Karen was sexually abused by her father at the age of 5. She developed a severe separation anxiety reaction whenever her mother tried to leave. As an adult,
Karen developed a dissociative disorder due to the same abuse.
This is an example of how the same factor, in this case abuse, can be
a. both a sufficient and a necessary cause.
b. both a reinforcing contributory cause and a punishing contributory cause.
c. both a primary and a secondary process.
d. both a proximal and a distal causal factor.
Question 2The Nancy School
a. advanced the recognition that psychological factors were involved in the development of mental disorders.
b. furthered our understanding of the role of biological factors in the development of mental illness.
c. fell out of favor when the evidence supporting the views of Charcot accumulated.
d. failed to recognize that most forms of psychopathology are incurable.
Question 3Late-stage HIV, Parkinson's disease, and Huntington's disease are associated with neurocognitive disorders.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 4In order to develop chicken pox, one must be exposed to the virus that causes chicken pox. Note, however, that not everyone who is exposed to the virus is affected. In other words, the virus is a
a. risk factor.
b. necessary cause.
c. sufficient cause.
d. contributory cause.
Question 5Dr. Fox studies the causes of depression. In other words, she looks at factors that play a role in the ________ of depression.
a. etiology
b. epidemiology
c. prevalence
d. resiliency
Question 6Designing a special diet and exercise regimen for someone who has a family history of heart disease is an example of secondary prevention.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false