AP Psychology: Psychological Perspectives and Etiology of Disorders

What was the main focus of the previous video discussed in the introduction?

• The DSM-5 and legal perspectives on psychological disorders

• The impact of culture on behavior

• The history of psychology

• The role of neurotransmitters in mental health

Which approach views abnormal behavior as a result of genetic traits passed down through generations?

• Cognitive approach

• Evolutionary approach

• Sociocultural approach

• Behavioral approach

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

• Dysfunctional thoughts or beliefs

• Genetic traits

• Repressed childhood conflicts

• Societal status

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

• Through genetic inheritance

• By examining societal and cultural influences

• Through learned behaviors

• By analyzing unconscious thoughts

What does the medical model suggest about the nature of psychological disorders?

• They are learned behaviors

• They have physical causes that can be diagnosed and treated

• They are purely psychological

• They are solely influenced by culture

What is a potential negative consequence of labeling someone with a mental illness?

• Improved social status

• Negative stereotypes and reduced control over life

• Access to better treatment

• Increased self-awareness

Why is it important to support individuals diagnosed with a mental disorder?

• To ensure they receive a correct diagnosis

• To help them feel more in control of their lives

• To prevent them from seeking treatment

• To reinforce negative stereotypes

What was the main finding of David Rosenhan's study?

• Labels can influence how behavior is perceived

• Doctors can easily identify fake symptoms

• Psychiatric diagnoses are always accurate

• Mental illnesses cannot be diagnosed

What did Rosenhan's study reveal about the staff's perception of patients?

• They were unbiased and objective

• They frequently changed diagnoses

• They ignored all patient behavior

• They accepted the original diagnosis without question

What lesson can be learned from Rosenhan's study regarding psychiatric labels?

• Labels can lead to biased observations

• Labels are unnecessary in psychiatry

• Labels should define the individual

• Labels are always accurate