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Abnormal Psychology Flashcards

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  1. Derealization differs from depersonalization in that it involves:

    Answer: Perceiving the external world as unreal or dreamlike

    Derealization involves a sense that the external environment is unreal, foggy, or dreamlike, while depersonalization refers to detachment from one's self.

  2. According to the cognitive model of depression developed by Aaron Beck, the 'cognitive triad' refers to negative views about:

    Answer: Self, world, and the future

    Beck's cognitive triad consists of negative automatic thoughts about the self, the world (ongoing experience), and the future.

  3. Which anxiety disorder is characterized by recurrent unexpected panic attacks accompanied by persistent concern about future attacks?

    Answer: Panic disorder

    Panic disorder involves recurrent unexpected panic attacks plus at least one month of anticipatory anxiety or behavioral changes related to the attacks.

  4. A veteran re-experiences a combat trauma through vivid flashbacks, avoids trauma reminders, and has persistent negative alterations in mood. The most likely diagnosis is:

    Answer: Post-traumatic stress disorder

    PTSD requires symptoms in four clusters — intrusion, avoidance, negative cognitions/mood, and hyperarousal — persisting more than one month after trauma.

  5. The primary distinction between delusional disorder and schizophrenia is:

    Answer: Delusional disorder lacks hallucinations and functional impairment is minimal

    Delusional disorder involves non-bizarre or bizarre delusions without prominent hallucinations, disorganized speech, or marked functional decline.

  6. Which of the following is a negative symptom of schizophrenia?

    Answer: Flat affect

    Negative symptoms represent a diminution of normal functions; flat affect (reduced emotional expressiveness) is a classic negative symptom.

  7. Which learning mechanism underlies the acquisition of a specific phobia according to the two-factor theory?

    Answer: Classical conditioning then operant conditioning

    Mowrer's two-factor theory proposes that phobias are acquired through classical conditioning and maintained through negative reinforcement (avoidance) via operant conditioning.