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,Multiple Choice1. Which statement about the field of abnormal psychology is accurate?
a. Abnormal psychology seeks to describe, explain, predict, and modify unusual behaviors.
b. Abnormal psychology is not yet considered a scientific field of research.
c. Abnormal psychology focuses on the study of only the most bizarre behavior.
d. Abnormal psychology is most interested in narrowing a disorder to one behavioral factor.
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: The Field of Abnormal Psychology
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.1.1 - Define abnormal psychology.
OTHER: Factual
2. Psychopathology, or abnormal behavior, results primarily from ____.
a. genetic factors
b. environmental factors
c. sociocultural factors
d. an interaction of many factors
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: Introduction
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.1.1 - Define abnormal psychology.
OTHER: Factual
3. Dr. Thompson collects information in order to describe and draw inferences about an individual's psychological
disorder. Dr. Thompson is engaged in ____.
a. investigative therapy
b. predicting dangerousness
c. psychodiagnosis
d. experimental research
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: The Field of Abnormal Psychology
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.1.1 - Define abnormal psychology.
OTHER: Applied
4. Dr. Kohn is a psychoanalyst, Dr. Edwards is a humanistic therapist, Dr. Peterson is a cognitive behavioral therapist, and
Dr. James is a Gestalt therapist. Each of them would likely have a different ____ for a client's abnormality.
a. time of onset
b. explanation
c. diagnosis
d. prognosis
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: The Field of Abnormal Psychology
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.1.1 - Define abnormal psychology.
OTHER: Applied
5. 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
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: The Field of Abnormal Psychology
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.1.1 - Define abnormal psychology.
OTHER: Applied
6. Which statement regarding the prediction of abnormal behavior is accurate?
a. People with deteriorating mental conditions can appear normal.
b. Psychologists are not interested in predicting clients' future behavior.
c. Prediction is unrelated to understanding the cause of abnormality.
d. Psychologists tend to underpredict future violence.
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: The Field of Abnormal Psychology
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.1.1 - Define abnormal psychology.
OTHER: Conceptual
7. College administrators suspended Lee Loughner after they became concerned about Loughner’s potential to commit
dangerous behaviors. Why didn’t authorities arrest him?
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 did not make any overt threats against anyone.
d. Loughner’s behavior was not considered odd in comparison to his peer group.
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: The Field of Abnormal Psychology
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.1.1 - Define abnormal psychology.
OTHER: Applied
8. When psychologists talk about modifying abnormal behavior, they are referring to ____.
a. attempting to understand the underlying cause of that behavior
b. restricting the freedom of dangerous clients
c. attempting to anticipate the future behaviors of clients
d. using therapy to improve client behavior
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: The Field of Abnormal Psychology
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.1.1 - Define abnormal psychology.
OTHER: Factual
9. Which statement defines psychotherapy most accurately?
a. A program of systematic intervention designed to alter behavior, emotion, or thought
b. The scientific study of abnormal behavior
c. A system of observing abnormal behavior in an attempt to classify it
d. The application of a theoretical model to explain the cause of abnormal behavior
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: The Field of Abnormal Psychology
, LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.1.1 - Define abnormal psychology.
OTHER: Factual
10. A psychologist develops several activities for clients aimed at helping them become more self-disciplined and feel
more confident about trying new behaviors. This example illustrates ____.
a. how epidemiological work is done in the field
b. how psychotherapy may be seen as an attempt to modify behavior
c. the function of providing an explanation for abnormal behavior
d. the essential need for accurate psychodiagnosis
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: The Field of Abnormal Psychology
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.1.1 - Define abnormal psychology.
OTHER: Applied
11. Clinical psychologists usually have ____ degrees, unlike psychiatrists, who have ____ degrees.
a. bachelor's (B.S.); medical (M.D.)
b. medical (M.D.); doctorate (Ph.D.)
c. doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D); medical (M.D.)
d. master's (M.S.); doctorate (Ph.D.)
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: The Field of Abnormal Psychology
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.1.1 - Define abnormal psychology.
OTHER: Factual
12. Harold is a mental health professional who has a medical degree and prescribes antidepressants and antipsychotic
medication for his patients. After graduating from medical school, he completed a three-year residency in his field. We
can guess that Harold is a ____.
a. social worker
b. psychiatrist
c. clinical psychologist
d. psychoanalyst
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: The Field of Abnormal Psychology
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.1.1 - Define abnormal psychology.
OTHER: Applied
13. Linda, Jayne, and Sheryl all are called “doctors.” All are mental health professionals. However, Linda has a Psy.D.,
Jayne has an M.D., and Sheryl has a D.S.W. We can predict that ____.
a. Sheryl is a psychiatrist
b. Linda is a social worker
c. Linda is a clinical psychologist
d. Jayne is a clinical psychologist
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: The Field of Abnormal Psychology
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.1.1 - Define abnormal psychology.
OTHER: Applied
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