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1. A group of emotional, cognitive, or behavioral symptoms that cause significant distress or significant problems is called a(n) a. mental disorder. b. deviation. c. stressor. d. abnormal concept. ANSWER: a DIFFICULTY: easy REFERENCES: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology OTHER: TYPE: factual 2. Abnormal psychology is a. the scientific study of troublesome feelings, thoughts, and behaviors associated with mental disorders. b. assertions about what might be abnormal emotional experience based on sociocultural norms. c. a scientific study of how and why people become unique in ways that are potentially maladaptive. d. focused on intrapsychic causes rather than biologic influences. ANSWER: a REFERENCES: What is a Mental Disorder? OTHER: TYPE: factual 3. Amanda has been severely depressed in the past year. She is constantly sad, almost to the point of numbness. She ruminates constantly about what a failure she is and how nothing she does is ever right. She finds it hard to get out of bed and get going. Which of these symptoms is an example of a cognitive symptom of Amanda's mental disorder? a. constant sadness b. feeling numb c. ruminating on her failures d. difficulty getting out of bed ANSWER: c DIFFICULTY: moderate REFERENCES: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology OTHER: TYPE: application 4. Michael is experiencing a number of thoughts that are making it difficult for him to stay focused on his work. Although he is still able to accomplish his assigned tasks, he is very upset by the difficulties he is having. He may be classified as having a mental disorder on the basis of a. the distress he is causing his coworkers. b. feelings of rejection. c. his own distress at his cognitive symptoms. d. number of negative thoughts ANSWER: c Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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