Question 1

Samuel Woodward's claim of a 90 percent success rate in treating the seriously disturbed patients at Worcester Lunatic Hospital

Accepted Answer

A) was backed by rigorous scientific evidence. 
B) reflects his lack of training in scientific research. 
C) was a tactic he used to increase state funding for his hospital. 
D) was based on the value of such treatments as bleeding and purging. 
A) was backed by rigorous scientific evidence. 
B) reflects his lack of training in scientific research. 
C) was a tactic he used to increase state funding for his hospital. 
D) was based on the value of such treatments as bleeding and purging.

Question 2

Which of the following provides the best analogy for the null hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

A) typical cutoffs for passing academic exams 
B) the assumption of innocence in the legal system 
C) a round robin tournament to find the best golfer 
D) ratings of multiple judges during the Olympics ice skating competition 
A) typical cutoffs for passing academic exams 
B) the assumption of innocence in the legal system 
C) a round robin tournament to find the best golfer 
D) ratings of multiple judges during the Olympics ice skating competition

Question 3

Which of the following can be concluded from cross-cultural studies?

Accepted Answer

A) All mental disorders are shaped,to some extent,by cultural factors. 
B) Several mental disorders are due entirely to cultural or social factors. 
C) Psychotic disorders are more influenced by culture than other disorders. 
D) The symptoms of certain disorders are just as likely to vary across cultures as are the disorders themselves. 
A) All mental disorders are shaped,to some extent,by cultural factors. 
B) Several mental disorders are due entirely to cultural or social factors. 
C) Psychotic disorders are more influenced by culture than other disorders. 
D) The symptoms of certain disorders are just as likely to vary across cultures as are the disorders themselves.

Question 4

In scientific research the alternative to the experimental hypothesis is known as the __________ hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In scientific research the alternative to the...

Question 5

Specific laboratory tests to confirm the presence of psychopathology

Accepted Answer

A) do not at present exist. 
B) are used by psychologists but not by psychiatrists. 
C) are used by psychiatrists but not by psychologists. 
D) are used to test for the presence of some viral infection or brain lesion to confirm a diagnosis. 
A) do not at present exist. 
B) are used by psychologists but not by psychiatrists. 
C) are used by psychiatrists but not by psychologists. 
D) are used to test for the presence of some viral infection or brain lesion to confirm a diagnosis.

Question 6

Which publication contains the official criteria for diagnosing mental disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) Physicians' Desk Reference 
B) Syndromes of Mental Disorders 
C) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 
D) American Psychiatric Association Guidelines for Diagnosis 
A) Physicians' Desk Reference 
B) Syndromes of Mental Disorders 
C) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 
D) American Psychiatric Association Guidelines for Diagnosis

Question 7

Which of the following treatments is most consistent with the view that bodily fluids cause mental disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) purging 
B) exorcism 
C) fever therapy 
D) electroconvulsive therapy 
A) purging 
B) exorcism 
C) fever therapy 
D) electroconvulsive therapy

Question 8

Explain the two risks associated with studying abnormal psychology.

Accepted Answer

The first risk associated with studying

Question 9

According to the text,managed care in the United States puts a high premium on

Accepted Answer

A) psychiatric care. 
B) evaluation of treatment compatibility. 
C) cost containment. 
D) volunteers as treatment assistants. 
A) psychiatric care. 
B) evaluation of treatment compatibility. 
C) cost containment. 
D) volunteers as treatment assistants.

Question 10

Describe the results of the Global Burden of Disease Study sponsored by the World Health Organization and predictions of mental disorders in the future.

Accepted Answer

The Global Burden of Disease Study evalu

Question 11

The presence of more than one condition within the same period of time in an individual is known as

Accepted Answer

The answer of The presence of more than one condition...

Question 12

A general term that refers to several types of severe mental disorders in which the person is considered to be out of contact with reality is

Accepted Answer

The answer of A general term that refers to several...

Question 13

The major difference between Ph.D.and Psy.D.degrees in psychology involves the degree of emphasis on training in

Accepted Answer

A) treatment methods. 
B) assessment methods. 
C) research methods. 
D) the uses of medications. 
A) treatment methods. 
B) assessment methods. 
C) research methods. 
D) the uses of medications.

Question 14

It is likely that ________ played a role in the recurring depression of Abraham Lincoln.

Accepted Answer

A) heredity 
B) lack of sleep and drugs 
C) early childhood sexual abuse 
D) social isolation 
A) heredity 
B) lack of sleep and drugs 
C) early childhood sexual abuse 
D) social isolation

Question 15

When we adopt an historical perspective to study how other societies have viewed the problems that we consider to be mental disorders,we find that they have

Accepted Answer

A) held quite different views. 
B) held very similar views. 
C) almost always emphasized natural explanations. 
D) almost always emphasized supernatural explanations. 
A) held quite different views. 
B) held very similar views. 
C) almost always emphasized natural explanations. 
D) almost always emphasized supernatural explanations.

Question 16

Conditions like albinism or fused toes are physical dysfunctions but would not be regarded as mental disorders because they

Accepted Answer

A) are physical. 
B) do not cause any harm. 
C) are rare. 
D) are not easily diagnosed. 
A) are physical. 
B) do not cause any harm. 
C) are rare. 
D) are not easily diagnosed.

Question 17

During the 1920s and 1930s several somatic treatments were widely used to treat mental disorders.Give a brief description of the procedure and the rationale for the following: fever therapy,insulin coma therapy,and lobotomy.

Accepted Answer

(1)Fever therapy involved taking blood f

Question 18

Ancient explanations for abnormal behavior include

Accepted Answer

A) disfavor from the gods or mischief of demons. 
B) a full moon. 
C) ancient aliens. 
D) black magic. 
A) disfavor from the gods or mischief of demons. 
B) a full moon. 
C) ancient aliens. 
D) black magic.

Question 19

The textbook suggests that one likely change in the future in the mental health professions is

Accepted Answer

A) boundaries between professions will become less rigid. 
B) boundaries between professions will become more rigid. 
C) restricting the rights of non-psychologists to administer tests will increase. 
D) legislation restricting the use of psychological terminology to licensed personnel will be adopted. 
A) boundaries between professions will become less rigid. 
B) boundaries between professions will become more rigid. 
C) restricting the rights of non-psychologists to administer tests will increase. 
D) legislation restricting the use of psychological terminology to licensed personnel will be adopted.

Question 20

The presence of more than one condition within the same time period is known as

Accepted Answer

A) twin diagnosis. 
B) double diagnosis. 
C) comorbidity. 
D) confounded morbidity. 
A) twin diagnosis. 
B) double diagnosis. 
C) comorbidity. 
D) confounded morbidity.

Samuel Woodward's claim of a 90 percent success rate in treating the seriously disturbed patients at Worcester Lunatic Hospital

Which of the following provides the best analogy for the null hypothesis?

Which of the following can be concluded from cross-cultural studies?

In scientific research the alternative to the experimental hypothesis is known as the __________ hypothesis.

Specific laboratory tests to confirm the presence of psychopathology

Which publication contains the official criteria for diagnosing mental disorders?

Which of the following treatments is most consistent with the view that bodily fluids cause mental disorders?

Explain the two risks associated with studying abnormal psychology.

According to the text,managed care in the United States puts a high premium on

Describe the results of the Global Burden of Disease Study sponsored by the World Health Organization and predictions of mental disorders in the future.

The presence of more than one condition within the same period of time in an individual is known as

A general term that refers to several types of severe mental disorders in which the person is considered to be out of contact with reality is

The major difference between Ph.D.and Psy.D.degrees in psychology involves the degree of emphasis on training in

It is likely that ________ played a role in the recurring depression of Abraham Lincoln.

When we adopt an historical perspective to study how other societies have viewed the problems that we consider to be mental disorders,we find that they have

Conditions like albinism or fused toes are physical dysfunctions but would not be regarded as mental disorders because they

During the 1920s and 1930s several somatic treatments were widely used to treat mental disorders.Give a brief description of the procedure and the rationale for the following: fever therapy,insulin coma therapy,and lobotomy.

Ancient explanations for abnormal behavior include

The textbook suggests that one likely change in the future in the mental health professions is

The presence of more than one condition within the same time period is known as

Causes of Abnormal Behavior

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Anxiety Disorders

Acute and Posttraumatic Stress Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, and Somatic Symptom Disorders

Stress and Physical Health

Personality Disorders

Feeding and Eating Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders

Psychological Disorders of Childhood

Adjustment Disorders and Life-Cycle Transitions

Mental Health and the Law

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Exam 1: Examples and Definitions of Abnormal Behavior

Samuel Woodward's claim of a 90 percent success rate in treating the seriously disturbed patients at Worcester Lunatic Hospital

Which of the following provides the best analogy for the null hypothesis?

Which of the following can be concluded from cross-cultural studies?

In scientific research the alternative to the experimental hypothesis is known as the __________ hypothesis.

Specific laboratory tests to confirm the presence of psychopathology

Which publication contains the official criteria for diagnosing mental disorders?

Which of the following treatments is most consistent with the view that bodily fluids cause mental disorders?

Explain the two risks associated with studying abnormal psychology.

According to the text,managed care in the United States puts a high premium on

Describe the results of the Global Burden of Disease Study sponsored by the World Health Organization and predictions of mental disorders in the future.

The presence of more than one condition within the same period of time in an individual is known as

A general term that refers to several types of severe mental disorders in which the person is considered to be out of contact with reality is

The major difference between Ph.D.and Psy.D.degrees in psychology involves the degree of emphasis on training in

It is likely that ________ played a role in the recurring depression of Abraham Lincoln.

When we adopt an historical perspective to study how other societies have viewed the problems that we consider to be mental disorders,we find that they have

Conditions like albinism or fused toes are physical dysfunctions but would not be regarded as mental disorders because they

During the 1920s and 1930s several somatic treatments were widely used to treat mental disorders.Give a brief description of the procedure and the rationale for the following: fever therapy,insulin coma therapy,and lobotomy.

Ancient explanations for abnormal behavior include

The textbook suggests that one likely change in the future in the mental health professions is

The presence of more than one condition within the same time period is known as

Causes of Abnormal Behavior

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Anxiety Disorders

Acute and Posttraumatic Stress Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, and Somatic Symptom Disorders

Stress and Physical Health

Personality Disorders

Feeding and Eating Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders

Psychological Disorders of Childhood

Adjustment Disorders and Life-Cycle Transitions

Mental Health and the Law

Filters