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 Chapter 1: Abnormal Psychology: Historical and Modern

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Q1) In Aaron Beck's model of depression, the cognitive triad consists of
A) past, present, and future expectations.
B) three types of negative thoughts.
C) Freud's id, ego and superego.
D) three levels of the mind.
Answer: B

Q2) As a recent graduate of a Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology, you have been
schooled in the latest research in abnormal psychology. If you were trained in a model
that evaluates multiple causes contributing to abnormality, you would most likely be
labeled a strict behaviorist.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False

Q3) There is no single model of abnormal behavior that explains the nature and causes
of all disorders.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True

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 Chapter 2: Research Methods in Abnormal Psychology
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Q1) You are walking toward your car in the campus parking garage late at night.
Suddenly, you hear a car horn and are startled. Instantaneously, your heart begins to
race and your breathing becomes shallow. Which system of your body responded to the
car horn?
A) Sympathetic nervous system
B) Parasympathetic nervous system
C) Peripheral nervous system
D) Sensory-somatic nervous system
Answer: A

Q2) Which of the following neuroimaging techniques uses a radioactive substance and
allows us to trace neuotransmitter pathways in the brain?
A) Positron Emission Tomography (PET scan)
B) Functional MRI (fMRI)
C) CAT scan
D) MRI
Answer: A

Q3) An example of a cohort is a school class.

A)True
B)False
Answer: True

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 Chapter 3: Assessment and Diagnosis
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Q1) Why would scientist-practitioners choose to use a projective test with inadequate
normative data?
A) They do not subscribe to such rigid psychometric requirements as empirically
oriented psychologists.
B) They may find them useful to "get the patient talking" in the initial stages of therapy.
C) They find that patients often relate better to unstructured tests than to structured
tests.
D) They take less time to score and less training to administer than self-report measures
of psychopathology.
Answer: B

Q2) The intelligence quotient or IQ was originally determined by

A) dividing a child's chronological age by his mental age.
B) taking the child's mental age and dividing it by his chronological age.
C) using the mental age as a gauge of natural intelligence.
D) comparing a child's score with those obtained by peers.
Answer: B

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 Chapter 4: Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma-

and Stressor-Related Disorders

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Q1) Provide evidence to support the concept of a diagnostic grouping termed
"obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorder."

Q2) Provide an example of the cognitive restructuring technique as applied to a phobic

disorder of your choice.

Q3) Freud believed that free-floating anxiety resulted from conflicts between the
A) id and ego.
B) ego and superego.
C) id and libido.
D) superego and libido

Q4) It is possible for a person to be anxious without the presence of a real physical
threat.
A)True
B)False

Q5) Although approximately 6.8% of the adult U.S. population suffers from PTSD, the rate
for combat-related PTSD among veterans is about ________.
A) 18%
B) 50%
C) 5%
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D) 38%

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 Chapter 5: Somatic Symptom, Dissociative, and Factitious

Disorders
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Q1) Pseudoseizures are sudden changes in behavior that mimic epileptic seizures but
have no organic base.
A)True
B)False

Q2) Jill was the victim of a fender-bender accident in which she was driving a car struck
in a parking lot. Although she felt well initially, she developed back pain after being
contacted by the other driver's insurance company. A thorough review of her medical
complaints by her physician found no signs of an actual medical disorder. Nevertheless,
Jill maintains that she has severe back pain that limits all of her activities except
attending college classes. Given this case scenario, what condition might Jill be
presenting?
A) Somatic symptom disorder
B) Malingering
C) Factitious disorder
D) Factitious disorder by proxy

Q3) Glove anesthesia involves

A) wearing gloves to avoid paralysis.
B) complication of the neurological system.
C) loss of sensitivity in the hand and wrist.
D) sensation of extreme pain in the [Link] 6

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 Chapter 6: Bipolar and Depressive Disorders
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Q1) Francesca is involved in an abusive relationship with her husband of 10 years that is
characterized by episodic domestic violence. Knowing that she has three children, no
career, and no relatives nearby to help leads her to believe that her situation is hopeless.
Moreover, she is beginning to think she really does deserve the abuse she receives
because of her stupid and thoughtless behavior. She has asked her husband to go to
marital counseling but he refuses. In his eyes, she is the problem. Francesca feels
depressed and has suicidal ideation.
From a psychological perspective, how might learned helplessness theory help explain
Francesca's depressed mood and feelings of hopelessness?

Q2) Medications are not the primary means of treating bipolar disorders.
A)True
B)False

Q3) It is possible to experience depression even after an event not typically associated
with sadness, such as college graduation.
A)True
B)False

Q4) What contributions have neuroimaging studies made toward our better
understanding of potential causes of mood disorders?

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 Chapter 7: Feeding and Eating Disorders
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Q1) For bulimia nervosa to be diagnosed, binge eating must have occurred
A) daily for a period of two months or more.
B) daily for a period of three months or more.
C) at least weekly for a period of two months or more.
D) at least weekly for a period of three months or more.

Q2) Persons diagnosed as having bulimia nervosa are different from persons labeled as
having anorexia nervosa in that the former are less impulsive.
A)True
B)False

Q3) For binge eating disorder, epidemiologic data indicate

A) increased risk for the disorder among members of the lower socioeconomic classes.
B) the same findings as revealed in the study of anorexia and bulimia nervosa.
C) children of women with binge eating disorders are not at higher risk for the disorder.
D) more differences in prevalence exist across racial and ethnic groups.

Q4) What evidence exists to support the notion that bulimia nervosa may be more of a
culture-bound syndrome than anorexia nervosa?

Q5) Discuss the relationship between personality and risk for anorexia nervosa.

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 Chapter 8: Gender Dysphoria, Sexual Dysfunctions, and

Paraphilic Disorders
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Q1) Gender dysphoria is characterized by a strong and persistent cross-gender
identification and
A) a desire for the cultural advantages of the opposite sex.
B) sexual arousal in wearing clothes of the opposite sex.
C) persistent discomfort with one's own biological sex.
D) a fetish involving wardrobe of the opposite sex.

Q2) Select the statement below that most accurately reflects a finding in a study of men
and women ages 40 to 80.
A) Overall, men and women between the ages of 40 and 49 are no longer sexually
active.
B) Satisfactory sexual functioning is important to most adults over 40.
C) Women in the study did not regard satisfactory sex as important to maintaining a
relationship.
D) Sexual interest on the part of men declines sharply after middle age.

Q3) Gender dysphoria in children always results in significant functional impairment.

A)True
B)False

Q4) How does the influence of culture affect our definition of sexuality and sexual
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 Chapter 9: Substance Use Disorders
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Q1) Alcohol is the most widely used illicit drug among people under the age of 18.
A)True
B)False

Q2) Name at least FIVE of the thirteen principles of effective treatment for substance
abuse that are discussed in the text.

Q3) Barbiturates are used to counteract the effects of amphetamines.

A)True
B)False

Q4) Explain what happens to alcohol once it enters the body. Include in your answer the
affects of alcohol on the central nervous system and the gamma aminobutyric acid
(GABA) neurotransmitter system.

Q5) In substance abuse treatment, the technique of stimulus avoidance aims at

reducing
A) episodes of binge drinking.
B) prescription drug abuse.
C) relapse rates.
D) drug use among young adolescents.

Q6) Heroin, methadone, and morphine are classified as opioids.

A)True
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 Chapter 10: Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders
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Q1) While a person's genetic makeup may contribute to the development of
schizophrenia, it is not the only cause. A Finnish research study discussed in the text
examined a national sample of children who were adopted away at birth. Children born
to mothers with schizophrenia were compared with others who were born to mothers
without the disorder. The results of this study demonstrate that a child's
____________ is a contributing factor in the development of the disorder.
A) school environment
B) family environment
C) work environment
D) extracurricular environment

Q2) Decreased amounts of ____________ and ____________ are thought to be

contributing factors in the development of the cognitive impairments of schizophrenia.
A) glutamate, serotonin
B) serotonin, dopamine
C) dopamine, glutamate
D) GABA, glutamate

Q3) From a historical perspective, discuss the work of Emil Kraepelin and Eugen Bleuler in
identifying schizophrenia as a mental disorder.

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 Chapter 11: Personality Disorders
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Q1) Why is antisocial personality disorder considered to be easier to diagnose than other
personality disorders?
A) Symptoms are present for a longer period of time, making it easier for clinicians to
trace deviant behaviors back to childhood/adolescence.
B) Conspicuous, deviant behaviors (e.g., cruelty to animals/people, property destruction)
allow for easier diagnosis.
C) People with this disorder are more likely to admit to their crimes once they have been
caught because they feel remorseful for their actions.
D) People with this disorder are more likely to admit their behaviors/symptoms to
clinicians compared with patients who have other personality disorders.

Q2) People with borderline personality disorder are at an increased risk of self-harming
behaviors and suicide.
A)True
B)False

Q3) Impairment must be present in order for a personality disorder to be diagnosed.

A)True
B)False

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Chapter 12: Neurodevelopmental, Disruptive, Conduct, and

Elimination Disorders
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Q1) Boys are more likely than girls to be diagnosed with ADHD.
A)True
B)False

Q2) Discuss the long-term outcomes for autism spectrum disorder.

Q3) The four behavior categories of conduct disorder are

A) extreme dislike of others, destruction of property, deceitfulness or theft, and serious
rule violations.
B) aggression toward people or animals, destruction of property, serious rule violations,
and social isolation.
C) deceitfulness or theft, aggression toward people or animals, destruction of property,
and serious rule violations.
D) serious rule violations, extreme dislike of others, aggression toward people or animals,
social isolation.

Q4) ____________ occurs when a DNA series makes too many copies of itself and
"turns off" a gene on the X chromosome.
A) Fragile X syndrome
B) Williams syndrome
C) Praeder-Willi syndrome
D) Tuberous sclerosis complex Page 13

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 Chapter 13: Aging and Neurocognitive Disorders
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Q1) When given a choice, older adults often prefer ____________ for the treatment of
their anxiety symptoms.
A) medication
B) religious/spiritual counseling
C) psychosocial treatment
D) peer support

Q2) Structurally, the brains of Alzheimer's patients contain excessive amounts of

neurofibrillary tangles and plaques.
A)True
B)False

Q3) As compared to schizophrenia more generally, very-late-onset schizophrenia-like

psychosis
A) involves fewer positive symptoms.
B) is more clearly genetic in origin.
C) is more strongly associated with childhood maladjustment.
D) includes fewer negative symptoms.

Q4) For older adults, alcohol is the most commonly abused substance.
A)True
B)False

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 Chapter 14: Health Psychology
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Q1) A shared limitation of the Social Readjustment Rating Scale, the Hassles Scale, and
the Uplifts Scale is
A) poor "real-life" generalization.
B) the possibility of memory bias.
C) not factoring in individual differences.
D) an inability to differentiate between the impact of positive and negative life events.

Q2) Keith is a senior in the criminal justice program at the state university. Each semester
he enrolls in four to six classes. In addition to school, Keith works full-time, volunteers one
day a week at the ACLU, and helps take care of his young nephew. He does not have a
car, so he must rely on public transportation. Lately, he has begun to feel overwhelmed
by all of his responsibilities. Given this information, these events would be examples of
A) acute stress.
B) chronic stress.
C) daily hassles.
D) major life events.

Q3) The body is protected from invading bacteria, viruses, and carcinogens by the
specific and nonspecific immune systems. Describe both types of immune systems.

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 Chapter 15: Abnormal Psychology: Legal and Ethical Issues
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Q1) Psychologists are aware of their responsibilities to patients, colleagues, and society.
In addition, they promote honesty and truthfulness. These statements make reference to
the aspirational goals of _____ and _____, respectively.
A) justice; integrity
B) integrity; fidelity
C) fidelity; justice
D) fidelity; integrity

Q2) "Competence to stand trial" refers to a person's

A) ability to remain in touch with reality throughout the trial.
B) ability to assist in his or her own defense.
C) willingness to assist in his or her own defense.
D) willing acceptance of legal help.

Q3) Insanity is a legal term, not a psychological disorder.

A)True
B)False

Q4) Therapists can breach patient confidentiality under certain circumstances.

A)True
B)False

Q5) Explain the difference between civil and criminal commitment.

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Q6) Define the terms privacy, confidentiality, 16 privilege.

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