Plato believed that disturbed behavior grew out of conflicts between
a) emotion and reason.
b) children and parents.
c) individuals and the community.
d) biological and psychological stressors.
Question 2Which approach is evident in attempts to treat maladaptive behavior by removing part of the brain?
a) organic
b) mystical
c) philosophical
d) psychological
Question 3Lydia is a white, upper-class woman with anorexia. Which of the following is most likely to also be true of Lydia?
a) She has dieted before.
b) She also has bulimia.
c) She also has bipolar disorder.
d) She reads many women's magazines.
Question 4Psychoanalysis emerged as a reaction to the unwillingness of the behaviorists to consider internal,
psychological factors that could not be easily observed.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5When a psychologist describes behavior as maladaptive, this indicates that:
a) A problem exists and the person has vulnerability which led to problems in living.
b) A person may have a problem but coping strategies can still be implemented.
c) A problem exists but the person can maintain the ability to deal with stress.
d) A problem exists but the person is not a danger to others but may be a danger to self.
Question 6What factors assist clinicians to both explain and treat problems?
a) identifying internal factors
b) techniques of proper diagnosis
c) structured clinical interviews
d) identifying external factors
Question 7Stigmatization can:
a) Increase self-esteem depending on if presenting factors are internal or external.
b) Lead to diminished self-esteem and increased pathology, but does not retard recovery.
c) Be either external, internal, or a combination of the two.
d) Require extended hospitalization to deal with events that prevent recovery.