Chapter 1—Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. According to the authors of your textbook, the definition of a psychological disorder is associated with a. stress. c. culturally expected responses. b. impaired functioning. d. psychotic symptoms. ANS: B OBJ: 1
DIF: Easy REF: Understanding Psychopathology MSC: TYPE: Factual
2. A psychological dysfunction refers to a. a breakdown in cognitive functioning. b. a breakdown in emotional functioning. ANS: D DIF: Moderate OBJ: 1 APALO: 1.1.a
c. a breakdown in behavioral functioning. d. all of these REF: Understanding Psychopathology MSC: TYPE: Factual NOT: NEW
3. Regarding the definition of abnormality, it is correct to state that a. it is difficult to define “normal” and “abnormal.” b. personal distress is the only criterion that defines abnormality. c. the criteria differ depending on the cause of the psychological disorder. d. the criteria differ depending on whether the individual has a psychological disorder or a psychological dysfunction. ANS: A DIF: Easy OBJ: 1 APALO: 1.1a
REF: Understanding Psychopathology MSC: TYPE: Conceptual
4. The criterion that a particular behavior be atypical or not culturally expected is insufficient to define abnormality because 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 or appear to violate social norms, but this doesn’t mean that they have a disorder. ANS: D DIF: Difficult MSC: TYPE: Conceptual
REF: Understanding Psychopathology
5. It is 2002, and Hakim is an idealistic young Iraqi student. He joins a group protesting various government policies and criticizes Saddam Hussein. For his dissident political views, Ivan will probably be a. forced to work for the Communist Party. b. incarcerated in a maximum security prison. c. given psychological tests to determine if he is mentally ill. d. committed to a mental institution. 1