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for Abnormal Psychology 3rd Edition By
William Ray, All 16 Chapters Covered
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Chapter 1: An Overview of Psychopathology and Changing Conceptualizations of Mental Illness
Multiple Choices:
1. The study of mental illness is called .
a. pathophysiology
b.
c.
psychopathology
pathology
M
d. physiology Ans: B
W
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe the components and key considerations of psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
M
Answer Location: Defining Psychopathology and Understanding Its Components Difficulty
Level: Easy
2. Dr. Alfonso investigates the cause of psychological disorders. Dr. Alfonso's field of
specialization is known as psychology.
a. abnormal
b. developmental
c. medical
d. pathological Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe the components and key considerations of psychopathology.
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Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Defining Psychopathology and Understanding Its Components Difficulty
Level: Medium
3. Dr. Badeaux describes her specialization as abnormal psychology. Dr. Carruthers states
that her field is psychopathology. Based on information provided in the text, it is MOST likely
that Drs. Badeaux and Carruthers specialize in field(s).
a. different
b.
c.
the same
unrelated
M
d. opposing Ans: B W
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe the components and key considerations of psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Application M
Answer Location: Defining Psychopathology and Understanding Its Components Difficulty
Level: Medium
4. During any given year, approximately of the American population experiences a
diagnosable mental illness.
a. 6%
b. 11%
c. 18%
d. 24%
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Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe the components and key considerations of psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Impact of Mental Disorders Difficulty Level: Easy
5. Which term is used to refer to the negative attitudes and beliefs that sometimes cause the
general public to avoid those with mental illness?
a. stigma
b.
c.
charisma
crenate
M
d. achate Ans: A W
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe the components and key considerations of psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge M
Answer Location: Stigma and Mental Disorders Difficulty Level: Easy
6. Compared to the loss of productivity and quality of life caused by such physical diseases
as cancer, the loss of productivity and quality of life caused by mental illnesses such as major
depression is .
a. somewhat less
b. about the same
c. greater
d. much greater Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe the components and key considerations of psychopathology.
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for Abnormal Psychology 3rd Edition By
William Ray, All 16 Chapters Covered
LATEST UPDATED VERSION PDF
,Created By: A Solution
Test Bank for Abnormal Psychology, 3rd Edition by
William J. Ray (All Chapters) A+
Chapter 1: An Overview of Psychopathology and Changing Conceptualizations of Mental Illness
Multiple Choices:
1. The study of mental illness is called .
a. pathophysiology
b.
c.
psychopathology
pathology
M
d. physiology Ans: B
W
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe the components and key considerations of psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
M
Answer Location: Defining Psychopathology and Understanding Its Components Difficulty
Level: Easy
2. Dr. Alfonso investigates the cause of psychological disorders. Dr. Alfonso's field of
specialization is known as psychology.
a. abnormal
b. developmental
c. medical
d. pathological Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe the components and key considerations of psychopathology.
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Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Defining Psychopathology and Understanding Its Components Difficulty
Level: Medium
3. Dr. Badeaux describes her specialization as abnormal psychology. Dr. Carruthers states
that her field is psychopathology. Based on information provided in the text, it is MOST likely
that Drs. Badeaux and Carruthers specialize in field(s).
a. different
b.
c.
the same
unrelated
M
d. opposing Ans: B W
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe the components and key considerations of psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Application M
Answer Location: Defining Psychopathology and Understanding Its Components Difficulty
Level: Medium
4. During any given year, approximately of the American population experiences a
diagnosable mental illness.
a. 6%
b. 11%
c. 18%
d. 24%
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Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe the components and key considerations of psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Impact of Mental Disorders Difficulty Level: Easy
5. Which term is used to refer to the negative attitudes and beliefs that sometimes cause the
general public to avoid those with mental illness?
a. stigma
b.
c.
charisma
crenate
M
d. achate Ans: A W
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe the components and key considerations of psychopathology.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge M
Answer Location: Stigma and Mental Disorders Difficulty Level: Easy
6. Compared to the loss of productivity and quality of life caused by such physical diseases
as cancer, the loss of productivity and quality of life caused by mental illnesses such as major
depression is .
a. somewhat less
b. about the same
c. greater
d. much greater Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1.1: Describe the components and key considerations of psychopathology.
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