Test Bank for Abnormal Psychology 3rd Edition

Test Bank for Abnormal Psychology 3rd Edition 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. physiology 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. opposing 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 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. achate 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