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William J. Ray (All Chapters) A+
Chapter 1: An Overview of Psychopathology and Changing Conceptualizations of Mental Illness
Multiple Choices:
1. The study of mental illness is called .
a. pathophysiology
b. psychopathology
c. pathology
d. physiology Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe the components and key considerations of psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Defining Psychopathology and Understanding Its Components Difficulty
Level: Easy
2. Dr. Alfonso investigates the cause of psychological disorders. Dr. Alfonso's field of
specialization is known as psychology.
a. abnormal
b. developmental
c. medical
d. pathological Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe the components and key considerations of psychopathology.
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Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Defining Psychopathology and Understanding Its Components Difficulty
Level: Medium
3. Dr. Badeaux describes her specialization as abnormal psychology. Dr. Carruthers states
that her field is psychopathology. Based on information provided in the text, it is MOST likely
that Drs. Badeaux and Carruthers specialize in field(s).
a. different
b. the same
c. unrelated
d. opposing Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe the components and key considerations of psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Defining Psychopathology and Understanding Its Components Difficulty
Level: Medium
4. During any given year, approximately of the American population experiences a
diagnosable mental illness.
a. 6%
b. 11%
c. 18%
d. 24%
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Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe the components and key considerations of psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Impact of Mental Disorders Difficulty Level: Easy
5. Which term is used to refer to the negative attitudes and beliefs that sometimes cause the
general public to avoid those with mental illness?
a. stigma
b. charisma
c. crenate
d. achate Ans: A
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe the components and key considerations of psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Stigma and Mental Disorders Difficulty Level: Easy
6. Compared to the loss of productivity and quality of life caused by such physical diseases
as cancer, the loss of productivity and quality of life caused by mental illnesses such as major
depression is .
a. somewhat less
b. about the same
c. greater
d. much greater Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe the components and key considerations of psychopathology.
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Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Stigma and Mental Disorders Difficulty Level: Difficult
7. According to the MacArthur Foundation, which phrase BEST describes the proportion of
those hospitalized with mental illness who go on to commit violence with a gun?
a. very few (less than 10%)
b. some (10% to 20%)
c. about half (around 50%)
d. most (over 55%) Ans: A
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe the components and key considerations of psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Stigma and Mental Disorders Difficulty Level: Easy
8. George believes that people are generally caring and sympathetic toward people with
mental illness. However, he also believes that people with depression should just be able to think
positive and snap out of it. This is BEST seen as an example of the
.
a. focus of the biopsychosocial approach to psychopathology
b. adaptive value of traits related to psychopathology
c. relationship between culture and psychopathology
d. tension in American attitudes toward mental illness Ans: D
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe the components and key considerations of psychopathology.
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