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Test Bank for Psychology Themes and Variations, 6th Canadian Edition By Doug McCann Name: Class: Date: Chapter 1 - The Evolution of Psychology Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Multiple Choice 1. The term “psychology” comes from the Greek words psyche and logos. What does logos mean? a. the study of a subject b. the soul c. logic d. discipline ANSWER: a 2. Psychological research is sometimes distorted or grossly simplified in media coverage, leading to misinf...

PSYC112 - Abnormal Psychology Exam Questions With Verified Answers Infrequency, deviance, distress, disability and danger - answerWhat are the five elements of abnormal psychology? The fact or state of diverging from usual or accepted standards, especially in social and sexual behaviours - answerDefine deviance - Depression = 10-20% for women and 5-12% for men - Schizophrenia = 0.5-1.5% - Any disorder = 48% - answerWhat is the lifetime extent of abnormal behaviour for depression, schizo...

Statistical infrequency - ANSWER Number of times it is observed Different/rare = abnormal E.g. IDD - average IQ 85-115, only 2% below 70 Statistical infrequency - real life applications - ANSWER All MI assessments include comparison to statistical norms IDD demonstrates how it can be used Useful in clinical assessment Statistical infrequency - unusual characteristics can be positive - ANSWER Statistically abnormal but may not need treatment E.g. IQ of 130 not undesirable Should never...

During a documentation session, a nurse asks what abbreviations should the practical nurse use? correct answer: 3. Abbreviations must be approved by the agency Which statement is accurate in regard to client consent? correct answer: The hcp proposing the procedure requiring written consent should be the one to ensure written consent is signed. In the sample client's health record, the nurse discovers another nurse has written "verbal order, tylenol... for pain". There is no evidence t...

PSYC 435- Abnormal-Ch.1 Exam Questions With Verified Answers Consider the criterion of subjective distress in the determination of a mental disorder. Which statement best describes its usefulness in deciding whether a given situation is "abnormal"? a) In order to consider something as abnormal, subjective distress is both necessary and sufficient. b) Subjective distress is necessary but not a sufficient condition for us to consider something as abnormal. c) Subjective distress is not n...

PSYC1002: Abnormal Psychology Exam Questions With Verified Answers Empirical method - answer- Description/Causation/Treatment - need to classify the difference between normal and abnormal behaviour Why is it important to know the difference between different diagnoses? - answer- The treatment that is used is influenced by the diagnoses and classification of the illness What is classified as 'abnormal'? - answer- Deviant/Distressing/Dysfunctional thoughts/behaviours/feelings - Very ambi...

PSYC 435 Abnormal Psychology Quizzes 1-5 Questions With Verified Answers Which of the following factors has a significant effect on the rates of severe mental illness among Americans? a. Family size b. Gender c. Geographical region of the country d. Political affiliation - answerb. Gender In Dr. Lu's study of eating disorders, she looked at the academic histories of girls with an eating disorder and girls who did not have such problems. In this example, the girls with eating disorders...

PSY 240 FINAL EXAM (UOFT) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT Psychopathology - Answer- symptoms that cause mental, emotional, and/or physical pain abnormality - Answer- Any pattern of behavior that causes people significant distress, causes them to harm themselves or others, or interferes with their ability to function in daily life. Culture and Gender and diagnoses - Answer- culture and gender can influence: 1. the ways people express symptoms 2. People's willingness to admit to certa...

PSYC 435 - Abnormal Psychology Quiz 2 Concepts Exam Questions With Verified Answers Graded A+ What is the difference between clinical diagnosis and psychological assessment? The information collected through various means of measurement are gathered during the psychological assessment. This information is evaluated and compared to the descriptions and requirements for disorders in the DSM-5 to come to a clinical diagnosis. What components must be integrated into a dynamic formulation? Th...

Psych 435 Abnormal Psychology Exam Questions With Verified Answers What is lycanthropy? - answerA condition in which people believe themselves to be possessed by wolves Which of the following is an example of family aggregation? a) Both Jane and her husband are alcoholics b) Jim and John, 21-year-old friends, are both schizophrenics c) Karen, her mother, and her grandmother have all been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder d) Kim's suicide was apparently a reaction to her mothe...