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Evaluate two major disadvantages of a dimensional approach to classification of abnormal behavior.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following is considered to be a high victim sexual behavior?
 
  A) Transvestic disorder
   B) Pedophilic disorder
   C) Exhibitionistic disorder
   D) Frotteuristic disorder

Question 3

The dimensional model of classification suggests that symptoms of what we now call disorders are really extreme variations of normal experience. Explain this statement, providing an example in your discussion.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 4

Both Warren and Richard lost their homes in the Katrina hurricane in Louisiana. However, while Warren developed major depression and required hospitalization, Richard, whose loss was greater, was able to cope with it.
 
  This difference in responses between the two men may be due to what is termed
   A) genetic control of sensitivity to the environment.
   B) genetic overreaction to emotional stimuli.
   C) genetic predisposition to anticipatory stress.
   D) genetic amplification of a stressor.

Question 5

The most common pedophilic acts are
 
  A) intercourse and rape.
   B) voyeurism and frotteurism.
   C) incest and use of pornography.
   D) fondling and genital exposure.

Question 6

The notion of depression as anger turned inward is associated with:
 
  A) Bowlby
   B) Watson
   C) Seligman
   D) Freud

Question 7

Discuss concerns about the effects of labeling and stereotyping through diagnosis on both the patient and people who interact with the patient.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 8

First episodes of major depression are often connected to stressful life events. Recurrent episodes are often
 
  A) tied to reminders of the original stressful event.
   B) completely unrelated to stress.
   C) more independent of life events.
   D) related to stress at certain times of year.

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