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Abnormal Psychology Test Bank: Understanding Behavior, Exams of Nursing

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A test bank for understanding abnormal behavior, featuring multiple-choice questions with verified answers. It covers key concepts in abnormal psychology, including the concerns of abnormal psychology, psychodiagnosis, and the roles of different mental health professionals. The questions are designed to assess understanding of various aspects of abnormal behavior, such as its definition, causes, and treatment approaches. It also addresses cultural and sociopolitical considerations in diagnosing abnormality, making it a valuable resource for students studying psychology.

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TEST BANK FOR UNDERSTANDING ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR 10TH

EDITION, SUE, QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS

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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.

ANS: A REF: The Concerns of Abnormal Psychology OBJ: 1 MSC:

Factual

2. Psychopathology, or abnormal behavior, results primarily from ____.

a. genetic factors

b. environmental factors

c. sociocultural factors

d. an interaction of many factors

ANS: D REF: Introduction OBJ: 1 MSC: Factual

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Chapter 1: Abnormal Behavior MULTIPLE CHOICE

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. ANS: A REF: The Concerns of Abnormal Psychology OBJ: 1 MSC: Factual
Psychopathology, or abnormal behavior, results primarily from ____. a. genetic factors b. environmental factors c. sociocultural factors d. an interaction of many factors ANS: D REF: Introduction OBJ: 1 MSC: Factual

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 ANS: C REF: The Concerns of Abnormal Psychology OBJ: 1 MSC: Applied
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 ANS: B REF: The Concerns of Abnormal Psychology OBJ: 1 MSC: Applied
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 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 Concerns of Abnormal Psychology OBJ: 1 MSC: Applied

Which of the following defines therapy most accurately? a. A program of systematic intervention designed to alter behavior, emotion, or thought 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: 1 OBJ: The Concerns of Abnormal Psychology MSC: Factual
A psychologist develops several activities for clients aimed at helping them become more self-disciplined and feel more confident about trying new behaviors. This example illustrates ____. a. how epidemiological work is done in the field b. how therapy may be seen as an attempt to modify behavior c. the function of providing an explanation for abnormal behavior d. the essential need for accurate psychodiagnosis ANS: B REF: The Concerns of Abnormal Psychology OBJ: 1 MSC: Applied
Clinical psychologists usually have ____ degrees, unlike psychiatrists, who 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: The Concerns of Abnormal Psychology OBJ: 1 MSC: Factual

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: The Concerns of Abnormal Psychology OBJ: 1 MSC: Applied
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: The Concerns of Abnormal Psychology OBJ: 1 MSC: Applied
Psychiatrists must have an M.D.; clinical psychologists must have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. Psychoanalysts must have. a. a master's (M.S.) degree b. an M.D c. only a bachelor's (B.S.) degree d. their own intensive personal analysis from an experienced analyst ANS: D REF: The Concerns of Abnormal Psychology OBJ: 1 MSC: Factual

A psychologist defined mental retardation solely on the basis of how far from “normal” an individual's IQ score is. The criterion used is. a. abnormality b. cultural relativism c. cultural universality d. deviance ANS: D REF: Determining Abnormality OBJ: 2 MSC: Conceptual
Anita went to the mall. Suddenly she looked around and had no idea where she was, whether it was day or night, or even what day it was. Anita was experiencing ____. a. a hallucination b. a delusion c. disorientation d. psychosis ANS: C REF: Determining Abnormality OBJ: 2 MSC: Applied
Suree is studying to be a clinical psychologist from an accredited program. She will learn that, with respect to bias in diagnosing clients,. a. even the most enlightened and well-intended mental health professionals may engage in race, gender, and social class bias 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: Abnormal Behavior in Context: Sociopolitical and Cultural Limitations OBJ: 3 MSC: Applied

“You must understand the values and expectations of the society in which behavior occurs before you decide that abnormality exists.” This quote best reflects which view of abnormality? a. traditional b. cultural relativism c. epidemiological d. cultural universality ANS: B REF: Abnormal Behavior in Context: Sociopolitical and Cultural Limitations OBJ: 3 MSC: Conceptual
The concept of assumes that certain mental disorders exist across cultures; suggests that mental disorders may manifest differently and certain disorders may only be found in some cultures. a. cultural universality; cultural relativism b. cultural relativism; cultural universality c. cultural relativism; cultural constellation d. cultural diversity; cultural universality ANS: A REF: Abnormal Behavior in Context: Sociopolitical and Cultural Limitations OBJ: 3 MSC: Conceptual
The most fruitful approach to using multicultural criteria is to rely on. a. neither cultural universality nor cultural relativism b. the cultural relativism approach c. the cultural universality approach d. some combination of cultural relativism and cultural universality ANS: D REF: Abnormal Behavior in Context: Sociopolitical and Cultural Limitations OBJ: 3 MSC: Factual
Early psychological research, such as that by Emil Kraepelin, supported which assumption about abnormality?

ANS: D REF: Determining Abnormality OBJ: 2 MSC: Factual

Mel has the mistaken belief that his father has stolen his identity and that his mother is trying to poison him. Mel's mistaken beliefs illustrate ____. a. delusions b. disorientation c. underachievement d. hallucinations ANS: A REF: Determining Abnormality OBJ: 2 MSC: Applied
Jack carries on conversations with creatures only he can see in a language that no one else can understand. Jack says the creatures instruct him to crush insects that only Jack can see. Jack is experiencing ____. a. delusions b. discomfort c. hallucinations d. disorientation ANS: C REF: Determining Abnormality OBJ: 2 MSC: Applied
During a diagnostic interview, a psychiatrist asks the client if he or she knows what day it is, what his or her name is, and where he or she is. These questions are designed to assess ____. a. disorientation b. discomfort c. subjective distress d. dysfunction ANS: A REF: Determining Abnormality OBJ: 2 MSC: Applied

One way to assess dysfunction is in terms of the discrepancy between ____. a. thoughts and feelings b. expectations and attitudes c. cultural norms and actual behavior d. personal potential and actual performance ANS: D REF: Determining Abnormality OBJ: 2 MSC: Factual
Teresa, normally an energetic mother of three small children, is suddenly unable to go shopping, prepare meals, or even dress her children. Teresa's behavior illustrates the practical definition of abnormality called. a. disorientation b. discomfort c. dysfunction d. deviance ANS: C REF: Determining Abnormality OBJ: 2 MSC: Applied
According to Thomas Szasz, ____. a. mental illness is a fictional creation by society used to control and change people b. the causes for most mental disorders will ultimately be found in brain pathology c. individuals who are suffering from mental illnesses have biological diseases d. medication is far superior to psychotherapy in reducing the suffering of individuals with mental disorders ANS: A REF: Abnormal Behavior in Context: Sociopolitical and Cultural Limitations OBJ: 3 MSC: Factual

a. unusual belief systems are not necessarily wrong b. abnormal behavior reflects an illness c. psychologists are better trained than other professionals to diagnose abnormality d. people who have problems of living are suffering from mental illness ANS: A REF: Abnormal Behavior in Context: Sociopolitical and Cultural Limitations OBJ: 3 MSC: Factual

Dr. Karlin specializes in working with clients whose emotional problems interfere with their ability to work effectively or to engage in meaningful relationships. She focuses on which criterion of abnormality? a. distress b. deviance c. dangerousness d. dysfunction ANS: D REF: Determining Abnormality OBJ: 2 MSC: Applied
"A behavior pattern in an individual that is associated with distress or disability, and is not merely an expectable response to common stressors or losses" would be considered consistent with the definition of abnormal behavior of ____. a. humanistic psychologists b. the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders c. cultural relativists d. the National Institute of Mental Health ANS: B REF: Determining Abnormality OBJ: 2 MSC: Factual
Dr. Henry conducted an epidemiological study to assess the lifetime prevalence of schizophrenia in the United States. Dr. Henry was assessing ____.

a. the percentage of people in the United States who suffer from schizophrenia b. the number of people in the United States who have had schizophrenia within a certain period of time c. the total proportion of people in the United States who have ever suffered from schizophrenia d. the age of onset for people in the United States who have schizophrenia ANS: C REF: The Frequency and Burden of Mental Disorders OBJ: 4 MSC: Conceptual

A researcher who investigates the onset or occurrence of a psychological disorder over specific periods of time is studying the of the disorder. a. incidence b. prevalence c. lifetime prevalence d. criteria ANS: A REF: The Frequency and Burden of Mental Disorders OBJ: 4 MSC: Factual
Psychiatric epidemiology our understanding of the factors that contribute to the occurrence of specific mental disorders. a. restricts b. does not affect c. confuses d. improves ANS: D REF: The Frequency and Burden of Mental Disorders OBJ: 4 MSC: Conceptual

According to the President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health (2003), ____. a. the rate of mental disorder among adolescents is on the decrease b. the more education a person has, the more likely he/she is to have a mental disorder c. there is no longer a "stigma" about mental illness d. two-thirds of all people suffering from mental disorders are not receiving or seeking mental health services ANS: D REF: The Frequency and Burden of Mental Disorders OBJ: 4 MSC: Factual
Researchers in the United States have found which one of the following statements to be TRUE? a. The rate of mental disorder in the population has been steadily decreasing over the past 50 years. b. Adolescents and adults are equally likely to suffer from anxiety disorders. c. Women are more likely than men to suffer from mental disorders. d. Adolescents are more likely than adults to suffer from mental disorders. ANS: D REF: The Frequency and Burden of Mental Disorders OBJ: 4 MSC: Factual
According to Merikangas et al. (2010), what percent of adults suffer from serious psychological disorders in a given year? a. 5 percent b. 8 percent c. 25 percent d. 32 percent ANS: C REF: The Frequency and Burden of Mental Disorders OBJ: 4 MSC: Factual

Which of the following mental disorders is the most common in the United States? a. schizophrenia b. anxiety c. mood d. substance abuse ANS: B REF: The Frequency and Burden of Mental Disorders OBJ: 4 MSC: Factual
Which statement about the burden of mental disorders is accurate? a. Incidence is associated with negative attitudes about mental illness. b. “Mental health problems” that do not meet criteria for a mental disorder could be as equally debilitating as a diagnosable mental health disorders if treated inadequately. c. Half of the people who suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder are neither seeking nor receiving mental health services. d. Spending on mental health services is increasing. ANS: B REF: The Frequency and Burden of Mental Disorders OBJ: 4 MSC: Factual
Jason says, “Abnormal behavior is a function of the context in which the behavior occurs and what the observer thinks is abnormal.” Jason's remark ____. a. contradicts the myth that there is a sharp distinction between mentally healthy and mentally disturbed b. supports the myth that mentally disturbed people can use willpower to recover c. supports the myth that mental illness runs in families d. contradicts the myth that mentally disturbed people can cure themselves ANS: A REF: Stereotypes about the Mentally Disturbed OBJ: 5 MSC: Applied

ANS: A REF: Stereotypes about the Mentally Disturbed OBJ: 5 MSC: Applied

Many psychological problems stem from situations that are not under an individual's control. This fact counters the myth that. a. mental illness is incurable b. mental patients are usually dangerous c. most mental disorders are caused by inherited biological defects d. mental illness is caused by weak personal willpower ANS: D REF: Stereotypes about the Mentally Disturbed OBJ: 5 MSC: Factual
Morgan is a highly respected teacher and poet whose works have been published in three languages. He also suffers from bipolar disorder and has never been successfully treated. This case ____. a. supports the claim that mental disorders are usually the result of bad parenting and past traumatic experiences b. contradicts the claim that people with mental disorders cannot contribute until they are cured c. contradicts the claim that mentally disturbed people are recognizable d. supports the idea that mentally disturbed people can never function normally or hold down jobs ANS: B REF: Stereotypes about the Mentally Disturbed OBJ: 5 MSC: Applied
Dr. Chu reports, “Mental patients are no more dangerous than other people.” What does research say about the doctor's statement? a. No such research has been done. b. Research shows that patients are considerably more dangerous than others in the population.

c. Research shows that individuals with dual diagnosis are slightly more dangerous than other patients. d. Research shows that mental patients are actually less dangerous than are others in the population. ANS: C REF: Stereotypes about the Mentally Disturbed OBJ: 5 MSC: Applied

Throughout history, most popular ideas about abnormal behavior have been ____. a. rooted in the beliefs of a given time period and society b. based on religious dogma of the day c. rooted in supernatural explanations d. based on scientific evidence ANS: A REF: Historical Perspectives on Abnormal Behavior OBJ: 6 MSC: Conceptual
Professor Martin, a historian who studies ancient cultures, would likely suggest that prehistoric societies attributed mental illness to all of the following EXCEPT ____. a. demonic possession b. sorcery c. spirits of angry ancestors d. biological disequilibrium ANS: D REF: Historical Perspectives on Abnormal Behavior OBJ: 6 MSC: Applied
In some non-Western societies today, headaches, depression, and seizures are all believed to be caused by offended ancestral spirits or by evil forces that possess the sufferer. This type of explanation is called. a. naturalism b. demonology

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