Psychopathology Definitions Quiz

What is the study of psychological disorders called?

• Psychopathology

• Psychometrics

• Sociology

• Anthropology

Which definition of abnormality uses a normal distribution curve?

• Deviation from Ideal Mental Health

• Failure to Function Adequately

• Deviation from Social Norms

• Statistical Infrequency

What is a limitation of the Statistical Infrequency definition?

• Doesn't distinguish between desirable and undesirable traits

• Culturally biased

• Doesn't account for temporary distress

• Based on Western values

Which definition of abnormality involves violating society’s unwritten rules?

• Deviation from Ideal Mental Health

• Failure to Function Adequately

• Statistical Infrequency

• Deviation from Social Norms

Which definition of abnormality is associated with Rosenhan & Seligman’s criteria?

• Failure to Function Adequately

• Deviation from Social Norms

• Statistical Infrequency

• Deviation from Ideal Mental Health

What is a limitation of the Failure to Function Adequately definition?

• Based on Western values

• Doesn't distinguish between desirable and undesirable traits

• Culturally biased

• Doesn't account for temporary distress

Who proposed the Deviation from Ideal Mental Health definition?

• B.F. Skinner

• Marie Jahoda

• Sigmund Freud

• Carl Rogers

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for ideal mental health according to Jahoda?

• High IQ

• Self-actualization

• Autonomy

• Stress resistance

Which definition of abnormality is criticized for being based on Western values?

• Failure to Function Adequately

• Deviation from Ideal Mental Health

• Statistical Infrequency

• Deviation from Social Norms

What is an example of a disorder diagnosed using the Statistical Infrequency definition?

• Chronic anxiety

• Schizotypal Personality Disorder

• Antisocial Personality Disorder

• Intellectual disability disorder