Advanced Abnormal Psychology Exam Preparation Guide
Course Introduction
Advanced Abnormal Psychology offers an in-depth exploration of psychological disorders, expanding on foundational concepts to examine complex diagnostic, etiological, and treatment issues in psychopathology. The course covers a range of mental health conditions including mood disorders, anxiety-related disorders, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, and neurodevelopmental conditions through a lens informed by current research and diagnostic criteria such as DSM-5-TR and ICD-11. Emphasis is placed on the interplay of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors in the development and manifestation of abnormal behavior. Students will critically evaluate contemporary assessment tools, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and ethical considerations in clinical practice, preparing them for advanced study or professional work in mental health fields.
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Abnormal Psychology 16th Edition by James N. Butcher
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Chapter 1: Abnormal Psychology: an Overview
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Q1) What is an observational research design and how can such an approach further our understanding of abnormal behavior.What limitations are there of such designs and how can these be overcome?
Answer: When an observational research design is employed,no manipulation is made,and data is merely gathered on the subject or subjects of interest.A group that is at risk for some disorder or one that has a particular disorder may be studied in order to gather information as to the factors that might influence the development of the disorder or the progression of the disorder.Just as a control group is used in an experiment,a control group must be used when conducting observational research.It is important,however,to recognize that no conclusions can be made about cause and effect.Correlational data,observing that two factors are related,does not permit such conclusions to be made as other factors may be the true cause for the observed relationship.For example,if a researcher observes a correlation between obesity and depression,it can't be concluded that depression causes obesity or that obesity causes depression.While either may be true,it cannot be determined from such data.In addition to these obvious causal connections,there could be additional factors that are causing both problems.Thus,while observational research designs provide information as to how things are related,no conclusions can be made as to cause and effect.
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Chapter 2: Historical and Contemporary Views of Abnormal Behavior
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Q1) 1-13.Plato was one of the first to argue for
A)medical treatment of mental illness.
B)demonic possession in mental illness.
C)different punishments for mentally disturbed individuals.
D)the use of bleeding as a treatment for mental illness.
Answer: C
Q2) What was Bedlam?
Answer: Bedlam was an asylum in London that became well known for its deplorable conditions and practices.It was typical of many asylums of the sixteenth century that served primarily as storage facilities for the mentally ill.
Q3) 1-83.Which one of the following is credited with developing a classification system for mental disorders?
A)Dix
B)Pinel
C)Alzheimer
D)Kraepelin
Answer: D
Q4) Who was Wilhelm Wundt?
Answer: The man who established the first experimental psychology laboratory.
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Chapter 3: Causal Factors and Viewpoints
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Q1) 1-79.The humanistic perspective focuses primarily upon the capacity of the individual to
A)confront the dilemma of our deaths.
B)be driven by unconscious motives.
C)rationally explain our behavior.
D)engage in positive self-growth.
Answer: D
Q2) 1-118.Children from lower-SES families
A)are more likely to be resilient adults that those from higher-SES families.
B)show no signs of ill effects if there is an increase in SES before age 5.
C)are not affected by SES status unless persistent employment is the reason for the economic hardships of the family.
D)are less likely to show ill effects of SES status if they possess a high IQ and develop healthy attachments to adults and peers.
Answer: D
Q3) A __________ is a person's total genetic endowment. Answer: genotype
Q4) A predisposition toward developing a disorder is termed a __________ . Answer: diathesis
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Chapter 4: Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis
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Q1) 1-51.Which statement about the Rorschach is accurate?
A)The ambiguous stimuli it employs are pictures of people interacting in an unclear way.
B)A considerable amount of training is required to administer and score it accurately.
C)It assesses the kind of specific behavioral deficits that most mental health facilities require today.
D)It is the quickest projective tests to administer and score.
Q2) 1-52.Research by Exner and others has shown that the Rorschach
A)is a test with weak reliability and absolutely no validity.
B)is just as effective at identifying areas of brain damage as MRIs and PET scans.
C)can be scored by computer,thereby increasing its reliability.
D)is one of the least frequently researched clinical instruments despite its widespread use.
Q3) 1-10.A valid test
A)measures what it is designed to measure.
B)yields consistent results.
C)is standardized.
D)rarely is reliable.
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Chapter 5: Stress and Physical and Mental Health
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Q1) 1-76.When POWs first return,
A)their PTSD symptoms are at their worst.
B)their PTSD symptoms are mild and gradually get worse over time.
C)their relief and joy at being released often masks the trauma's effects.
D)they show little symptoms from stress,then or later.
Q2) Why are uncontrollable stressors especially difficult to deal with?
Q3) Describe four factors that can worsen a soldier's response to the trauma of combat.
Q4) 1-90.Despite the many barriers to effectively researching the effectiveness of disaster responses,it has been found that
A)treatment benefits everyone.
B)a single debriefing session is always an effective "quick fix."
C)cognitive therapy reduces the PTSD symptoms of the majority of those who are treated.
D)more study in this area is not needed as it is too expensive,too time consuming,and too subjective.
Q5) List four symptoms of PTSD.
Q6) What is the allostatic load?
Q7) Describe two personality patterns associated with coronary heart disease.
Q8) What are two factors that can lessen the impact of a stressful situation?
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Chapter 6: Panic,anxiety,obsessions,and Their Disorders
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Q1) Neurotic behavior
A)is maladaptive and means that a person is out of touch with reality.
B)is a current term,used to describe many disorders in the DSM-5.
C)is what we now refer to as "hysteria."
D)is maladaptive but means that a person is not out of touch with reality.
Q2) 1-42.Panic attacks,by definition,
A)are seen in individuals with panic disorder.
B)are unexpected ("uncued").
C)require the presence of at least 4 of 13 characteristic symptoms.
D)are 30-60 minutes in duration.
Q3) 1-79.Neurobiological factors involved in panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder provide evidence for the hypothesis that
A)both disorders are caused by an excess of the GABA neurotransmitter.
B)fear and anxiety are fundamentally distinct.
C)the two disorders are genetically identical.
D)panic may be an acute version of generalized anxiety disorder.
Q4) What is necessary for a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder?
Q5) What role might a lack of safety signals play in the development and maintenance of generalized anxiety disorder?
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Chapter 7: Mood Disorders and Suicide
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Q1) 1-25.The average duration of an untreated episode of depression is
A)6-9 months.
B)1 year.
C)2 years.
D)unknown as individuals not seeking treatment haven't been studied.
Q2) 1-13.George,a 22-year-old mechanic,always seems to have a cloud over his head.For the past three weeks,he has had problems sleeping and he has little appetite or enjoyment of food.While he may sometimes seem to be relatively content for short periods of time,this happens very rarely and it never lasts for more than a week.If George were to seek help for his negative mood state,which of the following diagnoses would he most likely receive?
A)Adjustment disorder with depressed mood
B)Chronic adjustment disorder with depressed mood
C)Bipolar II
D)Major depressive disorder
Q3) Which of the following is true of major depressive episode?
A)It does not begin until adolescence.
B)It is equally common in men and women.
C)It occurs five times as often in elderly people as in middle-aged adults.
D)It is the most prevalent mood episode.
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Chapter 8: Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders
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Q1) 1-75.Sociocognitive theory
A)explains why symptoms of DID are often not seen until after treatment is initiated.
B)explains why the number of alters is usually constant.
C)can't account for the role that trauma appears to play in DID.
D)does not explain the phenomenon of "lost time."
Q2) 1-28.The most common kind of speech-related conversion reaction is
A)alexia
B)aphonia
C)apraxia
D)alogia
Q3) 1-21.Why is the timeframe of 6 months important in diagnosing pain disorder?
A)It determines whether the symptoms are acute or chronic
B)It determines whether the pain is real or imagined
C)It determines whether the pain is localized or generalized
D)It determines whether there is a psychological condition present that plays a causal role
Q4) Explain the similarities and the difference between conversion disorder,factitious disorder,and malingering.
Q5) 3-11.What is the main goal of treatment for DID?
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Chapter 9: Eating Disorders and Obesity
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Q1) 1-26.Which statement about the diagnosis of eating disorders is accurate?
A)A person meeting the criteria for bulimia rarely,if ever,has been diagnosed with anorexia.
B)There is quite a lot of diagnostic crossover in eating disorders.
C)Although the symptoms of anorexia and bulimia do not overlap,women with eating disorders often have other diagnosable psychiatric conditions.
D)Although anorexia and bulimia are quite similar,women with eating disorders rarely have a comorbid psychological condition.
Q2) What are leptin and grehlin and how do they influence appetite and weight?
Q3) 1-25.What is unique about binge-eating disorder (BED)as compared to the eating disorders currently found in the DSM?
A)Those with BED are commonly of normal body weight.
B)The patient age is usually older.
C)It develops earlier in life than other eating disorders.
D)Few of those with BED develop weight-related health problems.
Q4) Why is the term "anorexia nervosa" a misnomer?
Q5) Why is dieting a risk factor for the development of eating disorders?
Q6) What factors put males at risk for developing eating disorders?
Q7) Discuss the risk of suicide in anorexia and bulimia.
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Chapter 10: Personality Disorders
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Q1) 3-10.What is the main distinguishing factor between borderline and histrionic personality disorders?
Q2) 1-31.Which of the following personality disorders is most likely to be mistaken for schizophrenia?
A)Avoidant
B)Borderline
C)Schizoid
D)Schizotypal
Q3) 1-46.Which of the following distinguishes narcissistic personality disorder from the other Cluster B disorders?
A)Emotionality
B)Grandiosity
C)Impulsivity
D)Vanity
Q4) 1-77.In contrast to schizoid individuals,those with avoidant personality disorder
A)are emotional and dramatic.
B)are impulsive and self-destructive.
C)are extremely upset by their lack of social relationships.
D)are exploitive rather than compliant.
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Chapter 11: Substance-Related Disorders
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Q1) 1-92.Today physicians occasionally prescribe amphetamines for which of the following reasons?
A)Weight gain.
B)Staying awake,such as to drive or study.
C)Treating narcolepsy.
D)Treating depression in children.
Q2) 1-64.Adam and Beth are both being treated for alcohol dependence by being given medications.Adam's medication makes him vomit if he drinks after taking it.Beth's medication reduces her craving for alcohol.Most likely Adam is taking ________; Beth is taking ________.
A)methadone; Naltrexone
B)Naltrexone; methadone
C)methadone; Antabuse
D)Antabuse; Naltrexone
Q3) What do all abused substances have in common? What are some inherited factors that might lead to an increased vulnerability to substance abuse?
Q4) Nutritional deficiencies are common in alcoholics.Provide two different reasons for this.
Q5) _______________are an opium-like substance that the body produces.
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Chapter 12: Sexual Variants,abuse,and Dysfunctions
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Q1) 1-59.It is quite rare for pedophilia to
A)involve a female pedophile.
B)involve sexual penetration or violence.
C)occur in children between 8 and 11.
D)include manipulation of the child's genitals.
Q2) 1-85.What do the drugs Lupron and Depo-Provera have in common?
A)They are medications used for men with erectile dysfunction.
B)They are the only drugs proven to increase sexual desire.
C)They are drugs used to modify the feelings and thoughts of transsexuals.
D)They are drugs used to chemically castrate sex offenders.
Q3) 1-37.Martin has always felt he was really a girl.He dressed in girl's clothing as a child and still wants to be a girl.He is sure a mistake was made and that he is inhabiting the wrong sexed body.Martin's symptoms suggest a diagnosis of A)frotteurism.
B)gender dysphoria.
C)transvestic fetishism.
D)homosexuality.
Q4) How was masturbation viewed during the times when degeneracy theory and abstinence theory were popular?
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Chapter 13: Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders
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Q1) 1-67.What is the value of research that monitors children at high risk for schizophrenia for a long time?
A)It can identify the specific genes responsible for the disorder.
B)It can identify factors that precede breakdown and aid in intervention efforts.
C)It can separate the impact of genetics from that of subtle neurological impairment.
D)It can identify the factors that improve treatment outcome.
Q2) 1-10.Joe has a delusional belief.When people argue with him,
A)he admits he could be wrong.
B)he only admits he is wrong after being shown more proof than most people would need.
C)he doesn't admit he is wrong to other people,but he admits it to himself.
D)he doesn't admit he could be wrong,no matter what proof he is shown.
Q3) The subtype of schizophrenia that might include feeling like the government is conspiring to capture you is the __________ type.
Q4) The lifetime prevalence for schizophrenia is __________ percent.
Q5) What is schizoaffective disorder?
Q6) How is dopamine theorized to impact schizophrenia?
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Chapter 14: Neurocognitive Disorders
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Q1) 1-59.Dementia in HIV
A)is always due to secondary infections that attack the brain.
B)is a common side effect of antiviral therapy.
C)results from acute damage to temporal lobe structures.
D)may be due to the HIV virus directly attacking brain cells.
Q2) 1-56.The best avenue of research for effective treatment of Alzheimer's disease involves
A)medications to remove plaques,because they cause the symptoms in Alzheimer's disease.
B)prevention or treatment at the first sign of illness because lost neurons cannot be regained.
C)regenerating neurons in the brain to replace those lost or damaged by the disorder.
D)behavioral therapy to help improve memory and living skills.
Q3) 1-20.Which of the following psychopathological symptoms is commonly seen in neuropsychological disorders?
A)Cognitive deficits
B)Delusions
C)Dissociative episodes
D)Panic attacks
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Chapter 15: Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence
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Q1) 1-83.Which of the following would be most distressing to a child with autism?
A)Soft,monotonous sounds
B)An everyday routine that stays the same
C)Altering a familiar environment
D)Not having a normal sleep pattern
Q2) 1-77.William is an autistic child.He is probably
A)very talkative.
B)unable to utter any meaningful sounding words.
C)relatively withdrawn and uncommunicative.
D)aggressive and frequently attacks others.
Q3) Anxiety disorders of childhood
A)tend to persist into adulthood.
B)show few cross-cultural differences.
C)are usually effectively treated with drugs.
D)typically do not lead to problems later in life.
Q4) Which of the following is not a symptom of ADHD?
A)anxiety
B)restlessness
C)distractability
D)overactivity
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Chapter 16: Therapy
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Q1) For which client is behavior therapy most likely to be effective?
A)Wilson,whose complaint is fear of spiders.
B)Angela,who has a variety of personality disorders.
C)Colin,who is struggling with vague concerns about his career and marital prospects.
D)Tamara,who is trying to understand the origins of her personality.
Q2) Sarah has just received her first treatment of electroconvulsive therapy.She is most likely to
A)experience auditory hallucinations for a brief time afterward.
B)suffer tonic and clonic seizures over the next week.
C)feel more clearheaded and less depressed following the first two to three sessions.
D)experience amnesia and confusion for an hour after the treatment.
Q3) What has research on the use of a combined approach to the treatment of depression demonstrated?
A)Medication alone yields the best results.
B)Psychotherapy alone yields the best results.
C)Psychotherapy in combination with a placebo or medication yields the best results.
D)Medication in combination with therapy yields the best results.
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Chapter 17: Contemporary and Legal Issues in Abnormal Psychology
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Q1) What was unusual about the Hinckley case?
A)He used the insanity defense.
B)The public believed that he did not need to pay for his crime.
C)He was successful in pleading the insanity defense.
D)His petitions for release have been consistently denied.
Q2) The fact that funding for community mental health centers was cut in the 1980s while money for the "war on drugs" was increased illustrates the A)current shift away from attacking personal risk factors and toward attacking social circumstances.
B)tendency for selective and indicated interventions to use different funding sources.
C)trend of government to provide fewer selective interventions and more universal ones.
D)likelihood that political philosophy will influence efforts at social change.
Q3) Community-based facilities that provide aftercare are typically run by
A)the residents themselves.
B)mental health professionals.
C)trained paraprofessionals.
D)community activists.
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