Test Bank Complete_ Abnormal Psychology 3rd Edition,
(2021) By William J. Ray (Author) All Chapter 1-16|
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A group of symptoms that appear together and are assumed to represent a specific
type of disorder is referred to as a - ANSWERSyndrome
All of the following can be concluded from cross-cultural studies except: -
ANSWERPsychotic disorders are more influenced by culture than other disorders.
A problem with defining abnormal behavior in terms does not specify how unusual
the behavior must be to be considered abnormal - ANSWERdoes not specify how
unusual the behavior must be to be considered abnormal
Culture is defined in terms of - ANSWERthe values, beliefs, and practices shared by a
specific group of people.
Determining the presence of disorder is based on all but which one of the following?
- ANSWERThe presence of a specific symptom in isolation.
In the term "harmful dysfunction," the word dysfunction refers to - ANSWERa
disruption of thought, feeling, or perception.
Investigators in the World Health Organization (WHO) predict that, relative to other
types of health problems, the burden of mental health disorders will ______ by
2020. - ANSWERIncrease
Jane Addams was an influential social activist. Which of the following does not apply
to her? - ANSWERShe was a psychiatrist.
Which publication contains the official criteria for diagnosing mental disorders? -
ANSWERDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
What is the best definition of a case study? - ANSWERa detailed description of one
person
Which of these is an example of something an epidemiologist would do? -
ANSWERstudy rates of alcoholism in urban versus rural areas.
Your are a member of a research team that is about to begin research on the
effectiveness of a drug called Relax on the symptoms of anxiety. One of the
researchers asks you to describe the null hypothesis for this study. What will you
say? - ANSWERThe null hypothesis states that the drug's effect will not differ from no
treatment.
,The major difference between Ph.D. and Psy.D. degrees in psychology involves the
degree of emphasis on training in - ANSWERResearch methods
The only medical condition with a higher incidence than mental disorders is -
ANSWERcardiovascular disease
Which category of disorders seems less affected by culture? - ANSWERPsychotic
According to Freudian theory, what part of the mind is roughly equivalent to the
conscience? - ANSWERSuperego
According to Ivan Pavlov's ideas on classical conditioning, extinction occurs when a
conditioned stimulus is no longer presented along with - ANSWERan unconditioned
stimulus.
According to attachment theorists, why do anxious attachments develop during the
first year of life? - ANSWERinconsistent and unresponsive parenting
According to the principles of operant conditioning, what happens when negative
reinforcement is applied? - ANSWERbehavior increases
Adoption studies are important in behavior genetics because they help to -
ANSWERprovide evidence on genetic versus environmental contributions.
All four of the paradigms presented in your text make assumptions about the causes
of abnormal behavior that can be too - ANSWERnarrow.
What is the primary concept in operant conditioning? - ANSWERbehavior is
determined by its consequences.
Though easily confused, negative reinforcement and punishment are quite different;
with negative reinforcement, behavior_____ when the aversive stimulus is _______,
and with punishment, behavior ______ when the aversive stimulus is ______> -
ANSWERincreases; removed; decreases; introduced.
What approach do the authors use when considering the etiology of various mental
disorders? - ANSWERbiopsychosocial
In their stage theories, Sigmund Freud focused on _____ stages while Erik Erikson
focused on ____ stages. - ANSWERpsychosexual; psychosocial
The cognitive-behavioral paradigm views all of the following as the product of
learning except - ANSWERunconscious processes
In a study of twins, a researcher finds that 40 percent of dizygotic (DZ) twins and 40
percent of monozygotic (MZ) twins share a trait. What is the researcher most likely
to conclude about the trait? - ANSWERIt is not genetically determined.
, A researcher described her approach to understanding mental disorders as
biopyschosocial. When you ask her to explain what she means, what is she likely to
say? - ANSWERThe integration of biological, psychological, and social factors
provides the most fruitful avenue for discovering the cause of most mental
disorders.
A distinguished researcher reviewed the current findings on the etiology of mental
disorders. Which of the following is the best summary of the consensus of opinion? -
ANSWERWe do not currently know all of the specific causes of most mental
disorders.
A physician at a hospital in the late 1800s has read about the disease called general
paresis. Which of the following patients is most likely to receive such a diagnosis? -
ANSWERAl, whose symptoms include delusions of grandeur and progressive
paralysis.
A clinician who uses research to select the most effective form of treatment is
practicing_______ psychotherapy. - ANSWERevidence-based
A straightforward example of an eclectic approach to the case Frances presented in
your test would be to - ANSWERcombine psychotherapy with medication.
Aaron Beck's cognitive therapy was developed specifically as a treatment for -
ANSWERdepression.
According to the text, what is the best estimate of the number of people with a
mental disorder who improve with psychological treatment? - ANSWERtwo-thirds
An argument that humanists have against psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and
biological therapists is that these other therapists - ANSWERoverlook the individual's
ability to make choices.
Client-centered therapy is closely associated with the concept of - ANSWERempathy.
Which of the following is most accurate with regard to the outcome research on
psychoanalysis? - ANSWERVery little research has been conducted looking at the
outcome of this therapy.
Why are double-blind studies of medication effectiveness necessary? -
ANSWERPhysicians expectations can influence patients' expectations.
Your friend told you that she was a member of the placebo group in a recently
completed study of a new drug. What is your friend likely to have experienced? -
ANSWERShe received a treatment not thought to be specifically effective in treating
her disorder.
(2021) By William J. Ray (Author) All Chapter 1-16|
Newest
A group of symptoms that appear together and are assumed to represent a specific
type of disorder is referred to as a - ANSWERSyndrome
All of the following can be concluded from cross-cultural studies except: -
ANSWERPsychotic disorders are more influenced by culture than other disorders.
A problem with defining abnormal behavior in terms does not specify how unusual
the behavior must be to be considered abnormal - ANSWERdoes not specify how
unusual the behavior must be to be considered abnormal
Culture is defined in terms of - ANSWERthe values, beliefs, and practices shared by a
specific group of people.
Determining the presence of disorder is based on all but which one of the following?
- ANSWERThe presence of a specific symptom in isolation.
In the term "harmful dysfunction," the word dysfunction refers to - ANSWERa
disruption of thought, feeling, or perception.
Investigators in the World Health Organization (WHO) predict that, relative to other
types of health problems, the burden of mental health disorders will ______ by
2020. - ANSWERIncrease
Jane Addams was an influential social activist. Which of the following does not apply
to her? - ANSWERShe was a psychiatrist.
Which publication contains the official criteria for diagnosing mental disorders? -
ANSWERDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
What is the best definition of a case study? - ANSWERa detailed description of one
person
Which of these is an example of something an epidemiologist would do? -
ANSWERstudy rates of alcoholism in urban versus rural areas.
Your are a member of a research team that is about to begin research on the
effectiveness of a drug called Relax on the symptoms of anxiety. One of the
researchers asks you to describe the null hypothesis for this study. What will you
say? - ANSWERThe null hypothesis states that the drug's effect will not differ from no
treatment.
,The major difference between Ph.D. and Psy.D. degrees in psychology involves the
degree of emphasis on training in - ANSWERResearch methods
The only medical condition with a higher incidence than mental disorders is -
ANSWERcardiovascular disease
Which category of disorders seems less affected by culture? - ANSWERPsychotic
According to Freudian theory, what part of the mind is roughly equivalent to the
conscience? - ANSWERSuperego
According to Ivan Pavlov's ideas on classical conditioning, extinction occurs when a
conditioned stimulus is no longer presented along with - ANSWERan unconditioned
stimulus.
According to attachment theorists, why do anxious attachments develop during the
first year of life? - ANSWERinconsistent and unresponsive parenting
According to the principles of operant conditioning, what happens when negative
reinforcement is applied? - ANSWERbehavior increases
Adoption studies are important in behavior genetics because they help to -
ANSWERprovide evidence on genetic versus environmental contributions.
All four of the paradigms presented in your text make assumptions about the causes
of abnormal behavior that can be too - ANSWERnarrow.
What is the primary concept in operant conditioning? - ANSWERbehavior is
determined by its consequences.
Though easily confused, negative reinforcement and punishment are quite different;
with negative reinforcement, behavior_____ when the aversive stimulus is _______,
and with punishment, behavior ______ when the aversive stimulus is ______> -
ANSWERincreases; removed; decreases; introduced.
What approach do the authors use when considering the etiology of various mental
disorders? - ANSWERbiopsychosocial
In their stage theories, Sigmund Freud focused on _____ stages while Erik Erikson
focused on ____ stages. - ANSWERpsychosexual; psychosocial
The cognitive-behavioral paradigm views all of the following as the product of
learning except - ANSWERunconscious processes
In a study of twins, a researcher finds that 40 percent of dizygotic (DZ) twins and 40
percent of monozygotic (MZ) twins share a trait. What is the researcher most likely
to conclude about the trait? - ANSWERIt is not genetically determined.
, A researcher described her approach to understanding mental disorders as
biopyschosocial. When you ask her to explain what she means, what is she likely to
say? - ANSWERThe integration of biological, psychological, and social factors
provides the most fruitful avenue for discovering the cause of most mental
disorders.
A distinguished researcher reviewed the current findings on the etiology of mental
disorders. Which of the following is the best summary of the consensus of opinion? -
ANSWERWe do not currently know all of the specific causes of most mental
disorders.
A physician at a hospital in the late 1800s has read about the disease called general
paresis. Which of the following patients is most likely to receive such a diagnosis? -
ANSWERAl, whose symptoms include delusions of grandeur and progressive
paralysis.
A clinician who uses research to select the most effective form of treatment is
practicing_______ psychotherapy. - ANSWERevidence-based
A straightforward example of an eclectic approach to the case Frances presented in
your test would be to - ANSWERcombine psychotherapy with medication.
Aaron Beck's cognitive therapy was developed specifically as a treatment for -
ANSWERdepression.
According to the text, what is the best estimate of the number of people with a
mental disorder who improve with psychological treatment? - ANSWERtwo-thirds
An argument that humanists have against psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and
biological therapists is that these other therapists - ANSWERoverlook the individual's
ability to make choices.
Client-centered therapy is closely associated with the concept of - ANSWERempathy.
Which of the following is most accurate with regard to the outcome research on
psychoanalysis? - ANSWERVery little research has been conducted looking at the
outcome of this therapy.
Why are double-blind studies of medication effectiveness necessary? -
ANSWERPhysicians expectations can influence patients' expectations.
Your friend told you that she was a member of the placebo group in a recently
completed study of a new drug. What is your friend likely to have experienced? -
ANSWERShe received a treatment not thought to be specifically effective in treating
her disorder.
