Psychopathology: An Integrative Approach to Mental Disorders
David H. Barlow, V. Mark Durand, and Stefan G. Hofmann
9th Edition
,Table of Contents
Chapter 01 Psychopathology in Historical Context 1
Chapter 02 An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology 36
Chapter 03 Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis 73
Chapter 04 Research Methods 109
Chapter 05 Anxiety Trauma and Stressor Related and Obsessive Compulsive and Related
Disorders 147
Chapter 06 Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders 184
Chapter 07 Mood Disorders and Suicide 221
Chapter 08 Eating and Sleep Wake Disorders 258
Chapter 09 Physical Disorders and Health Psychology 293
Chapter 10 Sexual Dysfunctions Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria 329
Chapter 11 Substance Related Addictive and Impulse Control Disorders 366
Chapter 12 Personality Disorders 402
Chapter 13 Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders 438
Chapter 14 Neurodevelopmental Disorders 476
Chapter 15 Neurocognitive Disorders 512
Chapter 16 Mental Health Services Legal and Ethical Issues 549
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Test Bank - Psychopathology: An Integrative Approach to Mental Disorders, 9th Edition (Barlow, 2023)
Chapter 01: Psychopathology in Historical Context
Multiple Choice
1. According to your text, psychological disorders, by definition, include which of the following?
a. Stress
b. Impaired functioning
c. Culturally expected responses
d. Psychotic symptoms
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: 1-1 Understanding Psychopathology
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PSYC.BARL.23.01.01 - Define psychological disorders according to the three
basic criteria of psychopathology.
OTHER: Bloom’s: Remember
2. A psychological dysfunction refers to a breakdown in which of the following?
a. The individual’s internal sense of self
b. The individual’s ability to function at work
c. The individual’s important interpersonal relationships
d. The individual’s cognitive, emotional, and/or behavioral functioning
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: 1-1 Understanding Psychopathology
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PSYC.BARL.23.01.01 - Define psychological disorders according to the three
basic criteria of psychopathology.
OTHER: Bloom’s: Remember
3. Which of the following is accurate about the definition of abnormality in psychology?
a. There are significant disagreements about what is abnormal.
b. Abnormality depends solely on subjective distress.
c. The definition is universal across cultures.
d. The criteria differ for disorders and dysfunctions.
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: 1-1 Understanding Psychopathology
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PSYC.BARL.23.01.01 - Define psychological disorders according to the three
basic criteria of psychopathology.
OTHER: Bloom’s: Understand
4. Why is determining whether a behavior is uncommon in a given culture insufficient to determine whether the behavior
should be labeled as abnormal in a psychological sense?
a. Behavior that occurs infrequently is considered abnormal in every culture.
b. The atypical behavior must also cause harm or impairment to be considered abnormal.
c. Behaviors vary little from one individual to another within each culture.
d. Many people behave in ways that deviate from the average, but this doesn’t mean that they have a disorder.
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: 1-1 Understanding Psychopathology
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PSYC.BARL.23.01.01 - Define psychological disorders according to the three
basic criteria of psychopathology.
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Test Bank - Psychopathology: An Integrative Approach to Mental Disorders, 9th Edition (Barlow, 2023)
Chapter 01: Psychopathology in Historical Context
OTHER: Bloom’s: Understand
5. A college student has been feeling very sad. Although they are still able to go to classes and work at their job, they feel
down most of the time and are consumed with worries about their lives or current situations. Which part of the definition
of abnormality applies to their situation?
a. Personal distress
b. Cultural factors
c. Impaired functioning
d. Violation of societal norms
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: 1-1 Understanding Psychopathology
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PSYC.BARL.23.01.01 - Define psychological disorders according to the three
basic criteria of psychopathology.
OTHER: Bloom’s: Apply
6. With multi-colored hair and facial tattoos, Kamryn is easily accepted by friends. Potential employers, however, seem
distinctly disinterested in hiring Kamryn despite their excellent qualifications and references. Which part of the definition
of abnormality applies to Kamryn's situation?
a. Personal Distress
b. Cultural Factors
c. Impaired Functioning
d. Violation of Social Norms
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: 1-1 Understanding Psychopathology
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PSYC.BARL.23.01.01 - Define psychological disorders according to the three
basic criteria of psychopathology.
OTHER: Bloom’s: Apply
7. Talking loudly and smoking is more appropriate in an Egyptian movie theatre than an American one. This illustrates
which criterion regarding abnormality?
a. Personal Distress
b. Cultural Expectations
c. Impaired Functioning
d. Violation of Laws
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: 1-1 Understanding Psychopathology
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PSYC.BARL.23.01.01 - Define psychological disorders according to the three
basic criteria of psychopathology.
OTHER: Bloom’s: Apply
8. Which of the following is a true statement?
a. There is clear consensus on the definition of mental health disease.
b. There is no clear consensus on the definition of disease but there is a clear definition of mental health disorder.
c. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) never changes its definitions.
d. The DSM is based on prototypes, or symptoms and examples of the phenomenon in question.
ANSWER: d
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