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Abnormal Psychology and Psychopathology Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following is a hallmark feature of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

    Answer: Intrusive re-experiencing of the trauma (e.g., flashbacks, nightmares)

    PTSD is characterized by intrusion symptoms (flashbacks, nightmares), avoidance, negative alterations in cognition/mood, and hyperarousal following exposure to trauma.

  2. What diagnostic category in the DSM-5 includes anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder?

    Answer: Feeding and Eating Disorders

    DSM-5 groups anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and related conditions under the 'Feeding and Eating Disorders' chapter.

  3. Which feature distinguishes Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) from other dissociative disorders?

    Answer: Presence of two or more distinct personality states with recurrent amnesia between them

    DID is uniquely defined by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or 'alters,' accompanied by significant amnesia between states.

  4. Which therapy approach, developed by Marsha Linehan, is specifically designed for Borderline Personality Disorder?

    Answer: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    DBT combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness and acceptance strategies and was specifically developed by Linehan to treat BPD and chronic suicidality.

  5. What does 'comorbidity' mean in the context of psychopathology?

    Answer: The simultaneous presence of two or more diagnosable disorders in the same individual

    Comorbidity refers to the co-occurrence of two or more distinct psychological (or physical) disorders in the same person, which is the rule rather than the exception in clinical populations.

  6. What is 'learned helplessness' as described by Martin Seligman, and how does it relate to depression?

    Answer: A state of reduced motivation arising from repeated experiences of uncontrollable negative outcomes

    Seligman's learned helplessness model proposes that depression results from believing one cannot control outcomes, stemming from repeated experiences where actions had no effect on results.