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Abnormality may be defined as the inability to function effectively. Which of the following would be an example of abnormality using this approach? |
| | A) | being a sloppy eater |
| | B) | not being able to hold a job |
| | C) | annoying other people |
| | D) | being shy |
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According to the cognitive perspective, _________________ is(are) the cause of abnormal behavior. |
| | A) | past experiences |
| | B) | stimulus-response patterns |
| | C) | early life history |
| | D) | maladaptive thoughts and beliefs |
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Today, one standard system, devised by the American Psychiatric Association, has emerged in the United States; most professionals use it to diagnose and classify abnormal behavior. This is: |
| | A) | DSM-IV-TR. |
| | B) | MMPI-2. |
| | C) | TAT. |
| | D) | APA Axis I-VI. |
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Which of the following disorders is more likely to be experienced by women than men, and its worldwide rate is going up, although no one is quite sure why? |
| | A) | fugue state |
| | B) | major depression |
| | C) | generalized anxiety |
| | D) | bipolar disorder |
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Bryan thinks he's the greatest gift to mankind. He knows he is the best at everything he does and makes sure to tell everyone. He surrounds himself with yes men who tell him how great he is. Bryan probably has: |
| | A) | antisocial personality disorder. |
| | B) | borderline personality disorder. |
| | C) | narcissistic personality disorder. |
| | D) | multiple personality disorder. |
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Sasha demonstrates a lot of impulsiveness, a low tolerance for frustration, and generally a great deal of inappropriate activity. Sasha probably has: |
| | A) | organic mental disorder. |
| | B) | childhood depression. |
| | C) | psychoactive substance-use disorder. |
| | D) | attention deficit hyperactive disorder. |
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Frequently occurring psychological disorders do not include: |
| | A) | drug dependence. |
| | B) | disorders involving panic. |
| | C) | schizophrenia. |
| | D) | post-traumatic stress disorder. |
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Of all the major adult disorders included in the DSM categorization, only four are found across all cultures of the world. Which of the following is not one? |
| | A) | schizophrenia |
| | B) | bipolar disorder |
| | C) | anxiety disorder |
| | D) | antisocial personality disorder |
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Biomedical therapy: |
| | A) | is treatment in which a trained professional uses psychological techniques to help someone overcome psychological difficulties and disorders. |
| | B) | helps to resolve problems about living or personal growth. |
| | C) | relies on drugs and medical procedures to improve psychological functioning. |
| | D) | All of these |
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_______________ therapists may draw from several perspectives simultaneously to address both the psychological and the biological aspects of a person's problems. |
| | A) | Psychoanalytic |
| | B) | Behavioral |
| | C) | Eclectic |
| | D) | Cognitive |
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_______________ is the technique where patients say aloud whatever comes to mind, regardless of its apparent irrelevance or senselessness. |
| | A) | Catharsis |
| | B) | Free association |
| | C) | Working through |
| | D) | Psychoanalysis |
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Barbara thinks her therapist is a real hunk. After several weeks she starts to feel a genuine attraction to him. In fact, she begins to feel toward him the same feelings that she has for her husband. This shift of emotions from husband to therapist is known as: |
| | A) | sensitization. |
| | B) | catharsis. |
| | C) | resistance. |
| | D) | transference. |
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Behavior therapists assume that both abnormal behavior and normal behavior are learned. Thus, good behavior is maintained by ____________, and unwanted behavior can be eliminated by ____________. |
| | A) | transference; resistance |
| | B) | reinforcement; punishment |
| | C) | aversive conditioning; desensitization |
| | D) | ignoring it; contingency contracting |
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Humanistic therapy draws upon a philosophical perspective that stresses ____________ in developing treatment techniques. |
| | A) | consequences of behaviors |
| | B) | self-responsibility |
| | C) | the self-protective role of the unconscious mind |
| | D) | group collectivity |
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In group therapy, people typically discuss their problems with the group, which is often centered on a common difficulty, such as alcoholism or a lack of social skills. The members may: |
| | A) | set their own agenda. |
| | B) | provide emotional support. |
| | C) | give advice on ways in which they have coped effectively with similar problems. |
| | D) | do all of these. |
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Which statement is true about the effectiveness of psychotherapy? |
| | A) | For most people, psychotherapy is effective. |
| | B) | Psychotherapy does not work for everyone. |
| | C) | Certain specific types of treatment are somewhat better for specific types of problems. |
| | D) | All of these |
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Today, _____________ is the preferred treatment for most cases of severely abnormal behavior, and, as such, is used for most patients hospitalized with psychological disorders. |
| | A) | psychotherapy |
| | B) | electroconvulsive therapy |
| | C) | drug therapy |
| | D) | group therapy |
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_______________ has been found to be effective in relieving the symptoms of depression in a number of controlled experiments. |
| | A) | Psychosurgery |
| | B) | Dietary supplements |
| | C) | Transcranial magnetic stimulation |
| | D) | None of these |
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