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AQA A-level Psychopathology Unit Summary
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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is statistically abnormal?
An IQ of 45
An IQ of 71
An IQ of 100
An IQ of 120
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is not a deviation from social norms?Laughing at a funeral serviceAggression in a combat sportTranvestitismWatching a pirated film
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is a criticism of statistical infrequency?It has no real-life applicatioin in diagnosis and assessmentAll unusual characteristics are a bad thingUnusual people need a diagnosis to help them become more normalUnusual positive characteristics are just as uncommon as unusual negative characteristics
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is a strength of deviation from social norms?Good real-life application in diagnosis and assessmentSocial norms are pretty much the same between different cultural groupsSocial norms are handy for explaining human rights abusesSocial norms are a valid predictor of future mental health
- 5. Multiple ChoiceAccording to Rosenhan & Seligman which of these is a sign of failing to cope?A person no longer conforms to social rulesA person hears voicesA person experiences mild distressA person's behaviour is unusual
- 6. Multiple ChoiceAccording to Jahoda's idenal mental health, which of the following is a sign of ideal mental health?Failure to cope with stressGood self-esteemBeing dependent on other peopleConforming to social norms
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these people is failing to function adequately?Someone who cannot hold down a jobSomeone with an alternative lifestyleSomeone who has a fairly happy relationshipSomeone with a smallish house
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is a strength of deviation from ideal mental health?It is usefully narrowIt applies well to a variety of culturesIt is comprehensiveIt sets a realistic standard for mental health
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is a behavioural characteristic of phobias?FearAvoidanceAnxietyAggression
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is an emotional characteristic of phobias?FearSadnessAngerHumour
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is a cognitive characteristic of phobias?Selective attentionDelusionsAvoidanceEndurance
- 12. Multiple ChoiceSufferers of depression may experience which of the following behavioural characteristics?Changes to activity levelChanges to sleep patternsChanges to eating patternsAll other options
- 13. Multiple ChoicePatients with a diagnosis of depression are likely to have:Lowered moodAngerLow self-esteemAll other options
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a cognitive characteristic of depression?Focusing on the negative aspects of a situationLow self-esteemAngerAll other options
- 15. Multiple ChoiceMost people with OCD experience:Obsessions onlyCompulsions onlyObsessions and compulsionsObsessions or compulsions
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is not an emotional characteristic of OCD?AnxietyLowered moodGuiltCompulsions
- 17. Multiple ChoicePatients with a diagnosis of OCD are likely to experience which of these cognitions?Obsessive thoughtsRational thoughtsCognitive coping strategiesGood insight into their OCD
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe two-process model of phobias involves:Classical conditioning onlyOperant conditioning onlySocial learning onlyClassical and operant conditioning
- 19. Multiple Choice
The case study of learning a phobia by classical conditioning involved:
Little Peter
Little Hans
Little Albert
Little Mix
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which is a limitation of the two-process model?
It can't explain how phobias are maintained over time
There's no supporting evidence
It can't explain how a fear of dogs might be acquired
It can't explain preparedness for certain phobias
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat reinforces avoidance in the two-process model?Anxiety reductionSafety cuesPreparednessPositive reinforcement
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is not normally part of systematic desensitisation?Learning relaxation proceduresConstructing an anxiety hierarchyMassive immediate exposure to the phobic stimulusGradually increasing exposure to the phobic stimulus
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is a good example of flooding?An arachnophobic having a small spider in the next roomA kinetomortaphobic being ade to watch a zombie film in the front row of the cinemaA zemmiphobic being given a giant mole rat to look at through a windowA lutraphobic seeing a small picture of a book about otters through glass
- 24. Multiple Choice
Which of the following applies to systematic desensitisation?
It has very limited application
It is unsuitable for patients with learning difficulties
It has a high drop out rate
It is acceptable to most patients
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhy might flooding be considered to be superior to systematic desensitisation?It is less traumaticIt is suitable for a wider range of patientsIt is more effective for those who complete the treatmentIt works for a wide range of phobias
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is not part of Beck's cognitive triad?Negative view of the worldNegative view of the futureNegative view of therapyNegative view of the self
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is a type of dysfunctional belief in Ellis' cognitve model?Negative self-schemaMusturbationNegative view of the worldNegative view of the self
- 28. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a criticism of Beck's model of depression?
Studies have never found abnormal cognition in depressed patients
Depressed patients do not report abnormal cognition
It doesn't explain all aspects of depression effectively
All other options
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a limitation of the ABC model?There is no evidence linking activating events to depressionIt has no practical application in psychological therapiesIt doesn't explain cognitve aspects of depressionIt can't explain hallucinations and delusions in severe depression
- 30. Multiple ChoiceCBT does not use techniques from which of the following?Behavioural therapiesCognitive therapyRational emotive behaviour therapyBiological treatments
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhich is the main technique in REBT?Reality testingDisputing irrational beliefsDisputing automatic thoughtsBehavioural activation
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is true of CBT?It treats the way people thinkIt treats the way people behaveIt is reasonably cost effectiveAll other options
- 33. Multiple Choice
Which of these is a strength of CBT?
It only takes several weeks to work
It is of benefit for most patients
CBT focuses on the circumstances in which patients live
Patients choose CBT to explore their past
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is a true statement concerning OCD?OCD does not run in familiesOCD involves just one geneOCD is caused by one particular combination of genesTwin studies suggest OCD is genetically influenced
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhich neural system appears not to be involved in OCD?The serotonin systemThe lateral frontal lobesThe right parahippocampal gyrusThe left parahippocampal gyrus
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these applies to neural explanations for OCD?There is no supporting evidenceThe same mechanisms explain all cases of OCDNeural mechansims may not cause OCDThe serotonin system is a complete explanation
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these would not suggest a genetic basis for OCD in a patient?OCD runs in the familyThey have an identical twin with OCDA brain scan shows reduced activity in the frontal lobesThey had a recent trauma
- 38. Multiple ChoiceDrugs are often used to treat OCD for which of the following reasons?No side-effects of drugsThe cost of drugs compared to other treatmentsThe time taken for drugs to affect symptomsThe permanent cure offered by a course of drugs
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the most common biological treatment for OCD?SNRIsCBTSSRIsClomipramine
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is not a side-effect of antidepressants?Memory lossReduced sex driveWeight gainDepression
- 41. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is true?
A standard dose of Fluoxetine is 20mg a day
SSRIs should not be combined with any other treatment
Fluoxetine is also known as Valium
SSRIs can take up to four years to have an effect
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