Abnormal Psychology – 9th Edition
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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
Dysphoria
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
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
LO 18.1: Analyze theoretical conflicts between psychology and law
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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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, 18.1.4. One limitation placed on expert witnesses is that
a. testimony can only be given by psychiatrists or medical doctors.
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b. only neutral witnesses can be used, and they must be appointed by the judge in a trial.
c. expert testimony is limited to opinion based on established science.
d. expert witnesses must not be paid.
Answer: c.
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Difficulty: Moderate
Question ID: 18.1.4
Topic: Conflicts
Skill: Understand the Concepts
LO 18.1: Analyze theoretical conflicts between psychology and law
18.1.5. In U.S. law, ________ is an exception to the concept of criminal responsibility.
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a. insanity
b. mental illness
c. determinism
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d. free will
Answer: a.
Difficulty: Moderate
Question ID: 18.1.5
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Topic: Conflicts
Skill: Understand the Concepts
LO 18.1: Analyze theoretical conflicts between psychology and law
18.1.6. American psychiatrist Thomas Szasz has taken the somewhat radical position that
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a. even people who commit serious crimes should not be imprisoned if they are suffering from a
mental disorder.
b. that everyone who commits a crime is mentally ill to some degree.
c. even people who are seriously mentally ill should still be held responsible for their behavior.
d. that all criminals should be allowed access to psychiatric treatment.
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Answer: c.
Difficulty: Moderate
Question ID: 18.1.6
Topic: Conflicts
Skill: Understand the Concepts
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LO 18.1: Analyze theoretical conflicts between psychology and law
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483
Copyright © 2019, 2015, 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.
TEST BANK
ST
UV
IA
Thomas F. Oltmanns & Robert E. Emery
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PP
Comprehensive Test Bank for Instructors and
RO
Students
© Thomas F. Oltmanns & Robert E. Emery
VE
All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution without permission is prohibited.
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©Medexcellence
, Table of Contents
ST
Chapter 1 Examples and Definitions of Abnormal Behavior 1
Chapter 2 Causes of Abnormal Behavior 30
Chapter 3 Treatment of Psychological Disorders 59
UV
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
IA
Chapter 7 Acute and Posttraumatic Stress Disorders, Dissociative 173
Disorders, and Somatic Symptom Disorders
_A
Chapter 8 Stress and Physical Health 201
Chapter 9 Personality Disorders 229
Chapter 10 Feeding and Eating Disorders 258
PP
Chapter 11 Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders 286
Chapter 12 Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender 314
Dysphoria
Chapter 13 Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders 342
RO
Chapter 14 Neurocognitive Disorders 370
Chapter 15 Intellectual Disabilities and Autistic Spectrum Disorders 397
Chapter 16 Psychological Disorders of Childhood 424
VE
Chapter 17 Adjustment Disorders and Life-Cycle Transitions 453
Chapter 18 Mental Health and the Law 481
D?
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, Chapter 18: Mental Health and the Law
Multiple Choice
ST
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,
UV
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
LO 18.1: Analyze theoretical conflicts between psychology and law
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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.
VE
a. mens rea
b. innocent until proven guilty
c. criminal responsibility
d. individual responsibility
D?
Answer: c.
Difficulty: Moderate
Question ID: 18.1.3
Topic: Conflicts
Skill: Understand the Concepts
??
LO 18.1: Analyze theoretical conflicts between psychology and law
482
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, 18.1.4. One limitation placed on expert witnesses is that
a. testimony can only be given by psychiatrists or medical doctors.
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b. only neutral witnesses can be used, and they must be appointed by the judge in a trial.
c. expert testimony is limited to opinion based on established science.
d. expert witnesses must not be paid.
Answer: c.
UV
Difficulty: Moderate
Question ID: 18.1.4
Topic: Conflicts
Skill: Understand the Concepts
LO 18.1: Analyze theoretical conflicts between psychology and law
18.1.5. In U.S. law, ________ is an exception to the concept of criminal responsibility.
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a. insanity
b. mental illness
c. determinism
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d. free will
Answer: a.
Difficulty: Moderate
Question ID: 18.1.5
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Topic: Conflicts
Skill: Understand the Concepts
LO 18.1: Analyze theoretical conflicts between psychology and law
18.1.6. American psychiatrist Thomas Szasz has taken the somewhat radical position that
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a. even people who commit serious crimes should not be imprisoned if they are suffering from a
mental disorder.
b. that everyone who commits a crime is mentally ill to some degree.
c. even people who are seriously mentally ill should still be held responsible for their behavior.
d. that all criminals should be allowed access to psychiatric treatment.
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Answer: c.
Difficulty: Moderate
Question ID: 18.1.6
Topic: Conflicts
Skill: Understand the Concepts
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LO 18.1: Analyze theoretical conflicts between psychology and law
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