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• According to the authors of your textbook, the definition of a psychological disorder is associated with
• stress.
• impairment in functioning.
• culturally expected responses.
• psychotic symptoms.

ANSWER: b

POINTS: 1

DIFFICULTY: Easy

REFERENCES: Understanding Psychopathology

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ABNO.DURA.19.APA1.2.b - Recognize major historical events, theoretical perspectives, and figures in psychology and their link to trends in contemporary research

TOPICS: What is a Psychological Disorder?

OTHER: TYPE: Factual

• A psychological dysfunction refers to
• a breakdown in cognitive functioning.
• a breakdown in emotional functioning.
• a breakdown in behavioral functioning.
• all of these are correct

ANSWER: d

POINTS: 1

DIFFICULTY: Moderate

REFERENCES: Understanding Psychopathology

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ABNO.DURA.19.APA1.1a - Identify basic biological, psychological, and social components of behavioral explanations (e.g., inferences, observations, operational definitions, interpretation) OTHER: TYPE: Factual

NOTES: NEW

• Regarding the definition of abnormality, it is correct to state that
• it is difficult to define “normal” and “abnormal.”
• abnormality depends solely on subjective distress.
• the definition is universal across cultures.
• the criteria differ depending on whether the individual has a psychological disorder or a

psychological dysfunction.

ANSWER: a

POINTS: 1

DIFFICULTY: Easy

REFERENCES: Understanding Psychopathology

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ABNO.DURA.19.APA1.1a - Identify basic biological, psychological, and social Chapter 1 (Essentials of Abnormal Psychology, 8e Mark Durand, David Barlow, Stefan Hofmann) (Test Bank all Chapters) 1 / 4

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components of behavioral explanations (e.g., inferences, observations, operational definitions, interpretation) OTHER: TYPE: Conceptual

• The criterion that a particular behavior be atypical or not culturally expected is insufficient to define

abnormality because

• behavior that occurs infrequently is considered abnormal in every culture.
• the atypical behavior must also cause harm or impairment to be considered abnormal.
• behaviors vary very little from one individual to another within each culture.
• many people behave in ways that deviate from the average, but this doesn’t mean that they have a

disorder.

ANSWER: d

POINTS: 1

DIFFICULTY: Difficult

REFERENCES: Understanding Psychopathology

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ABNO.DURA.19.APA1.2.b - Recognize major historical events, theoretical perspectives, and figures in psychology and their link to trends in contemporary research

TOPICS: What is a Psychological Disorder?

OTHER: TYPE: Conceptual

• A new marine recruit at boot camp begins feeling sad and lonely. Although still able to go to classes and

continue the basic training exercises, the recruit is feeling down much of the time and worries about what is happening.. Which part of the definition of abnormality applies to the recruit’s situation?

• Personal distress
• Cultural factors
• Impaired functioning
• Violation of societal norms

ANSWER: a

POINTS: 1

DIFFICULTY: Moderate

REFERENCES: Understanding Psychopathology

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ABNO.DURA.19.APA1.1a - Identify basic biological, psychological, and social components of behavioral explanations (e.g., inferences, observations, operational definitions, interpretation)

TOPICS: What Is a Psychological Disorder?

OTHER: TYPE: Applied

• Which of the following degrees is earned by a psychiatrist?
• Ph.D.
• Ed.D.
• M.D.
• Psy.D.

ANSWER: c 2 / 4

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POINTS: 1

DIFFICULTY: Easy

REFERENCES: Understanding Psychopathology

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ABNO.DURA.19.APA1.2.b - Recognize major historical events, theoretical perspectives, and figures in psychology and their link to trends in contemporary research

TOPICS: What is a Psychological Disorder?

OTHER: TYPE: Factual

• Ozzy Manson is a male rocker who wears outlandish makeup and women’s clothing when performing on

stage. This behavior is considered

• more abnormal than that of an accountant who starts to do so because rockstars are supposed to be

very masculine.

• less abnormal than that of an accountant who starts to do so because it is consistent with his

professional success.

• more abnormal than that of an accountant who starts to do so because its less common to see a

rockstar in makeup.

• just as abnormal as that of an accountant who starts to do so because abnormality is defined by the

individual himself.

ANSWER: b

POINTS: 1

DIFFICULTY: Moderate

REFERENCES: Understanding Psychopathology

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ABNO.DURA.19.APA1.1a - Identify basic biological, psychological, and social components of behavioral explanations (e.g., inferences, observations, operational definitions, interpretation)

TOPICS: What Is a Psychological Disorder?

OTHER: TYPE: Applied

NOTES: NEW

• The prototype of a disorder reflects ________ as described in DSM-5.
• its history and prognosis
• its biological underpinnings
• The causes of pathology
• the “typical” profile and diagnostic criteria

ANSWER: d

POINTS: 1

DIFFICULTY: Moderate

REFERENCES: Understanding Psychopathology

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ABNO.DURA.19.APA1.1a - Identify basic biological, psychological, and social components of behavioral explanations (e.g., inferences, observations, operational definitions, interpretation)

TOPICS: What Is a Psychological Disorder?

OTHER: TYPE: Conceptual

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• The scientific study of psychological disorders is called
• psychopathology.
• psychoanalysis.
• pseudoscience.
• parapsychology.

ANSWER: a

POINTS: 1

DIFFICULTY: Easy

REFERENCES: Understanding Psychopathology

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ABNO.DURA.19.APA1.1a - Identify basic biological, psychological, and social components of behavioral explanations (e.g., inferences, observations, operational definitions, interpretation)

TOPICS: The Science of Psychopathology

OTHER: TYPE: Factual

• 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?

• Oedipal theory
• Behaviorism
• Child psychopathology
• Developmental psychology

ANSWER: d

POINTS: 1

DIFFICULTY: Moderate

REFERENCES: Understanding Psychopathology

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ABNO.DURA.19.APA1.1a - Identify basic biological, psychological, and social components of behavioral explanations (e.g., inferences, observations, operational definitions, interpretation)

TOPICS: The Science of Psychopathology

OTHER: TYPE: Conceptual

• All of the following are ways in which mental health professionals might function as scientist-practitioners

EXCEPT

• analyzing their own motivations and reasons for helping people with psychological problems.
• evaluating their own assessments and treatments for effectiveness.
• conducting research leading to new information about mental disorders and their treatments.
• using the most current diagnostic and treatment procedures.

ANSWER: a

POINTS: 1

DIFFICULTY: Moderate

REFERENCES: Understanding Psychopathology

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