Test Bank of Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World Nevid 9th Edition

Test Bank of Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World Nevid 9th Edition

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Introduction and Methods of Research

Multiple-Choice Questions

    1. Which emotional concern has developed in the police photographer who described his                     

           crime scene experiences?

a.angerc. fear

b. sadnessd. loneliness

ANSWER: C

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    2. In “Cowering Under the Covers,” the woman with bipolar disorder     

reports that when she goes beyond the stage of feeling exhilaration, she _________. 

a.   becomes manic        

b.  experiences calm

c. develops  suicidal thoughts

d. argues with her husband

ANSWER: A

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    3. Thomas, the young man with paranoid schizophrenia and major depression,  

            experienced severe symptoms until he ______.                    

a.  received two months of treatment in the psychiatric hospital  

b.  found the correct medication

c.  underwent electroconvulsive therapy

d.  was given a prefrontal lobotomy

ANSWER: B

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4.An abnormal behavior pattern that is associated with states of intense emotional distress or an impaired ability to function is a(n) ______.

a.abreactionc.perceptual set

b.reaction formationd.psychological disorder

ANSWER: D

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    5.Abnormal psychology deals chiefly with ______.

a.diseases            c.   abnormal behaviors

b.traits            d.   problems of immaturity

ANSWER: C

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    6. The branch of psychology that deals with the description, causes, and treatment of abnormal 

behavior patterns is ______ psychology.

a.abnormalc.evolutionary

b.sociald.developmental

ANSWER: A

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7. According to the World Health Organization, which of the 17 countries surveyed had the highest rates of diagnosable psychological disorders? 

a.France c.Haiti 

b.United Statesd.Latvia

ANSWER: B

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8. The term mental disorder is derived from which of the following models?

a. epigeneticc. medical

b. sociologicald. psychological

ANSWER: C

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9. Who is affected by abnormal behavior?                                                  

     a. Only those who are mentally ill themselves                                              

       b.Only those who are related to individuals with a mental illness

       c. Only those who work with individuals with a mental illness

      d. Virtually everyone

ANSWER: D

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  10. Nearly one in ______ Americans is directly affected by a diagnosable mental illness at some point 

in their lives.

a.twoc.four

b.threed.five

ANSWER: A

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  11.About one in ______ adult Americans experiences a diagnosable mental illness in a given year.a.twoc.four

b.threed.five

ANSWER: C

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  12. What is the view about the medical model stated by the authors of your text?                

a.  It is not currently a prominent model for understanding abnormal behavior.                

b.  It puts the study of abnormal behavior directly in the purview of the field of psychology.        

c.  It provides terms such as “symptom” and “disease” which will be emphasized in the text.

d.  It is a major contemporary model, but psychological and sociocultural perspectives also warrant consideration.

ANSWER: D

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  13.  The ______ model considers abnormal behavior patterns to be symptoms of underlying illness.

  a.biogenic c.sociocultural

  b. behavioral d. medical 

ANSWER: D

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  14. The authors of your text prefer to use the term “psychological disorder” rather than 

  “mental disorder” because___________.  

a.the term “psychological disorder” puts the study of abnormal behavior squarely 

        within the purview of the field of psychology.

    b. the term psychological disorder carries less of a stigma. 

c. the term psychological disorder implies that behavioral change is possible whereas mental disorder suggests a less malleable condition. 

    d. the term “mental disorder” implies some type of serious illness, whereas the term 

                “psychological disorder” does not

ANSWER: A 

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  15. The Surgeon General’s report states that treatment for mental disorders
              is most effective when

a.pharmacological treatment is monitored weekly by a health care professional. 

b.psychological and pharmacological treatments are combined.

c.the social and financial needs of the individual are addressed prior to treatment. 

d.clinicians serving an individual are from the same ethnic group.

ANSWER: B

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16. According to the 1999 Surgeon General’s  Report on Mental Health, what percentage of American adults receives some form of help for mental health problems each year?

a.5%

b.15%

c.25%

d.35%

ANSWER: B

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  17.  The authors use the report of the ______ as a backdrop for this text’s study of abnormal

behavior.                     

a.World Health Organizationc.Secretary of Health and Human Services

b.Surgeon Generald.President’s Commission on Mental Health

ANSWER: B

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  18.Which of the following behaviors is considered abnormal?

a.feeling anxious in anticipation of an important job interview

b.feeling sad after failing a test

c.  feeling panic whenever entering a department store

  d.  feeling depressed about losing a loved one

ANSWER: C

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Topic: How Do We Define Abnormal Behavior?

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Skill: Applied

  19.   Which of the following statements about the unusualness criteria for determining abnormality is correct?

a.  It is the only criteria used to determine abnormality

  b.  It is the best criteria for determining abnormality

  c.  Statistical deviance or rarity is sufficient to judge abnormality

  d.  Just because a behavior is unusual does not necessarily mean that it is considered abnormal.

ANSWER: D

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Topic: How Do We Define Abnormal Behavior?

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  20. ______ societies have norms or standards that define the kinds of behavior acceptable in 

given contexts.

a.Very fewc.Around 2/3

b.Around 1/3 ofd.All

ANSWER: D

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