General Education Requirement For Psch 270 - 1410 Words

Name:_____________________________________ GENERAL EDUCATION ASSESSMENT PAPER PSCH 270 / Dassoff / Spring 2016 This assessment meets, in part, UIC’s general education requirement for Psch 270. Type out your answers on this document and print it out, or print out the document and write out the answers in legible handwriting. In either case, limit your answers to the space provided only (i.e., not on the back of the pages, etc.). NOTE: When defining concepts, do not use a word to define itself, as that does not show your understanding of the concept, e.g., do not use â€Å"personal† or â€Å"distress† to define â€Å"personal distress.† The assignment is due in class on Tuesday, 4/12. (24 pts. maximum) A. Defining Abnormal For each of the 3†¦show more content†¦Disorder: Social Anxiety Disorder Because: Some behaviors that are allowed in Western culture might be inappropriate in Eastern culture. Therefore, clinical psychologists should be aware of different sociocultural factors when diagnosing the abnormality of one’s behavior because, for instance, inability to expressing thoughts and feelings might not be solely because of anxiety, and certain behaviors might be common in other culture. b. Personal distress: Personal distress is an unreasonable emotional reaction to certain conditions or behaviors such as anxiety, discomfort, and depression. This should remain even after the removal of the triggers. Disorder: Major Depression Because: People with major depression feel down and sad or irritable persistently even under different conditions, and they do not know why they experience these feelings. They sometimes feel indifferent towards everything, which also can be regarded as personal distress. c. Maladaptive: Maladaptive behaviors cause emotional distress, impairment in daily functioning, and health related issues. Disorder: Bulimia Nervosa Because: The symptoms of bulimia nervosa create health problems like tooth damage and further interferes daily functioning, for instance, avoiding others to binge. People with BN also experience high level of anxiety of being overweight. B. Application Each of