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Understanding Abnormal Behavior
Author: David Sue
12th Editon
,Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Abnormal Behavior ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Multiple Choice ............................................................................................................................................................... 4
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Chapter 2: Models Of Abnormal Behavior................................................................................................................... 27
Multiple Choice ............................................................................................................................................................. 27
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Chapter 3: Assessment And Classification Of Abnormal Behavior ............................................................................ 48
Multiple Choice ............................................................................................................................................................. 48
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................... 68
Chapter 4 - The Scientific Method In Abnormal Psychology...................................................................................... 71
Multiple Choice ............................................................................................................................................................. 71
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................... 91
Multiple Choice ............................................................................................................................................................. 94
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................. 113
Chapter 6: Stress Disorders.......................................................................................................................................... 117
Multiple Choice ........................................................................................................................................................... 117
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................. 138
Chapter 7: Somatic Symptom And Dissociative Disorders ....................................................................................... 140
Multiple Choice ........................................................................................................................................................... 140
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................. 161
Chapter 8: Mood Disorders.......................................................................................................................................... 163
Multiple Choice ........................................................................................................................................................... 163
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................. 182
Chapter 9: Suicide ........................................................................................................................................................ 184
Multiple Choice ........................................................................................................................................................... 184
Chapter 10: Eating Disorders....................................................................................................................................... 208
Multiple Choice ........................................................................................................................................................... 208
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................. 227
Chapter 11: Substance Use Disorders ......................................................................................................................... 229
Multiple Choice ........................................................................................................................................................... 229
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................. 248
Chapter 12: Schizophrenia ........................................................................................................................................... 250
Multiple Choice ........................................................................................................................................................... 250
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................. 269
Chapter 13: Neurocognitive Disorders........................................................................................................................ 272
Multiple Choice ........................................................................................................................................................... 272
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................. 290
Chapter 14: Sexual Dysfunction And Gender Dysphoria Disorders ......................................................................... 293
Multiple Choice ........................................................................................................................................................... 293
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................. 312
,Chapter 15:Personality Psychopathology .................................................................................................................... 315
Multiple Choice ........................................................................................................................................................... 315
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................. 336
Chapter 16: Disorders Of Childhood And Adolescence ............................................................................................ 339
Multiple Choice ........................................................................................................................................................... 339
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................. 360
Chapter 17: Legal And Ethical Issues In Abnormal Psychology............................................................................... 362
Multiple Choice ........................................................................................................................................................... 362
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................. 384
, 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.
Ans: 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
Ans: D Ref: Introduction Obj: 1 Msc: Factual
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
Ans: 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
Ans: 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
Ans: C Ref: The Concerns Of Abnormal Psychology
Obj: 1 Msc: Applied
Understanding Abnormal Behavior
Author: David Sue
12th Editon
,Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Abnormal Behavior ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Multiple Choice ............................................................................................................................................................... 4
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Chapter 2: Models Of Abnormal Behavior................................................................................................................... 27
Multiple Choice ............................................................................................................................................................. 27
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Chapter 3: Assessment And Classification Of Abnormal Behavior ............................................................................ 48
Multiple Choice ............................................................................................................................................................. 48
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................... 68
Chapter 4 - The Scientific Method In Abnormal Psychology...................................................................................... 71
Multiple Choice ............................................................................................................................................................. 71
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................... 91
Multiple Choice ............................................................................................................................................................. 94
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................. 113
Chapter 6: Stress Disorders.......................................................................................................................................... 117
Multiple Choice ........................................................................................................................................................... 117
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................. 138
Chapter 7: Somatic Symptom And Dissociative Disorders ....................................................................................... 140
Multiple Choice ........................................................................................................................................................... 140
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................. 161
Chapter 8: Mood Disorders.......................................................................................................................................... 163
Multiple Choice ........................................................................................................................................................... 163
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................. 182
Chapter 9: Suicide ........................................................................................................................................................ 184
Multiple Choice ........................................................................................................................................................... 184
Chapter 10: Eating Disorders....................................................................................................................................... 208
Multiple Choice ........................................................................................................................................................... 208
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................. 227
Chapter 11: Substance Use Disorders ......................................................................................................................... 229
Multiple Choice ........................................................................................................................................................... 229
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................. 248
Chapter 12: Schizophrenia ........................................................................................................................................... 250
Multiple Choice ........................................................................................................................................................... 250
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................. 269
Chapter 13: Neurocognitive Disorders........................................................................................................................ 272
Multiple Choice ........................................................................................................................................................... 272
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................. 290
Chapter 14: Sexual Dysfunction And Gender Dysphoria Disorders ......................................................................... 293
Multiple Choice ........................................................................................................................................................... 293
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................. 312
,Chapter 15:Personality Psychopathology .................................................................................................................... 315
Multiple Choice ........................................................................................................................................................... 315
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................. 336
Chapter 16: Disorders Of Childhood And Adolescence ............................................................................................ 339
Multiple Choice ........................................................................................................................................................... 339
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................. 360
Chapter 17: Legal And Ethical Issues In Abnormal Psychology............................................................................... 362
Multiple Choice ........................................................................................................................................................... 362
Essay ............................................................................................................................................................................. 384
, 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.
Ans: 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
Ans: D Ref: Introduction Obj: 1 Msc: Factual
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
Ans: 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
Ans: 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
Ans: C Ref: The Concerns Of Abnormal Psychology
Obj: 1 Msc: Applied
