Test Bank Essentials of Abnormal Psychology 7th Edition

Test Bank Essentials of Abnormal Psychology 7th Edition 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 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: Understanding Psychopathology OTHER: TYPE: Factual 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 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES Understanding Psychopathology : LEARNING O BJECTIVES: ABNO.DURA.16.APA1.1a - Identify basic biological, psychological, and social components of behavioral explanations (e.g., inferences, observations, operational definitions, interpretation) OTHER: TYPE: Factual NOTES: NEW 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 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES Understanding Psychopathology : LEARNING O BJECTIVES: ABNO.DURA.16.APA1.1a - Identify basic biological, psychological, and social components of behavioral explanations (e.g., inferences, observations, operational definitions, interpretation) OTHER: TYPE: Conceptual 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 DIFFICULTY: Difficult REFERENCES: Understanding Psychopathology OTHER: TYPE: Conceptual 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 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES Understanding Psychopathology : LEARNING O BJECTIVES: ABNO.DURA.16.APA1.1a - Identify basic biological, psychological, and social components of behavioral explanations (e.g., inferences, observations, operational definitions, interpretation) OTHER: TYPE: Applied 6. Which of the following degrees is earned by a psychiatrist? a. Ph.D. b. Ed.D. c. M.D. d. Psy.D. ANSWER: c DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: Understanding Psychopathology OTHER: TYPE: Factual 7. Rocky Starr is a male rocker who wears outlandishmakeup 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 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES Understanding Psychopathology : LEARNING O BJECTIVES: ABNO.DURA.16.APA1.1a - Identify basic biological, psychological, and social components of behavioral explanations (e.g., inferences, observations, operational definitions, interpretation) OTHER: TYPE: Applied NOTES: NEW 8. 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 ANSWER: d DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES Understanding Psychopathology : LEARNING O BJECTIVES: ABNO.DURA.16.APA1.1a - Identify basic biological, psychological, and social components of behavioral explanations (e.g., inferences, observations, operational definitions, interpretation) OTHER: TYPE: Conceptual 9. The scientific study of psychological disorders is called a. psychopathology. b. psychoanalysis. c. pseudoscience. d. parapsychology. ANSWER: a DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES Understanding Psychopathology : LEARNING O BJECTIVES: ABNO.DURA.16.APA1.1a - Identify basic biological, psychological, and social components of behavioral explanations (e.g., inferences, observations, operational definitions, interpretation) OTHER: TYPE: Factual 10. Dr. Smith is interested in how separation anxiety changes over time from childhood to adolescence in the general population. What is his main field of study? a. Oedipal theory b. Behaviorism c. Child psychopathology d. Developmental psychology ANSWER: d DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES Understanding Psychopathology : LEARNING O BJECTIVES: ABNO.DURA.16.APA1.1a - Identify basic biological, psychological, and social components of behavioral explanations (e.g., inferences, observations, operational definitions, interpretation) OTHER: TYPE: Conceptual 11. All of the following are ways in which mental health professionals might function as scientist-practitioners EXCEPT a. analyzing their own motivations and reasons for helping people with psychological problems. b. evaluating their own assessments and treatments for effectiveness. c. conducting research leading to new information about mental disorders and their treatments. d. using the most current diagnostic and treatment procedures. ANSWER: a DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES Understanding Psychopathology : LEARNING O BJECTIVES: ABNO.DURA.16.APA1.1a - Identify basic biological, psychological, and social components of behavioral explanations (e.g., inferences, observations, operational definitions, interpretation) OTHER: TYPE: Factual 12. Tameka, having earned her master’s degree, has begun treating disorders and concentrating on family problems. Tameka is probably a(n) a. psychiatric social worker. b. family therapist. c. psychiatric nurse. d. mental health counselor. ANSWER: a DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES Understanding Psychopathology : LEARNING O BJECTIVES: ABNO.DURA.16.APA1.1a - Identify basic biological, psychological, and social components of behavioral explanations (e.g., inferences, observations, operational definitions, interpretation) OTHER: TYPE: Applied NOTES: NEW 13. Statistical data are often relevant when discussing psychological disorders. For example, a researcher might want to know how many new cases of depression are diagnosed each year, a figure called the of the disorder. a. prevalence b. incidence c. recurrence d. ratio ANSWER: b DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES Understanding Psychopathology : LEARNING O BJECTIVES: ABNO.DURA.16.APA1.1a - Identify basic biological, psychological, and social components of behavioral explanations (e.g., inferences, observations, operational definitions, interpretation) OTHER: TYPE: Factual 14. Psychological disorders can be described as following a typical course or individual pattern. For example, schizophrenia follows a chronic course. On the other hand, mood disorders, including depression, follow a(n) course. a. episodic b. acute c. cyclic d. insidious ANSWER: a DIFFICULTY: Difficult REFERENCES Understanding Psychopathology : LEARNING O BJECTIVES: ABNO.DURA.16.APA1.1a - Identify basic biological, psychological, and social components of behavioral explanations (e.g., inferences, observations, operational definitions, interpretation) OTHER: TYPE: Conceptual 15. If a psychological disorder is said to have an acute onset, it means that the symptoms developed a. suddenly. b. atypically. c. gradually. d. following a period of recovery. ANSWER: a DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES Understanding Psychopathology : LEARNING O BJECTIVES: ABNO.DURA.16.APA1.1a - Identify basic biological, psychological, and social components of behavioral explanations (e.g., inferences, observations, operational definitions, interpretation) OTHER: TYPE: Factual 16. When 20-year-old Larry was first diagnosed with schizophrenia, his family wanted to know if and how the disorder would progress and how it would affect him in the future. In medical terms, the family wanted to know Larry’s a. diagnosis. b. prognosis. c. pathophysiology. d. disease etiology. ANSWER: b DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES Understanding Psychopathology : LEARNING O BJECTIVES: ABNO.DURA.16.APA1.1a - Identify basic biological, psychological, and social components of behavioral explanations (e.g., inferences, observations, operational definitions, interpretation) OTHER: TYPE: Applied 17. At various times in history, in an attempt to explain problematic, irrational behavior, humans have focused on supernatural causes that include a. witchcraft. b. demons and evil spirits. c. the moon and stars. d. All of the above ANSWER: c DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: Understanding Psychopathology LEARNING OBJ ECTIVES: ABNO.DURA.16.APA1.2.b - Recognize major historical events, theoretical perspectives, and figures in psychology and their link to trends in contemporary research OTHER: TYPE: Conceptual 18. Throughout history, all of these theoretical models have been used to primarily explain our behavior, thinking and emotions EXCEPT a. psychologica l b. biological c. supernatural d. physical ANSWER: b DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: Understanding Psychopathology OTHER: TYPE: Conceptual 19. Toward the end of the 14th century and continuing into the 15th, the causes of “madness” were generally attributed to a. toxins in the blood. b. religious delusions. c. brain disease. d. demons and witches. ANSWER: d DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: Understanding Psychopathology LEARNING OBJ ECTIVES: ABNO.DURA.16.APA1.2.b - Recognize major historical events, theoretical perspectives, and figures in psychology and their link to trends in contemporary research OTHER: TYPE: Factual 20. Which of the following accurately describes the attitudes of the Catholic Church toward mentally ill people during the turbulent political and religious events of the 14th and 15th centuries? a. They were considered to be suffering from religious delusions and were cared for by members of the church communities. b.They were seen as possessed by evil spirits and blamed for all misfortunes. c. They were regarded as basically good individuals who were not responsible for their abnormal behavior. d.They were provided with medical treatments and sometimes hospitalized because mental illness was regarded as equivalent to physical illness