Exam 1: Introduction and Historical Overview

Cindy is an accomplished lawyer who sought psychological help in dealing with the stresses of balancing work and family responsibilities.Which definition of mental disorder applies to Cindy?

While studying for an exam,Greg worked for 15 minutes before becoming tired.He decided that it would be better to work for another 30 minutes before taking a break.His behavior is being guided by which part of his personality?

The germ theory of disease

Psychopathology has been dominated by biological hypotheses because of the

An adherent for biological approaches would suggest which of the following treatments for depression?

Which profession requires a research dissertation as a prerequisite for an advanced degree?

Clinical psychologists,counseling psychologists,and social workers are all likely to be involved in

Frank has an unresolved Oedipus complex.This suggests that he did not complete the ______ stage of development.

Which of the following suggests that many "witches" condemned during the Inquisition were,in fact,mentally disordered individuals?

Defining mental disorder on the basis of personal distress is problematic for which reason?

Behaviorists advocate that

Which is a limitation of "harmful dysfunctions" as a definition of mental disorder?

Describe the primary functions of the id,ego,and super ego.

Very strict parents might create a very strong _______________ in their children.

The eugenics movement

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a strategic area for fighting against stigma?

The ego operates according to the _________ principle.

The psychoanalytic theory rests upon the assumption that psychopathology is the result of

Early work in behavior genetics led to

Which of the following best describes treatment of disordered people during the Dark Ages?