TEST BANK FOR ABNORMAL
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PSYCHOLOGY 7TH EDITION
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SUSAN NOLEN-HOEKSEMA,
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BRETT MARROQUÍN
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SCHOLARVAULT
, Chapter 02 #sd
#sd Theories and Treatment of
#sd #sd #sd
Abnormality #sd
1. Which of the following best defines a theory?
A. A theory is a set of ideas that relate only to observed behaviors.
B. A theory is a treatment, usually based on a phenomenon, which addresses those factors that cause the phenomenon.
C. A theory is a set of ideas that bridges the gap between normal and abnormal behaviors.
D. A theory is a set of ideas that provides a framework for asking questions about a phenomenon and for gathering and interpreting information about
that phenomenon.
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APA Outcome: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Describe the scientific method
Topic: Scientific Method
2. A is a treatment, usually based on a theory of a phenomenon, that addresses those factors the theory says cause the phenomenon.
A. practice
B. modus operandi
C. therapy
D. hypothesis
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APA Outcome: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain how treatment is planned.
Topic: Treatment
3. A psychologist who applies a sociocultural approach to anxiety disorders would:
A. consider genetics as a likely explanation for anxiety.
B. consider the way cultural values or the social environment affect anxiety.
C. look for the causes of anxiety in people's beliefs, thought processes, life experiences, and relationships.
D. explain anxiety by taking into account a person's unconscious desires.
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APA Outcome: 2.5 Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Assess the theories of the sociocultural perspective and identify treatments.
Topic: Anxiety Disorders
Topic: Sociocultural Approach
4. Maria and her parents recently moved to a new state because her mother received a job transfer. Maria has had difficulty adjusting to her new
school, and has been suffering from loss of appetite, irritability, and lack of interest in her usual activities. Assuming that Maria's behavior meets the
criteria for abnormal behavior, which of the following approaches would best explain Maria's behavior?
A. Psychological approach
B. Nature approach
C. Personal approach
D. Biological approach
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APA Outcome: 1.3 Describe applications of psychology.
Bloom's: Apply
Difficulty: Difficult
Learning Objective: Compare and contrast the perspectiv of abnormal psychology.
Topic: Psychological Perspective
5. Which of the following best describes the nature-nurture question of abnormality?
A. The nature-nurture question relies heavily on biological perspectives to address abnormal behaviors.
B. The nature-nurture question views abnormal behaviors exclusively from a sociological perspective.
C. The nature-nurture question integrates biological, psychological, and social approaches to abnormal behaviors.
D. The nature-nurture question supports the idea that psychological problems have must have a single cause
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Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA Outcome: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty: Moderate
Learning Objective: Compare and contrast the perspectiv of abnormal psychology.
Topic: Nature vs. Nurture
SCHOLARVAULT
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Page: #sd26
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APA #sdOutcome: #sd1.1 #sdDescribe #sdkey #sdconcepts, #sdprinciples, #sdand #sdoverarching #sdthemes
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APA #sdOutcome: #sd1.1 #sdDescribe #sdkey #sdconcepts, #sdprinciples, #sdand #sdoverarching #sdthemes
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SCHOLARVAULT
#sd #sd #sd
PSYCHOLOGY 7TH EDITION
#sd #sd #sd
SUSAN NOLEN-HOEKSEMA,
#sd #sd
BRETT MARROQUÍN
#sd #sd
SCHOLARVAULT
, Chapter 02 #sd
#sd Theories and Treatment of
#sd #sd #sd
Abnormality #sd
1. Which of the following best defines a theory?
A. A theory is a set of ideas that relate only to observed behaviors.
B. A theory is a treatment, usually based on a phenomenon, which addresses those factors that cause the phenomenon.
C. A theory is a set of ideas that bridges the gap between normal and abnormal behaviors.
D. A theory is a set of ideas that provides a framework for asking questions about a phenomenon and for gathering and interpreting information about
that phenomenon.
Page: 24
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA Outcome: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Describe the scientific method
Topic: Scientific Method
2. A is a treatment, usually based on a theory of a phenomenon, that addresses those factors the theory says cause the phenomenon.
A. practice
B. modus operandi
C. therapy
D. hypothesis
Page: 24
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA Outcome: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain how treatment is planned.
Topic: Treatment
3. A psychologist who applies a sociocultural approach to anxiety disorders would:
A. consider genetics as a likely explanation for anxiety.
B. consider the way cultural values or the social environment affect anxiety.
C. look for the causes of anxiety in people's beliefs, thought processes, life experiences, and relationships.
D. explain anxiety by taking into account a person's unconscious desires.
Page: 24
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA Outcome: 2.5 Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry.
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Assess the theories of the sociocultural perspective and identify treatments.
Topic: Anxiety Disorders
Topic: Sociocultural Approach
4. Maria and her parents recently moved to a new state because her mother received a job transfer. Maria has had difficulty adjusting to her new
school, and has been suffering from loss of appetite, irritability, and lack of interest in her usual activities. Assuming that Maria's behavior meets the
criteria for abnormal behavior, which of the following approaches would best explain Maria's behavior?
A. Psychological approach
B. Nature approach
C. Personal approach
D. Biological approach
Page: 36
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA Outcome: 1.3 Describe applications of psychology.
Bloom's: Apply
Difficulty: Difficult
Learning Objective: Compare and contrast the perspectiv of abnormal psychology.
Topic: Psychological Perspective
5. Which of the following best describes the nature-nurture question of abnormality?
A. The nature-nurture question relies heavily on biological perspectives to address abnormal behaviors.
B. The nature-nurture question views abnormal behaviors exclusively from a sociological perspective.
C. The nature-nurture question integrates biological, psychological, and social approaches to abnormal behaviors.
D. The nature-nurture question supports the idea that psychological problems have must have a single cause
Page: 24
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA Outcome: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty: Moderate
Learning Objective: Compare and contrast the perspectiv of abnormal psychology.
Topic: Nature vs. Nurture
SCHOLARVAULT
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Page: #sd27
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C. relaying #sdmessages #sdto #sdthe #sdbrain.
SCHOLARVAULT
