3.1 Introduction to Psychological Problems

• 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