All of the following are techniques of psychoanalysis EXCEPT:
A. Catharsis B. Systematic desentization C. Dream analysis D. Free association
Abnormal Psychology MCQs
According to research, children who are behaviourally inhibited are shy, quiet, fearful, socially avoidant and have high levels of physiological.These children are most likely to develop which type of psychological disorders?
A. Psychotic disorders B. Anxiety disorders C. Eating disorders D. Substance abuse disorders
Which type of mental illness is most resistant to change?
A. Personality disorders B. Eating disorders C. Anxiety disorders D. Schizophrenia
Common impairments of a substance abuser might include:
A. Failure to fulfil major role obligations. B. Legal problems. C. Both (a) and (b). D. Neither (a) nor (b)
The tension-reduction hypothesis attempts to explain the development of which type of mental disorder?
A. schizophrenia B. Eating disorders C. Substance abuse D. Bipolar disorder
Which of the following symptoms do anorexia nervosa and bulmia nervosa have in common?
A. Distorted body image B. Intense fear of being fat C. Sense of self revolves around body and weight D. Eating regulated by psychological and not physical processes E. All of the above
Which of the following do we know to be the case, in terms of the causes of anxiety disorders and factors affecting their course?
A. The extent of heritability is the same for all anxiety disorders. B. People prone to anxiety disorders are born with behaviors exhibition. C. All anxiety disorders have the same range of biological causes. D. Cognitive, behavioural and life stress factors affect risk for anxiety disorders.
Which of the following is a characteristic of people with social phobia?
A. Only very rarely does their condition lead to significant social isolation. B. Their condition can range from relatively mild to extremely perasive. C. They are afraid to other people D. They are afraid of social situations.
Identify the accurate assertion from those given below, in relation to the course of major depressive order.
A. Most people with major depressive disorder experience only isolated episodes or depression. B. Depression is a disorder of adulthood and does not affect children. C. Major depressive disorder follow a recurrent course. D. Early onset of major depressive disorder a better course of depression over time.