Test Bank for Abnormal Psychology: An Integrative
Approach 8th Edition Barlow
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,1. According to the authors of your textbook, the definition of a psychological disorder is associated with
a. stress.
b. impaired functioning.
c. culturally expected responses.
d. psychotic symptoms.
ANSWER: b
2. A psychological dysfunction refers to
a. a breakdown in cognitive functioning.
b. a breakdown in emotional functioning.
c. a breakdown in behavioral functioning.
d. any of these.
ANSWER: d
3. Regarding the definition of abnormality, it is correct to state that
a. it is difficult to define “normal” and “abnormal.”
b. abnormality depends solely on subjective distress.
c. the definition is universal across cultures.
d. the criteria differ depending on whether the individual has a psychological disorder or a psychological
dysfunction.
ANSWER: a
4. The criterion that a particular behavior be atypical or not culturally expected is insufficient to define abnormality
because
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 very 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
5. A male college student begins feeling sad and lonely. Although still able to go to classes and work at his job, he finds
himself feeling down much of the time and worries about what is happening to him. Which part of the definition of
abnormality applies to his situation?
a. Personal distress
b. Cultural factors
c. Impaired functioning
d. Violation of societal norms
ANSWER: a
6.
Mark has dyed his hair purple. Although his friends like the color, his older aunts have been giving him strange looks.
Mark is applying for jobs and has not yet had any job offers. He suspects that potential employers are not taking him
seriously because of his hair color. Which part of abnormality applies to Mark’s employment situation?
a. Personal Distress
b. Cultural Factors
c. Impaired Functioning
d. Violation of Social Norms
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, ANSWER: d
7. Talking loudly and smoking is more appropriate in an Egyptian movie theatre than an American one. This illustrates
which norm?
a. Personal Distress
b. Cultural Factor
c. Impaired Functioning
d. Violation of Social Norms
ANSWER: b
8. Which of the following is true:
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
9. Which of the following degrees is earned by a psychiatrist?
a. Ph.D.
b. Ed.D.
c. M.D.
d. Psy.D.
ANSWER: c
10. With which of the following terminal degrees can you practice therapy?
a. Master’s degree in business administration
b. Bachelor’s degree in psychology
c. Ph.D. in psychology with additional licensing requirements
d. Ph.D. in non-profit management
ANSWER: c
11. Rocky Starr is a male rocker who wears outlandish makeup and women’s clothing when performing on stage. This
behavior is considered
a. more abnormal than that of an accountant who starts to do so because rockstars are supposed to be very
masculine.
b. less abnormal than that of an accountant who starts to do so because it is consistent with his professional
success.
c. less abnormal than that of an accountant who starts to do so because its more common to see a rockstar in
makeup.
d. just as abnormal as that of an accountant who starts to do so because abnormality is defined by the individual
himself.
ANSWER: b
12. The prototype of a disorder reflects as described in DSM-5.
a. its history and prognosis
b. its biological underpinnings
c. the causes of pathology
d. the “typical” profile and diagnostic criteria
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Approach 8th Edition Barlow
Page 1
,1. According to the authors of your textbook, the definition of a psychological disorder is associated with
a. stress.
b. impaired functioning.
c. culturally expected responses.
d. psychotic symptoms.
ANSWER: b
2. A psychological dysfunction refers to
a. a breakdown in cognitive functioning.
b. a breakdown in emotional functioning.
c. a breakdown in behavioral functioning.
d. any of these.
ANSWER: d
3. Regarding the definition of abnormality, it is correct to state that
a. it is difficult to define “normal” and “abnormal.”
b. abnormality depends solely on subjective distress.
c. the definition is universal across cultures.
d. the criteria differ depending on whether the individual has a psychological disorder or a psychological
dysfunction.
ANSWER: a
4. The criterion that a particular behavior be atypical or not culturally expected is insufficient to define abnormality
because
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 very 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
5. A male college student begins feeling sad and lonely. Although still able to go to classes and work at his job, he finds
himself feeling down much of the time and worries about what is happening to him. Which part of the definition of
abnormality applies to his situation?
a. Personal distress
b. Cultural factors
c. Impaired functioning
d. Violation of societal norms
ANSWER: a
6.
Mark has dyed his hair purple. Although his friends like the color, his older aunts have been giving him strange looks.
Mark is applying for jobs and has not yet had any job offers. He suspects that potential employers are not taking him
seriously because of his hair color. Which part of abnormality applies to Mark’s employment situation?
a. Personal Distress
b. Cultural Factors
c. Impaired Functioning
d. Violation of Social Norms
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, ANSWER: d
7. Talking loudly and smoking is more appropriate in an Egyptian movie theatre than an American one. This illustrates
which norm?
a. Personal Distress
b. Cultural Factor
c. Impaired Functioning
d. Violation of Social Norms
ANSWER: b
8. Which of the following is true:
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
9. Which of the following degrees is earned by a psychiatrist?
a. Ph.D.
b. Ed.D.
c. M.D.
d. Psy.D.
ANSWER: c
10. With which of the following terminal degrees can you practice therapy?
a. Master’s degree in business administration
b. Bachelor’s degree in psychology
c. Ph.D. in psychology with additional licensing requirements
d. Ph.D. in non-profit management
ANSWER: c
11. Rocky Starr is a male rocker who wears outlandish makeup and women’s clothing when performing on stage. This
behavior is considered
a. more abnormal than that of an accountant who starts to do so because rockstars are supposed to be very
masculine.
b. less abnormal than that of an accountant who starts to do so because it is consistent with his professional
success.
c. less abnormal than that of an accountant who starts to do so because its more common to see a rockstar in
makeup.
d. just as abnormal as that of an accountant who starts to do so because abnormality is defined by the individual
himself.
ANSWER: b
12. The prototype of a disorder reflects as described in DSM-5.
a. its history and prognosis
b. its biological underpinnings
c. the causes of pathology
d. the “typical” profile and diagnostic criteria
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