Question 1

Ivan Pavlov,a Russian physiologist,based his theories of conditioning on the results of experiments he conducted on

Accepted Answer

A)  dogs. 
B)  humans. 
C)  rats. 
D)  pigeons. 
A)  dogs. 
B)  humans. 
C)  rats. 
D)  pigeons.

Question 2

The criterion that a particular behavior be atypical or not culturally expected is insufficient to define abnormality because

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A)  behavior that occurs infrequently is considered abnormal in every culture. 
B)  society is less willing to tolerate eccentricity in people who are productive. 
C)  behaviors vary very little from one culture to another. 
D)  many people behave in ways that deviate from the average, but this doesn't mean that they have a disorder. 
A)  behavior that occurs infrequently is considered abnormal in every culture. 
B)  society is less willing to tolerate eccentricity in people who are productive. 
C)  behaviors vary very little from one culture to another. 
D)  many people behave in ways that deviate from the average, but this doesn't mean that they have a disorder.

Question 3

As used in modern terminology to reflect coping styles,defense mechanisms

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A)  can be either adaptive or maladaptive. 
B)  are always maladaptive. 
C)  are never adaptive. 
D)  are always self-defeating. 
A)  can be either adaptive or maladaptive. 
B)  are always maladaptive. 
C)  are never adaptive. 
D)  are always self-defeating.

Question 4

Which of the following accurately describes the patients of Freud and Breur after they received hypnotherapy for their psychological disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Feelings of relief and improvement 
B)  Decreased emotionality while in the hypnotic state 
C)  Accurate post-hypnotic recall 
D)  Increased understanding of the causes of their psychological disorder 
A)  Feelings of relief and improvement 
B)  Decreased emotionality while in the hypnotic state 
C)  Accurate post-hypnotic recall 
D)  Increased understanding of the causes of their psychological disorder

Question 5

A classmate in your psychology course is worried about the selfish and sometimes dangerous drives of the id.You respond by saying that

Accepted Answer

A)  each of us develops an ego to help us behave more realistically. 
B)  id fantasies never become reality. 
C)  psychologists disproved Freud's theories a long time ago. 
D)  since id impulses are usually part of consciousness awareness, we can learn to control them. 
A)  each of us develops an ego to help us behave more realistically. 
B)  id fantasies never become reality. 
C)  psychologists disproved Freud's theories a long time ago. 
D)  since id impulses are usually part of consciousness awareness, we can learn to control them.

Question 6

The "object" in the object relations school of thought refers to

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A)  important people in your life. 
B)  material objects in your home. 
C)  unconscious processes. 
D)  natural objects such as trees. 
A)  important people in your life. 
B)  material objects in your home. 
C)  unconscious processes. 
D)  natural objects such as trees.

Question 7

The warring id and superego cause anxiety as a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  intrapsychic conflict. 
B)  displacement. 
C)  conscience judging the ego ideal. 
D)  defense mechanisms. 
A)  intrapsychic conflict. 
B)  displacement. 
C)  conscience judging the ego ideal. 
D)  defense mechanisms.

Question 8

A "double blind" experiment to ascertain the effectiveness of animal magnetism therapy was conducted by

Accepted Answer

A)  Philippe Pinel. 
B)  Anton Mesmer. 
C)  Sigmund Freud. 
D)  Benjamin Franklin. 
A)  Philippe Pinel. 
B)  Anton Mesmer. 
C)  Sigmund Freud. 
D)  Benjamin Franklin.

Question 9

Dr.Littlefox studies the origins and causes of psychological disorders,including the biological,psychological,and social dimensions.Dr.Littlefox studies the ___________ of a disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  prognosis 
B)  etiology 
C)  outcome 
D)  psychopathology 
A)  prognosis 
B)  etiology 
C)  outcome 
D)  psychopathology

Question 10

A male college student begins feeling sad and lonely.Although still able to go to classes and work at his job,he finds himself feeling down much of the time and worrying about what is happening to him.Which part of the definition of abnormality applies to his situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personal distress 
B)  Cultural factors 
C)  Impaired functioning 
D)  Violation of societal norms 
A)  Personal distress 
B)  Cultural factors 
C)  Impaired functioning 
D)  Violation of societal norms

Question 11

Somatoform disorders,a current DSM-IV classification that evolved from the concept of "hysteria," affect

Accepted Answer

A)  adult males only. 
B)  adult females only. 
C)  both males and females of any age. 
D)  children only. 
A)  adult males only. 
B)  adult females only. 
C)  both males and females of any age. 
D)  children only.

Question 12

The concept of defense mechanisms is referred to as ____________ in contemporary terminology.

Accepted Answer

A)  coping styles 
B)  strategic adjustment 
C)  maladaptive thinking 
D)  self-defeating actions 
A)  coping styles 
B)  strategic adjustment 
C)  maladaptive thinking 
D)  self-defeating actions

Question 13

The following are all criticisms of Freud's theory EXCEPT:

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A)  It is basically unscientific and untestable. 
B)  It is largely based on anecdotal evidence. 
C)  The structures of the mind cannot be scientifically measured. 
D)  Unconscious mental processes cannot be scientifically observed. 
A)  It is basically unscientific and untestable. 
B)  It is largely based on anecdotal evidence. 
C)  The structures of the mind cannot be scientifically measured. 
D)  Unconscious mental processes cannot be scientifically observed.

Question 14

According to classical conditioning,learning occurs when

Accepted Answer

A)  a neutral stimulus is paired with a stimulus until it elicits the same response as that stimulus. 
B)  a stimulus is followed by positive consequences. 
C)  a response is accepted unconditionally. 
D)  a stimulus and an object are paired together. 
A)  a neutral stimulus is paired with a stimulus until it elicits the same response as that stimulus. 
B)  a stimulus is followed by positive consequences. 
C)  a response is accepted unconditionally. 
D)  a stimulus and an object are paired together.

Question 15

The continual interaction of biological,psychological,and social influences and their effect on behavior is a _________________ approach.

Accepted Answer

A)  sociocultural 
B)  psychobiological/biopsychological 
C)  unidimensional 
D)  multidimensional integrative 
A)  sociocultural 
B)  psychobiological/biopsychological 
C)  unidimensional 
D)  multidimensional integrative

Question 16

Statistical data are often relevant when discussing psychological disorders.For example,a researcher might want to know how many new cases of depression are diagnosed each year,a figure called the ___________ of the disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  prevalence 
B)  incidence 
C)  recurrence 
D)  ratio 
A)  prevalence 
B)  incidence 
C)  recurrence 
D)  ratio

Question 17

Which of the following accurately describes common beliefs about people with psychological disorders during the 14thcentury?

Accepted Answer

A)  They were considered to be suffering from religious delusions and were cared for by members of the church communities. 
B)  They were seen as possessed by evil spirits and blamed for all misfortunes. 
C)  They were regarded as basically good individuals who were not responsible for their abnormal behavior. 
D)  They were provided with medical treatments and sometimes hospitalized because mental illness was regarded as equivalent to physical illness. 
A)  They were considered to be suffering from religious delusions and were cared for by members of the church communities. 
B)  They were seen as possessed by evil spirits and blamed for all misfortunes. 
C)  They were regarded as basically good individuals who were not responsible for their abnormal behavior. 
D)  They were provided with medical treatments and sometimes hospitalized because mental illness was regarded as equivalent to physical illness.

Question 18

When Johnny wanted a cookie before dinner,he thought about just going and taking one without permission.However,after thinking about it,he decided to get permission from his mom.Johnny was operating according to the _______ principle.

Accepted Answer

A)  pleasure 
B)  reality 
C)  moral 
D)  Oedipal 
A)  pleasure 
B)  reality 
C)  moral 
D)  Oedipal

Question 19

Someone you know has been having a lot of difficulty because of irrational fears.Knowing that you are studying abnormal psychology,this person asks if you know of an effective and well-established treatment.You advise her that ________________,based on the mid 20th century work of Joseph Wolpe,is a successful anxiety reduction procedure.

Accepted Answer

A)  systematic desensitization 
B)  person centered therapy 
C)  exorcism 
D)  aversive conditioning 
A)  systematic desensitization 
B)  person centered therapy 
C)  exorcism 
D)  aversive conditioning

Question 20

When scientific principles of psychology are applied to clinical problems or psychopathology,the procedures implemented are called

Accepted Answer

A)  clinical psychology. 
B)  behavior therapy. 
C)  scientific psychology. 
D)  the law of effect. 
A)  clinical psychology. 
B)  behavior therapy. 
C)  scientific psychology. 
D)  the law of effect.

Ivan Pavlov,a Russian physiologist,based his theories of conditioning on the results of experiments he conducted on

The criterion that a particular behavior be atypical or not culturally expected is insufficient to define abnormality because

As used in modern terminology to reflect coping styles,defense mechanisms

Which of the following accurately describes the patients of Freud and Breur after they received hypnotherapy for their psychological disorders?

A classmate in your psychology course is worried about the selfish and sometimes dangerous drives of the id.You respond by saying that

The "object" in the object relations school of thought refers to

The warring id and superego cause anxiety as a result of

A "double blind" experiment to ascertain the effectiveness of animal magnetism therapy was conducted by

Dr.Littlefox studies the origins and causes of psychological disorders,including the biological,psychological,and social dimensions.Dr.Littlefox studies the ___________ of a disorder.

A male college student begins feeling sad and lonely.Although still able to go to classes and work at his job,he finds himself feeling down much of the time and worrying about what is happening to him.Which part of the definition of abnormality applies to his situation?

Somatoform disorders,a current DSM-IV classification that evolved from the concept of "hysteria," affect

The concept of defense mechanisms is referred to as ____________ in contemporary terminology.

The following are all criticisms of Freud's theory EXCEPT:

According to classical conditioning,learning occurs when

The continual interaction of biological,psychological,and social influences and their effect on behavior is a _________________ approach.

Statistical data are often relevant when discussing psychological disorders.For example,a researcher might want to know how many new cases of depression are diagnosed each year,a figure called the ___________ of the disorder.

Which of the following accurately describes common beliefs about people with psychological disorders during the 14thcentury?

When Johnny wanted a cookie before dinner,he thought about just going and taking one without permission.However,after thinking about it,he decided to get permission from his mom.Johnny was operating according to the _______ principle.

When scientific principles of psychology are applied to clinical problems or psychopathology,the procedures implemented are called

N Integrative Approach To Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment And Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety Disorders

Somatoform And Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders And Suicide

Eating And Sleep Disorders

Physical Disorders And Health Psychology

Sexual And Gender Identity Disorders

Substance-related And Impulse-control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia And Other Psychotic Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Cognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal And Ethical Issues

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Exam 1: Abnormal Behavior In Historical Context

Ivan Pavlov,a Russian physiologist,based his theories of conditioning on the results of experiments he conducted on

The criterion that a particular behavior be atypical or not culturally expected is insufficient to define abnormality because

As used in modern terminology to reflect coping styles,defense mechanisms

Which of the following accurately describes the patients of Freud and Breur after they received hypnotherapy for their psychological disorders?

A classmate in your psychology course is worried about the selfish and sometimes dangerous drives of the id.You respond by saying that

The "object" in the object relations school of thought refers to

The warring id and superego cause anxiety as a result of

A "double blind" experiment to ascertain the effectiveness of animal magnetism therapy was conducted by

Dr.Littlefox studies the origins and causes of psychological disorders,including the biological,psychological,and social dimensions.Dr.Littlefox studies the ___________ of a disorder.

A male college student begins feeling sad and lonely.Although still able to go to classes and work at his job,he finds himself feeling down much of the time and worrying about what is happening to him.Which part of the definition of abnormality applies to his situation?

Somatoform disorders,a current DSM-IV classification that evolved from the concept of "hysteria," affect

The concept of defense mechanisms is referred to as ____________ in contemporary terminology.

The following are all criticisms of Freud's theory EXCEPT:

According to classical conditioning,learning occurs when

The continual interaction of biological,psychological,and social influences and their effect on behavior is a _________________ approach.

Statistical data are often relevant when discussing psychological disorders.For example,a researcher might want to know how many new cases of depression are diagnosed each year,a figure called the ___________ of the disorder.

Which of the following accurately describes common beliefs about people with psychological disorders during the 14thcentury?

When Johnny wanted a cookie before dinner,he thought about just going and taking one without permission.However,after thinking about it,he decided to get permission from his mom.Johnny was operating according to the _______ principle.

When scientific principles of psychology are applied to clinical problems or psychopathology,the procedures implemented are called

N Integrative Approach To Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment And Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety Disorders

Somatoform And Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders And Suicide

Eating And Sleep Disorders

Physical Disorders And Health Psychology

Sexual And Gender Identity Disorders

Substance-related And Impulse-control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia And Other Psychotic Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Cognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal And Ethical Issues

Filters