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FOR ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 3RD
EDITION
BY WILLIAM J. RAY (AUTHOR) LATEST UPDATE.
,Chapter 1: An Overview Of Psychopathology And Changing
Conceptualizations Of Mental Illness
Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1. The Study Of Mental Illness Is Called .
a. Pathophysiology
b. Psychopathology
c. Pathology
d. Physiology
Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe The Components And Key Considerations Of
Psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Defining Psychopathology And Understanding Its Components
Difficulty Level: Easy
2. Dr. Alfonso Investigates The Cause Of Psychological Disorders. Dr. Alfonso's
Field Of Specialization Is Known As Psychology.
a. Abnormal
b. Developmental
c. Medical
d. Pathological
Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe The Components And Key Considerations Of
Psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Defining Psychopathology And Understanding Its Components
Difficulty Level: Medium
3. Dr. Badeaux Describes Her Specialization As Abnormal Psychology. Dr. Carruthers
States That Her Field Is Psychopathology. Based On Information Provided In The
Text, It Is Most Likely That Drs. Badeaux And Carruthers Specialize In Field(S).
a. Different
b. The Same
c. Unrelated
d. Opposin
G Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe The Components And Key Considerations Of
Psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Application
, Instructor Resource
Ray, Abnormal Psychology, 3e
Sage Publishing, 2021
Answer Location: Defining Psychopathology And Understanding Its Components
Difficulty Level: Medium
4. During Any Given Year, Approximately Of The American
Population Experiences A Diagnosable Mental Illness.
a. 6%
b. 11%
c. 18%
d. 24%
Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe The Components And Key Considerations Of
Psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Impact Of Mental Disorders
Difficulty Level: Easy
5. Which Term Is Used To Refer To The Negative Attitudes And Beliefs That
Sometimes Cause The General Public To Avoid Those With Mental Illness?
a. Stigma
b. Charisma
c. Crenate
d. Achat
E Ans:
A
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe The Components And Key Considerations Of
Psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Stigma And Mental Disorders
Difficulty Level: Easy
6. Compared To The Loss Of Productivity And Quality Of Life Caused By Such
Physical Diseases As Cancer, The Loss Of Productivity And Quality Of Life
Caused By Mental Illnesses Such As Major Depression Is .
a. Somewhat Less
b. About The Same
c. Greater
d. Much
Greater Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe The Components And Key Considerations Of
Psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Stigma And Mental Disorders
Difficulty Level: Difficult
7. According To The Macarthur Foundation, Which Phrase Best Describes The
Proportion Of Those Hospitalized With Mental Illness Who Go On To Commit Violence
, With A Gun?
a. Very Few (Less Than 10%)
FOR ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 3RD
EDITION
BY WILLIAM J. RAY (AUTHOR) LATEST UPDATE.
,Chapter 1: An Overview Of Psychopathology And Changing
Conceptualizations Of Mental Illness
Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1. The Study Of Mental Illness Is Called .
a. Pathophysiology
b. Psychopathology
c. Pathology
d. Physiology
Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe The Components And Key Considerations Of
Psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Defining Psychopathology And Understanding Its Components
Difficulty Level: Easy
2. Dr. Alfonso Investigates The Cause Of Psychological Disorders. Dr. Alfonso's
Field Of Specialization Is Known As Psychology.
a. Abnormal
b. Developmental
c. Medical
d. Pathological
Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe The Components And Key Considerations Of
Psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Defining Psychopathology And Understanding Its Components
Difficulty Level: Medium
3. Dr. Badeaux Describes Her Specialization As Abnormal Psychology. Dr. Carruthers
States That Her Field Is Psychopathology. Based On Information Provided In The
Text, It Is Most Likely That Drs. Badeaux And Carruthers Specialize In Field(S).
a. Different
b. The Same
c. Unrelated
d. Opposin
G Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe The Components And Key Considerations Of
Psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Application
, Instructor Resource
Ray, Abnormal Psychology, 3e
Sage Publishing, 2021
Answer Location: Defining Psychopathology And Understanding Its Components
Difficulty Level: Medium
4. During Any Given Year, Approximately Of The American
Population Experiences A Diagnosable Mental Illness.
a. 6%
b. 11%
c. 18%
d. 24%
Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe The Components And Key Considerations Of
Psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Impact Of Mental Disorders
Difficulty Level: Easy
5. Which Term Is Used To Refer To The Negative Attitudes And Beliefs That
Sometimes Cause The General Public To Avoid Those With Mental Illness?
a. Stigma
b. Charisma
c. Crenate
d. Achat
E Ans:
A
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe The Components And Key Considerations Of
Psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Stigma And Mental Disorders
Difficulty Level: Easy
6. Compared To The Loss Of Productivity And Quality Of Life Caused By Such
Physical Diseases As Cancer, The Loss Of Productivity And Quality Of Life
Caused By Mental Illnesses Such As Major Depression Is .
a. Somewhat Less
b. About The Same
c. Greater
d. Much
Greater Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe The Components And Key Considerations Of
Psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Stigma And Mental Disorders
Difficulty Level: Difficult
7. According To The Macarthur Foundation, Which Phrase Best Describes The
Proportion Of Those Hospitalized With Mental Illness Who Go On To Commit Violence
, With A Gun?
a. Very Few (Less Than 10%)
