Question 1

Which is the best description of abnormal psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  a deviant personality trait 
B)  analysis of the childhood roots of pathology 
C)  study of unconscious influences on mental disorders 
D)  application of psychological science to the study of mental disorders 
A)  a deviant personality trait 
B)  analysis of the childhood roots of pathology 
C)  study of unconscious influences on mental disorders 
D)  application of psychological science to the study of mental disorders

Question 2

The symptoms and signs of mental illness are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  the analysis of the mind. 
B)  the treatment of mental disorders. 
C)  psychopathology. 
D)  the ancient philosophy of the interaction of mind and body. 
A)  the analysis of the mind. 
B)  the treatment of mental disorders. 
C)  psychopathology. 
D)  the ancient philosophy of the interaction of mind and body.

Question 3

In a nearby town, two people had anxiety disorders in the past but not now. Three people developed anxiety disorders four or five years ago, and continue to have an anxiety disorder now. Six people developed anxiety disorders this year and continue to be so diagnosed. Which of the following might an epidemiologist write in her report concerning the rate of mental disorders in this community?

Accepted Answer

A)  incidence (this year) = 5; lifetime prevalence = 6 
B)  incidence (this year) = 6; lifetime prevalence = 11 
C)  lifetime prevalence = 5; lifetime prevalence = 3 
D)  lifetime prevalence = 5; incidence (this year) = 11 
A)  incidence (this year) = 5; lifetime prevalence = 6 
B)  incidence (this year) = 6; lifetime prevalence = 11 
C)  lifetime prevalence = 5; lifetime prevalence = 3 
D)  lifetime prevalence = 5; incidence (this year) = 11

Question 4

You are a member of a research team that is about to begin research on the effectiveness of a drug called Relax on the symptoms of anxiety. One of the researchers asks you to describe the null hypothesis for this study. What will you say?

Accepted Answer

A)  The null hypothesis states that the drug's effect will not differ from no treatment. 
B)  The null hypothesis states that the dependent variable in this experiment must be objectively measured. 
C)  The null hypothesis means the researchers must be blind to the identity of the individuals that are receiving the drug. 
D)  The null hypothesis means there are no differences in demographic characteristics between the control and the experimental groups. 
A)  The null hypothesis states that the drug's effect will not differ from no treatment. 
B)  The null hypothesis states that the dependent variable in this experiment must be objectively measured. 
C)  The null hypothesis means the researchers must be blind to the identity of the individuals that are receiving the drug. 
D)  The null hypothesis means there are no differences in demographic characteristics between the control and the experimental groups.

Question 5

According to your 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 6

According to the textbook some disorders, such as __________, are found in virtually every culture social scientists have studied.

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep apnea 
B)  alcoholism 
C)  schizophrenia 
D)  bulimia 
A)  sleep apnea 
B)  alcoholism 
C)  schizophrenia 
D)  bulimia

Question 7

Hippocrates is viewed as one of the first figures in history to emphasize that psychopathology can be attributed to

Accepted Answer

A)  supernatural causes. 
B)  the influence of culture. 
C)  natural causes. 
D)  unconscious mental processes. 
A)  supernatural causes. 
B)  the influence of culture. 
C)  natural causes. 
D)  unconscious mental processes.

Question 8

Which physician has received specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  neurologist 
B)  psychiatrist 
C)  dermatologist 
D)  clinical physician 
A)  neurologist 
B)  psychiatrist 
C)  dermatologist 
D)  clinical physician

Question 9

Based on the results of the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NDR-R) Study, which disorder has the highest lifetime prevalence in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  schizophrenia 
B)  major depression 
C)  bipolar mood disorder 
D)  obsessive-compulsive disorder 
A)  schizophrenia 
B)  major depression 
C)  bipolar mood disorder 
D)  obsessive-compulsive disorder

Question 10

Culture is defined in terms of

Accepted Answer

A)  the level of education attained by most people in a specific group. 
B)  the degree of emphasis a community places on art and literature. 
C)  the values, beliefs, and practices shared by a specific group of people. 
D)  the similarity of people within a group. 
A)  the level of education attained by most people in a specific group. 
B)  the degree of emphasis a community places on art and literature. 
C)  the values, beliefs, and practices shared by a specific group of people. 
D)  the similarity of people within a group.

Question 11

It is likely that ________ played a role in the recurring depression of Jane Addams.

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

Which is the best description of abnormal psychology?

The symptoms and signs of mental illness are known as

You are a member of a research team that is about to begin research on the effectiveness of a drug called Relax on the symptoms of anxiety. One of the researchers asks you to describe the null hypothesis for this study. What will you say?

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

According to the textbook some disorders, such as __________, are found in virtually every culture social scientists have studied.

Hippocrates is viewed as one of the first figures in history to emphasize that psychopathology can be attributed to

Which physician has received specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders?

Based on the results of the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NDR-R) Study, which disorder has the highest lifetime prevalence in the United States?

Culture is defined in terms of

It is likely that ________ played a role in the recurring depression of Jane Addams.

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 is the best description of abnormal psychology?

The symptoms and signs of mental illness are known as

You are a member of a research team that is about to begin research on the effectiveness of a drug called Relax on the symptoms of anxiety. One of the researchers asks you to describe the null hypothesis for this study. What will you say?

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

According to the textbook some disorders, such as __________, are found in virtually every culture social scientists have studied.

Hippocrates is viewed as one of the first figures in history to emphasize that psychopathology can be attributed to

Which physician has received specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders?

Based on the results of the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NDR-R) Study, which disorder has the highest lifetime prevalence in the United States?

Culture is defined in terms of

It is likely that ________ played a role in the recurring depression of Jane Addams.

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

Filters