Psychological dysnfuction refers to the breakdown in the following aspects, except:
a. The aspect involving mental processes and thoughts
b. Experiencing simple and complex emotions
c. Domain that underlies observable patterns of actions, reactions, and responses
d. None of the above
d. None of the above
Which of the following can be considered as an “abnormal behavior”?
a. Client A, an individual who chants hysterically every 2:00 pm at his office to praise his deity, who does not feel any significant distress, but causes distress among new people around him who are not accustomed to his practice
b. Client B, an individual who suddenly stabbed his neighbor one day without any sugns during November 30, and caused clamor in their village. Upon checking his history, he came from a cultural group which regularyly kills Maya birds every 30th of November to celebrate the feast of the Goddess, Mayahari
c. Client C, a teenager who fears abondonment and always “blackmails her partner, who is very distressed about her situation, that she will be ending her life if he left her. However, during the intake interview, Client C revealed that she seems to not be distressed about her present state
d. More than one choice from above
d. More than one choice from above
Maria prefers to stay quiet and alone, even in situations where social interaction is expected, like parties or group activities. While she isn’t distressed by her behavior and functions will in school and at home, others find her extreme shyness and avoidance of social contact unusual. She often says, “Mahiyain lang talaga ako. Sanay na akong ganito.” From this situation, what aspect of abnormality is present?
a. Deviance
b. Distress
c. Danger
d. Dysfunction
a. Deviance
Which of the following is false about the criterion of “being atypical”?
a. Even though it is culturally expected, behaviors that deviate from average must be considered abnormal
b. It is an insufficient criterion for diagnoring psychological disorders
c. In some occassions, being atypical is culturally expected, so practitioners must delve into the case of his or her client
d. More than one choice from above
a. Even though it is culturally expected, behaviors that deviate from average must be considered abnormal
Which among the following is least likely false about “distress” concerning abnormality?
a. Distress is present only among individuals with abnormal behaviors
b. In some cases, distress is absent among people with abnormal behaviors
c. It is not a sufficient indicator of abnormality
d. More than one choice from above
d. More than one choice from above
Statistical deviance is one of the criteria for abnormality. Which among the following reflect/s an inappropriate statement about it?
a. Statistically rare and undesirable behaviors are more likely to be considered abnormal
b. A behavior may be considered abnormal if it is rare and deviates from the norm, but caution must be practiced in assessing if it has a psychopathological nature
c. Undesirable but statistically common behaviors are considered abnormal by the majority
d. More than one choice from above
c. Undesirable but statistically common behaviors are considered abnormal by the majority
Myca has been diagnosed with OCD. lately, she finds herself plagued by persistent and instrusive thoughts about abruptly leaving her loving and supportive boyfriend—thughts she finds irrational and upsetting. These unwanted thoughts cause her significant emotional discomfort, frustration, and guilt, even though she has nod esire to act on them. Which aspect of abnormality is most clearly demonstrated in her experience?
a. Deviance
b. Distress
c. Dysfunction
d. Danger
b. Distress
After a theme park ride accident, Juan suffered damage to his spinal cord, which resulted in his loss of sensation and control in his legs. He also developed symptoms of Acute Stress Disorder wherein he experienced difficulty in concentrating, suffers frequent flashbacks, and struggled with his emotional regulatin. This loss or abnormality of phyiological and psychologica functioning is precisely an example of?
a. Handicap
b. Disability
c. Impairment
d. More than one choice from above
c. Impairment
Landro, an actr from a horror house, experienced a vehicular accident wherein he experienced head trauma. One of his most affected brain areas was his amygdala. When he returned to work after recovering, he is already unable to enter the horror house since he is “scared” that real ghosts may be lurking around the area. Wuth this, he cannot do his job as an actor. Which is specifically exhibited by the situation?
a. Impairment
b. Disability
c. Handicap
d. More than one choice from above
b. Disability
Dr. Rivera is a clinical psychologist who sees clients in her private practice. Alongside her clinical work, she regularly collaborates on research about evidence-based treatments for anxiety. She also makes sure her assessment tools are up to date and checks whether the therapies she uses are actually effective for her clients. Additionally, she contributes to professional journals and attends conferences to stay informed on the latest developments in the field. Which of the following is not a fundamental task of a mental health professional like Dr. Rivera, who practices as a scientist-practitioner?
a. She conducts timely researc to eupport the field
b. She uses the most current diagnostic and treatment procedures
c. She evaluates the effectiveness of her own assessments and treatment plans
d. None of the above
d. None of the above
Upon entering your clinic, Hilda reports experiencing unexpected panic attacks that typically occur when she is alone in her bedroom. She describes the attacks as intense, but she is unsure of any specific triggers. Based on her description, these reflect her:
a. “Presents”
b. Presenting problem
c. Problem statement
d. More than one choice from above
d. More than one choice from above
Dr. Santos is assessing a new client, Migo, who presents with significant anxiety. After detaild interviews and observations, Dr. Santos notes that Migo experiences persistent worry, restlessness, and difficulty concentrating, along with physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat and sweating. Dr. Santor uses this detailed account of Migo;s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to understand the specific nature of his disorder. Which of the following best describes the information Dr. Santos is using?
a. Presenting problem
b. Clinical description
c. Clinical case analysis output
d. More than one choice from above
b. Clinical description
As a psychometrician, you were tapped by a research team to conduct a study in Region 4A or CALABARZON to estimate the number of late adolescents who have been diagnosed with ADHD over the past year. The head researcher told tou “Ang layunin natin ay malaman ang mga bagong kaso ng ADHD na naitala last year, hindi ang kabuuang bilang”. Which term best describes the research focus of the study?
a. Incidence
b. Prevalence
c. Both A and B
d. None of the above
a. Incidence
A research team is conducting a study in NCR to assess the toal number of individuals currently living with Gambling disorder. The focus is on knowing how many people are experiencing the disorder at the present moment, regardless of when they were first diagnosed. Which term best describes the researc focus of this study?
a. Prevalence
b. Incidence
c. Both A and B
d. None of the above
a. Prevalence
Dr. Belle, a clinical psychologist was tapped by the research team to provide additional input on their study. She held a meeting with them and shared she wants to analyze the distribution of Gambling Disorder in a population. In her research, she is particularly interested in the proportion of males and females who have been diagnosed with the disorder. She wants to know the percentage of males compared to females within the group. Which term best describes what Dr. Reyes is examining?
a. Sex ratio
b. Gender ratio
c. Sex-related statistical report
d. None of the above
a. Sex ratio
This type of course involves disorders that tend to improve or resolve within a defined period, even without intervention, but can recur
a. Chronic
b. Time-limited
c. Episodic
d. None of the above
c. Episodic
Dr. Garcia is reviewing the case of a patient who has been struggling with GAD for over 10 years. Despit receiving various treatments over the years, the patient’s symptoms persist, and there are minimal periods of relief. Dr. Garcia considers the long-term nature of the disorder. How might Dr. Garcia describe the course of this disorder at this point?
a. Episodic
b. Chronic
c. Time-limited
d. More than one choice from above
b. Chronic
Which is being presented by the Clinical Psychologist on the following notes?
“Client has excellent potential to meet expected outcomes of CBT due to his williness ro cooperate, motivation to return to work, and young age. Expected to progress to being able to successfully in 6 weeks and return to fully duty in 3 months”
a. Diagnosis
b. Prognosis
c. Treatment
d. More than one choice from above
b. Prognosis
Ms. Castro, a 38-year old woman, has been struggling with chronic insomnia for over two years. Despite trying various medications, her symptoms have persisted. During her treatment sessions, she mentions that she often checks the clock during the night, and when she wakes up, she feels anxious about nopt getting enough sleep, which leads to more difficulty falling asleep. What is the most likely perpetuating factor in Ms. Castro’s insomnia?
a. The medication she has been taking
b. Her family history of sleep issues
c. Her anxiety about not getting enough sleep
d. Her work schedule
c. Her anxiety about not getting enough sleep
Mr. Diaz, a 32-year old man, reports feeling increasingly anxious and overwhelmed following a recent event. He explained that he was involved in an intense verbal conflict with his fiancee, after which he started experiencing nightmares and intrusive thoughts about the incident. Before this, he had never experienced anxiety or distress of this intesity. He tried to cope with what happened; however, his fiancee has always been triggering him to get into a fight, which keeps worsening his anxiety. Which of the following is true based on what was presented above?
a. His fiancee could be considered as both as a protective and predisposing factor
b. His fiancee could be considered both a precipiatating factor and a perpetuating factor
c. The verbal conflict with his fiancee is the precipitating factor, but his fiancee is not a perpetuating factor
d. His experience in verbal conflict is a protective factor since this can equip him with more skills in handling such cases
b. His fiancee could be considered both a precipiatating factor and a perpetuating factor
What did Mary Cover Jones realize concerning fear and learning?
a. If fear could be conditioned, then it could be also extinguished
b. There are ways wherein fear can be unlearned among organisms
c. Classical conditioning cannot induce fear and anxiety
d. More than one choice from above
d. More than one choice from above
After losing her job as aq VA, maria, a 26-year old woman, began experiencing heightened anxiety, including panic attacks and intrusive thoughts. She mentions that she has always felt generally uneasy, but the stress of losing her job seemed to push her anxiety to a more intense level. In therapy, she learns that her underlying tendency to feel anxious may have been triggered by this stressful event
a. Gene-environmental correlation model
b. Diathesis-stress model
c. Predisposition-perpetuating model
d. More than one choice from above
b. Diathesis-stress model
Client F, a person whoc has features of panic disorder, revealed that her maternal grandmother and aunts are all “nerbyosa” and tend to overthink a lot. This statement relfects Client F as having:
a. Diathesis
b. Vulnerability
c. Predisposition
d. More than one choice from above
d. More than one choice from above
What is the direction of the relationship between diathesis and stress, according to the diathesis-stress model?
a. Positive
b. Negative
c. Inverse
d. More than one choice from above
d. More than one choice from above