APA Abnormal Psychology and Psychopathology

Question 1

According to the DSM-5, which criterion is central to defining a psychological disorder?

Accepted Answer

Distress or functional impairment in the individual

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Behavior that is statistically rare

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Behavior that violates social norms

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Symptoms lasting less than 6 months

Question 2

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) requires the presence of a depressive episode lasting at least:

Accepted Answer

2 weeks

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1 week

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1 month

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6 months

Question 3

Which neurotransmitter is most associated with the monoamine hypothesis of depression?

Accepted Answer

Serotonin

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Dopamine

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GABA

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Acetylcholine

Question 4

In the DSM-5, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by excessive anxiety and worry occurring more days than not for at least:

Accepted Answer

6 months

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1 month

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3 months

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1 year

Question 5

What distinguishes Bipolar I Disorder from Bipolar II Disorder?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar I involves at least one full manic episode; Bipolar II involves hypomania only

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Bipolar I requires depressive episodes; Bipolar II does not

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Bipolar II has more severe symptoms than Bipolar I

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Bipolar I is treated with therapy only; Bipolar II requires medication

Question 6

The 'diathesis-stress model' of psychopathology proposes that mental disorders arise from:

Accepted Answer

The interaction between a biological or psychological vulnerability and environmental stressors

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Purely genetic factors

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Environmental stressors alone

Answer

Learned helplessness from early childhood