3.1 Introduction to Psychological Problems

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  • Psychological problems are part of normal human experience.
    False
  • Psychological problems can always be managed without professional help.
    False
  • What is a key characteristic of abnormal behavior?
    Significant distress or impairment
  • What are psychological problems characterized by?
    Abnormal thoughts, feelings, behaviors
  • How do psychological problems differ from normal experiences in terms of distress?
    Cause significant distress
  • What is an example of a psychological problem requiring professional intervention?
    Depression
  • Abnormal behavior always requires professional intervention.
    False
  • Psychological problems deviate from expected thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
  • The main criteria for categorizing psychological problems include symptoms, causes, and severity
  • What is a defining characteristic of psychotic disorders?
    Distortions in thinking and perception
  • The severity of a psychological problem refers to the level of distress or impairment it causes.

    True
  • Mood disorders include conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder.
  • Psychological problems often require professional intervention.
  • Abnormal behaviors disrupt daily life and functioning, whereas normal behaviors do not.

    True
  • Excessive fear or worry is a characteristic of anxiety disorders.

    True
  • Psychotic disorders involve distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, and behavior.

    True
  • Understanding the classification of psychological problems helps mental health professionals diagnose and treat individuals more effectively.

    True
  • The causes of psychological problems are always purely biological.
    False
  • Match the category with its description:
    Mood Disorders ↔️ Problems with mood regulation
    Anxiety Disorders ↔️ Excessive fear or worry
    Psychotic Disorders ↔️ Distortions in thinking
    Substance Use Disorders ↔️ Problematic drug or alcohol use
  • What is the purpose of accurate treatment planning in diagnosis?
    Tailoring interventions
  • What does diagnosing depression allow clinicians to differentiate it from?
    Normal sadness
  • What is one example of a neurochemical imbalance that can contribute to mood disorders?
    Low serotonin levels
  • Maladaptive thought patterns can lead to conditions like anxiety.

    True
  • Understanding the interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors is crucial for effective mental health treatment.

    True
  • Psychological problems cause significant distress or impairment
  • Psychological problems deviate from expected thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
  • Normal experiences are within the expected range of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
  • What is the primary distinction between normal and abnormal behavior?
    Daily life disruption
  • What is normal behavior defined by?
    Expected range for culture
  • Match the category of psychological problems with its description:
    Mood Disorders ↔️ Problems with mood regulation
    Anxiety Disorders ↔️ Excessive fear or worry
    Psychotic Disorders ↔️ Distortions in thinking
  • The classification of psychological problems involves categorizing them based on certain criteria
  • Match the major category of psychological problems with its description:
    Mood Disorders ↔️ Problems with regulation of mood
    Anxiety Disorders ↔️ Excessive fear, worry, or anxiety
    Substance Use Disorders ↔️ Problematic use of drugs or alcohol
  • Schizophrenia is an example of a psychotic disorder.

    True
  • Match the type of behavior with its description:
    Normal Behavior ↔️ Within expected range for culture
    Abnormal Behavior ↔️ Causes significant distress or impairment
  • What are the three main criteria used to categorize psychological problems?
    Symptoms, causes, severity
  • What is a common example of a mood disorder?
    Depression
  • What is a characteristic of personality disorders?
    Rigid patterns of behavior
  • What is the primary goal of classifying psychological problems?
    Categorizing them
  • What does the severity of a psychological problem refer to?
    Distress or impairment caused
  • Classifying psychological problems helps mental health professionals diagnose and treat individuals more effectively.

    True