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Test Bank for Abnormal Psychology Perspectives, 5E David J.A. Dozois

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CHAPTER 1 Concepts of Abnormality throughout History 1)Your housemate has been overly concerned with keeping the kitchen clean. In fact, he scrubs the sinks and counters for half an hour each time... someone puts something on them. In order to determine his diagnosis, a practitioner in North America would be most likely to consult the A) American Medical Association's Treatment Manual (AMA-TM). B) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, fourth edition (DSM-IV-TR). C) International Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders (ICD-10). D) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, sixth edition (DSM-VI). E) The North American Guide to Psychiatric Disorders (NAPD-IV). Answer: B Diff: 1 Type: MC Page Ref: 2 Skill: Application 2)Psychopathology refers to A) the same disorder as psychopathy. B) disorders of the brain. C) a physical cause to psychological problems. D) only severe psychological disorders. E) the study of the nature of psychological problems. Answer: E Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 3 Skill: Factual 3)What is one difficulty in defining abnormal behaviour? A) eccentric behaviour usually indicates abnormal behaviour B) everyone is to some degree abnormal in their behaviour C) unusual behaviour may not be abnormal according to diagnostic criteria D) all people experience anxiety now and then E) people's behaviour depends on the situation Answer: C Diff: 1 Type: MC Page Ref: 3 Skill: Factual 4)Abnormal behaviour has been defined as that which occurs infrequently. Which of the following examples illustrates a problem with this definition? A) People with IQs below 70 are considered abnormal. B) Most people get depressed from time to time. C) Mathematical geniuses are considered rare in the population. D) Children often believe in the existence of monsters [Show More]

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