Test bank for Abnormal Psychology Changing World 9th Edition

Abnormal Psychology
Changing World 9th
Edition – Test Bank

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Introduction and Methods of Research


Multiple-Choice Questions


1. Which emotional concern has developed in the police photographer who
described his

crime scene experiences?

1. anger
c. fear
2. sadness

d. loneliness


ANSWER: C
Diff: 1 Page: 2
Topic: Chapter Introduction
Textbook LO: Introduction
Skill: Factual


2. In “Cowering Under the Covers,” the woman with bipolar disorder

reports that when she goes beyond the stage of feeling exhilaration, she _________.

1. becomes manic
2. experiences calm

, 3. develops suicidal thoughts
4. argues with her husband


ANSWER: A
Diff: 2 Page: 3
Topic: Chapter Introduction
Textbook LO: Introduction
Skill: Factual


3. Thomas, the young man with paranoid schizophrenia and major depression,

experienced severe symptoms until he ______.

1. received two months of treatment in the psychiatric hospital
2. found the correct medication
3. underwent electroconvulsive therapy
4. was given a prefrontal lobotomy


ANSWER: B
Diff: 1 Page: 3
Topic: Chapter Introduction
Textbook LO: 1.1
Skill: Factual


4. An abnormal behavior pattern that is associated with states of intense
emotional distress or an impaired ability to function is a(n) ______.
5. abreaction c.
perceptual set
6. reaction formation
d. psychological disorder

, ANSWER: D
Diff: 1 Page: 3
Topic: Chapter Introduction
Textbook LO: 1.1
Skill: Factual


5. Abnormal psychology deals chiefly with ______.
6. diseases
c. abnormal behaviors
7. traits
d. problems of immaturity


ANSWER: C
Diff: 1 Page: 3
Topic: Chapter Introduction
Textbook LO: 1.1
Skill: Factual


6. The branch of psychology that deals with the description, causes, and
treatment of abnormal

behavior patterns is ______ psychology.

1. abnormal
c. evolutionary
2. social
d. developmental