
discrimination
stigma

Question 9

biopsychosocial perspective

Answer 9

all 3 factors is seen as influencing the development of the individual. interact;
each of the 3 factor carry different weights for different disorders.

Question 10

Spiritual approach

Answer 10

Trephing
exorcism
Treatments recommended by church

Question 11

Humanitarian approach

Answer 11

• Moral treatment
• The idea that people could develop self-control over their behaviors if they had a quiet and restful environment
• Mental hygiene movement
• The focus on helping individuals maintain mental health and prevent the development of psychological disorders
• Deinstitutionalization Movement
• The release of 100,000’s individuals from asylums in the 1960’s • Legislation and medication were the prominent factor

Question 12

The Scientific Method

Answer 12

1. MAKE AN OBSERVATION
2. ASK A QUESTION
3. FORM A HYPOTHESIS
4. COLLECT DATA
   4a. ANALYZE DATA
5. ACCEPT or REJECT HYPOTHESIS
6. COMMUNICATE RESULTS