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A test description for the Abnormal Psychology exam (PSY-350-TE) offered by Thomas Edison State University. The exam assesses students' understanding and knowledge of various abnormal behaviors, causes, theories, and treatments. It consists of 100 multiple-choice questions worth one point each, and covers topics such as historical and contemporary views, stress and physical/mental health, substance abuse disorders, personality disorders, mood disorders, neurocognitive disorders, childhood/adolescent disorders, therapy, and contemporary/legal issues.
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This exam assesses students' understanding and knowledge of a variety of human behaviors classified as abnormal. It evaluates students’ knowledge and understanding of causes of abnormality, the prevalence of different forms of abnormal behavior, various theories that have been put forth to explain abnormal behavior, and common forms of treatment. (3 credits) ● Test format: 100 multiple choice questions (1 point each) ● Passing score: 60%. Your grade will be reported as CR (credit) or NC (no credit). ● Time limit: 2 hours.
● Identify the spectrum of behaviors encompassed by the term abnormal behavior. ● Distinguish differences among the major theoretical viewpoints regarding causal factors, clinical assessment, and treatment. ● Categorize abnormal behaviors into their various classes of disorder. ● Compare and contrast therapeutic treatments, treatment approaches, and prevention strategies.
The table below indicates the main topics covered by this exam and the approximate percentage of the exam devoted to each main topic. Under the main topic heading is a list of related–but more specific–topics. It is important to review these topics to determine how much prior knowledge you have and/or how much additional study is necessary. TECEP Test Description for PSY-350-TE by Thomas Edison State University is licensed under a Creative Commons
Topic Percentage Historical/Contemporary Views; Causal Factors; Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis ● Elements of abnormality ● DSM definition of mental disorder ● Prevalence of mental disorders ● Historical and contemporary views of abnormal behavior ● Research approaches in abnormal psychology ● Causes and risk factors for abnormal behavior ● Diathesis-stress models ● Viewpoints and causal factors: biological, psychological, sociocultural ● Basic elements of clinical assessment: physical and psychosocial ● Different approaches to treatment
Stress and Physical/Mental Health ● Physical and psychological reactions to stress ● Prevention and treatment of stress disorders
Panic/Anxiety Disorders; Somatoform/dissociative Disorders; Eating Disorders ● Phobias ● Panic and anxiety disorders ● Somatoform and dissociative disorders ● Eating disorders and obesity ● Causal factors ● Treatment
Substance Abuse Disorders ● Alcohol abuse and dependence ● Drug abuse and dependence
Personality Disorders; Sexual Issues ● Personality disorders: Clusters A, B, C ● Using the DSM ● Sexual variants, abuse, dysfunctions
Mood Disorders; Psychotic Disorders ● Mood disorders: unipolar, bipolar ● Affect disorders: anxiety ● Suicide ● Psychotic disorders: schizophrenia, psychosis, delusions, hallucinations
Neurocognitive Disorders ● Delirium ● Dementia ● Head injuries
TECEP Test Description for PSY-350-TE by Thomas Edison State University is licensed under a Creative Commons