Abnormal Psychology 7th Edition by Susan Nolen
Hoeksema-Test Bank (Chapter 1-16)
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,Content
Chapter 01 Looking at Abnormality
Chapter 02 Theories and Treatment of Abnormality
Chapter 03 Assessing and Diagnosing Abnormality
Chapter 04 The Research Endeavor
Chapter 05 Trauma, Anxiety, Obse-Comp, and R D
Chapter 06 Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders
Chapter 07 Mood Disorders and Suicide
Chapter 08 Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other P D
Chapter 09 Personality Disorders
Chapter 10 Neurodevelopmental and Neu D
Chapter 11 Disruptive, Impulse Control, and Co D
Chapter 12 Eating Disorders
Chapter 13 Sexual Disorders
Chapter 14 Substance Use and Gambling Disorders
Chapter 15 Health Psychology
Chapter 16 Mental Health and the Law
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, Chapter 01: Looking at Abnormality
Chapter 01
Looking at Abnormality
1. The continuum model of abnormality demonstrates that:
A. there is a clear distinction between dysfunctional and deviant behavior.
B. psychologists must make objective decisions about what warrants a diagnosis.
C. individuals are labeled as either having a disorder or not having one.
D. no sharp line exists between what is normal and abnormal.
Page: 3
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA Outcome: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching
themes in psychology. Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Describe the facets of modern mental health care.
Topic: Abnormal Behavior
2. The study of abnormal psychology is the study of people who suffer mental, emotional, and often
physical pain. This is also referred to as _____. A. psychopathology
B. psychometry
C. parapsychology
D. behavioral psychology
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APA Outcome: 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology's
content domains. Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Describe the facets of modern mental health care.
Topic: Assessment of Abnormal Behavior
3. Margaret is a 27-year-old soccer mom who never misses her daughter's games. Her friends argue
that her behavior is embarrassing, and she is making a fool of herself when she repeatedly yells and
jumps to her feet. Margaret insists that no one is paying attention to her behavior and states, "It's a
soccer game—people are expected to get excited!" Which of the following determines whether
Margaret's behavior is normal? A. Her social status
B. Gender differences
C. The context in which it is performed
D. Individual differences
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Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA Outcome: 1.3 Describe applications of psychology.
Bloom's: Apply
Difficulty: Moderate
Learning Objective: Distinguish between normal but unusual behavior and between unusual but abnormal behavior.
Topic: Diagnosis
4. When an observer takes into account the context or circumstances surrounding someone's behavior
to determine whether they are normal or abnormal, it means that:
A. the observer assesses the behavior based on her/his own biases and prejudices.
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, B. the observer considers the behavior normal if it seems appropriate for that particular situation.
C. the observer judges the individual's personality based on the observer’s cognitive abilities.
D. the observer's evaluation of the behavior lacks any theoretical grounding.
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Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA Outcome: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
Bloo
m's:
Unde
rstan
d
Diffic
ulty:
Mode
rate
Learning Objective: Distinguish between normal but unusual behavior and between unusual but abnormal behavior.
Topic: Sociocultural Factors
5. An advantage of cultural relativism is that:
A. it does not impose the standards of one culture on judgments of abnormality.
B. there is a tendency to view all behaviors that are unusual, or deviant, as abnormal.
C. it allows those in power to label and silence minorities by labeling them as abnormal.
D. it does not adopt a continuum perspective of abnormal behavior; rather, it is an either/or proposition.
Page: 5
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA Outcome: 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content
domains.
Bloo
m's:
Rem
emb
er
Diffi
cult
y:
Eas
y
Learning Objective: Distinguish between normal but unusual behavior and between unusual but abnormal behavior.
Topic: Approaches to Abnormal Psychology
6. Which criterion for abnormality implies that the presence of a
disease is causing given behavior? A. Deviance
B. Unusualness
C. Distress
D. Mental Illness
Page: 4
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA Outcome: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and
overarching themes in psychology. Bloom's: Remember Difficulty:
Easy
Learning Objective: Distinguish between normal but unusual behavior and between unusual but abnormal behavior.
Topic: Assessment of Abnormal Behavior
7. Rachel teaches the second grade and suspects that two students in her class have behavioral
problems. Although she works fervently to keep the class running smoothly, the students' behaviors
continually disrupt the learning environment. When the two students blurt out the answers before being
called upon, push others in line, or constantly get out of their seats, other students become distracted
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written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.
Hoeksema-Test Bank (Chapter 1-16)
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Copyright © 2017 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior
written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.
,Content
Chapter 01 Looking at Abnormality
Chapter 02 Theories and Treatment of Abnormality
Chapter 03 Assessing and Diagnosing Abnormality
Chapter 04 The Research Endeavor
Chapter 05 Trauma, Anxiety, Obse-Comp, and R D
Chapter 06 Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders
Chapter 07 Mood Disorders and Suicide
Chapter 08 Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other P D
Chapter 09 Personality Disorders
Chapter 10 Neurodevelopmental and Neu D
Chapter 11 Disruptive, Impulse Control, and Co D
Chapter 12 Eating Disorders
Chapter 13 Sexual Disorders
Chapter 14 Substance Use and Gambling Disorders
Chapter 15 Health Psychology
Chapter 16 Mental Health and the Law
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written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.
, Chapter 01: Looking at Abnormality
Chapter 01
Looking at Abnormality
1. The continuum model of abnormality demonstrates that:
A. there is a clear distinction between dysfunctional and deviant behavior.
B. psychologists must make objective decisions about what warrants a diagnosis.
C. individuals are labeled as either having a disorder or not having one.
D. no sharp line exists between what is normal and abnormal.
Page: 3
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA Outcome: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching
themes in psychology. Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Describe the facets of modern mental health care.
Topic: Abnormal Behavior
2. The study of abnormal psychology is the study of people who suffer mental, emotional, and often
physical pain. This is also referred to as _____. A. psychopathology
B. psychometry
C. parapsychology
D. behavioral psychology
Page: 4
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA Outcome: 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology's
content domains. Bloom's: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Describe the facets of modern mental health care.
Topic: Assessment of Abnormal Behavior
3. Margaret is a 27-year-old soccer mom who never misses her daughter's games. Her friends argue
that her behavior is embarrassing, and she is making a fool of herself when she repeatedly yells and
jumps to her feet. Margaret insists that no one is paying attention to her behavior and states, "It's a
soccer game—people are expected to get excited!" Which of the following determines whether
Margaret's behavior is normal? A. Her social status
B. Gender differences
C. The context in which it is performed
D. Individual differences
Page: 5
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA Outcome: 1.3 Describe applications of psychology.
Bloom's: Apply
Difficulty: Moderate
Learning Objective: Distinguish between normal but unusual behavior and between unusual but abnormal behavior.
Topic: Diagnosis
4. When an observer takes into account the context or circumstances surrounding someone's behavior
to determine whether they are normal or abnormal, it means that:
A. the observer assesses the behavior based on her/his own biases and prejudices.
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written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.
, B. the observer considers the behavior normal if it seems appropriate for that particular situation.
C. the observer judges the individual's personality based on the observer’s cognitive abilities.
D. the observer's evaluation of the behavior lacks any theoretical grounding.
Page: 5
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA Outcome: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in
psychology.
Bloo
m's:
Unde
rstan
d
Diffic
ulty:
Mode
rate
Learning Objective: Distinguish between normal but unusual behavior and between unusual but abnormal behavior.
Topic: Sociocultural Factors
5. An advantage of cultural relativism is that:
A. it does not impose the standards of one culture on judgments of abnormality.
B. there is a tendency to view all behaviors that are unusual, or deviant, as abnormal.
C. it allows those in power to label and silence minorities by labeling them as abnormal.
D. it does not adopt a continuum perspective of abnormal behavior; rather, it is an either/or proposition.
Page: 5
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA Outcome: 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content
domains.
Bloo
m's:
Rem
emb
er
Diffi
cult
y:
Eas
y
Learning Objective: Distinguish between normal but unusual behavior and between unusual but abnormal behavior.
Topic: Approaches to Abnormal Psychology
6. Which criterion for abnormality implies that the presence of a
disease is causing given behavior? A. Deviance
B. Unusualness
C. Distress
D. Mental Illness
Page: 4
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
APA Outcome: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and
overarching themes in psychology. Bloom's: Remember Difficulty:
Easy
Learning Objective: Distinguish between normal but unusual behavior and between unusual but abnormal behavior.
Topic: Assessment of Abnormal Behavior
7. Rachel teaches the second grade and suspects that two students in her class have behavioral
problems. Although she works fervently to keep the class running smoothly, the students' behaviors
continually disrupt the learning environment. When the two students blurt out the answers before being
called upon, push others in line, or constantly get out of their seats, other students become distracted
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written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.
