Question 1

Mrs.Babcock received a very poor rating from her supervisor,who had been constantly criticizing her in front of her co-workers.When she got home,her children ran up to greet her,all talking at once.She responded by yelling,"Leave me alone! Can't you see I'm tired?" According to psychoanalytic theory,which defence mechanism does this situation illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  projection 
B)  displacement 
C)  repression 
D)  rationalization

Question 2

The term psychotherapist is used to describe

Accepted Answer

A)  clinical psychologists and psychiatrists only. 
B)  people who provide therapy but who do not hold medical degrees. 
C)  people who followed in the traditions of Sigmund Freud. 
D)  anyone who is trained to treat psychopathological disorders.

Question 3

After graduation,two of your friends express an interest in psychology careers.Carl wants to work with relatively healthy individuals who are experiencing adjustment or vocational difficulties.Anna wishes to focus on the more severe psychological disorders and conduct research into their causes.Because you are studying abnormal psychology,they ask you for career advice.What do you tell them?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carl should study psychology at the graduate level, and Anna should apply to medical school. 
B)  Carl should study clinical psychology at the graduate level, and Anna should study counselling psychology at the graduate level. 
C)  Both of them should apply to medical school. 
D)  Anna should study clinical psychology at the graduate level, and Carl should study counselling psychology at the graduate level.

Question 4

Compare the basic assumptions and techniques of behaviour therapy versus humanistic therapy.Mention significant figures who contributed to each approach and the key concepts associated with those individuals.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

William lived in the 19th century and had the cognitive disorder known as "general paresis." Based on this information,what other disease do you know William suffered from?

Accepted Answer

A)  epilepsy 
B)  hysteria 
C)  malaria 
D)  syphilis

Question 6

Why are hysterical disorders no longer considered to be caused by a "wandering" uterus?

Accepted Answer

A)  because men also suffer from hysterical disorders 
B)  because of greater knowledge of physiology 
C)  because the theory is considered insulting to women 
D)  because when the uterus is removed, symptoms tend to remain

Question 7

Why are operant conditioning techniques being applied in Canadian hospital settings?

Accepted Answer

A)  to increase patients' insight into their fears and wishes 
B)  to reduce psychiatric patients' undesirable behaviour and increase their desirable behaviour 
C)  to reduce patients' fear of surgery 
D)  to increase nursing staff's empathy

Question 8

Jack and Kelly have been dating for six months.Kelly is not interested in continuing their relationship.She calls Jack and informs him that although she cares about him,she must end their relationship.Jack laughs and says,"Funny joke." Kelly states,"This is not a joke; I am serious." Jack then says,"I'll pick you up in an hour for dinner." Which defence mechanism does this example illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  displacement 
B)  projection 
C)  denial 
D)  repression

Question 9

Realizing patients are often unaware of material previously recalled under hypnosis,Charcot,Breuer,and Freud hypothesized the existence of a concept considered one of the most important developments in the history of psychopathology.What was that concept?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychosis 
B)  the unconscious mind 
C)  catharsis 
D)  repression

Question 10

The discovery of certain tranquilizers made it possible to control psychotic symptoms,including hallucinations and delusions.What kind of drugs were these tranquilizers?

Accepted Answer

A)  neuroleptics 
B)  bromides 
C)  benzodiazepines 
D)  opiates

Exam 1: Abnormal Behaviour in Historical Context