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Ray, Abnormal Psychology, 3e
SAGE
Test Bank For
Abnormal Psychology
Author: William Ray
3rd Edition
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Ray, Abnormal Psychology, 3e
SAGE
Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 • An Overview Of Psychopathology And Changing Conceptualizations Of Mental Illness
Chapter 2 • Neuroscience Approaches To Understanding Psychopathology
Chapter 3 • Research Methods
Chapter 4 • Assessment And Classification Of Psychological Disorders
Chapter 5 • Childhood And Adolescent-Onset Disorders
Chapter 6 • Mood Disorders And Suicide
Chapter 7 • Stress, Trauma, And Psychopathology
Chapter 8 • Anxiety Disorders And Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
Chapter 9 • Dissociative Disorders And Somatic Symptom Disorders
Chapter 10 • Eating Disorders
Chapter 11 • Sexual Disorders, Paraphilic Disorders, And Gender Dysphoria
Chapter 12 • Substance-Related And Addictive Disorders
Chapter 13 • Schizophrenia
Chapter 14 • Personality Disorders
Chapter 15 • Neurocognitive Disorders
Chapter 16 • The Law And Mental Health
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Ray, Abnormal Psychology, 3e
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Chapter 1: An Overview Of Psychopathology And Changing
Conceptualizations Of Mental Illness
Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1. The Study Of Mental Illness Is Called .
a. Pathophysiology
b. Psychopathology
c. Pathology
d. Physiolog
y Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe The Components And Key Considerations Of
Psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Defining Psychopathology And Understanding Its Components
Difficulty Level: Easy
2. Dr. Alfonso Investigates The Cause Of Psychological Disorders. Dr. Alfonso's
Field Of Specialization Is Known As Psychology.
a. Abnormal
b. Developmental
c. Medical
d. Pathological
Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe The Components And Key Considerations Of
Psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Defining Psychopathology And Understanding Its Components
Difficulty Level: Medium
3. Dr. Badeaux Describes Her Specialization As Abnormal Psychology. Dr. Carruthers
States That Her Field Is Psychopathology. Based On Information Provided In The
Text, It Is MOST Likely That Drs. Badeaux And Carruthers Specialize In Field(S).
a. Different
b. The Same
c. Unrelated
d. Opposin
g Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe The Components And Key Considerations Of
Psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Application
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Ray, Abnormal Psychology, 3e
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Answer Location: Defining Psychopathology And Understanding Its Components
Difficulty Level: Medium
4. During Any Given Year, Approximately Of The American
Population Experiences A Diagnosable Mental Illness.
a. 6%
b. 11%
c. 18%
d. 24%
Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe The Components And Key Considerations Of
Psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Impact Of Mental Disorders
Difficulty Level: Easy
5. Which Term Is Used To Refer To The Negative Attitudes And Beliefs That
Sometimes Cause The General Public To Avoid Those With Mental Illness?
a. Stigma
b. Charisma
c. Crenate
d. Achat
e Ans: A
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe The Components And Key Considerations Of
Psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Stigma And Mental Disorders
Difficulty Level: Easy
6. Compared To The Loss Of Productivity And Quality Of Life Caused By Such
Physical Diseases As Cancer, The Loss Of Productivity And Quality Of Life
Caused By Mental Illnesses Such As Major Depression Is .
a. Somewhat Less
b. About The Same
c. Greater
d. Much
Greater Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe The Components And Key Considerations Of
Psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Stigma And Mental Disorders
Difficulty Level: Difficult
7. According To The Macarthur Foundation, Which Phrase BEST Describes The
Proportion Of Those Hospitalized With Mental Illness Who Go On To Commit Violence
With A Gun?
a. Very Few (Less Than 10%)
Ray, Abnormal Psychology, 3e
SAGE
Test Bank For
Abnormal Psychology
Author: William Ray
3rd Edition
, Instructor Resource
Ray, Abnormal Psychology, 3e
SAGE
Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 • An Overview Of Psychopathology And Changing Conceptualizations Of Mental Illness
Chapter 2 • Neuroscience Approaches To Understanding Psychopathology
Chapter 3 • Research Methods
Chapter 4 • Assessment And Classification Of Psychological Disorders
Chapter 5 • Childhood And Adolescent-Onset Disorders
Chapter 6 • Mood Disorders And Suicide
Chapter 7 • Stress, Trauma, And Psychopathology
Chapter 8 • Anxiety Disorders And Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
Chapter 9 • Dissociative Disorders And Somatic Symptom Disorders
Chapter 10 • Eating Disorders
Chapter 11 • Sexual Disorders, Paraphilic Disorders, And Gender Dysphoria
Chapter 12 • Substance-Related And Addictive Disorders
Chapter 13 • Schizophrenia
Chapter 14 • Personality Disorders
Chapter 15 • Neurocognitive Disorders
Chapter 16 • The Law And Mental Health
, Instructor Resource
Ray, Abnormal Psychology, 3e
SAGE
Chapter 1: An Overview Of Psychopathology And Changing
Conceptualizations Of Mental Illness
Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1. The Study Of Mental Illness Is Called .
a. Pathophysiology
b. Psychopathology
c. Pathology
d. Physiolog
y Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe The Components And Key Considerations Of
Psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Defining Psychopathology And Understanding Its Components
Difficulty Level: Easy
2. Dr. Alfonso Investigates The Cause Of Psychological Disorders. Dr. Alfonso's
Field Of Specialization Is Known As Psychology.
a. Abnormal
b. Developmental
c. Medical
d. Pathological
Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe The Components And Key Considerations Of
Psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Defining Psychopathology And Understanding Its Components
Difficulty Level: Medium
3. Dr. Badeaux Describes Her Specialization As Abnormal Psychology. Dr. Carruthers
States That Her Field Is Psychopathology. Based On Information Provided In The
Text, It Is MOST Likely That Drs. Badeaux And Carruthers Specialize In Field(S).
a. Different
b. The Same
c. Unrelated
d. Opposin
g Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe The Components And Key Considerations Of
Psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Application
, Instructor Resource
Ray, Abnormal Psychology, 3e
SAGE
Answer Location: Defining Psychopathology And Understanding Its Components
Difficulty Level: Medium
4. During Any Given Year, Approximately Of The American
Population Experiences A Diagnosable Mental Illness.
a. 6%
b. 11%
c. 18%
d. 24%
Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe The Components And Key Considerations Of
Psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Impact Of Mental Disorders
Difficulty Level: Easy
5. Which Term Is Used To Refer To The Negative Attitudes And Beliefs That
Sometimes Cause The General Public To Avoid Those With Mental Illness?
a. Stigma
b. Charisma
c. Crenate
d. Achat
e Ans: A
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe The Components And Key Considerations Of
Psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Stigma And Mental Disorders
Difficulty Level: Easy
6. Compared To The Loss Of Productivity And Quality Of Life Caused By Such
Physical Diseases As Cancer, The Loss Of Productivity And Quality Of Life
Caused By Mental Illnesses Such As Major Depression Is .
a. Somewhat Less
b. About The Same
c. Greater
d. Much
Greater Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe The Components And Key Considerations Of
Psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Stigma And Mental Disorders
Difficulty Level: Difficult
7. According To The Macarthur Foundation, Which Phrase BEST Describes The
Proportion Of Those Hospitalized With Mental Illness Who Go On To Commit Violence
With A Gun?
a. Very Few (Less Than 10%)
