Which criterion for abnormality applies to Cindy? Cindy is an accomplished lawyer who sought psychological help in dealing with the stresses of balancing work and family responsibilities.
a) Unexpectedness
b) Violation of social norms
c) Personal distress
d) Statistical infrequency
Question 2Diagnosis and clinical assessment differ in that
a) clinical assessment asks broader questions.
b) clinical assessment criteria are more clearly defined.
c) diagnosis establishes the cause of the problem.
d) diagnosis can only be done by someone with medical training.
Question 3Defining abnormal behaviour on the basis of personal distress or suffering is problematic for which reason?
a) Distress and suffering is normal in modern society.
b) Some disorders do not involve personal suffering.
c) It ignores the suffering of family members of disturbed people.
d) Only people with depression experience personal distress.
Question 4The process of clinical assessment involves
a) conducting individual and group psychotherapy.
b) figuring out clients' issues and what might improve their conditions.
c) testing the reliability and validity of a client's presenting symptoms.
d) all of the above.
Question 5Many clinicians today practice from an eclectic perspective.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 6Psychophysiological assessment measures arousal.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 7Kevin was seen walking around campus naked on the first day of term. When campus security caught up with him, they told him he was crazy and needed a psychiatric evaluation, despite Kevin telling them he was a nudist.
While Kevin is not mentally ill, his behaviour meets which criteria of abnormal behaviour?
a) Personal distress
b) Unexpectedness
c) Violation of norms
d) Disability or dysfunction
Question 8Rogers believed that conditions of worth were important for psychological wellbeing.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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