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Comprehensive test bank for Abnormal Psychology (9th Edition) by Thomas F. Oltmanns and Robert E. Emery. Includes multiple-choice, true/false, and essay questions covering topics such as mood disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders, mental health law, and psychological assessment.

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Abnormal Psychology – 9th Edition
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TEST BANK
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Thomas F. Oltmanns

Robert E. Emery
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Comprehensive Test Bank for Instructors
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and Students
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© Thomas F. Oltmanns & Robert E. Emery

All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution without permission is prohibited.
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, Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 Examples and Definitions of Abnormal Behavior 1

Chapter 2 Causes of Abnormal Behavior 30

Chapter 3 Treatment of Psychological Disorders 59
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Chapter 4 Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior 87

Chapter 5 Mood Disorders and Suicide 115

Chapter 6 Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 144
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Chapter 7 Acute and Posttraumatic Stress Disorders, Dissociative 173
Disorders, and Somatic Symptom Disorders
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Chapter 8 Stress and Physical Health 201

Chapter 9 Personality Disorders 229

Chapter 10 Feeding and Eating Disorders 258
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Chapter 11 Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders 286

Chapter 12 Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender 314
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Chapter 13 Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders 342
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Chapter 14 Neurocognitive Disorders 370

Chapter 15 Intellectual Disabilities and Autistic Spectrum Disorders 397

Chapter 16 Psychological Disorders of Childhood 424
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Chapter 17 Adjustment Disorders and Life-Cycle Transitions 453

Chapter 18 Mental Health and the Law 481
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, Chapter 18
Mental Health and the Law
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Total Assessment Guide (T.A.G.)

Topic Question Understand Apply What Analyze It Evaluate It
Type the Concepts You Know
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Multiple 1
Choice
Introduction True/False

Essay
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Multiple 2,3,4,5,6
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Conflicts True/False 51,52,53
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Essay 81 82
Multiple 7,9,12,14,15, 8,10,11,13
Mental Illness Choice 16
and Criminal True/False 54,55,56,57,
Responsibility 58,59,60,61,62
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Essay 83,84
Multiple 17,18,19,20, 25,26
Choice 21,22,23,24,
Civil 27,28
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Commitment True/False 63,64,65,66,67

Essay 85 86

Multiple 29,30,31,32,
Committed Choice 33,34
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Patients’ Rights True/False 68,69,70,71,
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Essay 87
Multiple 35,36,37,38, 40
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Mental Health Choice 39,41,42,43
and Family True/False 75,76,77,78
Law Essay 88,89
Multiple 44,45,49,50 46,47,48
Professional Choice
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Responsibilities True/False 79,80
and the Law
Essay 90

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, Chapter 18: Mental Health and the Law

Multiple Choice
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18.1.1. Your textbook presents the case of John Hinckley, who, in 1981, tried to kill Ronald Reagan, the
president of the United States. Hinckley had a history of odd behavior and was subsequently found not
guilty by reason of insanity. As a result,
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a. Hinckley was released.
b. federal laws regarding the burden of proof and the definition of insanity were changed.
c. Hinckley was released but required to have a secret service agent with him at all times.
d. Hinckley was confined to a mental hospital with no chance of release.

Answer: b.
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Difficulty: Easy
Question ID: 18.1.1
Topic: Introduction
Skill: Understand the Concepts
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18.1.2. The legal definition of insanity is

a. not the same as the psychological definition of mental illness.
b. essentially the same as the psychological definition of mental illness.
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c. a requirement that must be met prior to voluntary commitment.
d. that a person who is insane is legally responsible for his or her actions.

Answer: a.
Difficulty: Easy
Question ID: 18.1.2
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Topic: Conflicts
Skill: Understand the Concepts
LO 18.1: Analyze theoretical conflicts between psychology and law

18.1.3. The legal concept of ________ reflects the idea that people act out of free will and are
accountable for their actions when they violate the law.
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a. mens rea
b. innocent until proven guilty
c. criminal responsibility
d. individual responsibility
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Answer: c.
Difficulty: Moderate
Question ID: 18.1.3
Topic: Conflicts
Skill: Understand the Concepts
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LO 18.1: Analyze theoretical conflicts between psychology and law



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