Related Mcqs:

1. In order to help Mr. Masood overcome his addiction to alcohol, his therapist first attempt to discover whether the substance dependency was somehow a reaction to his wife’s behavior. The therapist’s concern is most likely to be characteristic of a:

   A. biomedical therapist.
   B. psychoanalyst.
   C. family therapist.
   D. cognitive therapist.

2. All of the following are ways psychologists judge abnormal behavior EXCEPT:

   A. Distress
   B. Disability
   C. Depression
   D. Statistical rarity

3. According to Thomas, abnormal behavior usually involves:

   A. behavior that is statistically unusual.
   B. behavior that deviates from social norms.
   C. a disease of the mind.
   D. biological imbalance

4. Which of this definitions applies to ALL types of abnormal behavior?

   A. Abnormal behavior occurs in frequently.
   B. Abnormal behavior is odd or strange.
   C. Abnormal behavior is characterized by suffering.
   D. Abnormal behavior causes impairment in the person’s life.

5. The concept that abnormal behavior is the result of a disease goes with the ___________?

   A. behavioral model
   B. humanistic model
   C. medical model
   D. psychological model

6. The emotional reaction of the patient toward a psychoanalyst is called __________?

   A. Resistance
   B. Analysis
   C. Transference
   D. Catharsis

7. Hafsa has a psychological disorder and her doctor has prescribed an MAO inhibitor to reduce the severity of Hafsa’s symptoms. In this case, Hafsa’s therapist is MOST likely treating her for ____________?

   A. a dissociative disorder
   B. depression
   C. an anxiety disorder
   D. schizophrenia

8. Gil has a psychological disorder, and his doctor has prescribed an antipsychotic drug to reduce the severity of Gil’s symptoms. In this case, Gil’s therapist is MOST likely treating him for

   A. generalized anxiety disorder
   B. schizophrenia
   C. borderline personality disorder
   D. panic disorder

9. An abnormal shrinkage of cerebral tissue is most likely to be associated with: __________?

   A. schizophrenia.
   B. obsessive-compulsive disorder.
   C. dissociative disorders.
   D. dysthymic disorder.

10. After understanding psychoanalysis for several months, Karen has suddenly started “forgetting” to attend her therapy sessions. Karen’s behavior is most likely a form of: ____________?

    A. resistance.
    B. transference.
    C. insight
    D. catharsis.