TEST BANK
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY: A SCIENTIST–
PRACTITIONER APPROACH
2ND CANADIAN EDITION
CHAPTER NO. 01: ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY: HISTORICAL
AND MODERN PERSPECTIVES
Multiple Choice Question & Answers:
1) In psychology, if the term “abnormal” means “away from normal,” what problem
does this definition present when categorizing someone as being “abnormal”?
A) It does not measure standard deviations.
B) It does not assume that deviation on both sides of average is negative.
C) It does not assume abnormality is negative.
D) It does not allow for positive deviations.
ANSWER: D
Diff: 2
LO: 1.1 Explain the difference between behaviours that are different, deviant,
dangerous, and dysfunctional.
Skill: Conceptual
2) Behaviour is considered deviant if:
A) violates social norms.
B) violates personal norms.
C) it is exhibited by someone with mental illness.
D) it involves criminal wrongdoing.
ANSWER: A
Diff: 2
LO: 1.1 Explain the difference between behaviours that are different, deviant,
dangerous, and dysfunctional.
Skill: Conceptual
3) Gerry is a night security officer who has worked at the same company for 25 years. He
is described as very shy and withdrawn around others. While this behaviour is not
problematic at work, his relatives find him “weird” and tend to shun him at family
,gatherings. Despite encouragement by his immediate family to mingle, Gerry hardly
speaks to others at these events. According to the “goodness-of-fit” concept, Gerry’s
behaviour would __________.
A) not be viewed as a problem at family gatherings
B) not be viewed as a problem at work but would be viewed as a problem at family
gatherings
C) not be viewed as a problem at all
D) only be viewed as a problem if it caused difficulty for his immediate family
ANSWER: B
Diff: 3
LO: 1.2 Identify at least two factors that need to be considered when determining
whether a behaviour is abnormal.
Skill: Applied
4) Which of the following terms is defined as the shared behavioural patterns and
lifestyles that differentiate one group of people from another?
A) race
B) ethnicity
C) culture
D) group expectations
ANSWER: C
Diff: 2
LO: 1.2 Identify at least two factors that need to be considered when determining
whether a behaviour is abnormal.
Skill: Conceptual
5) Which statement below is TRUE of the original definition of a culture-bound illness?
A) It is less severe than other forms of mental illness.
B) The abnormal behaviour is specific to a particular location or group.
C) It is usually found only in children.
D) The behaviour usually requires hospitalization in the home culture.
ANSWER: B
Diff: 2
LO: 1.2 Identify at least two factors that need to be considered when determining
whether a behaviour is abnormal.
Skill: Factual
,6) The case of Vincent Li as described in your text highlights the
A) shift from “weird” behaviour to committing a violent crime.
B) stereotyping of a person with mental illness.
C) importance of early intervention in culture-bound illnesses.
D) influence of the media on defining abnormal behaviour.
ANSWER: A
Diff: 1
LO: 1.2 Identify at least two factors that need to be considered when determining
whether a behaviour is abnormal.
Skill: Factual
7) Jon is a freshman at a local university. He gets up at the same time each day and
follows the same pattern: showering and shaving, dressing, and checking his backpack
for required books, notebooks, and pens. Early in the first semester, this behaviour took
approximately 30 minutes. As the semester progressed, Jon spent more and more time
checking and rechecking his backpack to make sure he had everything he needed.
Toward the end of the semester, Jon was always late for his first class because of his
“thoroughness.” A psychologist might conclude that Jon’s behaviour is
A) typical for a conscientious student.
B) dysfunctional even if not distressful.
C) not abnormal because it does not cause problems for others.
D) normal according to the “goodness-of-fit” model.
ANSWER: B
Diff: 3
LO: 1.2 Identify at least two factors that need to be considered when determining
whether a behaviour is abnormal.
Skill: Applied
8) According to your text, abnormal behaviour is defined as behaviour that is inconsistent
with the individual’s developmental, cultural, and societal norms, creates emotional
distress, or
A) is seen by others as deviant.
B) interferes with daily functioning.
C) is “culturally bound.”
D) is aligned with the “goodness-of-fit” model.
ANSWER: B
, Diff: 1
LO: 1.2 Identify at least two factors that need to be considered when determining
whether a behaviour is abnormal.
Skill: Factual
9) The etiology of a disorder refers to
A) the developmental stage in which a disorder appears.
B) the cultural context of a disorder.
C) how a disorder begins.
D) how a culture impacts a disorder.
ANSWER: C
Diff: 1
LO: 1.2 Identify at least two factors that need to be considered when determining
whether a behaviour is abnormal.
Skill: Factual
10) Approximately what total percentage of Canadians meet the criteria for substance use
disorder?
A) 10%
B) 15%
C) 18%
D) 20%
ANSWER: D
Diff: 1
LO: 1.2 Identify at least two factors that need to be considered when determining
whether a behaviour is abnormal.
Skill: Factual
11) Approximately what total percentage of Canadians meet the criteria for a mood
disorder?
A) 13%
B) 15%
C) 20%
D) 25%
ANSWER: A
Diff : 1
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY: A SCIENTIST–
PRACTITIONER APPROACH
2ND CANADIAN EDITION
CHAPTER NO. 01: ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY: HISTORICAL
AND MODERN PERSPECTIVES
Multiple Choice Question & Answers:
1) In psychology, if the term “abnormal” means “away from normal,” what problem
does this definition present when categorizing someone as being “abnormal”?
A) It does not measure standard deviations.
B) It does not assume that deviation on both sides of average is negative.
C) It does not assume abnormality is negative.
D) It does not allow for positive deviations.
ANSWER: D
Diff: 2
LO: 1.1 Explain the difference between behaviours that are different, deviant,
dangerous, and dysfunctional.
Skill: Conceptual
2) Behaviour is considered deviant if:
A) violates social norms.
B) violates personal norms.
C) it is exhibited by someone with mental illness.
D) it involves criminal wrongdoing.
ANSWER: A
Diff: 2
LO: 1.1 Explain the difference between behaviours that are different, deviant,
dangerous, and dysfunctional.
Skill: Conceptual
3) Gerry is a night security officer who has worked at the same company for 25 years. He
is described as very shy and withdrawn around others. While this behaviour is not
problematic at work, his relatives find him “weird” and tend to shun him at family
,gatherings. Despite encouragement by his immediate family to mingle, Gerry hardly
speaks to others at these events. According to the “goodness-of-fit” concept, Gerry’s
behaviour would __________.
A) not be viewed as a problem at family gatherings
B) not be viewed as a problem at work but would be viewed as a problem at family
gatherings
C) not be viewed as a problem at all
D) only be viewed as a problem if it caused difficulty for his immediate family
ANSWER: B
Diff: 3
LO: 1.2 Identify at least two factors that need to be considered when determining
whether a behaviour is abnormal.
Skill: Applied
4) Which of the following terms is defined as the shared behavioural patterns and
lifestyles that differentiate one group of people from another?
A) race
B) ethnicity
C) culture
D) group expectations
ANSWER: C
Diff: 2
LO: 1.2 Identify at least two factors that need to be considered when determining
whether a behaviour is abnormal.
Skill: Conceptual
5) Which statement below is TRUE of the original definition of a culture-bound illness?
A) It is less severe than other forms of mental illness.
B) The abnormal behaviour is specific to a particular location or group.
C) It is usually found only in children.
D) The behaviour usually requires hospitalization in the home culture.
ANSWER: B
Diff: 2
LO: 1.2 Identify at least two factors that need to be considered when determining
whether a behaviour is abnormal.
Skill: Factual
,6) The case of Vincent Li as described in your text highlights the
A) shift from “weird” behaviour to committing a violent crime.
B) stereotyping of a person with mental illness.
C) importance of early intervention in culture-bound illnesses.
D) influence of the media on defining abnormal behaviour.
ANSWER: A
Diff: 1
LO: 1.2 Identify at least two factors that need to be considered when determining
whether a behaviour is abnormal.
Skill: Factual
7) Jon is a freshman at a local university. He gets up at the same time each day and
follows the same pattern: showering and shaving, dressing, and checking his backpack
for required books, notebooks, and pens. Early in the first semester, this behaviour took
approximately 30 minutes. As the semester progressed, Jon spent more and more time
checking and rechecking his backpack to make sure he had everything he needed.
Toward the end of the semester, Jon was always late for his first class because of his
“thoroughness.” A psychologist might conclude that Jon’s behaviour is
A) typical for a conscientious student.
B) dysfunctional even if not distressful.
C) not abnormal because it does not cause problems for others.
D) normal according to the “goodness-of-fit” model.
ANSWER: B
Diff: 3
LO: 1.2 Identify at least two factors that need to be considered when determining
whether a behaviour is abnormal.
Skill: Applied
8) According to your text, abnormal behaviour is defined as behaviour that is inconsistent
with the individual’s developmental, cultural, and societal norms, creates emotional
distress, or
A) is seen by others as deviant.
B) interferes with daily functioning.
C) is “culturally bound.”
D) is aligned with the “goodness-of-fit” model.
ANSWER: B
, Diff: 1
LO: 1.2 Identify at least two factors that need to be considered when determining
whether a behaviour is abnormal.
Skill: Factual
9) The etiology of a disorder refers to
A) the developmental stage in which a disorder appears.
B) the cultural context of a disorder.
C) how a disorder begins.
D) how a culture impacts a disorder.
ANSWER: C
Diff: 1
LO: 1.2 Identify at least two factors that need to be considered when determining
whether a behaviour is abnormal.
Skill: Factual
10) Approximately what total percentage of Canadians meet the criteria for substance use
disorder?
A) 10%
B) 15%
C) 18%
D) 20%
ANSWER: D
Diff: 1
LO: 1.2 Identify at least two factors that need to be considered when determining
whether a behaviour is abnormal.
Skill: Factual
11) Approximately what total percentage of Canadians meet the criteria for a mood
disorder?
A) 13%
B) 15%
C) 20%
D) 25%
ANSWER: A
Diff : 1
