Chapter 14, Problem 1PT

a

Summary Introduction

To identify:

The following questions would a clinician consider in order to determine whether a behavior representing psychopathology.

Introduction:

Psychopathology refers to the study of mental illness, distress, or behaviors. Psychologists are those who are expert and specialized in understanding and treating the behavioral attitudes of human beings. They evaluate, diagnose and provide treatments for the individuals with psychological problems.

Answer to Problem 1PT

Correct answer:

The given question, “Does the behavior deviate from cultural norms”, is considered by the clinician in order to determine whether this behavior represents psychopathology.

Explanation of Solution

The clinician would consider whether the behavior of an individual is unusual from the usual cultural activities. This evaluation is carried out by the clinician to determine whether the individual has any psychopathological problems. Thus, the given question is applicable.

b

Summary Introduction

To identify:

The following questions would a clinician consider in order to determine whether a behavior representing psychopathology.

Introduction:

Psychopathology refers to the study of mental illness, distress, or behaviors. Psychologists are those who are expert and specialized in understanding and treating the behavioral attitudes of human beings. They evaluate, diagnose and provide treatments for the individuals with psychological problems.

Answer to Problem 1PT

Correct answer:

The given question, “Is the behavior causing the individual personal distress”, is considered by the clinician in order to determine whether this behavior represents psychopathology.

Explanation of Solution

The individual suffering from personal distress also comes under the consideration category by the physicians in determining the psychopathological issues. Personal distress is termed as an emotional reaction of an individual which is aversive. Thus, the given question is applicable.

c

Summary Introduction

To identify:

The following questions would a clinician consider in order to determine whether a behavior representing psychopathology.

Introduction:

Psychopathology refers to the study of mental illness, distress, or behaviors. Psychologists are those who are expert and specialized in understanding and treating the behavioral attitudes of human beings. They evaluate, diagnose and provide treatments for the individuals with psychological problems.

Answer to Problem 1PT

Correct answer:

The given question, “Is the behavior maladaptive”, is considered by the clinician in order to determine whether this behavior represents psychopathology.

Explanation of Solution

Maladaptive behavior is referred to a type of behavior that is involved in the inhibition of an individual’s ability to get adjusted into the circumferential situations. The psychologists would also evaluate whether the individual’s behavior is maladaptive or not. Hence, the given question is applicable.

d

Summary Introduction

To identify:

The following questions would a clinician consider in order to determine whether a behavior representing psychopathology.

Introduction:

Psychopathology refers to the study of mental illness, distress, or behaviors. Psychologists are those who are expert and specialized in understanding and treating the behavioral attitudes of human beings. They evaluate, diagnose and provide treatments for the individuals with psychological problems.

Answer to Problem 1PT

Correct answer:

The given question, “Is the behavior unusual”, would not be considered by the clinician in order to determine whether this behavior represents psychopathology.

Explanation of Solution

The unusual behavior should be continuous as all human beings behave unusually at sometimes. This kind of behavior alone is not enough to consider them as psychopathic. Hence the clinicians would not consider this question to represent psychopathology. Thus, the given question is not applicable.

e

Summary Introduction

To identify:

The following questions would a clinician consider in order to determine whether a behavior representing psychopathology

Introduction:

Psychopathology refers to the study of mental illness, distress, or behaviors. Psychologists are those who are expert and specialized in understanding and treating the behavioral attitudes of human beings. They evaluate, diagnose and provide treatments for the individuals with psychological problems.

Answer to Problem 1PT

Correct answer:

The given question, “Is the behavior upsetting to members of the client’s social network”, would not be considered by the clinician in order to determine whether this behavior represents psychopathology.

Explanation of Solution

The upsetting behavior of an individual in his social network is not considered by the psychologists in the determination of the behavior representing psychopathology. Thus, the given question is not applicable.