1. Thinking About Psychology, Second Edition Module 29: Introduction to Psychological Disorders iClicker Questions
Charles T. Blair-Broeker
Randal M. Ernst
Questions Written by Kent Korek, Germantown High School

2. 1. The term “maladaptive” when applied to psychological disorders refers to whether or not the behavior is:
a. destructive to oneself or others.
b. troublesome to others.
c. typical behavior of the people in that culture.
d. without a rational basis.
The correct answer is: a. destructive to oneself or others.

3. 2. A behavior that is troublesome to other people meets which of the following criteria for psychological disorders?
a. atypical.
b. disturbing.
c. maladaptive.
d. unjustifiable.
The correct answer is: b. disturbing

4. 3. While at a restaurant you notice a person at the next table eating spaghetti and meatballs with only their bare hands. You find this highly unusual. The behavior would most likely be labeled:
a. atypical.
b. maladaptive.
c. unjustifiable.
d. self defeating.
The correct answer is: a. atypical.

5. 4. The person usually accredited with being the first to promote the humane care of mentally ill patients is:
a. Freud.
b. Skinner.
c. Rogers.
d. Pinel.
The correct answer is: d. Pinel.

6. a. demon possession model. b. legal model. c. medical model.
5. Psychological disorders, like Alzheimer’s disease, that are known to be linked to specific biological problems, support which perspective on disorder?
a. demon possession model.
b. legal model.
c. medical model.
d. memory model.
The correct answer is: c. medical model

7. 6. A bio-psycho-social perspective on alcohol abuse would be most likely to emphasize:
a. that alcoholism is a lifestyle choice and should not be considered a psychological disorder.
b. the distinction between neurotic and psychotic forms of alcoholism.
c. the interactive influences of nature and nurture on maladaptive alcohol consumption.
d. the similarities between alcoholism and personality disorders.
The correct answer is: c. the interactive influences of nature and nurture on maladaptive alcohol consumption.

8. 7. The DSM-IV-TR is a widely used system for:
a. classifying psychological disorders.
b. distinguishing sanity from insanity.
c. prescribing medications for psychological disorders.
d. treating depression.
The correct answer is: a. classifying psychological disorders.

9. 8. The DSM-IV-TR divides mental disorders into ___ major categories.
b. 12.
c. 15.
d. 17.
The correct answer is: d. 17

10. a. changed according to cultural and research changes.
9. Over time, the disorders listed in the various versions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders have:
a. changed according to cultural and research changes.
b. changed in name, but not expanded in number.
c. changed very little.
d. dwindled, since there are fewer disorders listed now than there were in the past.
The correct answer is: a. changed according to cultural and research changes.

11. a. rated at above average. b. rated at A or A+.
10. Paul is a former mental patient who now has a job, lives in the community, and is able to deal with the problems that confront him. On the Global Assessment Scale, Paul would most likely be:
a. rated at above average.
b. rated at A or A+.
c. given a score in the 90’s.
d. not be classified as he is not having any major difficuties.
The correct answer is: c. given a score in the 90’s.