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Chapter_01 Abnormal_Behavior_In_Historical_Context
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. Regarding The Criteria That Define Abnormality, It Would Be Correct To State That
a. No One Criterion Has Yet Been Developed That Fully Defines Abnormality.
b. Personal Distress Is The One Criterion That Defines Abnormality.
c. The Criteria Differ Depending On The Cause Of The Psychological Disorder.
d. The Criteria Differ Depending On Whether The Individual Has A Psychological Disorder Or A
Psychological Dysfunction.
Answer: A
Difficulty: Moderate
References: Understanding Psychopathology
Other: Type: Conceptual
3. 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. Society Is Less Willing To Tolerate Eccentricity In People Who Are Productive.
c. Behaviors Vary Very Little From One Culture To Another.
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
4. 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 One Or Combination Of The Above
,5. Behaviors That Deviate From The Norm Are
a. Always Seen As A Disorder If They Violate Social Norms.
b. Considered A Disorder Regardless Of Culture.
c. Typically Seen As A Disorder When They Impair Function.
d. Never Judged On The Basis Of The Person Who Does Them.
Answer: C
Difficulty: Difficult
References: Understanding Psychopathology
Other: Type: Conceptual
6. 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 Worrying 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
Other: Type: Applied
7. The Typical Profile Or Prototype Of A Disorder Reflects The As Described In Dsm-Iv As Well As
Those Emerging From Dsm-5.
a. Theoretical Perspectives On Abnormality
b. Treatments For Mental Disorders
c. Causes Of Mental Illness
d. Diagnostic Criteria For Psychological Disorders
Answer: D
Difficulty: Moderate
References: Understanding Psychopathology
Other: Type: Conceptual
8. Rocky Starr Is A Rocker Who Wears Outlandish Female Makeup And Women’s Clothing When Performing On Stage.
This Behavior Is Considered
a. More Abnormal Than That Of A Business Man Who Suddenly Starts To Do So.
b. Less Abnormal Than That Of The Business Man Because It Contributes To His Job Success.
c. Less Abnormal Than That Of A Female Who Wears Makeup Every Day.
d. Just As Abnormal As That Of The Business Man Who Starts Wearing Makeup.
Answer: B
Difficulty: Moderate
References: Understanding Psychopathology
Other: Type: Applied
, 9. The Scientific Study Of Psychological Disorders Is Called .
a. Psychopathology B. Psychoanalysis
C. Pseudoscience D. Parapsychology
Answer: A
Difficulty: Easy
References: Understanding Psychopathology
Other: Type: Factual
10. After College Graduation, Two Of Your Friends Are Interested In Careers In The Helping Professions. Anna
Wants To Become A Psychiatrist; Carl Plans On Becoming A Psychologist. Since You Are Taking A Course
In Abnormal Psychology, They Ask You For Career Advice. You Would Tell
a. Anna To Apply To Medical School And Carl To Study Psychology At The Graduate Level.
b. Carl To Apply To Medical School And Anna To Study Psychology At The Graduate Level.
c. Both Of Them To Apply To Medical School.
d. Both Of Them To Apply To Graduate School.
Answer: A
Difficulty: Moderate
References: Understanding Psychopathology
Other: Type: Applied
11. Dr. Okalemi Watabe Is A Mental Health Practioner. All Of The Following Are Ways In Which She Might
Function As A Scientist-Practitioner Except
a. Analyzing Her Own Motivations And Reasons For Helping People With Psychological Problems.
b. Evaluating Her 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: Difficult
References: Understanding Psychopathology
Other: Type: Applied
12. A Is What First Brought The Individual To Therapy; The Represents The
Unique Combination Of Behaviors, Thoughts, And Feelings That Make Up A Specific Disorder.
a. Diagnosis; Symptoms B. Incidence, Prevalence
C. Clinical Description; Presenting Problem D. Presenting Problem; Clinical Description
Answer: D
Difficulty: Moderate
References: Understanding Psychopathology
Other: Type: Conceptual
For Abnormal Psychology: An Integrative Approach 7th Edition
By David Barlow Latest Update
Graded A+
,Abnormal Psychology An Integrative Approach, 7e David Barlow
Mark Durand (Test Bank All Chapters, 100% Original Verified,
A+ Grade)
Chapter_01 Abnormal_Behavior_In_Historical_Context
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. Regarding The Criteria That Define Abnormality, It Would Be Correct To State That
a. No One Criterion Has Yet Been Developed That Fully Defines Abnormality.
b. Personal Distress Is The One Criterion That Defines Abnormality.
c. The Criteria Differ Depending On The Cause Of The Psychological Disorder.
d. The Criteria Differ Depending On Whether The Individual Has A Psychological Disorder Or A
Psychological Dysfunction.
Answer: A
Difficulty: Moderate
References: Understanding Psychopathology
Other: Type: Conceptual
3. 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. Society Is Less Willing To Tolerate Eccentricity In People Who Are Productive.
c. Behaviors Vary Very Little From One Culture To Another.
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
4. 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 One Or Combination Of The Above
,5. Behaviors That Deviate From The Norm Are
a. Always Seen As A Disorder If They Violate Social Norms.
b. Considered A Disorder Regardless Of Culture.
c. Typically Seen As A Disorder When They Impair Function.
d. Never Judged On The Basis Of The Person Who Does Them.
Answer: C
Difficulty: Difficult
References: Understanding Psychopathology
Other: Type: Conceptual
6. 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 Worrying 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
Other: Type: Applied
7. The Typical Profile Or Prototype Of A Disorder Reflects The As Described In Dsm-Iv As Well As
Those Emerging From Dsm-5.
a. Theoretical Perspectives On Abnormality
b. Treatments For Mental Disorders
c. Causes Of Mental Illness
d. Diagnostic Criteria For Psychological Disorders
Answer: D
Difficulty: Moderate
References: Understanding Psychopathology
Other: Type: Conceptual
8. Rocky Starr Is A Rocker Who Wears Outlandish Female Makeup And Women’s Clothing When Performing On Stage.
This Behavior Is Considered
a. More Abnormal Than That Of A Business Man Who Suddenly Starts To Do So.
b. Less Abnormal Than That Of The Business Man Because It Contributes To His Job Success.
c. Less Abnormal Than That Of A Female Who Wears Makeup Every Day.
d. Just As Abnormal As That Of The Business Man Who Starts Wearing Makeup.
Answer: B
Difficulty: Moderate
References: Understanding Psychopathology
Other: Type: Applied
, 9. The Scientific Study Of Psychological Disorders Is Called .
a. Psychopathology B. Psychoanalysis
C. Pseudoscience D. Parapsychology
Answer: A
Difficulty: Easy
References: Understanding Psychopathology
Other: Type: Factual
10. After College Graduation, Two Of Your Friends Are Interested In Careers In The Helping Professions. Anna
Wants To Become A Psychiatrist; Carl Plans On Becoming A Psychologist. Since You Are Taking A Course
In Abnormal Psychology, They Ask You For Career Advice. You Would Tell
a. Anna To Apply To Medical School And Carl To Study Psychology At The Graduate Level.
b. Carl To Apply To Medical School And Anna To Study Psychology At The Graduate Level.
c. Both Of Them To Apply To Medical School.
d. Both Of Them To Apply To Graduate School.
Answer: A
Difficulty: Moderate
References: Understanding Psychopathology
Other: Type: Applied
11. Dr. Okalemi Watabe Is A Mental Health Practioner. All Of The Following Are Ways In Which She Might
Function As A Scientist-Practitioner Except
a. Analyzing Her Own Motivations And Reasons For Helping People With Psychological Problems.
b. Evaluating Her 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: Difficult
References: Understanding Psychopathology
Other: Type: Applied
12. A Is What First Brought The Individual To Therapy; The Represents The
Unique Combination Of Behaviors, Thoughts, And Feelings That Make Up A Specific Disorder.
a. Diagnosis; Symptoms B. Incidence, Prevalence
C. Clinical Description; Presenting Problem D. Presenting Problem; Clinical Description
Answer: D
Difficulty: Moderate
References: Understanding Psychopathology
Other: Type: Conceptual
