MULTIPLE CHOICE
1 : According to the authors of your textbook, the definition of a psychological disorder is
associated with
A : stress.
B : impaired functioning.
C : culturally expected responses.
D : psychotic symptoms.
Correct Answer : B
2 : A psychological dysfunction refers to
A : a breakdown in cognitive functioning.
B : a breakdown in emotional functioning.
C : a breakdown in behavioral functioning.
D : any of these.
Correct Answer : D
3 : Regarding the definition of abnormality, it is correct to state that
A : it is difficult to define normal and abnormal.
B : abnormality depends solely on subjective distress.
C : the definition is universal across cultures.
D : the criteria differ depending on whether the individual has a psychological disorder or a
psychological dysfunction.
Correct Answer : A
4 : The criterion that a particular behavior be atypical or not culturally expected is insufficient to
define abnormality because
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 very little from one individual to another within each culture.
D : many people behave in ways that deviate from the average, but this doesnt mean that they
have a disorder.
Correct Answer : D
5 : A male college student begins feeling sad and lonely. Although still able to go to classes and
work at his job, he finds himself feeling down much of the time and worries about what is
happening to him. Which part of the definition of abnormality applies to his situation?
A : Personal distress
B : Cultural factors
C : Impaired functioning
D : Violation of societal norms
Correct Answer : A
6 : Mark has dyed his hair purple. Although his friends like the color, his older aunts have been
giving him strange looks. Mark is applying for jobs and has not yet had any job offers. He
suspects that potential employers are not taking him seriously because of his hair color. Which
part of abnormality applies to Marks employment situation?
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A : Personal Distress
B : Cultural Factors
C : Impaired Functioning
D : Violation of Social Norms
Correct Answer : D
7 : Talking loudly and smoking is more appropriate in an Egyptian movie theatre than an
American one. This illustrates which norm?
A : Personal Distress
B : Cultural Factor
C : Impaired Functioning
D : Violation of Social Norms
Correct Answer : B
8 : Which of the following is true:
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.
Correct Answer : D
9 : Which of the following degrees is earned by a psychiatrist?
A : Ph.D.
B : Ed.D.
C : M.D.
D : Psy.D.
Correct Answer : C
10 : With which of the following terminal degrees can you practice therapy?
A : Masters degree in business administration
B : Bachelors degree in psychology
C : Ph.D. in psychology with additional licensing requirements
D : Ph.D. in non-profit management
Correct Answer : C
11 : Rocky Starr is a male rocker who wears outlandish makeup and womens clothing when
performing on stage. This behavior is considered
A : more abnormal than that of an accountant who starts to do so because rockstars are
supposed to be very masculine.
B : less abnormal than that of an accountant who starts to do so because it is consistent with his
professional success.
C : less abnormal than that of an accountant who starts to do so because its more common to
see a rockstar in makeup.
D : just as abnormal as that of an accountant who starts to do so because abnormality is
defined by the individual himself.
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Correct Answer : B
12 : The prototype of a disorder reflects as described in DSM-5.
A : its history and prognosis
B : its biological underpinnings
C : the causes of pathology
D : the typical profile and diagnostic criteria
Correct Answer : D
13 : The scientific study of psychological disorders is called
A : psychopathology.
B : psychoanalysis.
C : pseudoscience.
D : parapsychology.
Correct Answer : A
14 : Dr. Simons is studying learning behavior in rats. What is likely her main field of study?
A : Behaviorism
B : Oedipal theory
C : Psychiatry
D : Humanistic Psychology
Correct Answer : A
15 : Why is the biological theoretical model considered a newer field of study than the
psychological theoretical model?
A : Brain scans can tell us about brain structure.
B : The field of genetics is relatively young.
C : We have more powerful microscopes than we have had in the past.
D : All of the above are true.
Correct Answer : D
16 : Dr. Smith is interested in how separation anxiety changes over time from childhood to
adolescence in the general population. What is his main field of study?
A : Oedipal theory
B : Behaviorism
C : Child psychopathology
D : Developmental psychology
Correct Answer : D
17 : All of the following are ways in which mental health professionals might function as scientistpractitioners EXCEPT
A : analyzing their own motivations and reasons for helping people with psychological problems.
B : evaluating their own assessments and treatments for effectiveness.
C : conducting research leading to new information about mental disorders and their treatments.
D : using the most current diagnostic and treatment procedures.
Correct Answer : A
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18 : Tameka, having earned her masters degree, has begun treating disorders and
concentrating on family problems. Tameka is probably a(n)
A : psychiatric social worker.
B : family therapist.
C : psychiatric nurse.
D : mental health counselor.
Correct Answer : A
19 : Statistical data are often relevant when discussing psychological disorders. For example, a
researcher might want to know how many new cases of depression are diagnosed each year, a
figure called the of the disorder.
A : prevalence
B : incidence
C : recurrence
D : ratio
Correct Answer : B
20 : Psychological disorders can be described as following a typical course or individual pattern.
For example, schizophrenia follows a chronic course. On the other hand, mood disorders,
including depression, follow a(n) course.
A : episodic
B : acute
C : cyclic
D : insidious
Correct Answer : A
21 : If a psychological disorder is said to have an acute onset, it means that the symptoms
developed
A : suddenly.
B : atypically.
C : gradually.
D : following a period of recovery.
Correct Answer : A
22 : When 20-year-old Larry was first diagnosed with schizophrenia, his family wanted to know if
and how the disorder would progress and how it would affect him in the future. In medical terms,
the family wanted to know Larrys
A : diagnosis.
B : prognosis.
C : pathophysiology.
D : disease etiology.
Correct Answer : B
23 : At various times in history, in an attempt to explain problematic, irrational behavior, humans
have focused on supernatural causes that include
A : witchcraft.
B : demons and evil spirits.
C : the moon and stars.
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