Abnormal Psychology Quiz

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Abnormal Psychology?

A. The study of abnormal behavior and mental processes B. The study of abnormal biology C. The study of abnormal chemistry D. The study of abnormal physics

1. What is the definition of abnormality?

A. Behavior that is unusual, unexpected, and not socially accepted B. Behavior that is dangerous, risky, and not socially accepted C. Behavior that is dangerous, risky, and socially accepted D. Behavior that is unusual, unexpected, and socially accepted

1. What are the three major approaches to abnormal psychology?

A. Biological, psychological, and sociocultural B. Cognitive, behavioral, and psychodynamic C. Biological, cognitive, and behavioral D. Psychodynamic, sociocultural, and biological

1. What is the primary focus of the biological approach?

A. The study of genetics and the brain B. The study of behavior and the environment C. The study of the mind and behavior D. The study of the environment and behavior

True/False Questions

1. Abnormal psychology is the study of normal behavior and mental processes.

A. True B. False

1. Abnormal behavior is defined as behavior that is dangerous, risky, and not socially accepted.

A. True B. False

1. The three major approaches to abnormal psychology are biological, cognitive, and psychodynamic.

A. True B. False

1. The primary focus of the biological approach is the study of genetics and the environment.

A. True B. False

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. Abnormal psychology is the study of __________ behavior and mental processes.

2. Abnormality is defined as __________ that is unusual, unexpected, and not socially accepted.

3. The three major approaches to abnormal psychology are _______, ____, and _______.

4. The primary focus of the biological approach is the study of __________ and __________.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the difference between abnormal and normal behavior?

2. What are the primary goals of the psychological approach to abnormal psychology?

3. What is the primary focus of the psychodynamic approach?

4. How does the sociocultural approach differ from the other approaches to abnormal psychology?

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Abnormal Psychology Practice Sheet

Introduction

Abnormal psychology is a branch of psychology that studies unusual patterns of thought, behavior, and emotion, which may or may not be understood as precipitating a mental disorder. It is a field of psychology that looks at the causes, symptoms, and treatments of mental disorders.

Definition of Abnormal Psychology

Abnormal psychology is the study of abnormal behavior and psychopathology. It encompasses a broad range of topics, including emotions, thoughts, and behaviors that are atypical or deviate from the expected or normal range of behavior. It also includes the study of mental disorders and their causes, symptoms, treatments, and prognoses.

Examples of Abnormal Psychology

• Anxiety disorders, such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, and Social Anxiety Disorder
• Mood disorders, such as Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and Cyclothymic Disorder
• Personality disorders, such as Antisocial Personality Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder
• Eating disorders, such as Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
• Substance abuse disorders, such as Alcoholism and Drug Addiction
• Psychotic disorders, such as Schizophrenia and Delusional Disorder

Practice Problems

1. What is the primary focus of Abnormal Psychology?

2. Name three examples of anxiety disorders.

3. Name three examples of mood disorders.

4. Name three examples of personality disorders.

5. Name three examples of eating disorders.

6. Name three examples of substance abuse disorders.

7. Name three examples of psychotic disorders.

Answer Key

1. The primary focus of Abnormal Psychology is the study of abnormal behavior and psychopathology.

2. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, and Social Anxiety Disorder.

3. Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and Cyclothymic Disorder.

4. Antisocial Personality Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder.

5. Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa.

6. Alcoholism and Drug Addiction.

7. Schizophrenia and Delusional Disorder.