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Chapter_1_Abnormal_Psychology_and_Life

Abnormal Psychology and Life A Dimensional Approach 3rd Edition by Chris Kearney

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Chapter_1_Abnormal_Psychology_and_Life

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

1. A group of emotional, cognitive, or behavioral symptoms that cause significant distress or significant problems is called a(n)

  a. mental disorder.
  b. deviation.
  c. stressor.
  d. abnormal concept.

 

ANSWER:   a
DIFFICULTY:   easy
REFERENCES:   Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
OTHER:   TYPE: factual

 

2. Abnormal psychology is

  a. the scientific study of troublesome feelings, thoughts, and behaviors associated with mental disorders.
  b. assertions about what might be abnormal emotional experience based on sociocultural norms.
  c. a scientific study of how and why people become unique in ways that are potentially maladaptive.
  d. focused on intrapsychic causes rather than biologic influences.

 

ANSWER:   a
REFERENCES:   What is a Mental Disorder?
OTHER:   TYPE: factual

 

3. Amanda has been severely depressed in the past year. She is constantly sad, almost to the point of numbness. She ruminates constantly about what a failure she is and how nothing she does is ever right. She finds it hard to get out of bed and get going. Which of these symptoms is an example of a cognitive symptom of Amanda’s mental disorder?

  a. constant sadness
  b. feeling numb
  c. ruminating on her failures
  d. difficulty getting out of bed

 

ANSWER:   c
DIFFICULTY:   moderate
REFERENCES:   Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
OTHER:   TYPE: application

 

4. Michael is experiencing a number of thoughts that are making it difficult for him to stay focused on his work. Although he is still able to accomplish his assigned tasks, he is very upset by the difficulties he is having. He may be classified as having a mental disorder on the basis of

  a. the distress he is causing his coworkers.
  b. feelings of rejection.
  c. his own distress at his cognitive symptoms.
  d. number of negative thoughts

 

ANSWER:   c
DIFFICULTY:   moderate
REFERENCES:   What is a Mental Disorder?
OTHER:   TYPE: application

 

5. Dr. Elliot is teaching a course on different mental disorders. The course focuses on exploring scientific thought on problematic feelings, thoughts, and behaviors associated with mental disorders. The learning objectives include strategies for evaluating patients who might have a mental disorder, understanding the causes behind mental disorders, and prevention and treatment strategies for mental disorders. The title of Dr. Elliot’s course is most likely

  a. Abnormal Psychology.
  b. Testing and Assessment.
  c. Counseling Psychology.
  d. Community Psychology.

 

ANSWER:   a
DIFFICULTY:   moderate
REFERENCES:   Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
OTHER:   TYPE: application

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