TEST BANK FOR UNDERSTANDING ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR (PSY 254 BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS AND PERSONALITY) 10TH EDITION BY DAVID SUE (AUTHOR), DERALD WING SUE (AUTHOR), STANLEY SUE (AUTHOR), DIANE M. SUE (AUTHOR) ||VERIFIED QUESTIONS & SOLUTIONS|| GUARANTEED A+ PASS

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TEST BANK FOR UNDERSTANDING ABNORMAL
BEHAVIOR (PSY 254 BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS AND
PERSONALITY) 10TH EDITION BY DAVID SUE (AUTHOR),
DERALD WING SUE (AUTHOR), STANLEY SUE (AUTHOR),
DIANE M. SUE (AUTHOR) ||VERIFIED QUESTIONS &
SOLUTIONS|| GUARANTEED A+ PASS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Abnormal Behavior ...........................................................................................................2
Chapter 2: Models Of Abnormal Behavior ......................................................................................... 36
Chapter 3: Assessment And Classification Of Abnormal Behavior ...................................................... 68
Chapter 4 :The Scientific Method In Abnormal Psychology .............................................................. 100
Chapter 5: Anxiety And Obsessive Compulsive And Related Disorders ............................................. 134
Chapter 6: Stress Disorders ............................................................................................................ 167
Chapter 7: Somatic Symptom And Dissociative Disorders ................................................................ 201
Chapter 8: Mood Disorders ............................................................................................................ 235
Chapter 9: Suicide .......................................................................................................................... 268
Chapter 10: Eating Disorders .......................................................................................................... 307
Chapter 11: Substance Use Disorders.............................................................................................. 338
Chapter 12: Schizophrenia .............................................................................................................. 371
Chapter 13: Neurocognitive Disorders ............................................................................................ 404
Chapter 14: Sexual Dysfunction And Gender Dysphoria Disorders ................................................... 437
Chapter 15: Personality Psychopathology ....................................................................................... 470
Chapter 16: Disorders Of Childhood And Adolescence ..................................................................... 506
Chapter 17: Legal And Ethical Issues In Abnormal Psychology .......................................................... 541



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.

Correct Ans: A Ref: The Concerns Of Abnormal Psychology Obj: 1 Msc: Factual

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2. Psychopathology, Or Abnormal Behavior, Results Primarily From _________.

A. Genetic Factors

B. Environmental Factors

C. Sociocultural Factors

D. An Interaction Of Many Factors

Correct 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

Correct 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

Correct 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

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B. Giving Juan A Psychodiagnosis

C. Offering An Explanation For Juan's Problem

D. Describing How To Control Juan's Symptoms

Correct Ans: C Ref: The Concerns Of Abnormal Psychology Obj: 1 Msc: Applied



6. Which Statement Regarding The Prediction Of Abnormal Behavior Is Accurate?

A. Even Experienced Professionals Tend To Overpredict Future Violence.

B. Psychologists Are Not Interested In Predicting Clients' Future Behavior.

C. Prediction Is Unrelated To Understanding The Cause Of Abnormality.

D. Psychologists Tend To Underpredict Future Violence.

Correct Ans: A Ref: The Concerns Of Abnormal Psychology Obj: 1 Msc: Conceptual



7. One Of Seung-Hui Cho's Professors Reported Cho's Frightening Behavior To Many Campus
Authorities. What Reason Did Those Authorities Give Her To Explain Why They Could Do Nothing?

A. Cho's Therapist Did Not Feel He Posed A Danger To Others.

B. There Was No Space In Any Of The Local Mental Health Facilities To House Him.

C. Cho Did Not Make Any Overt Threats Against Anyone.

D. When Compared With That Of His Peer Group, Cho's Behavior Was Not Considered Odd.

Correct Ans: C Ref: The Concerns Of Abnormal Psychology Obj: 1 Msc: Applied



8. When Psychologists Talk About Modifying Abnormal Behavior, They Mean They Are _______.

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 Therapy To Improve Client Behavior

Correct Ans: D Ref: The Concerns Of Abnormal Psychology Obj: 1 Msc: Factual