Abnormal Psychology An Integrative Approach 7th Edition By David H.-Barlow -Test Bank

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

POINTS: 1

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

POINTS: 1

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

POINTS: 1

DIFFICULTY: Difficult

REFERENCES: Understanding Psychopathology

OTHER: TYPE: Conceptual

4. A psychological dysfunction refers to

a. a breakdown in cognitive functioning. c. a breakdown in behavioral functioning. b. a breakdown in emotional functioning.

d. any one or combination of the above

ANSWER: d

POINTS: 1

DIFFICULTY: Moderate

REFERENCES: Understanding Psychopathology

OTHER: TYPE: Factual5. Behaviors that deviate from the norm are

a. always seen as a disorder if they violate social norms.

b. considered a disorder regardless of culture.

c. typically seen as a disorder when they impair function.

d. never judged on the basis of the person who does them.

ANSWER: c

POINTS: 1

DIFFICULTY: Difficult

REFERENCES: Understanding Psychopathology

OTHER: TYPE: Conceptual

6. A male college student begins feeling sad and lonely. Although still able to go to classes and work at his job, he

finds himself feeling down much of the time and worrying about what is happening to him. Which part of the

definition of abnormality applies to his situation?

a. Personal distress b. Cultural factors

c. Impaired functioning d. Violation of societal norms

ANSWER: a

POINTS: 1

DIFFICULTY: Moderate

REFERENCES: Understanding Psychopathology

OTHER: TYPE: Applied

7. The typical profile or prototype of a disorder reflects the ___________ as described in DSM-IV as well as those

emerging from DSM-5.

a. theoretical perspectives on abnormality

b. treatments for mental disorders

c. causes of mental illness

d. diagnostic criteria for psychological disorders

ANSWER: d

POINTS: 1

DIFFICULTY: Moderate

REFERENCES: Understanding Psychopathology

OTHER: TYPE: Conceptual