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1. Which of the following is a common use of psychological assessment? A. To evaluate a client’s symptoms or diagnosis B. To determine whether an individual is competent to stand trial C. To evaluate appropriateness for a job D. All of the above Page: 52 Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation A...

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, Chapter 01
Overview to Understanding Abnormal Behavior
1. Which of the following is one of the criteria stated by the mental health community for a diagnosis of psychological disorder?
A. The individual's behavior must reflect dysfunction in psychological, biological, or developmental processes.
B. The individual's behavior must be a socially expectable response to a particular event such as the death of a close friend or relative.
C. The individual's family must have a traceable history of mental illness.
D. The individual must be an introvert.
Page: 7
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA LO: 1.1
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Gradable: automatic
Learning Objective: Distinguish between normal but unusual behavior and between unusual but abnormal behavior.
Topic: Assessment of Abnormal Behavior

2. Calvin works at a paper manufacturing company. The bleaching agents used by the company are toxic in nature and as a result of being exposed to
these substances, Calvin has been experiencing intense depressive episodes due to changes in his brain functioning. From the available information, it
would be most accurate to conclude that _____causes are responsible for Calvin's depression.
A. supernatural
B. biological
C. mystical
D. sociocultural
Page: 8
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA LO: 1.3
Bloom's: Apply
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Learning Objective: Distinguish between normal but unusual behavior and between unusual but abnormal behavior.
Topic: Assessment of Abnormal Behavior

3. People with psychological disorders may inherit a predisposition to developing behavioral disturbances. This provides evidence that _____ factors
contribute to many of the prevalent abnormalities.
A. biological
B. social
C. cultural
D. environmental
Page: 8
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA LO: 1.2
Bloom's: Understand
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Learning Objective: Distinguish between normal but unusual behavior and between unusual but abnormal behavior.
Topic: Biological Perspective

4. Maria was involved in a serious car accident in which she sustained a head injury. At present, her injury has become worse and as a result she is
behaving in bizarre and highly disturbing ways. Maria's change in behavior is most likely due to a _____ cause.
A. cultural
B. social
C. biological
D. genetic
Page: 8
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA LO: 1.3
Bloom's: Apply
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Learning Objective: Distinguish between normal but unusual behavior and between unusual but abnormal behavior.
Topic: Biological Perspective

5. While determining the cause of an abnormal behavior, which of the following can be categorized as a psychological contribution?
A. disturbance in motor functions due to injuries
B. abnormal structure of certain chromosomes
C. hormonal imbalance in the body
D. disturbances in thoughts and feelings

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,Page: 8-9
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA LO: 1.1
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Gradable: automatic
Learning Objective: Distinguish between normal but unusual behavior and between unusual but abnormal behavior.
Topic: Assessment of Abnormal Behavior

6. Angelina's family was killed in a tornado that ripped through her hometown. Although Angelina was not in town when this happened, she has been
experiencing episodes of intense depression and anxiety because of the mental trauma she suffered. Angelina's condition is most likely to be the
result of a _____ cause.
A. genetic
B. neurological
C. sociocultural
D. psychological
Page: 8-9
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA LO: 1.3
Bloom's: Apply
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Learning Objective: Distinguish between normal but unusual behavior and between unusual but abnormal behavior.
Topic: Assessment of Abnormal Behavior

7. The term _____ refers to the various circles of influence on the individual ranging from close friends and family to the institutions and policies of a
country or the world as a whole.
A. biological
B. psychological
C. sociocultural
D. psychodynamic
Page: 9
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA LO: 1.1
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Gradable: automatic
Learning Objective: Distinguish between normal but unusual behavior and between unusual but abnormal behavior.
Topic: Sociocultural Perspective

8. Martin Salambo was the only African student in his class. All others were white Americans. Martin was always looked down upon by his
classmates and he was also bullied by them. This has had a profound impact on Martin's life. At present, he suffers from an inferiority complex,
which causes him to feel depressed most of the time. Martin's condition is most likely to be the result of a _____ cause.
A. biological
B. genetic
C. sociocultural
D. supernatural
Page: 9
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA LO: 1.3
Bloom's: Apply
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Learning Objective: Distinguish between normal but unusual behavior and between unusual but abnormal behavior.
Topic: Sociocultural Perspective

9. A(n) _____ is a label that causes us to regard certain people as different, defective, and set apart from mainstream members of society.
A. independent variable
B. prejudice
C. stereotype
D. stigma
Page: 6
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA LO: 1.1
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Difficult
Gradable: automatic
Learning Objective: Distinguish between normal but unusual behavior and between unusual but abnormal behavior.
Topic: Stigma



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, 10. Social scientists use the term _____ to refer to the interaction in which biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors play a role in the
development of an individual's symptoms.
A. humanitarian
B. sociocultural
C. biopsychosocial
D. supernatural
Page: 8
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA LO: 1.1
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Learning Objective: Distinguish between normal but unusual behavior and between unusual but abnormal behavior.
Topic: Biopsychosocial Perspective

11. The biopsychosocial perspective incorporates a developmental viewpoint. This means that
A. individual abnormalities are solely the result of biological factors and that the environment has no role in the development of an individual.
B. we must understand how different factors influence change over the course of a person's life.
C. risk factors related to abnormality remain constant and does not vary according to an individual's position in the life span.
D. mental abnormalities are not curable.
Page: 10
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA LO: 1.2
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Learning Objective: Distinguish between normal but unusual behavior and between unusual but abnormal behavior.
Topic: Biopsychosocial Perspective

12. According to the biopsychosocial model, it is most likely that an individual's vulnerability to develop abnormal behavioral tendencies will be low
when he/she
A. receives adequate health care.
B. engages in risky behaviors.
C. is involved in dysfunctional relationships.
D. uses drugs to divert his/her mind from stressful situations.
Page: 10
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA LO: 1.3
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Gradable: automatic
Learning Objective: Distinguish between normal but unusual behavior and between unusual but abnormal behavior.
Topic: Biopsychosocial Perspective

13. According to the biopsychosocial model, when Bella engages in risky behavior, her vulnerability to developing
A. mood related disorders is reduced.
B. AIDS is reduced.
C. abnormal behavioral tendencies is heightened.
D. genetic disorders is heightened.
Page: 10
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA LO: 1.3
Bloom's: Apply
Difficulty: Easy
Gradable: automatic
Learning Objective: Distinguish between normal but unusual behavior and between unusual but abnormal behavior.
Topic: Biopsychosocial Perspective

14. _____ explanations regard abnormal behavior as the product of possession by evil or demonic spirits.
A. Spiritual
B. Scientific
C. Humanitarian
D. Psychological
Page: 11
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA LO: 1.1
Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Gradable: automatic
Learning Objective: Understand how explanations of abnormal behavior have changed through time.
Topic: History of Abnormal Psychology
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