Question 1

Describe how someone who has developed competence can meet three of the six developmental goals described by Chickering.

Accepted Answer

Varies. Students should describe behavio

Question 2

Behaviors need to be atypical, maladaptive, and accompanied by psychological distress to be classified as abnormal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What unfortunate consequence can occur because of diagnostic labels' traditionally negative nature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clinicians may become depressed from concentrating on so much negative information. 
B)  Clinicians may not have enough labels to describe negative behavior. 
C)  Clinicians may ignore negative characteristics to focus on the positive characteristics. 
D)  Clinicians may ignore potentially positive characteristics of people. 
A)  Clinicians may become depressed from concentrating on so much negative information. 
B)  Clinicians may not have enough labels to describe negative behavior. 
C)  Clinicians may ignore negative characteristics to focus on the positive characteristics. 
D)  Clinicians may ignore potentially positive characteristics of people.

Question 4

In Ivey and Ivey's developmental counseling and therapy approach, how are pathological behaviors conceptualized?

Accepted Answer

A)  indications of personal weakness 
B)  logical responses to life events 
C)  problems in the family system 
D)  representations of cultural conflicts 
A)  indications of personal weakness 
B)  logical responses to life events 
C)  problems in the family system 
D)  representations of cultural conflicts

Question 5

What three criteria are commonly used to identify abnormal behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  frequency, saliency, and personality 
B)  personality, frequency, and function 
C)  function, effects, and frequency 
D)  personality, effects, and context 
A)  frequency, saliency, and personality 
B)  personality, frequency, and function 
C)  function, effects, and frequency 
D)  personality, effects, and context

Question 6

When misusing a dimensional approach by focusing on good and evil behaviors, what might be the result?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some behaviors might become glorified. 
B)  It removes the feeling of accountability for one's actions. 
C)  Behaviors would be categorized similarly to the current approach. 
D)  Clinicians mix up the two approaches and cannot accomplish their tasks with clients. 
A)  Some behaviors might become glorified. 
B)  It removes the feeling of accountability for one's actions. 
C)  Behaviors would be categorized similarly to the current approach. 
D)  Clinicians mix up the two approaches and cannot accomplish their tasks with clients.

Question 7

How would a clinician diagnose someone using the Oldham and Morris model of conceptualization of disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  the clinician would use a symptom checklist 
B)  the clinician would use ICD codes to see if there is a medical problem first 
C)  the clinician would get extensive information from family members 
D)  the clinician would look at the degrees of both dysfunction and use of positive resources 
A)  the clinician would use a symptom checklist 
B)  the clinician would use ICD codes to see if there is a medical problem first 
C)  the clinician would get extensive information from family members 
D)  the clinician would look at the degrees of both dysfunction and use of positive resources

Question 8

What is the universality assumption?

Accepted Answer

A)  Language is the only important difference when comparing different cultures. 
B)  Cultural differences do not exist in the context of positive psychology because of the similarities of constructs across cultures. 
C)  Every group of people in this universe has a unique way of behaving that should be understood and appreciated. 
D)  What is deemed true for one group may be considered true for other groups, irrespective of cultural differences. 
A)  Language is the only important difference when comparing different cultures. 
B)  Cultural differences do not exist in the context of positive psychology because of the similarities of constructs across cultures. 
C)  Every group of people in this universe has a unique way of behaving that should be understood and appreciated. 
D)  What is deemed true for one group may be considered true for other groups, irrespective of cultural differences.

Question 9

What important lesson concerning abnormal behavior can be learned from the example of a grown woman kissing the tarmac at an airport?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most of what people do is abnormal. 
B)  Culture must be considered when evaluating abnormality. 
C)  Kissing the ground is always an abnormal behavior because it is so uncommon. 
D)  Temporal context must be considered when evaluating abnormality. 
A)  Most of what people do is abnormal. 
B)  Culture must be considered when evaluating abnormality. 
C)  Kissing the ground is always an abnormal behavior because it is so uncommon. 
D)  Temporal context must be considered when evaluating abnormality.

Question 10

Which of the following fronts of behavior does the four-front approach assess?

Accepted Answer

A)  the person's personality 
B)  how well the person does academically 
C)  the person's capacity for forming relationships 
D)  environmental factors hindering healthy functioning 
A)  the person's personality 
B)  how well the person does academically 
C)  the person's capacity for forming relationships 
D)  environmental factors hindering healthy functioning

Question 11

Which of the following goals can be met by someone who wants to develop clear and humanizing values?

Accepted Answer

A)  establishing identity 
B)  managing emotions 
C)  developing integrity 
D)  developing purpose 
A)  establishing identity 
B)  managing emotions 
C)  developing integrity 
D)  developing purpose

Question 12

The different views of overcoming obstacles by people in differing socioeconomic situations exemplifies the difference in ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  education 
B)  cultural values 
C)  lifestyle 
D)  narrative 
A)  education 
B)  cultural values 
C)  lifestyle 
D)  narrative

Question 13

According to Ivey and Ivey, which of the following helps a person navigate interpersonal relationships and is linked to psychological well-being?

Accepted Answer

A)  level of intelligence 
B)  amount of social support 
C)  cultural background 
D)  personality style 
A)  level of intelligence 
B)  amount of social support 
C)  cultural background 
D)  personality style

Question 14

A reason that conceptualizing positive strengths and behaviors has fallen behind is that the remediation of negative behaviors and weaknesses requires more resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

One of the added sections included in the most recent edition of the DSM contains "Gender-Related Diagnostic Issues."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is demonstrated in the case of Michael when the author asked him about coping, strengths, and weaknesses?

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of a balanced approach when treating a client 
B)  conservative questioning of clients as an effective approach 
C)  how to avoid resistance from a client 
D)  asking questions or using prompts in a timely manner 
A)  the use of a balanced approach when treating a client 
B)  conservative questioning of clients as an effective approach 
C)  how to avoid resistance from a client 
D)  asking questions or using prompts in a timely manner

Question 17

What advantage does the dimensional approach toward mental health have over current categorical systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows for the examination of individual differences of both negative and positive behaviors. 
B)  It provides a new and refreshing method of categorizing behaviors. 
C)  It allows psychologists to juxtapose 'good' and 'evil' on the same continuum. 
D)  It provides a more efficient means of classification that will make it easier for mental health professionals to get reimbursed. 
A)  It allows for the examination of individual differences of both negative and positive behaviors. 
B)  It provides a new and refreshing method of categorizing behaviors. 
C)  It allows psychologists to juxtapose 'good' and 'evil' on the same continuum. 
D)  It provides a more efficient means of classification that will make it easier for mental health professionals to get reimbursed.

Question 18

Which of the following is a reason why work on optimal human functioning has fallen behind the work of focusing on the negative traits of mental illness?

Accepted Answer

A)  The attainment of positive mental health is an active process. 
B)  Understanding optimal human functioning requires unknown resources. 
C)  Mental illness has only recently been studied. 
D)  The alleviation of suffering warrants greater attention. 
A)  The attainment of positive mental health is an active process. 
B)  Understanding optimal human functioning requires unknown resources. 
C)  Mental illness has only recently been studied. 
D)  The alleviation of suffering warrants greater attention.

Question 19

Which of the following is one of the characteristics of the mentally healthy person identified by Marie Jahoda?

Accepted Answer

A)  pursuing what they are guaranteed to be successful at 
B)  comfort in being confrontational to achieve goals 
C)  mastering of the environment and the enjoying of love, work, and play 
D)  the ability to express negative emotions in all contexts 
A)  pursuing what they are guaranteed to be successful at 
B)  comfort in being confrontational to achieve goals 
C)  mastering of the environment and the enjoying of love, work, and play 
D)  the ability to express negative emotions in all contexts

Question 20

What is the primary human goal, beyond survival, according to Chickering?

Accepted Answer

A)  achieving material wealth 
B)  maintaining physical health 
C)  producing healthy offspring 
D)  establishment of an identity 
A)  achieving material wealth 
B)  maintaining physical health 
C)  producing healthy offspring 
D)  establishment of an identity

Describe how someone who has developed competence can meet three of the six developmental goals described by Chickering.

Behaviors need to be atypical, maladaptive, and accompanied by psychological distress to be classified as abnormal.

What unfortunate consequence can occur because of diagnostic labels' traditionally negative nature?

In Ivey and Ivey's developmental counseling and therapy approach, how are pathological behaviors conceptualized?

What three criteria are commonly used to identify abnormal behavior?

When misusing a dimensional approach by focusing on good and evil behaviors, what might be the result?

How would a clinician diagnose someone using the Oldham and Morris model of conceptualization of disorders?

What is the universality assumption?

What important lesson concerning abnormal behavior can be learned from the example of a grown woman kissing the tarmac at an airport?

Which of the following fronts of behavior does the four-front approach assess?

Which of the following goals can be met by someone who wants to develop clear and humanizing values?

The different views of overcoming obstacles by people in differing socioeconomic situations exemplifies the difference in ______.

According to Ivey and Ivey, which of the following helps a person navigate interpersonal relationships and is linked to psychological well-being?

A reason that conceptualizing positive strengths and behaviors has fallen behind is that the remediation of negative behaviors and weaknesses requires more resources.

One of the added sections included in the most recent edition of the DSM contains "Gender-Related Diagnostic Issues."

What is demonstrated in the case of Michael when the author asked him about coping, strengths, and weaknesses?

What advantage does the dimensional approach toward mental health have over current categorical systems?

Which of the following is a reason why work on optimal human functioning has fallen behind the work of focusing on the negative traits of mental illness?

Which of the following is one of the characteristics of the mentally healthy person identified by Marie Jahoda?

What is the primary human goal, beyond survival, according to Chickering?

Welcome to Positive Psychology

Eastern and Western Perspectives on Positive Psychology

Classifications and Measures of Strengths and Positive Outcomes

The Role of Culture in Developing Strengths and Living Well

Living Well at Every Stage of Life

The Principles of Pleasure: Understanding Positive Affect, Positive Emotions, Happiness, and Well-Being

Making the Most of Emotional Experiences: Emotion-Focused Coping, Emotional Intelligence, Socioemotional Selectivity, and Emotional Storytelling

Seeing Our Futures Through Self-Efficacy, Optimism, and Hope

Wisdom and Courage: Characteristics of the Wise and the Brave

Mindfulness, Flow, and Spirituality: in Search of Optimal Experiences

Empathy and Egotism: Portals to Altruism, Gratitude, and Forgiveness

Attachment, Love, Flourishing Relationships, and Forgiveness

Preventing the Bad and Promoting the Good

Positive Schooling and Good Work: the Psychology of Gainful Employment and the Education That Gets Us There

Filters

Exam 13: Balanced Conceptualizations of Mental Health and Behavior

Describe how someone who has developed competence can meet three of the six developmental goals described by Chickering.

Behaviors need to be atypical, maladaptive, and accompanied by psychological distress to be classified as abnormal.

What unfortunate consequence can occur because of diagnostic labels' traditionally negative nature?

In Ivey and Ivey's developmental counseling and therapy approach, how are pathological behaviors conceptualized?

What three criteria are commonly used to identify abnormal behavior?

When misusing a dimensional approach by focusing on good and evil behaviors, what might be the result?

How would a clinician diagnose someone using the Oldham and Morris model of conceptualization of disorders?

What is the universality assumption?

What important lesson concerning abnormal behavior can be learned from the example of a grown woman kissing the tarmac at an airport?

Which of the following fronts of behavior does the four-front approach assess?

Which of the following goals can be met by someone who wants to develop clear and humanizing values?

The different views of overcoming obstacles by people in differing socioeconomic situations exemplifies the difference in ______.

According to Ivey and Ivey, which of the following helps a person navigate interpersonal relationships and is linked to psychological well-being?

A reason that conceptualizing positive strengths and behaviors has fallen behind is that the remediation of negative behaviors and weaknesses requires more resources.

One of the added sections included in the most recent edition of the DSM contains "Gender-Related Diagnostic Issues."

What is demonstrated in the case of Michael when the author asked him about coping, strengths, and weaknesses?

What advantage does the dimensional approach toward mental health have over current categorical systems?

Which of the following is a reason why work on optimal human functioning has fallen behind the work of focusing on the negative traits of mental illness?

Which of the following is one of the characteristics of the mentally healthy person identified by Marie Jahoda?

What is the primary human goal, beyond survival, according to Chickering?

Welcome to Positive Psychology

Eastern and Western Perspectives on Positive Psychology

Classifications and Measures of Strengths and Positive Outcomes

The Role of Culture in Developing Strengths and Living Well

Living Well at Every Stage of Life

The Principles of Pleasure: Understanding Positive Affect, Positive Emotions, Happiness, and Well-Being

Making the Most of Emotional Experiences: Emotion-Focused Coping, Emotional Intelligence, Socioemotional Selectivity, and Emotional Storytelling

Seeing Our Futures Through Self-Efficacy, Optimism, and Hope

Wisdom and Courage: Characteristics of the Wise and the Brave

Mindfulness, Flow, and Spirituality: in Search of Optimal Experiences

Empathy and Egotism: Portals to Altruism, Gratitude, and Forgiveness

Attachment, Love, Flourishing Relationships, and Forgiveness

Preventing the Bad and Promoting the Good

Positive Schooling and Good Work: the Psychology of Gainful Employment and the Education That Gets Us There

Filters