Essentials of Understanding Abnormal Behavior 3rd Edition Test Bank
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1. Which statement about the field of abnormal psychology is accurate?
a. Abnormal psychology seeks to describe, explain, predict, and modify behaviors associated with various mental health conditions.
b. Abnormal psychology is not yet considered a scientific field of research because diagnosis i...
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Chapter 1: Abnormal Behavior
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which statement about the field of abnormal psychology is accurate?
a. Abnormal psychology seeks to describe, explain, predict, and modify behaviors
associated with various mental health conditions.
b. Abnormal psychology is not yet considered a scientific field of research because
diagnosis is so subjective.
c. Abnormal psychology focuses on the study of only the most bizarre behavior that
creates problems for society.
d. Abnormal psychology is most interested in narrowing a disorder to specific
behavioral factors that can be modified.
ANS: A REF: The Field of Abnormal Psychology
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.01.01 Define abnormal psychology. KEY: Bloom’s: Understand
2. Mental illness results primarily from .
a. genetic factors
b. environmental factors
c. sociocultural factors
d. an interaction of many factors
ANS: D REF: Introduction OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.01.01 Define abnormal
psychology.
KEY: Bloom’s: Understand
3. Dr. Thompson collects information in order to describe, assess, and understand an
individual's psychological disorder. Dr. Thompson is engaged in .
a. investigative therapy
b. systematic sensitization
c. psychodiagnosis
d. experimental research
ANS: C REF: The Field of Abnormal Psychology
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.01.01 Define abnormal psychology. KEY: Bloom’s: Apply
,4. A psychologist states that “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 Field of Abnormal Psychology
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.01.01 Define abnormal psychology. KEY: Bloom’s: Apply
5. College administrators suspended Lee Loughner after they became concerned about
Loughner’s potential to commit dangerous behaviors. Why didn’t authorities pursue a civil
commitment?
a. Loughner's therapist did not feel he posed a danger to others.
b. None of the local mental health facilities had space to house him.
c. Loughner’s behavior did not rise to the level of justifying a commitment.
d. Loughner’s behavior was not considered odd in comparison to his peer group.
ANS: C REF: The Field of Abnormal Psychology
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.01.01 Define abnormal psychology. KEY: Bloom’s: Apply
6. When psychologists talk about modifying abnormal behavior, they are referring to .
a. attempting to understand the underlying cause of that behavior
b. restricting the freedom of dangerous clients
c. attempting to anticipate the future behaviors of clients
d. using psychotherapy to improve a person’s behavioral, emotional, or cognitive state
ANS: D REF: The Field of Abnormal Psychology
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.01.01 Define abnormal psychology. KEY: Bloom’s: Understand
7. Which statement defines psychotherapy most accurately?
a. Systematic interventions designed to improve behavior, emotion, or cognition
b. The scientific study of abnormal behavior
c. A system of observing abnormal behavior in an attempt to classify it
d. The application of a theoretical model to explain the cause of abnormal behavior
ANS: A REF: The Field of Abnormal Psychology
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.01.01 Define abnormal psychology. KEY: Bloom’s: Understand
8. Clinical psychologists usually have degrees; psychiatrists have degrees.
a. bachelor's (B.S.); medical (M.D.)
b. medical (M.D.); doctorate (Ph.D.)
c. doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D); medical (M.D.)
d. master's (M.S.); doctorate (Ph.D.)
ANS: C REF: Mental Disorders (see Table 1.1)
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.01.01 Define abnormal psychology. KEY: Bloom’s: Understand
9. Harold is a mental health professional who has a medical degree and prescribes antidepressants and
antipsychotic medication for his patients. After graduating from medical school, he completed a
three- year residency in his field. We can guess that Harold is a .
a. social worker
, b. psychiatrist
c. clinical psychologist
d. psychoanalyst
ANS: B REF: Mental Disorders (see Table 1.1)
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.01.01 Define abnormal psychology. KEY: Bloom’s: Apply
10. Linda, Jayne, and Sheryl all are called “doctors.” All are mental health professionals. However, Linda
has a Psy.D., Jayne has an M.D., and Sheryl has a D.S.W. We can predict that .
a. Sheryl is a psychiatrist
b. Linda is a social worker
c. Linda is a clinical psychologist
d. Jayne is a clinical psychologist
ANS: C REF: Mental Disorders (see Table 1.1)
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.01.01 Define abnormal psychology. KEY: Bloom’s: Apply
11. Psychiatrists must have an M.D.; clinical psychologists must have a Ph.D. or Psy.D., and psychiatric
social workers require .
a. a master's (M.S.) degree
b. an M.D
c. only a bachelor's (B.S.) degree
d. a Ph.D.
ANS: A REF: Mental Disorders (see Table 1.1)
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.01.01 Define abnormal psychology. KEY: Bloom’s: Understand
12. Johanna has specialized training, and works with individuals who drink too much or abuse drugs. We
can guess that Johanna is a .
a. substance abuse counselor
b. school psychologist
c. psychiatric social worker
d. psychiatrist
ANS: A REF: Mental Disorders (see Table 1.1)
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.01.01 Define abnormal psychology. KEY: Bloom’s: Apply
13. Suree is studying to be a clinical psychologist from an accredited program. She will learn that,
with respect to bias in diagnosing clients, .
a. mental health practitioners are not immune from inheriting the prejudicial attitudes
and stereotypes of the larger society
b. psychologists are less likely than other mental health professionals to
overpathologize clients on the basis of race, gender, or social class
c. clinical psychologists receive better training than other mental health professionals
for recognizing their tendency to hold prejudicial attitudes toward clients
d. mental health professionals are more likely to hold prejudicial attitudes and biases
against males than against females
ANS: A REF: Contemporary Trends in Abnormal Psychology
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.01.07 Describe some contemporary trends in abnormal psychology.
KEY: Bloom’s: Apply
14. Dr. Price’s client has values and a lifestyle that differ markedly from her own. Dr. Price is more
likely to .
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