Chapter 1

Match the treatment with the corresponding psychological theory of behavior: (a) behavioral model, (b) moral therapy, (c) psychoanalytic theory, and (d) humanistic theory. Treating institutionalized patients as normally as possible and encouraging social interaction and relationship development. ___________

Write the letter for any or all of the following definitions of abnormality in the blanks: (a) societal norm violation, (b) impairment in functioning, (c) dysfunction, and (d) distress. Miguel recently began feeling sad and lonely. Although still able to function at work and fulfill other responsibilities, he finds himself feeling down much of the time and he worries about what is happening to him. Which of the definitions of abnormality apply to Miguel's situation?

For thousands of years, humans have tried to understand and control abnormal behavior. Check your understanding of these historical theories and match them to the treatments used to "cure" abnormal behavior: (a) bloodletting; induced vomiting; (b) patient placed in socially facilitative environments; and (c) exorcism; burning at the stake. The humoral theory reflected the belief that normal functioning of the brain required a balance of four bodily fluids or humors. ______________

Write the letter for any or all of the following definitions of abnormality in the blanks: (a) societal norm violation, (b) impairment in functioning, (c) dysfunction, and (d) distress. Three weeks ago, Jane, a 35 -year-old business executive, stopped showering, refused to leave her apartment, and started watching television talk shows. Threats of being fired have failed to bring Jane back to reality, and she continues to spend her days staring blankly at the television screen. Which of the definitions seems to describe Jane's behavior?

Match the treatment with the corresponding psychological theory of behavior: (a) behavioral model, (b) moral therapy, Classical conditioning, systematic desensitization, and operant conditioning. ___________

Match the following words that are used in clinical descriptions with their corresponding examples: (a) presenting problem, (b) prevalence, (c) incidence, (d) prognosis, (e) course, and (f) etiology. Three new cases of bulimia have been reported in this county during the past month and only one in the next county.

Match the following words that are used in clinical descriptions with their corresponding examples: (a) presenting problem, (b) prevalence, (c) incidence, (d) prognosis, (e) course, and (f) etiology. How many people in the population as a whole suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder?