Question

 PSY F17: Abnormal behavior and Mental Illness

 1. In determining abnormal behavior, the societal standard utilizes:

 a. social norms established by the majority.

 b. individual perceptions of happiness and contentment.

 c. clinical judgment aided by psychological tests.

 d. I don't know, let me look it up.

 2. In determining abnormal behavior, the individual standard utilizes:

 a. social norms established by the majority.

 b. individual perceptions of happiness and contentment.

 c. clinical judgment aided by psychological tests.

 d. I don't know, let me look it up.

 3. In determining abnormal behavior, the mental health professional standard

 utilizes:

 a. social norms established by the majority.

 b. individual perceptions of happiness and contentment.

 c. clinical judgment aided by psychological tests.

 d. I don't know, let me look it up.

 4. The biological model holds that abnormal behavior is the result of:

 a. malfunctioning of the nervous system and endocrine glands.

 b. conflicts in the unconscious mind.

 c. learning maladaptive thinking and behavior.

 d. biological predisposition's coupled with psychological stress.

Answer 1

1. a. Social norms established by the majority

In determining abnormal behaviour, deviation from the cultural norms and values are used define the abnormal behavior in the social context.

2. b. Individual perceptions of happiness and contentment.

The individual standard utilizes the feelings of anxiety, hopelessness, sadness etc the subjective deviation from attaining happiness and contentment.

3. c. Clinical judgement added by psychological tests

The mental health professionals use standardized test and aids to determine a deviation or abnormal behavior.They asses the behavior with standard techniques that are reliable and valid in diagnosing a abnormal behavior.

4. malfunctioning of the nervous system and endocrine glands.

The biological approach of defines abnormal behaviour as brain disease that is due to some malfunctioning neurotransmission and disturbed level of hormonal secretions.