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Essentials of Abnormal Psychology
V. Mark Durand; David H. Barlow
8th Edition
9781337677318
,Table of content
Chapter 1. Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context
Chapter 2. An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology
Chapter 3. Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Research in Psychopathology
Chapter 4. Anxiety, Trauma- and Stressor-Related, and Obsessive-Compulsive
and Related Disorders
Chapter 5. Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders
Chapter 6. Mood Disorders and Suicide
Chapter 7. Physical Disorders and Health Psychology
Chapter 8. Eating and Sleep–Wake Disorders
Chapter 9. Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria
Chapter 10. Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders
Chapter 11. Personality Disorders
Chapter 12. Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
Chapter 13. Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders
Chapter 14. Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues
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1 : Catharsis is a method of exorcising demons for religious and psychological purposes.
A : true
B : false
Correct Answer : B
2 : Defense mechanisms are used to reinforce desired behaviors in operant conditioning.
A : true
B : false
Correct Answer : B
MULTIPLE CHOICE
3 : According to the authors of your textbook, the definition of a psychological disorder is
associated with
A : stress.
B : impairment in functioning.
C : culturally expected responses.
D : psychotic symptoms.
Correct Answer : B
4 : A psychological dysfunction refers to
A : a breakdown in cognitive functioning.
B : a breakdown in emotional functioning.
C : a breakdown in behavioral functioning.
D : all of these are correct
Correct Answer : D
5 : Regarding the definition of abnormality, it is correct to state that
A : it is difficult to define normal and abnormal.
B : abnormality depends solely on subjective distress.
C : the definition is universal across cultures.
D : the criteria differ depending on whether the individual has a psychological disorder or a
psychological dysfunction.
Correct Answer : A
6 : The criterion that a particular behavior be atypical or not culturally expected is insufficient to
define abnormality because
A : behavior that occurs infrequently is considered abnormal in every culture.
B : the atypical behavior must also cause harm or impairment to be considered abnormal.
C : behaviors vary very little from one individual to another within each culture.
D : many people behave in ways that deviate from the average, but this doesnt mean that they
have a disorder.
Correct Answer : D
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7 : A new marine recruit at boot camp begins feeling sad and lonely. Although still able to go to
classes and continue the basic training exercises, the recruit is feeling down much of the time
and worries about what is happening.. Which part of the definition of abnormality applies to the
recruits situation?
A : Personal distress
B : Cultural factors
C : Impaired functioning
D : Violation of societal norms
Correct Answer : A
8 : Which of the following degrees is earned by a psychiatrist?
A : Ph.D.
B : Ed.D.
C : M.D.
D : Psy.D.
Correct Answer : C
9 : Ozzy Manson is a male rocker who wears outlandish makeup and womens clothing when
performing on stage. This behavior is considered
A : more abnormal than that of an accountant who starts to do so because rockstars are
supposed to be very masculine.
B : less abnormal than that of an accountant who starts to do so because it is consistent with his
professional success.
C : more abnormal than that of an accountant who starts to do so because its less common to
see a rockstar in makeup.
D : just as abnormal as that of an accountant who starts to do so because abnormality is
defined by the individual himself.
Correct Answer : B
10 : The prototype of a disorder reflects ________ as described in DSM-5.
A : its history and prognosis
B : its biological underpinnings
C : The causes of pathology
D : the typical profile and diagnostic criteria
Correct Answer : D
11 : The scientific study of psychological disorders is called
A : psychopathology.
B : psychoanalysis.
C : pseudoscience.
D : parapsychology.
Correct Answer : A
12 : Dr. Smith is interested in how separation anxiety changes over time from childhood to
adolescence in the general population. What is his main field of study?
A : Oedipal theory
B : Behaviorism
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