ABNORMAL PSYC (OLTMANN'S)
CHAPTER 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
Which of Kevin's behaviors from the illustrative example would suggest that he suffered from
psychosis? - ANS Belief that his supervisor at work had tried to harm him
Which of the following best describes a syndrome? - ANS The presence of several related
symptoms
Rebecca hears strange noises that don't have a source and stops showering on a regular basis.
In which of the following scenarios is she unlikely to be diagnosed with a mental disorder? -
ANS Rebecca's symptoms abate after several weeks
The diagnosis of mental disorders is often difficult because - ANS there are no diagnostic
scans or tests that can provide proof of disease.
Which of the following descriptors retains a modern day relevance when identifying a mental
disorder? - ANS Insanity
Why does the subjective discomfort method of assessing mental disorders fall short? -
ANS Many disordered individuals lack perspective on the effects of their behavior.
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, Which of the following profiles demonstrates both elements of the harmful dysfunction view of
mental disorder? - ANS Jaime becomes unreasonably angry during normal conversations and
is unable to hold a job.
Which of the following categories of abnormal behavior would be excluded from the DSM-5's
consideration of mental disorder? - ANS Body modifications related to religious beliefs
Which of the following best represents a potential consequence of the revisions made to the
DSM-IV when crafting the DSM-5? - ANS An individual with an excised mental condition is
refused disability status.
Which of the following processes would likely be necessary for the elimination of gender
dysphoria as a category of mental disorder from a future DSM revision? - ANS Research and
testimony that shows that distress is not inherent in the condition
In the case study about the college student Mary, her binging and purging behavior is -
ANS uncommon but not unusual in the context.
How does the incidence of a disorder differ from the prevalence? - ANS Incidence describes
how many new cases occur during a specific time while prevalence describes the total number
of cases
Which of the following conditions is most likely to be rated as severe in a 12-month diagnostic
window? - ANS Mood disorders
How have findings about the comorbidity of mental illnesses affected the focus of
epidemiologists? - ANS Studies have shifted to examining the level of disability associated
with disorders.
Which of the following statements bests describes the results of cross-cultural comparisons of
mental illnesses? - ANS The expression of underlying dysfunctions varies widely according to
cultural influences.
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CHAPTER 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
Which of Kevin's behaviors from the illustrative example would suggest that he suffered from
psychosis? - ANS Belief that his supervisor at work had tried to harm him
Which of the following best describes a syndrome? - ANS The presence of several related
symptoms
Rebecca hears strange noises that don't have a source and stops showering on a regular basis.
In which of the following scenarios is she unlikely to be diagnosed with a mental disorder? -
ANS Rebecca's symptoms abate after several weeks
The diagnosis of mental disorders is often difficult because - ANS there are no diagnostic
scans or tests that can provide proof of disease.
Which of the following descriptors retains a modern day relevance when identifying a mental
disorder? - ANS Insanity
Why does the subjective discomfort method of assessing mental disorders fall short? -
ANS Many disordered individuals lack perspective on the effects of their behavior.
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, Which of the following profiles demonstrates both elements of the harmful dysfunction view of
mental disorder? - ANS Jaime becomes unreasonably angry during normal conversations and
is unable to hold a job.
Which of the following categories of abnormal behavior would be excluded from the DSM-5's
consideration of mental disorder? - ANS Body modifications related to religious beliefs
Which of the following best represents a potential consequence of the revisions made to the
DSM-IV when crafting the DSM-5? - ANS An individual with an excised mental condition is
refused disability status.
Which of the following processes would likely be necessary for the elimination of gender
dysphoria as a category of mental disorder from a future DSM revision? - ANS Research and
testimony that shows that distress is not inherent in the condition
In the case study about the college student Mary, her binging and purging behavior is -
ANS uncommon but not unusual in the context.
How does the incidence of a disorder differ from the prevalence? - ANS Incidence describes
how many new cases occur during a specific time while prevalence describes the total number
of cases
Which of the following conditions is most likely to be rated as severe in a 12-month diagnostic
window? - ANS Mood disorders
How have findings about the comorbidity of mental illnesses affected the focus of
epidemiologists? - ANS Studies have shifted to examining the level of disability associated
with disorders.
Which of the following statements bests describes the results of cross-cultural comparisons of
mental illnesses? - ANS The expression of underlying dysfunctions varies widely according to
cultural influences.
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