Abnormal Psychology An Integrative Approach, 7e David Barlow Mark Durand (Test Bank All Chapters, 100% Original Verified, A + Grade) (Complete And Verified Study material) (471pages) LEARNEXAMS

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 ANSWER: b DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: Understanding Psychopathology OTHER: TYPE: Factual 2. Regarding the criteria that define abnormality, it would be correct to state that a. no one criterion has yet been developed that fully defines abnormality. b. personal distress is the one criterion that defines abnormality. c. the criteria differ depending on the cause of the psychological disorder. d. the criteria differ depending on whether the individual has a psychological disorder or a psychological dysfunction. ANSWER: a DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: Understanding Psychopathology OTHER: TYPE: Conceptual 3. 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. society is less willing to tolerate eccentricity in people who are productive. c. behaviors vary very little from one culture to another. d. many people behave in ways that deviate from the average, but this doesn't mean that they have a disorder. ANSWER: d DIFFICULTY: Difficult REFERENCES: Understanding Psychopathology OTHER: TYPE: Conceptual 4. 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 one or combination of the above