Question 1

Compare and contrast the three traditional models of abnormal behavior: supernatural,psychological,and biological.Mention significant events and persons in the historical development of each model.

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Question 2

Describe the process of becoming a mental health professional.Include a discussion of the differences among the following: psychiatrist,psychologist,psychiatric social worker,psychiatric nurse.For each profession,list the credentials,the educational background,and the professional responsibilities.

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Question 3

Describe the similarities and differences between individuals with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder and individuals diagnosed with the anxiety disorder called obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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Question 4

Explain the inadequacies of the various perspectives,and explain why the concept of a multidimensional integrative approach to psychopathology appears to be the more logical choice.

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Question 5

Describe the basic features of antisocial personality disorder.Why is psychotherapy with this population so likely to fail?

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Question 6

Describe the characteristics and causes of borderline personality disorder,and discuss possible treatment approaches and their efficacy.

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Question 7

What is the difference between personality disorders and other psychological disorders (e.g.,mood disorders)? Why is  more disagreement in the mental health profession regarding the categorization of personality disorders?

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Question 8

Discuss why the following criteria are not completely satisfactory in defining abnormality: psychological dysfunction,digress,and "culturally expected" behavior.

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Question 9

Describe the three clusters of DSM-5 personality disorders and provide an explanation of each personality disorder that belongs to each cluster.What adjectives are generally used to describe each cluster?

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Question 10

In the categorical vs.dimensional classification debate,supporters of the dimensional view of personality disorders believe this system is superior because

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Supporters of the dimensional view of personality disorders believe that there is too much overlap among the symptoms of the different disorders, that the clusters used in the categorical system are not based on scientific evidence, and that there is high comorbidity among the personality disorders. Therefore, all of the above options are true according to supporters of the dimensional view.

Question 11

Explain psychoanalytic theory.Refer to concepts such as anxiety,defense mechanisms,and psychosexual development.Use examples to illustrate these concepts.

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Question 12

Discuss the gender differences found in personality disorders.Give specific examples of disorders where gender differences occur.Do the disparities indicate differences between men and women in certain basic experiences that are genetic,sociocultural,or both,or do they represent biases on the part of the clinicians who make the diagnoses?

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Question 13

There is a great controversy regarding the classification issue of the personality disorders.Explain what are seen as problems with the current classification system used in the DSM?

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Question 14

Explain what differentiates individuals with schizotypal personality disorder from schizophrenia.What are the similarities observed for individuals diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder and schizophrenia?

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Quiz 1: Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context.