Psychopathology - 40 questions to test your knowledge

'Statistical Infrequency' as a description of abnormality uses which type of statistical calculation?

• Standard Deviation

• Normal Distribution

• Normal Deviation

• Standard Distribution

When referring to IQ, what percentage of people are considered to have an 'abnormal' score at the bottom end of the range?

• The lowest 1%

• The lowest 2%

• The lowest 5%

• The lowest 10%

Tick all of the responses below which are accurate evaluations of the 'statistical infrequency' description of abnormality:

• There is real life application

• Unusual characteristics can often be seen as positive

• Judgements around abnormality can be subjective

• Being labelled as abnormal can have negative effects on an individual

Which of the following is NOT a deviation from a social norm?

• Antisocial personality disorder

• Dressing in bright clothes at a funeral

• Making funny noises during a lecture

• Acting aggressively in a contact sport

Tick all of the following which are relevant evaluation points to the 'deviation from social norms' description of abnormality:

• There is real life application

• It is unlikely to be the sole reason for abnormality

• Social norms vary from one culture to another

• All deviation from social norms is considered to be abnormal behaviour

Tick all of the following that were identified by Rosenhan and Seligman as signs that someone is not functioning adequately with the demands on their live:

• When someone cannot maintain eye contact and respect personal space

• When a person spends too much time away from home

• When a person experiences severe personal distress

• When a person's behaviour becomes irrational or dangerous

Which of the following is NOT a relevant evaluation point for the 'failure to function adequately' description of abnormality:

• It takes into account the patient's perspective

• It portrays some aspects of abnormality as positive

• It involves selective judgements

• It is very similar to the 'deviation from social norms' description

Who proposed the characteristics of good mental health in 1958?

• David Rosenhan

• Marie Jahoda

• Martin Seligman

• Aaron Beck

Tick all of the following which, according to research, are considered to be criteria of good mental health:

• Accurate perception of ourselves

• Coping with stress

• Good self esteem

• Can work independently of other people

In some cultures, positive mental health can be viewed differently. An example of this is:

• Independence from other people is seen as a bad thing

• Stress is important to challenge yourself

• Having occasional guilt should be seen as a positive experience

• Work should not be seen as an enjoyable activity