Understanding Abnormal Behavior - Cengage Learning

12 Chapter 1: Abnormal Behavior
HANDOUT FOR DEMONSTRATION 1:
STUDENT SURVEY OF PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS
This is a survey to assess the prevalence of psychological problems in students’ lives. Please do not
identify yourself. You can be assured that the data will be kept confidential. Only group data will be
shared with the class.
If a close family member currently has or once had a particular psychological problem, check the space
under “close family member.” Do the same under “close friend.” The problem could have been
diagnosed as such by a professional or be one you feel the individual has or had. If more than one
family member or friend has had the problem, you should indicate with as many check marks as
individuals involved.
Psychological Problem Close Family Member Close Friend
1. Drinking problem (alcohol abuse or alcoholism) ___________________ _____________
2. Frequent periods of anxiety or seriously limiting fears ___________________ _____________
3. Stress-related physical disorder such as migraine or ulcer ___________________ _____________
4. Schizophrenia ___________________ _____________
5. Dependency on illicit drug such as marijuana or cocaine ___________________ _____________
6. Alzheimer’s disease ___________________ _____________
7. Depression lasting at least two weeks ___________________ _____________
8. Eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia ___________________ _____________
9. Mental retardation ___________________ _____________
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