Testbank forPsychopathology An Integrative Approach to Understanding,
Assessing, and Treating Psychological Disorders 7th Edition (Canadian Edition)
By Martin Lalumière
,Chapter 1: Psychopathology in Historical Context
(Questions 1–20)
Q1. Which of the following best describes the psychological disorder criteria?
a) When their behavioural functioning is breaking down
b) When they are extremely distressed
c) When their behaviour violates social norms
d) When they avoid interactions with other people
✅ Correct Answer: a) When their behavioural functioning is breaking down
Rationale: Psychological dysfunction refers specifically to a breakdown in
cognitive, emotional, or behavioural functioning .
Q2. What is the primary focus of the supernatural model of psychopathology?
a) Biological factors
,b) Environmental stressors
c) Supernatural forces
d) Psychological trauma
✅ Correct Answer: c) Supernatural forces
Rationale: The supernatural model attributes mental disorders to causes such as
demonic possession or divine punishment .
Q3. During superstitious times, what was thought to be the cause of atypical
behaviour?
a) A demonic possession
b) Black bile
c) Homosexuality
d) Punishment of the illiterate
✅ Correct Answer: a) A demonic possession
Rationale: Historical demonological models viewed abnormal behaviour as
resulting from evil spirits or possession .
Q4. Who was considered to be "The Mad King"?
, a) King Charles VI
b) Edward VIII
c) Harold II
d) Henry VIII
✅ Correct Answer: a) King Charles VI
Rationale: Historical records identify King Charles VI of France as "The Mad King"
due to his recurring psychotic episodes .
Q5. What was eliminated in asylums in the mid-18th century as a result of moral
therapy?
a) Physical restraints and seclusion
b) Individual attention from hospital staff
c) Lectures on interesting subjects for patients
d) Opportunities for normal social interaction
✅ Correct Answer: a) Physical restraints and seclusion
Rationale: Moral therapy emphasized treating patients with dignity and removing
physical restraints .
Assessing, and Treating Psychological Disorders 7th Edition (Canadian Edition)
By Martin Lalumière
,Chapter 1: Psychopathology in Historical Context
(Questions 1–20)
Q1. Which of the following best describes the psychological disorder criteria?
a) When their behavioural functioning is breaking down
b) When they are extremely distressed
c) When their behaviour violates social norms
d) When they avoid interactions with other people
✅ Correct Answer: a) When their behavioural functioning is breaking down
Rationale: Psychological dysfunction refers specifically to a breakdown in
cognitive, emotional, or behavioural functioning .
Q2. What is the primary focus of the supernatural model of psychopathology?
a) Biological factors
,b) Environmental stressors
c) Supernatural forces
d) Psychological trauma
✅ Correct Answer: c) Supernatural forces
Rationale: The supernatural model attributes mental disorders to causes such as
demonic possession or divine punishment .
Q3. During superstitious times, what was thought to be the cause of atypical
behaviour?
a) A demonic possession
b) Black bile
c) Homosexuality
d) Punishment of the illiterate
✅ Correct Answer: a) A demonic possession
Rationale: Historical demonological models viewed abnormal behaviour as
resulting from evil spirits or possession .
Q4. Who was considered to be "The Mad King"?
, a) King Charles VI
b) Edward VIII
c) Harold II
d) Henry VIII
✅ Correct Answer: a) King Charles VI
Rationale: Historical records identify King Charles VI of France as "The Mad King"
due to his recurring psychotic episodes .
Q5. What was eliminated in asylums in the mid-18th century as a result of moral
therapy?
a) Physical restraints and seclusion
b) Individual attention from hospital staff
c) Lectures on interesting subjects for patients
d) Opportunities for normal social interaction
✅ Correct Answer: a) Physical restraints and seclusion
Rationale: Moral therapy emphasized treating patients with dignity and removing
physical restraints .
