Question 1

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 2

On a talk show last night Don described some symptoms of anxiety he has experienced during the past year. He said his therapist prescribed an anti-anxiety medication, which seems to be effective. Based on Don's description, you conclude that the therapist is a

Accepted Answer

A)  podiatrist. 
B)  psychiatrist. 
C)  social worker. 
D)  clinical psychologist. 
A)  podiatrist. 
B)  psychiatrist. 
C)  social worker. 
D)  clinical psychologist.

Question 3

What is the emphasis of the definition of abnormal behavior in the DSM‑IV-TR?

Accepted Answer

A)  statistical rarity 
B)  biological etiology 
C)  biological disadvantage in terms of reproduction 
D)  personal distress or impairment in social functioning 
A)  statistical rarity 
B)  biological etiology 
C)  biological disadvantage in terms of reproduction 
D)  personal distress or impairment in social functioning

Question 4

What is the literal meaning of the word psychopathology?

Accepted Answer

A)  demons within 
B)  deviant behavior 
C)  brain dysfunction 
D)  pathology of the mind 
A)  demons within 
B)  deviant behavior 
C)  brain dysfunction 
D)  pathology of the mind

Question 5

In the United States the definition of abnormal behavior is presented in the official Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, published by the American __________ Association.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the United States the definition of...

Question 6

The World Health Organization estimates that all mental disorders combined account for _____ percent of all disability worldwide.

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 1 
B)  11 
C)  28 
D)  52 
A)  less than 1 
B)  11 
C)  28 
D)  52

Question 7

An emphasis on masturbation as a cause of mental disorder, or the deliberate injection of mentally ill patients with malaria, can be viewed as examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive emphasis on biological explanations. 
B)  a willingness to accept ideas that are not backed by scientific proof. 
C)  how little psychiatry has changed in the past 100 years. 
D)  the contempt with which most medical professionals viewed their patients. 
A)  excessive emphasis on biological explanations. 
B)  a willingness to accept ideas that are not backed by scientific proof. 
C)  how little psychiatry has changed in the past 100 years. 
D)  the contempt with which most medical professionals viewed their patients.

Question 8

A general term that refers to several types of severe mental disorder 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 9

Describe the categories of behavior that are excluded from categorization as mental illness in the DSM-IV-TR, and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

(1) Expected or culturally sanctioned re

Question 10

What were the two categories of the causes of mental disorders described by Samuel Woodward?

Accepted Answer

A)  moral and physical 
B)  viral and bacteria 
C)  conscious and unconscious 
D)  poverty and lack of will power 
A)  moral and physical 
B)  viral and bacteria 
C)  conscious and unconscious 
D)  poverty and lack of will power

Question 11

Investigators in the World Health Organization (WHO) predict that, relative to other types of health problems, the burden of mental health disorders will _________________by 2020.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase 
B)  decrease 
C)  stay about the same 
D)  increase in developing countries and decrease in developed countries 
A)  increase 
B)  decrease 
C)  stay about the same 
D)  increase in developing countries and decrease in developed countries

Question 12

Discuss the different types of specialized mental health professionals, their role in the treatment of people with mental disorders, and how people are most likely to receive mental health care.

Accepted Answer

There are three general sources of menta

Question 13

What problem in defining abnormal behavior is evident in the case of Kevin Warner described in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some statistically rare forms of behavior are desirable. 
B)  Some mental disorders have symptoms that are not harmful. 
C)  A behavior is not dysfunctional unless it is statistically unusual. 
D)  Some people do not perceive their abnormal behavior as personally stressful. 
A)  Some statistically rare forms of behavior are desirable. 
B)  Some mental disorders have symptoms that are not harmful. 
C)  A behavior is not dysfunctional unless it is statistically unusual. 
D)  Some people do not perceive their abnormal behavior as personally stressful.

Question 14

Which disorder is about equally common in men and women in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  depression 
B)  bipolar mood disorder 
C)  alcohol abuse/dependence 
D)  antisocial personality disorder 
A)  depression 
B)  bipolar mood disorder 
C)  alcohol abuse/dependence 
D)  antisocial personality disorder

Question 15

Epidemiology is the scientific study of the

Accepted Answer

A)  effects of diets. 
B)  biological treatment of diseases. 
C)  frequency and distribution of disorders. 
D)  classification systems for mental disorders. 
A)  effects of diets. 
B)  biological treatment of diseases. 
C)  frequency and distribution of disorders. 
D)  classification systems for mental disorders.

Question 16

__________________ is defined in terms of the values, beliefs, and practices that are shared by a specific community or group of people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________________ is defined in terms of the...

Question 17

What is the history of the "diagnosis" homosexuality in the DSM?

Accepted Answer

A)  Homosexuality was never a diagnosis in the DSM. 
B)  Homosexuality was, and is, a possible diagnosis in the DSM. 
C)  Homosexuality was a diagnosis in the first two editions of the DSM, taken out for the third edition, and then reintroduced in the 4th. 
D)  Homosexuality was a diagnosis in the first two editions of the DSM, taken out for the third edition, and has never been reintroduced. 
A)  Homosexuality was never a diagnosis in the DSM. 
B)  Homosexuality was, and is, a possible diagnosis in the DSM. 
C)  Homosexuality was a diagnosis in the first two editions of the DSM, taken out for the third edition, and then reintroduced in the 4th. 
D)  Homosexuality was a diagnosis in the first two editions of the DSM, taken out for the third edition, and has never been reintroduced.

Question 18

One specific difference between psychiatrists and psychologists is that the psychiatrist

Accepted Answer

A)  is able to provide psychotherapy. 
B)  can prescribe medication. 
C)  uses the DSM to diagnose mental disorders. 
D)  has had supervised clinical experience. 
A)  is able to provide psychotherapy. 
B)  can prescribe medication. 
C)  uses the DSM to diagnose mental disorders. 
D)  has had supervised clinical experience.

Question 19

Which of the following is the correct listing of the disease burden associated with the top three illness categories?

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiovascular conditions, all drug use, all mental disorders 
B)  cardiovascular conditions, all mental disorders, all malignant diseases (cancer) 
C)  all drug use, all infectious and parasitic diseases, all respiratory diseases 
D)  all mental disorders, all respiratory conditions, all cardiovascular conditions 
A)  cardiovascular conditions, all drug use, all mental disorders 
B)  cardiovascular conditions, all mental disorders, all malignant diseases (cancer) 
C)  all drug use, all infectious and parasitic diseases, all respiratory diseases 
D)  all mental disorders, all respiratory conditions, all cardiovascular conditions

Question 20

Jane Addams was an influential social activist. Which of the following does not apply to her?

Accepted Answer

A)  She founded a program to serve poor people in Chicago. 
B)  She won a Nobel Peace Prize. 
C)  She was a psychiatrist. 
D)  She suffered bouts of depression. 
A)  She founded a program to serve poor people in Chicago. 
B)  She won a Nobel Peace Prize. 
C)  She was a psychiatrist. 
D)  She suffered bouts of depression.

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

On a talk show last night Don described some symptoms of anxiety he has experienced during the past year. He said his therapist prescribed an anti-anxiety medication, which seems to be effective. Based on Don's description, you conclude that the therapist is a

What is the emphasis of the definition of abnormal behavior in the DSM‑IV-TR?

What is the literal meaning of the word psychopathology?

In the United States the definition of abnormal behavior is presented in the official Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, published by the American __________ Association.

The World Health Organization estimates that all mental disorders combined account for _____ percent of all disability worldwide.

An emphasis on masturbation as a cause of mental disorder, or the deliberate injection of mentally ill patients with malaria, can be viewed as examples of

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

Describe the categories of behavior that are excluded from categorization as mental illness in the DSM-IV-TR, and give an example of each.

What were the two categories of the causes of mental disorders described by Samuel Woodward?

Investigators in the World Health Organization (WHO) predict that, relative to other types of health problems, the burden of mental health disorders will _________________by 2020.

Discuss the different types of specialized mental health professionals, their role in the treatment of people with mental disorders, and how people are most likely to receive mental health care.

What problem in defining abnormal behavior is evident in the case of Kevin Warner described in the text?

Which disorder is about equally common in men and women in the United States?

Epidemiology is the scientific study of the

__________________ is defined in terms of the values, beliefs, and practices that are shared by a specific community or group of people.

What is the history of the "diagnosis" homosexuality in the DSM?

One specific difference between psychiatrists and psychologists is that the psychiatrist

Which of the following is the correct listing of the disease burden associated with the top three illness categories?

Jane Addams was an influential social activist. Which of the following does not apply to her?

Causes of Abnormal Behavior

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Anxiety Disorders

Acute and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, and Somatoform Disorders

Stress and Physical Health

Personality Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance Use Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Schizophrenic Disorders

Dementia, Delirium, and Amnestic Disorders

Mental Retardation and Pervasive Developmental 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

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

On a talk show last night Don described some symptoms of anxiety he has experienced during the past year. He said his therapist prescribed an anti-anxiety medication, which seems to be effective. Based on Don's description, you conclude that the therapist is a

What is the emphasis of the definition of abnormal behavior in the DSM‑IV-TR?

What is the literal meaning of the word psychopathology?

In the United States the definition of abnormal behavior is presented in the official Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, published by the American __________ Association.

The World Health Organization estimates that all mental disorders combined account for _____ percent of all disability worldwide.

An emphasis on masturbation as a cause of mental disorder, or the deliberate injection of mentally ill patients with malaria, can be viewed as examples of

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

Describe the categories of behavior that are excluded from categorization as mental illness in the DSM-IV-TR, and give an example of each.

What were the two categories of the causes of mental disorders described by Samuel Woodward?

Investigators in the World Health Organization (WHO) predict that, relative to other types of health problems, the burden of mental health disorders will _________________by 2020.

Discuss the different types of specialized mental health professionals, their role in the treatment of people with mental disorders, and how people are most likely to receive mental health care.

What problem in defining abnormal behavior is evident in the case of Kevin Warner described in the text?

Which disorder is about equally common in men and women in the United States?

Epidemiology is the scientific study of the

__________________ is defined in terms of the values, beliefs, and practices that are shared by a specific community or group of people.

What is the history of the "diagnosis" homosexuality in the DSM?

One specific difference between psychiatrists and psychologists is that the psychiatrist

Which of the following is the correct listing of the disease burden associated with the top three illness categories?

Jane Addams was an influential social activist. Which of the following does not apply to her?

Causes of Abnormal Behavior

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Anxiety Disorders

Acute and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, and Somatoform Disorders

Stress and Physical Health

Personality Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance Use Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Schizophrenic Disorders

Dementia, Delirium, and Amnestic Disorders

Mental Retardation and Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Psychological Disorders of Childhood

Adjustment Disorders and Life-Cycle Transitions

Mental Health and the Law

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