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Lori Williams for Abnormal Psychology

Canadian Edition Deborah C. Beidel Cynthia M. Bulik Melinda A. Stanley Steven Taylor 1st Edition By 1 / 4

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Chapter 1

Abnormal Psychology:

Historical and Modern Perspectives

Multiple Choice:

1)In psychology, if the term “abnormal” means “away from normal,” what problem does this definition present when categorizing someone as being “abnormal”?

• It does not measure standard deviations.
• It does not assume that deviation on both sides of average is negative.
• It does not assume abnormality is negative.
• It does not allow for positive deviations.

ANSWER: D

Diff: 2 Page Ref: 3

Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal

Behaviour

Skill: Conceptual

2) The term “deviance” implies

• looking different.
• behaving differently.
• having a mental illness.
• engaging in criminal wrongdoing.

ANSWER: B

Diff: 2 Page Ref: 4

Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal

Behaviour

Skill: Conceptual

3) Gerry is a night watchman who has worked at the same company for 25 years. He is described as very shy and withdrawn around others. While this behaviour is not problematic at work, his relatives find him “weird” and tend to shun him at family gatherings. Despite encouragement by his immediate family to mingle, Gerry hardly speaks to others at these events. According to the “goodness-of-fit” concept, Gerry’s behaviour would

• not be viewed as a problem at family gatherings.
• not be viewed as a problem at work but would be viewed as a problem at family

gatherings.

• not be viewed as a problem at all.
• only be viewed as a problem if it caused difficulty for his immediate family.

ANSWER: B

Diff: 3 Page Ref: 4

Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal

Behaviour

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Skill: Applied

4) Which of the following terms is defined as the shared behavioural patterns and lifestyles that differentiate one group of people from another?

• race
• ethnicity
• culture
• group expectations

ANSWER: C

Diff: 2 Page Ref: 5

Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal

Behaviour

Skill: Conceptual

5) Which statement below is TRUE of the original definition of a culture-bound illness?

• It is less severe than other forms of mental illness.
• The abnormal

behaviour is specific to a particular location or group.

• It is usually found only in children.
• The

behaviour usually requires hospitalization in the home culture.

ANSWER: B

Diff: 2 Page Ref: 5

Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal

Behaviour

Skill: Factual

6) The case of Vincent Li as described in your text highlights the

• shift from

weird behaviour to committing a violent crime.

• stereotyping of a person with mental illness.
• importance of early intervention in culture-bound illnesses.
• influence of the media on defining abnormal

behaviour.

ANSWER: A

Diff: 1 Page Ref: 6

Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal

Behaviour

Skill: Factual

7) Jon is a freshman at a local university. He gets up at the same time each day and follows the same pattern: showering and shaving, dressing, and checking his backpack for required books, notebooks, and pens. Early in the first semester, this behaviour took approximately 30 minutes. As the semester progressed, Jon spent more and more time checking and rechecking his backpack to make sure he had everything he needed.Toward the end of the semester, Jon was always late for his first class because of his “thoroughness.” A psychologist might conclude that Jon’s behaviour is

• typical for a conscientious student.
• dysfunctional even if not distressful.

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• not abnormal because it does not cause problems for others.

D) normal according to the “goodness-of-fit” model.

ANSWER: B

Diff: 3 Page Ref: 7-8

Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal

Behaviour

Skill: Applied

8) According to your text, abnormal behaviour is defined as behaviour that is inconsistent with the individual’s developmental, cultural, and societal norms, creates emotional distress, or

• is seen by others as deviant.
• interferes with daily functioning.

C)is “culturally bound.” D)is aligned with the “goodness-of-fit” model.

ANSWER: B

Diff: 1 Page Ref: 8

Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal

Behaviour

Skill: Factual

9) The etiology of a disorder refers to

• the developmental stage in which a disorder appears.
• the cultural context of a disorder.
• how a disorder begins.
• how a culture impacts a disorder.

ANSWER: C

Diff: 1 Page Ref: 8

Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal

Behaviour

Skill: Factual

10) Approximately what total percentage of Canadians meet the criteria for substance use disorder?

A) 10%

B) 15%

C) 18%

D) 20%

ANSWER: D

Diff: 1 Page Ref: 8

Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal

Behaviour

Skill: Factual

11) Approximately what total percentage of Canadians meet the criteria for a mood disorder?

A) 13%

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