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Understanding Abnormal Behavior, 12th Edition David SueDerald SueDiane M. SueStanley Sue
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1. Which statement about the field of abnormal psychology is accurate?
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a. Abnormal psychology seeks to describe, explain, predict, and modify unusual behaviors.
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b. Abnormal psychology is not yet considered a scientific field of research.
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c. Abnormal psychology focuses on the study of only the most bizarre behavior
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d. Abnormal psychology is most interested in narrowing a disorder to one behavioral factor.
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ANSWER: a
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2. Symptoms of mental illness or abnormal behavior (psychopathology) come primarily from
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ANSWER: d
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3. Dr. Thompson is a mental health professional collecting information in order to describe and draw inferences about an in
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dividual‘s emotional distress. Dr. Thompson is engaged in the process of
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ANSWER: c
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4. Dr. Kohn is a psychoanalyst, Dr. Edwards is a humanistic therapist, Dr. Peterson is a cognitive behavioral therapist, and Dr
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. James is a Gestalt therapist. On which of the following factors are they most likely to differ in terms of how they describe a c
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5. A psychologist states that ―Juan‘s abnormal behavior is likely due to a combination of biology and inadequate int
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6. Which statement regarding the prediction of abnormal behavior is most accurate?
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a. People with deteriorating mental conditions can be functioning well.
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b. Psychologists are not interested in predicting clients‘ future behavior.
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5. A psychologist states that ―Juan‘s abnormal behavior is likely due to a combination of biology and inadequate int
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6. Which statement regarding the prediction of abnormal behavior is most accurate?
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