Exam 1: Looking at Abnormality

Which type of religious ritual was not used to rid an individual of a mental disorder?

Dr. Joseph Workman published a damning report of which hospital for the mentally ill?

Which of the following statements regarding witches is false?

The Medicare system in Canada attempts to provide medical services to all Canadians. Physicians play a major role in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems. This has led to an overemphasis on the biological model in the mental health profession in this country.

Which of the following did Ancient Greeks and Egyptians believe about a woman's uterus?

Hippocrates attributed abnormality to four basic humours: blood, phlegm, yellow bile and black bile. These beliefs led to which of the following treatment(s)?

The mental or emotional pain related to a psychological or mental disorder is referred to as abnormal psychology

Which of the following is true concerning the discomfort criterion?

Many Europeans in the early 12^th century made attempts to care and house their mentally ill citizens.

Xia has been feeling sad and lonely over the last several days. How would the ancient Chinese medical philosophy account for Xia's mood?

Who conceptualized self-efficacy beliefs?

Which perspective defines abnormal behaviour according to whether the behaviour violates a culture's gender roles?

Religious services that included dance frenzies generally appealed to people who were suffering from economic and social deprivation and alienation. Which of the following were true of dance frenzy gatherings?

Which of the following was not a factor in the deinstitutionalization movement?

When large numbers of people engage in unusual behaviours that appear to be psychologically-based, these behaviours are defined as ________.

Jeffery is an accountant who has been experiencing periods of sleeplessness, loss of appetite, sadness, and irritability. He reported that he never has the energy or desire to do the things he normally does. An individual applying the mental illness criteria would do which of the following?

Krafft-Ebing's research is noted for finding a connection between general paresis and ______.

Explain why the text suggests that the maladaptiveness criterion still calls for subjective judgments. Include in the discussion the components of maladaptiveness and the impact of culture and gender.

The field of Positive Psychology may be understood as

Your daughter's high school created a community service project for its students. The students volunteered their time to a mental health facility. Your daughter has expressed an interest in becoming a mental health professional but is unsure which profession to pursue. Discuss the different professions included in the text.