Abnormal Psychology Study Guide Questions
Course Introduction
Abnormal Psychology explores the scientific study of atypical patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior, with an emphasis on understanding psychological disorders. The course examines how abnormality is defined and classified, the major categories of mental disorders including anxiety, mood, psychotic, and personality disorders and their causes from biological, psychological, and sociocultural perspectives. Students will learn about assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment approaches, as well as the impact of stigma and cultural factors on mental health. Case studies and current research are used to illustrate key concepts and promote critical thinking about mental health issues in society.
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I Never Knew I Had a Choice 11th Edition by Gerald Corey
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Chapter 1: Invitation to Personal Learning and Growth
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Q1) Self-actualization is best described as
A)working toward fulfilling our potential, toward becoming all that we are capable of becoming.
B)being pain-free, not allowing outside circumstances to affect our peace of mind.
C)something that only mature adults can accomplish if they have mastered all developmental tasks of earlier years.
D)settling for a complacent existence, with neither challenge nor excitement.
Answer: A
Q2) A basic concept of Alfred Adler's theory is
A)self-actualization.
B)individuation.
C)determinism.
D)social interest.
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Reviewing Your Childhood and Adolescence
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Q1) According to Erikson, the conflict that characterizes the preschool years is
A)initiative vs. guilt.
B)autonomy vs. shame and doubt.
C)industry vs. inferiority.
D)trust vs. mistrust.
Answer: A
Q2) According to Erikson, failure to achieve a sense of industry during middle childhood tends to result in
A)a sense of inadequacy and inferiority.
B)a strain on the child's sense of identity.
C)feelings of self-hatred that can never be erased.
D)failure to acquire individuation.
Answer: A
Q3) Freud developed a model for understanding early development based on
A)psychosocial factors.
B)unconscious psychological processes.
C)individuation and differentiation.
D)maturation.
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Adulthood and Autonomy
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Q1) The term "inner parent" refers to the
A)attitudes and beliefs we hold that we've learned from our parents.
B)values we choose for ourselves, which may differ from our parents' values.
C)type of parent we wished we had when we were children.
D)parental values we pass on to our children.
Answer: A
Q2) You have the ability to rewrite your __________, so it is a better fit with your adult self.
A)self-in-relation
B)self-in-context
C)life script
D)empathy
Answer: C
Q3) People who have a sense of generativity
A)show little interest in making the world a better place.
B)tend to focus more on what they can give to others than on what they can get.
C)focus on what they can get from others.
D)avoid risks by choosing the security provided by a routine existence.
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Your Body and Wellness
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Q1) The following is NOT true concerning unexpressed emotions:
A)Unexpressed emotions can manifest themselves in physical symptoms.
B)Over time, unexpressed emotions will simply disappear.
C)There is a relationship between unexpressed emotions and the development of severe headaches, ulcers, and digestive problems.
D)When we seal off emotions such as grief and anger, we also keep ourselves from experiencing intense joy.
Q2) Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Spirituality is a key ingredient in a balanced life.
B)Spirituality often helps us discover unity in the universe.
C)It is not possible to be deeply spiritual without being religious.
D)Nourishing your soul may be as important as nourishing your body for your overall health.
Q3) Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)The quantity of sleep matters more than the quality.
B)The amount of sleep that is normal for different individuals can vary.
C)It is possible to get more sleep than you need.
D)Most people experience difficulty in falling asleep at least occasionally.
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Chapter 5: Managing Stress
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Q1) Progressive muscular relaxation technique is a method of deep relaxation that starts with the following step:
A)Pay attention to your breathing, breath slowly through your nose and exhale slowly through your nose.
B)Tense and relax, proceeding through each muscle group.
C)Get comfortable, be quiet, and close your eyes.
D)Clench and release your muscles on each part of your body two or more times.
Q2) Jane experiences a great deal of pressure to perform on her job. She tells herself that "I must do this job perfectly." This stress-producing statement is:
A)a self-defeating belief.
B)an irrelevant statement.
C)based on the truth.
D)passive/aggressive.
Q3) The following is NOT an example of sexual harassment:
A)repeated and unwanted staring, comments, or propositions of a sexual nature.
B)conversations tinted with sexually suggestive innuendoes or double meanings.
C)asking someone in the workplace for a date.
D)questions about one's sexual behavior.
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Chapter 6: Love
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Q1) As a child, Ann got the message that she needed to be successful in order to be loved. She has a barrier to love which is rooted in the assumption that receiving love from others is based on:
A)putting her own needs before others.
B)a single characteristic of her personality.
C)a need for recognition.
D)a belief in her ability to achieve.
Q2) A person whose love is inauthentic:
A)does not need to be in charge or make decisions for the other person.
B)perceives personal change as a threat to the continuation of the relationship.
C)is unlikely to be dishonest in the relationship.
D)has responsibility toward the person loved.
Q3) Frankl noted that in the Nazi concentration camp where he was imprisoned, some prisoners who survived while others perished:
A)kept alive the images of those they loved and retained some measure of hope.
B)lost memories of love and didn't have to feel the pain of longing.
C)identified with their captors and loved their fellow prisoners.
D)were able to transcend their situation by praying for their captors.
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Chapter 7: Relationships
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Q1) Janet is not satisfied with her relationship with her mother. She would like to develop a relationship that is more intimate and talk to her mother on a personal basis. Janet can take the first step toward changing the situation if she
A)tells her mother how unsatisfied she is with her lack of personal conversation.
B)lets her mother know, in a nonjudgmental way, that she would like to talk more personally.
C)suggests that her mother take a class in interpersonal communication.
D)brings her mother to counseling with her.
Q2) The content and process of communication is influenced by the European American slant that prizes:
A)indirect communication.
B)harmony within the family, which makes it inappropriate for adult children to confront their parents.
C)avoidance of direct eye contact.
D)direct communication and making eye contact when speaking.
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Chapter 8: Becoming the Woman or Man You Want to Be
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Q1) ___________________________ are widely accepted beliefs about females' and males' abilities, personality traits, and behavior patterns.
A)Sexual values
B)Sexual discrimination practices
C)Gender stereotypes
D)Gender preferences
Q2) __________ involves going beyond the rigid categories of masculine and feminine to achieve a personal synthesis that allows for flexible behaviors in various situations.
A)Gender-bias
B)Gender-stereotyping
C)Gender-role strain
D)Gender-role transcendence
Q3) __________ pertain to emotional and social skills, including characteristics such as compassion, empathy, warmth, and sensitivity to others.
A)Expressive traits
B)Instrumental traits
C)Homosexual traits
D)Heterosexual traits
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Chapter 9: Sexuality
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Q1) ____________ is a major factor that can interfere with being in a frame of mind that will allow a woman's body to respond sexually.
A)Stress
B)Negative conditioning
C)Sensual deprivation
D)Mechanical lovemaking
Q2) __________ is self-stimulation of one's genitals for sexual pleasure.
A)Sexual activity
B)Intercourse
C)Oral sex
D)Masturbation
Q3) Psychological factors that contribute to erectile dysfunction include all of the following EXCEPT:
A)feelings of guilt.
B)prolonged depression, hostility or resentment.
C)feelings of superiority and arrogance.
D)anxiety about personal adequacy.
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Chapter 10: Work and Recreation
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Q1) In many work settings, employees are expected to communicate quickly and effectively using __________, which can subject them to increased stress.
A)email and mobile technology
B)memos and letters
C)telephone calls
D)office meetings
Q2) All of the following are true concerning the relationship of self-concept to vocational decision-making EXCEPT:
A)negative self-attitude has little influence on making appropriate vocational decisions.
B)people with poor self-concepts tend to keep their aspirations low, usually resulting in low achievements.
C)people with poor self-concepts may select and remain in a job they do not enjoy or derive satisfaction from based on their conviction that such a job is all they are worthy of.
D)low self-esteem can result in limiting one's career choice.
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Chapter 11: Loneliness and Solitude
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Q1) Which of the following statements is not true about loneliness?
A)We often experience loneliness when our network of social relationships is lacking, when there are strains on these relationships, or when these relationships are not satisfying to us.
B)Loneliness can occur when we feel set apart in some way from everyone, which can have its roots in the lack of attachment in early childhood.
C)Loneliness generally happens to us rather than being chosen by us.
D)We should not allow ourselves to fully experience our loneliness because the pain can become unbearable and it is not productive.
Q2) Unlike loneliness, __________ is something that we choose for ourselves.
A)intimate relationships.
B)solitude.
C)shyness.
D)separation anxiety.
Q3) Severe shyness is referred to as
A)anxious avoidance.
B)social avoidance.
C)antisocial personality disorder.
D)social anxiety disorder.
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Chapter 12: Death and Loss
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Q1) William Blau, who teaches a course on death and dying, points out that:
A)extreme emotional pain and hopelessness are usually subject to change.
B)extreme emotional pain and hopelessness do not improve, as a rule, and typically lead to suicide.
C)few of his students are concerned with the ethical question of whether one should interfere with a person's "right to die."
D)most therapy clients hospitalized for suicidal behavior were angry later on that they were kept from self-directed violence.
Q2) Joe's parents are seeking counseling after their 16-year-old son committed suicide.
It is the role of the counselor to help them deal with:
A)the nature of unfinished business.
B)their feelings of abandonment, loneliness, and isolation.
C)correcting distortions they may hold.
D)helping them hold onto regrets and blame and give expression to their anger.
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Chapter 13: Meaning and Values
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Q1) The Bible is part of which religion?
A)Christianity
B)Buddhism
C)Hinduism
D)Judaism
Q2) Logotherapy is an approach to psychotherapy that involves healing through:
A)catharsis.
B)religion.
C)meditation.
D)meaning.
Q3) In his book God's Love Song, Sam Maier teaches that:
A)once you have found meaning in life, it is important to influence others to embrace your thinking.
B)diversity of cultures, religions, and world views implies an attempt to tolerate differences even though you don't accept them.
C)sharing diversity fosters understanding, caring, and the creation of community.
D)sharing diversity is not ethical.
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