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Discovering Psychology Video #21
Psychopathology
CP Psych
Name:_________________________
Directions: Watch the video on Psychopathology and answer the following questions in order of the film. At
the conclusion of the video, pair and share your findings. This information will serve as a study guide for your
unit test.
1.
What is psychopathology?
2.
What is a mental disorder?
3.
True or False: 1 out of 5 (20%) Americans suffer from some sort of recently diagnosed mental disorder.
4.
What criteria is used to identify a mental disorder?
a.
b.
c.
d.
5.
Who are the different groups of mental disorder specialists?
a.
b.
c.
6.
What are the four reasons why we classify mental illnesses?
a.
b.
c.
d.
7.
Based on his personal experience, what are David Rosenhan’s criticisms of mental hospitals?
8.
What three types of mental illness account for 25 million cases in the United States alone?
a.
b.
c.
9.
What are three common features of Anxiety Disorders?
a.
b.
c.
10.
What is the definition of PHOBIA?
11.
What are two types of Mood (AFFECTIVE) Disorders?
a.
b.
12.
What are the characteristics of PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS?
13.
What are the symptoms of SCHIZOPHRENIA?
14.
How does the BIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE view SCHIZOPHRENIA and its treatment?
15.
What has twin research taught researchers about SCHIZOPHRENIA?
16.
True or False: In the 21st century, there are twice as many mentally ill living on the streets (homeless)
than in all mental wards.
17.
What cultural factors do some researchers believe may increase one’s disposition to mental illness?