Chapter 2: Understanding and Treating Mental Disorders
MULTIPLE CHOICE .
1. What term is used to describe the cause of a disorder?
a. genesis c. psychiatric underpinnings
b. etiology d. psychological underpinnings
ANS: B REF: Introduction
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.2.1 Identify and describe the models of
psychopathology that have been used to explain abnormal behavior. KEY:
Bloom’s: Understand
2. A psychologist who uses the words neurological makeup when
discussing disorders is most likely using which model?
a. social c. sociocultural
b. psychological d. biological
ANS: D REF: One-Dimensional Models of Mental Disorders
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.2.1 Identify and describe the models of
psychopathology that have been used to explain abnormal behavior. KEY:
Bloom’s: Analyze
3. Models are often utilized by scientists to ____.
a. provide a clear and definitive explanation for a phenomenon
,b. describe or explain a phenomenon they cannot directly observe
c. directly observe a phenomenon with unobservable causes
d. infer a phenomenon from something more abstract
ANS: B REF: One-Dimensional Models of Mental Disorders
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.2.1 Identify and describe the models of
psychopathology that have been used to explain abnormal behavior. KEY:
Bloom’s: Analyze
4. An assumption of the multipath model of abnormality is that ____.
a. the biological perspective best explains the complexities of human behavior
b. most psychological disorders are due to one or two primary factors
c. biological, psychological and social factors contribute equally to most disorders
d. different individuals exposed to different factors may develop similar mental disord
ANS: D REF: A Multipath Model of Mental Disorders
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.2.2 Describe the multipath model of mental disorders.
KEY: Bloom’s: Understand
5. Which factor is a biological explanation of psychopathology?
a. family interactions c. early childhood experiences
b. neurological dysfunctions d. behaviors learned in the envi
ANS: B REF: One-Dimensional Models of Mental Disorders
,OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.2.1 Identify and describe the models of
psychopathology that have been used to explain abnormal behavior. KEY:
Bloom’s: Understand
6. Forebrain is to ____ as hindbrain is to ____.
a. alertness and attention; language, thought, and memory
b. serotonin-based systems; dopamine-based systems
c. higher mental functions; basic bodily functions and instincts
d. visual and spatial abilities; emotions and motivation
ANS: C REF: Dimension One: Biological Factors
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.2.3 Describe how mental disorders can be explained
through our biological makeup. KEY: Bloom’s: Understand
7. The function of neural dendrites is to ____.
a. release neurotransmitters
b. receive signals from other neurons
c. bind to receptors of other neurons
d. trigger synaptic excitation of other neurons
ANS: B REF: Dimension One: Biological Factors
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.2.3 Describe how mental disorders can be explained
through our biological makeup. KEY: Bloom’s: Understand
8. Which statement about neurotransmitters is accurate?
a. Neurotransmitters are released by dendrites and reabsorbed by the neuron body.
, b. Abnormal neurotransmitter levels may be associated with symptoms of mental diso
c. Neurotransmitters have only excitatory effects on the human nervous system.
d. Neurotransmitters send neural impulses to the axons of receiving neurons.
ANS: B REF: Dimension One: Biological Factors
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.2.3 Describe how mental disorders can be explained
through our biological makeup. KEY: Bloom’s: Understand
9. Dopamine is related to several mental disorders, including ____.
a. anxiety and depression
b. Parkinson’s disease and schizophrenia
c. obsessive-compulsive disorder and Parkinson’s disease
d. schizophrenia and depression
ANS: B REF: Dimension One: Biological Factors
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.2.3 Describe how mental disorders can be explained
through our biological makeup. KEY: Bloom’s: Analyze
10. Because Joan suffers from depression, Dr. Adler has prescribed a
medication that alters the reuptake of ____ and increases its availability
in her brain. For Justin, who suffers from anxiety, Dr. Adler prescribes a
drug that affects receptor reactivity to ____.
a. serotonin; GABA c. dopamine; acetylcholine
b. GABA; serotonin d. acetylcholine; dopamine
MULTIPLE CHOICE .
1. What term is used to describe the cause of a disorder?
a. genesis c. psychiatric underpinnings
b. etiology d. psychological underpinnings
ANS: B REF: Introduction
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.2.1 Identify and describe the models of
psychopathology that have been used to explain abnormal behavior. KEY:
Bloom’s: Understand
2. A psychologist who uses the words neurological makeup when
discussing disorders is most likely using which model?
a. social c. sociocultural
b. psychological d. biological
ANS: D REF: One-Dimensional Models of Mental Disorders
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.2.1 Identify and describe the models of
psychopathology that have been used to explain abnormal behavior. KEY:
Bloom’s: Analyze
3. Models are often utilized by scientists to ____.
a. provide a clear and definitive explanation for a phenomenon
,b. describe or explain a phenomenon they cannot directly observe
c. directly observe a phenomenon with unobservable causes
d. infer a phenomenon from something more abstract
ANS: B REF: One-Dimensional Models of Mental Disorders
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.2.1 Identify and describe the models of
psychopathology that have been used to explain abnormal behavior. KEY:
Bloom’s: Analyze
4. An assumption of the multipath model of abnormality is that ____.
a. the biological perspective best explains the complexities of human behavior
b. most psychological disorders are due to one or two primary factors
c. biological, psychological and social factors contribute equally to most disorders
d. different individuals exposed to different factors may develop similar mental disord
ANS: D REF: A Multipath Model of Mental Disorders
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.2.2 Describe the multipath model of mental disorders.
KEY: Bloom’s: Understand
5. Which factor is a biological explanation of psychopathology?
a. family interactions c. early childhood experiences
b. neurological dysfunctions d. behaviors learned in the envi
ANS: B REF: One-Dimensional Models of Mental Disorders
,OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.2.1 Identify and describe the models of
psychopathology that have been used to explain abnormal behavior. KEY:
Bloom’s: Understand
6. Forebrain is to ____ as hindbrain is to ____.
a. alertness and attention; language, thought, and memory
b. serotonin-based systems; dopamine-based systems
c. higher mental functions; basic bodily functions and instincts
d. visual and spatial abilities; emotions and motivation
ANS: C REF: Dimension One: Biological Factors
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.2.3 Describe how mental disorders can be explained
through our biological makeup. KEY: Bloom’s: Understand
7. The function of neural dendrites is to ____.
a. release neurotransmitters
b. receive signals from other neurons
c. bind to receptors of other neurons
d. trigger synaptic excitation of other neurons
ANS: B REF: Dimension One: Biological Factors
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.2.3 Describe how mental disorders can be explained
through our biological makeup. KEY: Bloom’s: Understand
8. Which statement about neurotransmitters is accurate?
a. Neurotransmitters are released by dendrites and reabsorbed by the neuron body.
, b. Abnormal neurotransmitter levels may be associated with symptoms of mental diso
c. Neurotransmitters have only excitatory effects on the human nervous system.
d. Neurotransmitters send neural impulses to the axons of receiving neurons.
ANS: B REF: Dimension One: Biological Factors
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.2.3 Describe how mental disorders can be explained
through our biological makeup. KEY: Bloom’s: Understand
9. Dopamine is related to several mental disorders, including ____.
a. anxiety and depression
b. Parkinson’s disease and schizophrenia
c. obsessive-compulsive disorder and Parkinson’s disease
d. schizophrenia and depression
ANS: B REF: Dimension One: Biological Factors
OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.2.3 Describe how mental disorders can be explained
through our biological makeup. KEY: Bloom’s: Analyze
10. Because Joan suffers from depression, Dr. Adler has prescribed a
medication that alters the reuptake of ____ and increases its availability
in her brain. For Justin, who suffers from anxiety, Dr. Adler prescribes a
drug that affects receptor reactivity to ____.
a. serotonin; GABA c. dopamine; acetylcholine
b. GABA; serotonin d. acetylcholine; dopamine
