Question 1

Specific laboratory tests to confirm the presence of psychopathology

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A)  do not at present exist.
B)  are used by psychologists but not by psychiatrists.
C)  are used by psychiatrists but not by psychologists.
D)  are used to test for the presence of some viral infection or brain lesion to confirm a diagnosis.

Question 2

Which of the following treatments is most consistent with the view that bodily fluids cause mental disorders?

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A)  purging
B)  exorcism
C)  fever therapy
D)  electroconvulsive therapy

Question 3

Explain the two risks associated with studying abnormal psychology.

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Question 4

During the 1920s and 1930s several somatic treatments were widely used to treat mental disorders.Give a brief description of the procedure and the rationale for the following: fever therapy,insulin coma therapy,and lobotomy.

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Question 5

According to the text,managed care in the United States puts a high premium on

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A)  psychiatric care.
B)  evaluation of treatment compatibility.
C)  cost containment.
D)  volunteers as treatment assistants.

Question 6

Which of the following can be concluded from cross-cultural studies?

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A)  All mental disorders are shaped,to some extent,by cultural factors.
B)  Several mental disorders are due entirely to cultural or social factors.
C)  Psychotic disorders are more influenced by culture than other disorders.
D)  The symptoms of certain disorders are just as likely to vary across cultures as are the disorders themselves.

Question 7

The major difference between Ph.D.and Psy.D.degrees in psychology involves the degree of emphasis on training in

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A)  treatment methods.
B)  assessment methods.
C)  research methods.
D)  the uses of medications.

Question 8

Which of the following provides the best analogy for the null hypothesis?

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A)  typical cutoffs for passing academic exams
B)  the assumption of innocence in the legal system
C)  a round robin tournament to find the best golfer
D)  ratings of multiple judges during the Olympics ice skating competition

Question 9

It is likely that ________ played a role in the recurring depression of Abraham Lincoln.

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A)  heredity
B)  lack of sleep and drugs
C)  early childhood sexual abuse
D)  social isolation

Question 10

A general term that refers to several types of severe mental disorders in which the person is considered to be out of contact with reality is

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Question 11

Samuel Woodward's claim of a 90 percent success rate in treating the seriously disturbed patients at Worcester Lunatic Hospital

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A)  was backed by rigorous scientific evidence.
B)  reflects his lack of training in scientific research.
C)  was a tactic he used to increase state funding for his hospital.
D)  was based on the value of such treatments as bleeding and purging.

Question 12

Conditions like albinism or fused toes are physical dysfunctions but would not be regarded as mental disorders because they

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A)  are physical.
B)  do not cause any harm.
C)  are rare.
D)  are not easily diagnosed.

Question 13

When we adopt an historical perspective to study how other societies have viewed the problems that we consider to be mental disorders,we find that they have

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A)  held quite different views.
B)  held very similar views.
C)  almost always emphasized natural explanations.
D)  almost always emphasized supernatural explanations.

Question 14

Ancient explanations for abnormal behavior include

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A)  disfavor from the gods or mischief of demons.
B)  a full moon.
C)  ancient aliens.
D)  black magic.

Question 15

The presence of more than one condition within the same period of time in an individual is known as

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Question 16

In scientific research the alternative to the experimental hypothesis is known as the __________ hypothesis.

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Question 17

Which publication contains the official criteria for diagnosing mental disorders?

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A)  Physicians' Desk Reference
B)  Syndromes of Mental Disorders
C)  Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
D)  American Psychiatric Association Guidelines for Diagnosis

Question 18

The textbook suggests that one likely change in the future in the mental health professions is

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A)  boundaries between professions will become less rigid.
B)  boundaries between professions will become more rigid.
C)  restricting the rights of non-psychologists to administer tests will increase.
D)  legislation restricting the use of psychological terminology to licensed personnel will be adopted.

Question 19

Describe the results of the Global Burden of Disease Study sponsored by the World Health Organization and predictions of mental disorders in the future.

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The Global Burden of Disease Study evalu...

Question 20

The presence of more than one condition within the same time period is known as

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A)  twin diagnosis.
B)  double diagnosis.
C)  comorbidity.
D)  confounded morbidity.

Exam 1: Examples and Definitions of Abnormal Behavior

When we adopt an historical perspective to study how other societies have viewed the problems that we consider to be mental disorders,we find that they have

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It is likely that ________ played a role in the recurring depression of Abraham Lincoln.

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The presence of more than one condition within the same period of time in an individual is known as

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Explain the two risks associated with studying abnormal psychology.

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Describe the results of the Global Burden of Disease Study sponsored by the World Health Organization and predictions of mental disorders in the future.

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Which of the following treatments is most consistent with the view that bodily fluids cause mental disorders?

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Specific laboratory tests to confirm the presence of psychopathology

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Ancient explanations for abnormal behavior include

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Which publication contains the official criteria for diagnosing mental disorders?

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A general term that refers to several types of severe mental disorders in which the person is considered to be out of contact with reality is

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The presence of more than one condition within the same time period is known as

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Samuel Woodward's claim of a 90 percent success rate in treating the seriously disturbed patients at Worcester Lunatic Hospital

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According to the text,managed care in the United States puts a high premium on

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The textbook suggests that one likely change in the future in the mental health professions is

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During the 1920s and 1930s several somatic treatments were widely used to treat mental disorders.Give a brief description of the procedure and the rationale for the following: fever therapy,insulin coma therapy,and lobotomy.

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The major difference between Ph.D.and Psy.D.degrees in psychology involves the degree of emphasis on training in

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Which of the following provides the best analogy for the null hypothesis?

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Conditions like albinism or fused toes are physical dysfunctions but would not be regarded as mental disorders because they

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In scientific research the alternative to the experimental hypothesis is known as the __________ hypothesis.

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Which of the following can be concluded from cross-cultural studies?

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