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Understanding Abnormal Behavior, 12th Edition David SueDerald SueDiane M. SueStanley Sue
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1. Which statement about the field of abnormal psychology is accurate?
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a. Abnormal psychology seeks to describe, explain, predict, and modify unusual behaviors.
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b. Abnormal psychology is not yet considered a scientific field of research.
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c. Abnormal psychology focuses on the study of only the most bizarre behavior
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d. Abnormal psychology is most interested in narrowing a disorder to one behavioral factor.
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ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: The Field of Abnormal Psychology zx zx zx zx




QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice zx zx




HAS VARIABLES:
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.1.1 - Define abnormal psychology.
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OTHER: Remember
DATE CREATED: zx 6/22/2021 10:27 AM zx zx




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2. Symptoms of mental illness or abnormal behavior (psychopathology) come primarily from
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a. genetic factors zx




b. environmental factors zx




c. sociocultural factors zx




d. an interaction of many factors
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ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Introduction
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HAS VARIABLES:
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.1.1 - Define abnormal psychology.
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OTHER: Remember
DATE CREATED: zx 6/22/2021 10:27 AM zx zx




DATE MODIFIED: zx 6/22/2021 10:27 AM zx zx




3. Dr. Thompson is a mental health professional collecting information in order to describe and draw inferences about an
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individual‘s emotional distress. Dr. Thompson is engaged in the process of
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a. investigative therapy zx




b. predicting dangerousness zx




c. psychodiagnosis
d. experimental research zx




ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: The Field of Abnormal Psychology zx zx zx zx




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HAS VARIABLES: zx False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: zx UABB.SUES.16.1.1 - Define abnormal psychology. zx zx zx zx




OTHER: Apply
DATE CREATED: zx 6/22/2021 10:27 AM zx zx




DATE MODIFIED: zx 6/22/2021 10:27 AM zx zx




4. Dr. Kohn is a psychoanalyst, Dr. Edwards is a humanistic therapist, Dr. Peterson is a cognitive behavioral therapist, and
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Dr. James is a Gestalt therapist. On which of the following factors are they most likely to differ in terms of how they
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describe a client‘s mental distress?
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a. time of onset zx zx




b. etiology
c. diagnosis
d. prognosis
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: The Field of Abnormal Psychology zx zx zx zx




QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice zx zx




HAS VARIABLES: zx False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.1.1 - Define abnormal psychology.
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OTHER: Apply
DATE CREATED: zx 6/22/2021 10:27 AM zx zx




DATE MODIFIED: zx 6/22/2021 10:27 AM zx zx




5. A psychologist states that ―Juan‘s abnormal behavior islikely due to a combination of biology and inadequate
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interpersonal skills.‖ The psychologist is
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a. predicting the future symptoms of Juan zx zx zx zx zx




b. giving Juan a psychodiagnosis zx zx zx




c. offering an explanation for Juan‘s difficulties zx zx zx zx zx




d. describing how to control Juan‘s symptoms zx zx zx zx zx




ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: The Field of Abnormal Psychology zx zx zx zx




QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice zx zx




HAS VARIABLES: zx False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.1.1 - Define abnormal psychology.
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OTHER: Apply
DATE CREATED: zx 6/22/2021 10:27 AM zx zx




DATE MODIFIED: zx 6/22/2021 10:27 AM zx zx




6. Which statement regarding the prediction of abnormal behavior is most accurate?
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a. People with deteriorating mental conditions can be functioning well.
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b. Psychologists are not interested in predicting clients‘ future behavior. zx zx zx zx zx zx zx zx




c. Prediction is unrelated to understanding the cause of abnormality. zx zx zx zx zx zx zx zx




d. Psychologists tend to underpredict future violence. zx zx zx zx zx




ANSWER: a
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QUESTION TYPE: zx Multiple Choice zx




HAS VARIABLES:
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: zx UABB.SUES.16.1.1 - Define abnormal psychology. zx zx zx zx




OTHER: Understand
DATE CREATED:
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DATE MODIFIED:
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7. College administrators suspended Lee Loughner after they became concerned about Loughner‘s potential to exhibit
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dangerous behaviors. Why didn‘t authorities arrest him?
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a. Loughner‘s therapist did not feel he posed a danger to others. zx zx zx zx zx zx zx zx zx zx




b. None of the local mental health facilities had space to house him
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c. Loughner did not make any overt threats against anyone. zx zx zx zx zx zx zx zx




d. Loughner‘s behavior was not considered odd in comparison to his peer group
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ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: The Field of Abnormal Psychology zx zx zx zx




QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice zx zx




HAS VARIABLES:
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.1.1 - Define abnormal psychology.
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OTHER: Apply
DATE CREATED:
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DATE MODIFIED:
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8. When psychologists talk about modifying abnormal behavior to relieve mental distress, they are referring to
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a. attempting to understand the underlying cause of that behavior zx zx zx zx zx zx zx zx




b. restricting the freedom of dangerous clients zx zx zx zx zx




c. attempting to anticipate the future behaviors of clients zx zx zx zx zx zx zx




d. using psychotherapy to improve client behavior
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ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: The Field of Abnormal Psychology zx zx zx zx




QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choicezx zx




HAS VARIABLES:
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.1.1 - Define abnormal psychology.
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OTHER: Remember
DATE CREATED:
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DATE MODIFIED:
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9. Which statement defines psychotherapy most accurately?
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a. systematic intervention designed to alter behavior, emotion, or thought
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b. the scientific study of abnormal behavior
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c. a system of observing abnormal behavior in an attempt to classify it
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d. the application of a theoretical model to explain the cause of abnormal behavior
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ANSWER: a
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REFERENCES: The Field of Abnormal Psychology
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QUESTION TYPE: zx Multiple Choice zx




HAS VARIABLES:
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: zx UABB.SUES.16.1.1 - Define abnormal psychology. zx zx zx zx




OTHER: Remember
DATE CREATED: zx 6/22/2021 10:27 AM zx zx




DATE MODIFIED: zx 6/22/2021 10:27 AM zx zx




10. A psychologist develops several activities for clients aimed at helping them become more self-disciplined and feel
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more confident about trying new behaviors. This example illustrates
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a. how epidemiological work is done in the field
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b. how psychotherapy may be seen as an attempt to modify behavior
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c. the function of providing an explanation for abnormal behavior
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d. the essential need for accurate psychodiagnosis
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ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: The Field of Abnormal Psychology zx zx zx zx




QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
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HAS VARIABLES:
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.1.1 - Define abnormal psychology.
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OTHER: Apply
DATE CREATED: zx 6/22/2021 10:27 AM zx zx




DATE MODIFIED: zx 6/22/2021 10:27 AM zx zx




11. Clinical psychologists usually have which type of degree?
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a. bachelor‘s (B.S. or B.A.) zx zx zx




b. medical (M.D.) zx




c. doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D) zx zx zx




d. master‘s (M.S., L.C.S.W., or M.S.W.) zx zx zx zx




ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: The Field of Abnormal Psychology zx zx zx zx




QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
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HAS VARIABLES:
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UABB.SUES.16.1.1 - Define abnormal psychology.
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OTHER: Remember
DATE CREATED: zx 6/22/2021 10:27 AM zx zx




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12. Harold is a mental health professional who has a medical degree and prescribes antidepressants and antipsychotic
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medication for his patients. After graduating from medical school, he completed a three-year residency in his field. We
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can guess that Harold is a
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a. social worker zx




b. psychiatrist
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