Exam 1: Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

The systematic development of a scientific approach to psychopathology is represented by

Casey is an outgoing, happy-go-lucky, outwardly social individual, whereas Samantha is shy, somewhat withdrawn, and quiet. These two individuals represent which of Jung's concepts?

Although Freud conceptualized the libido as the life energy within the id, many people think of it as the __________.

Although electroconvulsive therapy is controversial, we still use it today. It is interesting that it is used

In classical conditioning, the presentation of the conditioned stimulus without the unconditioned stimulus over a long period of time would eventually lead to the

Induced vomiting was a 17th century treatment for depression. As described in Anatomy of Melancholy (1621), this could be accomplished by eating and a half-boiled cabbage.

Which method reflects the first general application of the behavioral method to psychopathology?

You have been asked to give a report on the mental hygiene movement and its foremost crusader Dorothea Dix, who campaigned for more humane treatment of the insane. After mentioning all of her accomplishments, you note the unforeseen consequence of her efforts, namely,

One hot and humid night, one of your friends suggests doing some really crazy things. You look up at the sky and say, "It must be the full moon." Your statement reflects the concept from which the word is derived.

Severe internal conflicts that produce a lot of anxiety or other emotions can trigger self-defeating defensive processes or symptoms such as

A male college student begins feeling sad and lonely. Although still able to go to classes and work at his job, he finds himself feeling down much of the time and worrying about what is happening to him. Which part of the definition of abnormality applies to his situation?

Mustafa was bitten by a dog when he was five years old. Now he is afraid of any dog he sees. His fear of dog is a(n)

The first significant supporting evidence for a biological cause of a mental disorder was the 19th century discovery that the psychotic disorder called general paresis was caused by the same bacterial microorganism that causes __________.

The criterion that a particular behavior be atypical or not culturally expected is insufficient to define abnormality because

Somatic symptom disorders, a current DSM-5 classification that evolved from the concept of "hysteria," affect

Most mental health professionals are aware that psychoanalysis as a treatment technique

Regarding the criteria that define abnormality, it would be correct to state that

In which of the following defense mechanisms does an individual unconsciously block disturbing wishes, thoughts, or experiences from awareness?

Since the time of ancient Greece, the concept of a psyche or soul was similar to that of the .

Which of the following is NOT associated with the humanistic theories of Carl Rogers?