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TEST BANK PSYCHOPATHOLOGY9TH EDITION BARLOW
,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01: Psychopathology in Historical Context
1. According to your text, psychological disorders, by definition, include which of the following?
a. Stress
b. Impaired functioning
c. Culturally expected responses
d. Psychotic symptoms
ANSWER: b
2. A psychological dysfunction refers to a breakdown in which of the following?
a. The individual’s internal sense of self
b. The individual’s ability to function at work
c. The individual’s important interpersonal relationships
d. The individual’s cognitive, emotional, and/or behavioral functioning
ANSWER: d
3. Which of the following is accurate about the definition of abnormality in psychology?
a. There are significant disagreements about what is abnormal.
b. Abnormality depends solely on subjective distress.
c. The definition is universal across cultures.
d. The criteria differ for disorders and dysfunctions.
ANSWER: a
4. Why is determining whether a behavior is uncommon in a given culture insufficient to determine whether the behavior
should be labeled as abnormal in a psychological sense?
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 little from one individual to another within each culture.
d. Many people behave in ways that deviate from the average, but this doesn’t mean that they have a disorder.
ANSWER: d
5. A college student has been feeling very sad. Although they are still able to go to classes and work at their job, they feel
down most of the time and are consumed with worries about their lives or current situations. Which part of the definition
of abnormality applies to their situation?
a. Personal distress
b. Cultural factors
c. Impaired functioning
d. Violation of societal norms
ANSWER: a
6. With multi-colored hair and facial tattoos, Kamryn is easily accepted by friends. Potential employers, however, seem
distinctly disinterested in hiring Kamryn despite their excellent qualifications and references. Which part of the definition
of abnormality applies to Kamryn's situation?
a. Personal Distress
b. Cultural Factors
c. Impaired Functioning
d. Violation of Social Norms
, Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01: Psychopathology in Historical Context
ANSWER: d
7. Talking loudly and smoking is more appropriate in an Egyptian movie theatre than an American one. This illustrates
which criterion regarding abnormality?
a. Personal Distress
b. Cultural Expectations
c. Impaired Functioning
d. Violation of Laws
ANSWER: b
8. Which of the following is a true statement?
a. There is clear consensus on the definition of mental health disease.
b. There is no clear consensus on the definition of disease but there is a clear definition of mental health disorder.
c. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) never changes its definitions.
d. The DSM is based on prototypes, or symptoms and examples of the phenomenon in question.
ANSWER: d
9. A psychiatrist is most likely to have which of the following degrees?
a. Ph.D.
b. Ed.D.
c. M.D.
d. Psy.D.
ANSWER: c
10. You can practice therapy with which of the following degrees if you meet additional licensing requirements?
a. Master's degree in business administration
b. Bachelor's degree in psychology
c. Ph.D. in psychology
d. Ph.D. in non-profit management
ANSWER: c
11. Rocky Starr, who identifies as a man, wears over-the-top and exaggerated makeup when performing on stage with a
rock band. How is this behavior most accurately described?
a. Abnormal, because men typically do not wear outlandish makeup.
b. Not abnormal, because it is part of Rocky’s on-stage persona.
c. Possibly normal but possibly abnormal, depending on his contract.
d. Abnormal, because very few individuals become rock stars.
ANSWER: b
12. The DSM-5 prototype of a disorder reflects which of the following?
a. The disorder's history and prognosis
b. The disorder's biological underpinnings
c. The causes of pathology
d. The "typical" profile and diagnostic criteria
ANSWER: d
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