Question 1

One of Seung-Hui Cho's professors reported Cho's frightening behavior to many campus authorities.What reason did those authorities give her to explain why they could do nothing?

Accepted Answer

According to reports, the authorities told the professor that they could not act against Cho as he did not make any overt threats against anyone.

Question 2

Linda, Jayne, and Sheryl all are called "doctors." All are mental health professionals.However, Linda has a Psy.D., Jayne has an M.D., and Sheryl has a D.S.W.We can predict that ____.

Accepted Answer

Linda has a Psy.D., which is a doctoral degree in psychology, indicating that she is most likely a clinical psychologist. Jayne has an M.D., indicating that she is a medical doctor and could be a psychiatrist or a different type of mental health professional. Sheryl has a D.S.W., which is a doctoral degree in social work, indicating that she is a social worker and not necessarily a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist. Therefore, the best choice is C, that Linda is a clinical psychologist.

Question 3

Psychopathology, or abnormal behavior, results primarily from ____.

Accepted Answer

Psychopathology or abnormal behavior is caused by an interaction of many factors such as genetic, environmental, and sociocultural factors. While genetic factors may predispose an individual to certain behavioral or mental health issues, environmental and sociocultural factors play a significant role in triggering or exacerbating these issues. Therefore, the best choice is an interaction of many factors.

Question 4

A psychologist says, "Juan's abnormal behavior is likely due to a combination of biology and inadequate interpersonal skills." The psychologist is ____.

Accepted Answer

The psychologist is offering an explanation for Juan's problem by identifying the possible contributing factors of biology and inadequate interpersonal skills.

Question 5

When psychologists talk about modifying abnormal behavior, they mean they are ____.

Accepted Answer

Modifying abnormal behavior means using therapy to improve client behavior. Psychologists use various therapeutic techniques to modify behavior that is causing distress, dysfunction, or negative consequences for the individual or those around them. This can involve teaching new skills, changing thought patterns or beliefs, addressing past traumas, or modifying environmental factors that contribute to the behavior.

Question 6

A psychologist develops several activities for clients aimed at helping them become more self-disciplined and feel more confident about trying new behaviors.This example illustrates ____.

Accepted Answer

The example given highlights the use of therapy as a means to modify behavior and help clients develop self-discipline and confidence in trying new behaviors. This aligns with the aim of behavior modification in therapy. Hence, option B is the correct choice. Options A, C, and D do not capture the main idea conveyed by the example given.

Question 7

Which of the following defines therapy most accurately?

Accepted Answer

Therapy is a program or treatment that involves systematic intervention aimed at changing behavior, emotion, or thought. Therapy can be delivered in various ways, such as individual or group sessions, and can be based on different theoretical models or approaches. The goal of therapy is to promote positive change and improve overall functioning.

Question 8

Clinical psychologists usually have ____ degrees, unlike psychiatrists, who have ____ degrees.

Accepted Answer

Clinical psychologists usually have a doctorate degree, either a Ph.D. or Psy.D. degree, while psychiatrists have a medical degree (M.D.).

Question 9

Harold is a mental health professional who has a medical degree and prescribes antidepressants and antipsychotic medication for his patients.After graduating from medical school, he completed a three-year residency in his field.We can guess that Harold is a ____.

Accepted Answer

Psychiatrists are mental health professionals who have a medical degree and can prescribe medication for their patients. A social worker typically has a master's degree in social work and does not have the ability to prescribe medication. Clinical psychologists typically have a PhD or PsyD and do not have a medical degree, so they cannot prescribe medication. Psychoanalysts specialize in psychoanalytic theory and therapy, but they do not necessarily have a medical degree or the ability to prescribe medication.

Question 10

Which statement regarding the prediction of abnormal behavior is accurate?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that even experienced professionals tend to overpredict future violence. It is a challenging task, and there are many factors involved that make it difficult to accurately predict abnormal behavior in individuals.

Question 11

Suree is studying to be a clinical psychologist from an accredited program.She will learn that, with respect to bias in diagnosing clients, ____.

Accepted Answer

It is important for clinical psychologists to understand that bias can still occur even with good intentions and awareness. This is why ongoing training and self-reflection are essential in reducing bias in the diagnosing process. Option B, C, and D do not accurately reflect the issues related to bias in diagnosing clients.

Question 12

Dr.Kohn is a psychoanalyst, Dr.Edwards is a humanistic therapist, Dr.Peterson is a cognitive behavioral therapist, and Dr.James is a Gestalt therapist.Each of them would likely have a different ____ for a client's abnormality.

Accepted Answer

Each type of therapist has a distinct theoretical orientation that influences how they understand and explain a client's abnormality. Psychoanalysts like Dr. Kohn might focus on unconscious conflicts, humanistic therapists like Dr. Edwards on conditions of worth, cognitive behavioral therapists like Dr. Peterson on maladaptive thought patterns, and Gestalt therapists like Dr. James on present awareness and experience.

Question 13

Anita went to the mall.Suddenly she looked around and had no idea where she was, whether it was day or night, or even what day it was.Anita was experiencing ____.

Accepted Answer

Anita is experiencing disorientation, as she is confused about her location, time of day, and day of the week. Hallucinations involve perceiving things that are not actually there, while delusions involve having false beliefs. Psychosis is a broader term for a mental state where a person experiences a loss of contact with reality, which may include hallucinations, delusions, and disorientation. However, based on the given scenario, disorientation is the most accurate description of Anita's experience.

Question 14

One strength in using the deviance criterion is that it ____.

Accepted Answer

The deviance criterion is based on statistical norms and objective measures, making it a reliable and accurate method of defining abnormal behavior. It does not depend on subjective opinions or cultural differences, which can affect other criteria for abnormality.

Question 15

Psychiatrists must have an M.D.; clinical psychologists must have a Ph.D.or Psy.D.Psychoanalysts must have ____.

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalysts must have their own intensive personal analysis from an experienced analyst, in addition to completing the necessary education and training in psychoanalysis. It is not required to have a specific degree, such as a master's or bachelor's.

Question 16

Isabel tells Dr.Paz that the spirits she sees of her dead grandparents are causing her a great deal of anxiety, although they have motivated her to seek her medical degree.Isabel lives in Brazil.If Dr.Paz diagnoses her as having a psychological disorder, he will likely attribute it to which criterion?

Accepted Answer

According to the four criteria for psychological disorders, distress is one of the factors that may lead to a diagnosis. Isabel's anxiety is causing her distress, which is a significant criterion for a psychological disorder. Deviance, dangerousness, and dysfunction may also be criteria, but they do not apply to Isabel's situation as described.

Question 17

Which statement about abnormal psychology is accurate?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal psychology seeks to describe, explain, predict, and modify unusual behaviors. This approach involves studying abnormal behavior, defining it, classifying it, and devising methods of appropriate treatment.

Question 18

Dr.Thompson collects information in order to describe and draw inferences about an individual's psychological disorder.Dr.Thompson is engaged in ____.

Accepted Answer

Dr. Thompson is engaged in psychodiagnosis, which involves the collection and analysis of information to describe and draw inferences about an individual's psychological disorder. Therapy involves the treatment of psychological disorders, predicting dangerousness involves assessing the likelihood of harmful behavior, and research involves the systematic study of phenomena.

Question 19

Johanna is an M.D.who received intensive training in the ideas of Sigmund Freud.She also went through her own psychoanalysis as part of this training.We can guess that Johanna is a ____.

Accepted Answer

Johanna's intensive training in the ideas of Sigmund Freud and her personal psychoanalysis suggest that she is a psychoanalyst.

Question 20

A psychologist defined mental retardation solely on the basis of how far from "normal" an individual's IQ score is.The criterion used is ____.

Accepted Answer

The criterion used is "deviance" because it refers to how much an individual's IQ score deviates from the average or "normal" range.

Quiz 1: Abnormal Behavior