1. According to the authors of your textbook, the definition of a psychological disorder is associated with
a. stress.
*b. impairment in functioning.
c. culturally expected responses.
d. psychotic symptoms.
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. all of these are correct
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.
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 doesn’t mean that they have a disorder.
5. 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?
*a. Personal distress
b. Cultural factors
c. Impaired functioning
d. Violation of societal norms
6. Which of the following degrees is earned by a psychiatrist?
a. Ph.D.
b. Ed.D.
*c. M.D.
d. Psy.D.
7. Ozzy Manson is a male rocker who wears outlandish makeup and women’s 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. more abnormal than that of an accountant who starts to do so because its less 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.
8. 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
9. The scientific study of psychological disorders is called
*a. psychopathology.
b. psychoanalysis.
c. pseudoscience.
d. parapsychology.
10. 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
11. All of the following are ways in which mental health professionals might function as scientist-practitioners 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.
12. Tameka, having earned her master’s 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.
13. 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
14. 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. stress.
*b. impairment in functioning.
c. culturally expected responses.
d. psychotic symptoms.
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. all of these are correct
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.
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 doesn’t mean that they have a disorder.
5. 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?
*a. Personal distress
b. Cultural factors
c. Impaired functioning
d. Violation of societal norms
6. Which of the following degrees is earned by a psychiatrist?
a. Ph.D.
b. Ed.D.
*c. M.D.
d. Psy.D.
7. Ozzy Manson is a male rocker who wears outlandish makeup and women’s 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. more abnormal than that of an accountant who starts to do so because its less 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.
8. 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
9. The scientific study of psychological disorders is called
*a. psychopathology.
b. psychoanalysis.
c. pseudoscience.
d. parapsychology.
10. 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
11. All of the following are ways in which mental health professionals might function as scientist-practitioners 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.
12. Tameka, having earned her master’s 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.
13. 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
14. 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.