Test Bank For Essentials of Understanding Abnormal Behavior 3rd Edition By David
Chapter 1: Abnormal Behavior
MULTIPLE CHOICE
- Which statement about the field of abnormal psychology is accurate?
| a. | Abnormal psychology seeks to describe, explain, predict, and modify behaviors associated with various mental health conditions. |
| b. | Abnormal psychology is not yet considered a scientific field of research because diagnosis is so subjective. |
| c. | Abnormal psychology focuses on the study of only the most bizarre behavior that creates problems for society. |
| d. | Abnormal psychology is most interested in narrowing a disorder to specificbehavioral factors that can be modified. |
ANS: A REF: The Field of Abnormal Psychology
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.01.01 Define abnormal psychology. KEY: Bloom’s: Understand
- Mental illness results primarily from ____.
| a. | genetic factors |
| b. | environmental factors |
| c. | sociocultural factors |
| d. | an interaction of many factors |
ANS: D REF: Introduction OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.01.01 Define abnormal psychology.
KEY: Bloom’s: Understand
- Dr. Thompson collects information in order to describe, assess, and understand an individual’s psychological disorder. Dr. Thompson is engaged in ____.
| a. | investigative therapy |
| b. | systematic sensitization |
| c. | psychodiagnosis |
| d. | experimental research |
ANS: C REF: The Field of Abnormal Psychology
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.01.01 Define abnormal psychology. KEY: Bloom’s: Apply
- A psychologist states that “Juan’s abnormal behavior is likely due to a combination of biology and inadequate interpersonal skills.” The psychologist is ____.
| a. | predicting the future symptoms of Juan |
| b. | giving Juan a psychodiagnosis |
| c. | offering an explanation for Juan’s problem |
| d. | describing how to control Juan’s symptoms |
ANS: C REF: The Field of Abnormal Psychology
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.01.01 Define abnormal psychology. KEY: Bloom’s: Apply
- College administrators suspended Lee Loughner after they became concerned about Loughner’s potential to commit dangerous behaviors. Why didn’t authorities pursue a civil commitment?
| a. | Loughner’s therapist did not feel he posed a danger to others. |
| b. | None of the local mental health facilities had space to house him. |
| c. | Loughner’s behavior did not rise to the level of justifying a commitment. |
| d. | Loughner’s behavior was not considered odd in comparison to his peer group. |
ANS: C REF: The Field of Abnormal Psychology
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.01.01 Define abnormal psychology. KEY: Bloom’s: Apply
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