Test Bank For Understanding Abnormal Behavior 10th Edition
By David Sue, Derald Wing Sue, Diane M. Sue, Stanley Sue All
Chapters
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, Test Bank For Understanding Abnormal Behavior
10th Edition By David Sue, Derald Wing Sue, Diane
M. Sue, Stanley Sue All Chapters
• Edition:2011
• ISBN:9781111838393
• Edition:10th Edition
Chapter 1: Abnormal Behavior
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which Statement About Abnormal Psychology Is Accurate?
a. Abnormal Psychology Seeks To Describe, Explain, Predict, And Modify Unusual
Behaviors.
b. Although Abnormal Psychology Has Made Several Gains In The Past 20
Years, It Is Not Yet A Scientific Field Of Study.
c. The Subject Matter Of Abnormal Psychology Is Restricted To Extremely Bizarre
Behavior.
d. Most Diagnoses Of Abnormality Are Based On Two Or Three Basic Behavioral
Factors.
Correct Answer ✅:A REF: The Concerns Of
Abnormal Psychology OBJ: 1 MSC: Factual
2. Psychopathology, Or Abnormal Behavior, Results Primarily From ____.
a. Genetic Factors
b. Environmental Factors
c. Sociocultural Factors
d. An Interaction Of Many Factors
Correct Answer ✅:D REF: IntroductionOBJ: 1 MSC: Factual
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, 3. Dr. Thompson Collects Information In Order To Describe And Draw Inferences
About An
Individual's Psychological Disorder. Dr. Thompson Is Engaged In ____.
a. Therapy
b. Predicting Dangerousness
c. Psychodiagnosis
d. Research
Correct Answer ✅:C REF: The Concerns Of
Abnormal Psychology OBJ: 1 MSC: Applied
4. Dr. Kohn Is A Psychoanalyst, Dr. Edwards Is A Humanistic Therapist, Dr. Peterson Is
A Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, And Dr. James Is A Gestalt Therapist. Each Of
Them Would Likely Have A Different
____ For A Client's Abnormality.
a. Time Of Onset
b. Explanation
c. Diagnosis
d. Prognosis
Correct Answer ✅:B REF: The Concerns Of
Abnormal Psychology OBJ: 1 MSC: Applied
5. A Psychologist Says, “Juan's Abnormal Behavior Is Likely Due To A
Combination Of Biology And Inadequate Interpersonal Skills.” The Psychologist
Is .
a. Predicting The Future Symptoms Of Juan
b. Giving Juan A Psychodiagnosis
c. Offering An Explanation For Juan's Problem
d. Describing How To Control Juan's Symptoms
Correct Answer ✅:C REF: The Concerns Of
Abnormal Psychology OBJ: 1 MSC: Applied
6. Which Statement Regarding The Prediction Of Abnormal Behavior Is Accurate?
a. Even Experienced Professionals Tend To Overpredict Future Violence.
b. Psychologists Are Not Interested In Predicting Clients' Future Behavior.
c. Prediction Is Unrelated To Understanding The Cause Of Abnormality.
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, d. Psychologists Tend To Underpredict Future Violence.
Correct Answer ✅:A REF: The Concerns Of
Abnormal Psychology OBJ: 1 MSC: Conceptual
7. One Of Seung-Hui Cho's Professors Reported Cho's Frightening Behavior To Many
Campus Authorities. What Reason Did Those Authorities Give Her To Explain Why
They Could Do Nothing?
a. Cho's Therapist Did Not Feel He Posed A Danger To Others.
b. There Was No Space In Any Of The Local Mental Health Facilities To House Him.
c. Cho Did Not Make Any Overt Threats Against Anyone.
d. When Compared With That Of His Peer Group, Cho's Behavior Was Not Considered
Odd.
Correct Answer ✅:C REF: The Concerns Of
Abnormal Psychology OBJ: 1 MSC: Applied
8. When Psychologists Talk About Modifying Abnormal Behavior, They Mean They Are
____.
a. Attempting To Understand The Underlying Cause Of That Behavior
b. Restricting The Freedom Of Dangerous Clients
c. Attempting To Anticipate The Future Behaviors Of Clients
d. Using Therapy To Improve Client Behavior
Correct Answer ✅:D REF: The Concerns Of
Abnormal Psychology OBJ: 1 MSC: Factual
9. Which Of The Following Defines Therapy Most Accurately?
a. A Program Of Systematic Intervention Designed To Alter Behavior, Emotion, Or
Thought
b. The Scientific Study Of Abnormal Behavior.
c. A System Of Observing Abnormal Behavior In An Attempt To Classify It
d. The Application Of A Theoretical Model To Explain The Cause Of Abnormal Behavior
Correct Answer ✅:A REF: 1 OBJ: The Concerns Of
Abnormal Psychology MSC: Factual
10. A Psychologist Develops Several Activities For Clients Aimed At Helping Them Become
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By David Sue, Derald Wing Sue, Diane M. Sue, Stanley Sue All
Chapters
pg. 1
, Test Bank For Understanding Abnormal Behavior
10th Edition By David Sue, Derald Wing Sue, Diane
M. Sue, Stanley Sue All Chapters
• Edition:2011
• ISBN:9781111838393
• Edition:10th Edition
Chapter 1: Abnormal Behavior
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which Statement About Abnormal Psychology Is Accurate?
a. Abnormal Psychology Seeks To Describe, Explain, Predict, And Modify Unusual
Behaviors.
b. Although Abnormal Psychology Has Made Several Gains In The Past 20
Years, It Is Not Yet A Scientific Field Of Study.
c. The Subject Matter Of Abnormal Psychology Is Restricted To Extremely Bizarre
Behavior.
d. Most Diagnoses Of Abnormality Are Based On Two Or Three Basic Behavioral
Factors.
Correct Answer ✅:A REF: The Concerns Of
Abnormal Psychology OBJ: 1 MSC: Factual
2. Psychopathology, Or Abnormal Behavior, Results Primarily From ____.
a. Genetic Factors
b. Environmental Factors
c. Sociocultural Factors
d. An Interaction Of Many Factors
Correct Answer ✅:D REF: IntroductionOBJ: 1 MSC: Factual
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, 3. Dr. Thompson Collects Information In Order To Describe And Draw Inferences
About An
Individual's Psychological Disorder. Dr. Thompson Is Engaged In ____.
a. Therapy
b. Predicting Dangerousness
c. Psychodiagnosis
d. Research
Correct Answer ✅:C REF: The Concerns Of
Abnormal Psychology OBJ: 1 MSC: Applied
4. Dr. Kohn Is A Psychoanalyst, Dr. Edwards Is A Humanistic Therapist, Dr. Peterson Is
A Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, And Dr. James Is A Gestalt Therapist. Each Of
Them Would Likely Have A Different
____ For A Client's Abnormality.
a. Time Of Onset
b. Explanation
c. Diagnosis
d. Prognosis
Correct Answer ✅:B REF: The Concerns Of
Abnormal Psychology OBJ: 1 MSC: Applied
5. A Psychologist Says, “Juan's Abnormal Behavior Is Likely Due To A
Combination Of Biology And Inadequate Interpersonal Skills.” The Psychologist
Is .
a. Predicting The Future Symptoms Of Juan
b. Giving Juan A Psychodiagnosis
c. Offering An Explanation For Juan's Problem
d. Describing How To Control Juan's Symptoms
Correct Answer ✅:C REF: The Concerns Of
Abnormal Psychology OBJ: 1 MSC: Applied
6. Which Statement Regarding The Prediction Of Abnormal Behavior Is Accurate?
a. Even Experienced Professionals Tend To Overpredict Future Violence.
b. Psychologists Are Not Interested In Predicting Clients' Future Behavior.
c. Prediction Is Unrelated To Understanding The Cause Of Abnormality.
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, d. Psychologists Tend To Underpredict Future Violence.
Correct Answer ✅:A REF: The Concerns Of
Abnormal Psychology OBJ: 1 MSC: Conceptual
7. One Of Seung-Hui Cho's Professors Reported Cho's Frightening Behavior To Many
Campus Authorities. What Reason Did Those Authorities Give Her To Explain Why
They Could Do Nothing?
a. Cho's Therapist Did Not Feel He Posed A Danger To Others.
b. There Was No Space In Any Of The Local Mental Health Facilities To House Him.
c. Cho Did Not Make Any Overt Threats Against Anyone.
d. When Compared With That Of His Peer Group, Cho's Behavior Was Not Considered
Odd.
Correct Answer ✅:C REF: The Concerns Of
Abnormal Psychology OBJ: 1 MSC: Applied
8. When Psychologists Talk About Modifying Abnormal Behavior, They Mean They Are
____.
a. Attempting To Understand The Underlying Cause Of That Behavior
b. Restricting The Freedom Of Dangerous Clients
c. Attempting To Anticipate The Future Behaviors Of Clients
d. Using Therapy To Improve Client Behavior
Correct Answer ✅:D REF: The Concerns Of
Abnormal Psychology OBJ: 1 MSC: Factual
9. Which Of The Following Defines Therapy Most Accurately?
a. A Program Of Systematic Intervention Designed To Alter Behavior, Emotion, Or
Thought
b. The Scientific Study Of Abnormal Behavior.
c. A System Of Observing Abnormal Behavior In An Attempt To Classify It
d. The Application Of A Theoretical Model To Explain The Cause Of Abnormal Behavior
Correct Answer ✅:A REF: 1 OBJ: The Concerns Of
Abnormal Psychology MSC: Factual
10. A Psychologist Develops Several Activities For Clients Aimed At Helping Them Become
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