Understanding Psychological Perspectives and Disorders

What is the primary focus of the evolutionary approach in psychology?

• Chemical imbalances in the brain

• Unconscious thoughts and childhood conflicts

• Impact of society on mental health

• Genetic traits passed through generations

According to the cognitive approach, what is the cause of psychological disorders?

• Learned behaviors

• Cultural influences

• Dysfunctional thoughts or beliefs

• Genetic predisposition

How does the sociocultural approach explain the occurrence of psychological disorders?

• Impact of societal and cultural factors

• Due to genetic factors

• As a result of learned behaviors

• Through chemical imbalances

What does the humanist approach believe is a cause for psychological disorders?

• Biological abnormalities

• Societal expectations

• Repressed unconscious thoughts

• Incongruent self-concept

According to the behavioral approach, how are psychological disorders maintained?

• Through reinforcement

• Due to societal pressures

• Through chemical imbalances

• By genetic inheritance

What is the focus of the biological approach in understanding mental illness?

• Societal and cultural influences

• Unconscious thoughts

• Abnormalities in the nervous system or brain

• Learned behaviors

What does the biopsychosocial approach consider when examining psychological disorders?

• A combination of biological, psychological, and social factors

• Only psychological factors

• Only social factors

• Only biological factors

What is the medical model's view on diseases?

• They are primarily psychological

• They have physical causes that can be treated

• They are a result of societal pressures

• They cannot be cured

What was the outcome of David Rosenhan's study on psychiatric diagnoses?

• Diagnoses were always accurate

• Participants were quickly identified as impostors

• All participants were immediately discharged

• Diagnoses were influenced by initial labels

Why is it important to approach psychological diagnoses with care?

• To ensure cultural factors are considered

• To prevent reinforcing abnormal behaviors

• To avoid misguiding individuals with dysfunctional thoughts

• To prevent negative stereotypes and loss of control feelings