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Chapter 1: Abnormal Behavior MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement about the field of abnormal psychology is accurate? a. Abnormal psychology seeks to describe, explain, predict, and modify behaviors ... associated with various mental health conditions. b. Abnormal psychology is not yet considered a scientific field of research because diagnosis is so subjective. c. Abnormal psychology focuses on the study of only the most bizarre behavior that creates problems for society. d. Abnormal psychology is most interested in narrowing a disorder to specific behavioral factors that can be modified. ANS: A REF: The Field of Abnormal Psychology OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.01.01 Define abnormal psychology. KEY: Bloom’s: Understand 2. Mental illness results primarily from ____. a. genetic factors b. environmental factors c. sociocultural factors d. an interaction of many factors ANS: D REF: Introduction OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.01.01 Define abnormal psychology. KEY: Bloom’s: Understand 3. Dr. Thompson collects information in order to describe, assess, and understand an individual's psychological disorder. Dr. Thompson is engaged in ____. a. investigative therapy b. systematic sensitization c. psychodiagnosis d. experimental research ANS: C REF: The Field of Abnormal Psychology OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.01.01 Define abnormal psychology. KEY: Bloom’s: Apply [Show More]

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