Test Bank For Abnormal Psychology 8Th Edition By Susan Nolen SBN10: 1260500187, ISBN13: 9781260500189
Abnormal Psychology, 8e (Nolen-Hoeksema)
Chapter 1 Looking at Abnormality
1) The continuum model of abnormality demonstrates that:
A) there is a clear distinction between dysfunctional and deviant behavior.
B) psychologists must make objective decisions about what warrants a diagnosis.
C) individuals are labeled as either having a disorder or not having one.
D) no sharp line exists between what is normal and abnormal.
Answer: D
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Abnormal Behavior
Learning Objective: Describe the facets of modern mental health care.
Bloom’s: Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA Outcome: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
2) To qualify as abnormal, behaviors, thoughts, and feelings must be
A) diagnosable.
B) unusual, distressing, impairing, or dangerous.
C) identifiable in the DSM-5.
D) violent.
Answer: B
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Abnormal Behavior
Learning Objective: Describe the facets of modern mental health care.
Bloom’s: Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA Outcome: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
3) When determining abnormality, behaviors, thoughts, and ________ are assessed.
A) family history
B) genetics
C) feelings
D) medication
Answer: C
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Abnormal Behavior
Learning Objective: Describe the facets of modern mental health care.
Bloom’s: Easy
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA Outcome: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
4) The study of abnormal psychology is the study of people who suffer mental, emotional, and often physical pain. This is also referred to as
A) psychopathology.
B) psychometry.
C) parapsychology.
D) behavioral psychology.
Answer: A
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Assessment of Abnormal Behavior
Learning Objective: Describe the facets of modern mental health care.
Bloom’s: Remember
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA Outcome: 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
