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Chapter 1
Abnormal Psychology: Historical and Modern Perspectives
ASSESSMENT
GUIDE
Topic Factual Conceptual Applied
Learning Objective 1.1 Multiple
Choice
1
True/False 77, 78
Essay 96
Learning Objective 1.2 Multiple
Choice
5, 6, 2, 4, 3
True/False 79
Essay 97, 98
Learning Objective 1.3 Multiple
Choice
True/False 80
Essay
Learning Objective 1.4 Multiple
Choice
7
True/False
Essay
Learning Objective 1.5 Multiple
Choice
8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14,
15
12, 17, 18, 19 16
True/False 81, 82
Essay 99 100
Learning Objective 1.6 Multiple
Choice
20
True/False
Essay
Learning Objective 1.7 Multiple
Choice
21, 22, 25, 23, 24
True/False 83, 84
Essay 101
Learning Objective 1.8 Multiple
Choice
True/False
Essay
Learning Objective 1.9 Multiple
Choice
26, 29, 30, 31, 32,
34
35 33
True/False 85
Essay 102, 103, 104

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Chapter 1
Abnormal Psychology: Historical and Modern Perspectives (cont.)
ASSESSMENT
GUIDE
Topic Factual Conceptual Applied
Learning Objective 1.10 Multiple
Choice
37 39, 40, 41, 42, 43,
44, 45
27, 36, 38, 46
True/False 86, 87
Essay 105
Learning Objective 1.11 Multiple
Choice
47 48
True/False
Essay 96, 106
Learning Objective 1.12 Multiple
Choice
52, 58, 62, 28, 49, 50, 54, 55,
60, 63, 66,
51, 53, 56, 57, 59,
61
True/False 88, 89, 90, 91, 92
Essay 107, 108
Learning Objective 1.13 Multiple
Choice
64, 65, 67, 68, 69 70
True/False
Essay 109
Learning Objective 1.14 Multiple
Choice
71, 72, 74 73, 75 76
True/False 93 94 95
Essay 110

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Chapter 1
Abnormal Psychology: Historical and Modern Perspectives
Multiple Choice:
1) In psychology, if the term “abnormal” means “away from normal,” what problem
does this definition present when categorizing someone as being “abnormal”?
A) It does not measure standard deviations.
B) It does not assume that deviation on both sides of average is negative.
C) It does not assume abnormality is negative.
D) It does not allow for positive deviations.
ANSWER: D
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 3
Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal Behavior
LO: 1.1
Skill: Conceptual
2) The term “deviance” implies __________.
A) looking different
B) behaving differently
C) having a mental illness
D) engaging in criminal wrongdoing
ANSWER: B
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 3
Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal Behavior
LO: 1.2
Skill: Conceptual
3) Gerry is a night watchman who has worked at the same company for 25 years. He is described
as very shy and withdrawn around others. While this behavior is not problematic at work, his
relatives find him “weird” and tend to shun him at family gatherings. Despite encouragement by
his immediate family to mingle, Gerry hardly speaks to others at these events. According to the
“goodness-of-fit” concept, Gerry’s behavior would __________.
A) not be viewed as a problem at family gatherings
B) not be viewed as a problem at work but would be viewed as a problem at family
gatherings
C) not be viewed as a problem at all
D) only be viewed as a problem if it caused difficulty for his immediate family
ANSWER: B
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 4

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Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal Behavior
LO: 1.2
Skill: Applied
4) Which of the following terms is defined as the shared behavioral patterns and lifestyles that
differentiate one group of people from another?
A) race
B) ethnicity
C) culture
D) group expectations
ANSWER: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal Behavior
LO: 1.2
Skill: Conceptual
5) Which statement below is TRUE of the original definition of a culture-bound syndrome?
A) It is less severe than other forms of mental illness.
B) The abnormal behavior is specific to a particular location or group.
C) It is usually found only in children.
D) The behavior usually requires hospitalization in the home culture.
ANSWER: B
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 5
Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal Behavior
LO: 1.2
Skill: Factual
6) The case of James Eagan Holmes described in your text highlights the
A) shift from eccentricity to behaving dangerously.
B) stereotyping of a person with mental illness.
C) importance of early intervention in culture-bound illnesses.
D) influence of the media on defining abnormal behavior.
ANSWER: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 6
Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal Behavior
LO: 1.2
Skill: Factual
7) Juan is a freshman at a local university. He gets up at the same time each day and follows the
same pattern: showering and shaving, dressing, and checking his backpack for required books,
notebooks, and pens. Early in the first semester, this behavior took approximately 30 minutes. As
the semester progressed, Juan spent more and more time checking and rechecking his backpack
to make sure he had everything he needed. Toward the end of the semester, Juan was always late

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for his first class because of his “thoroughness.” A psychologist might conclude that Juan’s
behavior is __________.
A) typical for a conscientious student
B) dysfunctional even if not distressful
C) not abnormal because it does not cause problems for others
D) normal according to the “goodness-of-fit” model
ANSWER: B
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 7
Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal Behavior
LO: 1.4
Skill: Applied
8) According to your text, abnormal behavior is defined as behavior that is inconsistent with the
individual’s developmental, cultural, and societal norms, creates emotional distress, or
__________.
A) is seen by others as deviant
B) interferes with daily functioning
C) is “culturally bound”
D) is aligned with the “goodness-of-fit” model
ANSWER: B
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 8
Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal Behavior
LO: 1.5
Skill: Factual
9) The etiology of a disorder refers to __________.
A) the developmental stage in which a disorder appears
B) the cultural context of a disorder
C) what causes a disorder
D) how a culture impacts a disorder
ANSWER: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 8
Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal Behavior
LO: 1.5
Skill: Factual
10) Approximately what total percentage of adults in the U.S. have suffered from a
psychological disorder at some time in their lives?
A) 10%
B) 25%
C) 38%
D) 47%

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ANSWER: D
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 8
Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal Behavior
LO: 1.5
Skill: Factual
11) Of all disorders reported in the U.S., the most common are major depression and
__________.
A) anxiety disorders
B) alcohol dependence
C) schizophrenic disorders
D) personality disorder
ANSWER: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 8
Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal Behavior
LO: 1.5
Skill: Factual
12) Which of the following is a characteristic of the DSM-5?
A) It is dimensional.
B) It is categorical.
C) It is used by mental health professionals in every country.
D) It is written by Sigmund Freud.
ANSWER: B
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 8
Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal Behavior
LO: 1.5
Skill: Conceptual
13) Women are more likely to suffer from which of the following?
A) alcohol and drug abuse
B) mood disorders and anxiety disorders
C) alcohol abuse and mood disorders
D) depression and anxiety disorders
ANSWER: D
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 9
Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal Behavior
LO: 1.5
Skill: Factual
14) Except for drug and alcohol abuse, the highest rates of psychological disorders are found
among persons with the lowest incomes and __________.

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A) least amount of education
B) highest number of siblings
C) female gender
D) suburban places of residence
ANSWER: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 9
Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal Behavior
LO: 1.5
Skill: Factual
15) Which of the following approaches would allow an understanding of how abnormal behavior
varies in severity over time, perhaps increasing and decreasing, or how behaviors change from
one disorder to another?
A) categorical
B) dimensional
C) orthogonal
D) rational
ANSWER: B
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 9
Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal Behavior
LO: 1.5
Skill: Factual
16) William is a well-educated 40-year-old man who suffers from schizophrenic disorder.
Originally, he was employed as a computer programmer, but he was fired two months ago
because of chronic absenteeism. For the last several weeks he has been homeless. He sleeps at
night in a cardboard box behind a Dunkin Donut after closing time. Which of the following
terms is used to describe William’s current plight?
A) downward shift
B) downward drift
C) downward SES
D) downward trajectory
ANSWER: B
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 9
Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal Behavior
LO: 1.5
Skill: Applied
17) Janet is five years old from a low-income family, and Karen is the same age but comes from
a very wealthy family. Which of the following statements is most accurate?
A) Karen will develop a psychological disorder and Janet will not.
B) Janet will develop a psychological disorder and Karen will not.

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C) Janet and Karen have an equal chance of developing a disorder.
D) There’s no chance that either will develop a disorder.
ANSWER: C
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 9-10
Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal Behavior
LO: 1.5
Skill: Conceptual
18) The concept of “developmental trajectory” expresses the notion that __________.
A) symptoms of a disorder are always most severe in childhood
B) symptoms of a disorder may vary depending on a person’s age
C) age determines the presence of a disorder but not symptom expression
D) a person’s developmental stage has little bearing on a given diagnosis
ANSWER: B
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 10
Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal Behavior
LO: 1.5
Skill: Conceptual
19) James and Karen are siblings. According to your textbook, which of the following statements
is most accurate?
A) They are likely to develop psychological disorders at the same time.
B) Karen will develop psychological disorders first.
C) James will develop psychological disorders first.
D) Their parents will develop psychological disorders first.
ANSWER: C
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 11
Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal Behavior
LO: 1.5
Skill: Conceptual
20) Trephination, as practiced by ancient cultures, was a process whereby __________.
A) the two halves of the brain were severed
B) a small opening was made in the eye socket
C) the inner ear was punctured with a sharp object
D) certain portions of the skull were cut away
ANSWER: D
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 12 -13
Topic: The History of Abnormal Behavior and Its Treatment
LO: 1.6
Skill: Factual

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21) The ancient Greek physician Asclepius foreshadowed modern treatment for psychological
disorders in that he __________.
A) founded the first pharmacy that prescribed psychoactive medication for patients
B) based his practice on the idea that trephination, as an early medical intervention, was
successful for most disorders
C) invented the practice of placing patients in cool baths to relieve stress
D) founded the first sanctuary for mental disorders offering a variety of treatments
ANSWER: D
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 13
Topic: The History of Abnormal Behavior and Its Treatment
LO: 1.7
Skill: Factual
22) Hippocrates identified symptoms of abnormal behavior still recognized today by
psychologists. These symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, melancholia, and __________.
A) avoidance
B) mania
C) tremors
D) psychosis
ANSWER: B
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 13
Topic: The History of Abnormal Behavior and Its Treatment
LO: 1.7 Skill: Factual
23) Felicia believes that her cell phone is beginning to control her thoughts. She noticed this after
she switched phone plans and thinks the problem began with the new service. This belief would
typically be known as a __________.
A) delusion
B) hallucination
C) hysterical episode
D) melancholic thought
ANSWER: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 13
Topic: The History of Abnormal Behavior and Its Treatment
LO: 1.7
Skill: Applied
24) John is walking home one day when he starts feeling very sad, seeing strange objects, and
hearing strange sounds. This is an example of which of the following?
A) delusion
B) melancholia
C) hysterical episode
D) melancholic thought

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ANSWER: B
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 13
Topic: The History of Abnormal Behavior and Its Treatment
LO: 1.7
Skill: Applied
25) Hippocrates believed that maladaptive behaviors were caused by an imbalance in bodily
humors that originated either with physical factors or __________.
A) demonic possession
B) the wrath of the gods
C) a shifting of lunar tides
D) a change in the seasons
ANSWER: D
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 13
Topic: The History of Abnormal Behavior and Its Treatment
LO: 1.7
Skill: Factual
26) Which of the following began to classify schizophrenia scientifically?
A) Freud
B) Kraepelin
C) Hippocrates
D) Galen
ANSWER: B
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 17
Topic: The History of Abnormal Behavior and Its Treatment
LO: 1.9
Skill: Factual
27) During which phase does a child’s energy focus on their genitals?
A) anal
B) phallic
C) oral
D) genital
ANSWER: B
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 18
Topic: The History of Abnormal Behavior and Its Treatment
LO: 1.10
Skill: Applied
28) Joseph Wolpe invented which of the following?
A) dream analysis
B) operant conditioning

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C) psychoanalysis
D) systematic desensitization
ANSWER: D
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 28
Topic: The History of Abnormal Behavior and Its Treatment
LO: 1.12
Skill: Conceptual
29) Our modern use of the word “bedlam,” denoting a chaotic situation, is historically rooted in
which of the following practices?
A) allowing hysterics to act out their beliefs
B) warehousing of mentally ill persons
C) allowing witch hunters to convict and hang witches
D) warehousing entire families believed to be mentally ill
ANSWER: B
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 15
Topic: The History of Abnormal Behavior and Its Treatment
LO: 1.8
Skill: Factual
30) The first physician to adopt a form of occupational therapy for patients was __________.
A) Pinel
B) Paracelsus
C) Dix
D) Hippocrates
ANSWER: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 15
Topic: The History of Abnormal Behavior and Its Treatment
LO: 1.9
Skill: Factual
31) William Tuke, a contemporary of Philippe Pinel, proposed that patients live, work, and relax
in a compassionate and religious environment. This philosophy was the foundation for
__________.
A) community treatment
B) moral treatment
C) voluntary commitment
D) individual treatment
ANSWER: B
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 15-16
Topic: The History of Abnormal Behavior and Its Treatment
LO: 1.9

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Skill: Factual
32) Although Anton Mesmer was criticized for his animal magnetism approach to treatment, he
managed to demonstrate the importance of __________.
A) a physician’s training
B) energy flow
C) humane treatment
D) the placebo effect
ANSWER: D
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 17
Topic: The History of Abnormal Behavior and Its Treatment
LO: 1.9
Skill: Factual
33) Darien is 3 years old. He slips off a step, falls, and bruises his knee. Upon picking the crying
toddler up, Darien’s mother kisses his knee and gives him an M&M. Magically, Darien’s pain
disappears. This phenomenon would be known as the __________ in psychology.
A) Mesmer effect
B) talking cure
C) placebo effect
D) classical conditioning effect
ANSWER: C
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 17
Topic: The History of Abnormal Behavior and Its Treatment
LO: 1.9
Skill: Applied
34) Emil Kraepelin is best known for his contributions to the study of schizophrenia. He
introduced two new diagnostic categories of disordered behavior — dementia praecox and
manic-depressive insanity — based on symptom differentiation, __________, and __________.
A) etiology; prognosis
B) etiology; physiology
C) prognosis; symptomology
D) prognosis; physiology
ANSWER: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 18
Topic: The History of Abnormal Behavior and Its Treatment
LO: 1.9
Skill: Factual
35) Which of the following statements about Josef Breuer’s approach to the case of Anna O. is
TRUE?

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A) He recognized that Anna’s difficulty moving her legs was due to general paresis, so he
treated her with medication.
B) Breuer believed that only psychoanalysis would help cure the hysteria manifested by
Anna.
C) He believed that the animal magnetism concept could be effective if the patient had faith
in the placebo effect.
D) Breuer believed that hypnosis could have a beneficial effect by allowing Anna to discuss
events and experiences relevant to the disorder.
ANSWER: D
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 18
Topic: The History of Abnormal Behavior and Its Treatment
LO: 1.9
Skill: Conceptual
36) Jeffrey’s therapist is conducting an initial interview with him. The therapist spends a lot of
time asking questions about Jeffrey’s parents and his early life experiences. Since he seems to
view Jeffrey’s parents as the “root cause” of his problems, this therapist is most likely oriented
toward __________.
A) psychoanalysis
B) humanism
C) behaviorism
D) behavioral genetics
ANSWER: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 18
Topic: The History of Abnormal Behavior and Its Treatment
LO: 1.10
Skill: Applied
37) According to Freud’s theory, the id is __________.
A) the source of basic drives and of psychic energy
B) capable of delaying gratification through its conscience
C) controlled by the superego but not by the ego
D) located at the conscious level of awareness
ANSWER: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 18
Topic: The History of Abnormal Behavior and Its Treatment
LO: 1.10
Skill: Factual
38) Raul is a college freshman who looks forward to weekend parties at college. He especially
likes to play “beer pong” and is known on campus as a champion player. After a recent party,
Raul received a DUI citation. Raul’s parents have urged him to seek treatment for his “alcohol
problem,” but Raul refuses. He does not believe he has a drinking problem. In Freud’s theory,
which of the following defense mechanisms is Raul likely using?

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A) intellectualization
B) rationalization
C) denial
D) repression
ANSWER: C
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 19
Topic: The History of Abnormal Behavior and Its Treatment
LO: 1.10
Skill: Applied
39) James did not study for the test and failed. Instead of admitting that his lack of studying
caused this result, he claims that a nightmare he had made it impossible for him to focus on the
exam. In Freud’s theory, which of the following defense mechanisms is Raul likely using?
A) intellectualization
B) rationalization
C) denial
D) repression
ANSWER: B
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 19
Topic: The History of Abnormal Behavior and Its Treatment
LO: 1.10
Skill: Conceptual
40) Kyle has a great urge to hit people, but instead decides to let out his anger by becoming a
boxing champion. In Freud’s theory, which of the following defense mechanisms is Kyle likely
using?
A) sublimation
B) rationalization
C) denial
D) repression
ANSWER: A
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 19
Topic: The History of Abnormal Behavior and Its Treatment
LO: 1.10
Skill: Conceptual
41) Roger believes that he was molested as a child, but cannot recall any of the details. This
refers to which of the following defense mechanisms?
A) intellectualization
B) rationalization
C) denial
D) repression

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ANSWER: D
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 19
Topic: The History of Abnormal Behavior and Its Treatment
LO: 1.10
Skill: Conceptual
42) In the classical conditioning paradigm demonstrated by Pavlov through his study of the
physiology of dog digestion, what was the UCS?
A) bell
B) food powder
C) Pavlov
D) salivating
ANSWER: B
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 20-21
Topic: The History of Abnormal Behavior and Its Treatment
LO: 1.10
Skill: Conceptual
43) In Pavlov’s experiment with dogs, classical conditioning was demonstrated when the
__________.
A) UCS elicited the CR.
B) UCS elicited the UCR.
C) CS elicited the CR.
D) CS was paired with the UCS.
ANSWER: C
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 20-21
Topic: The History of Abnormal Behavior and Its Treatment
LO: 1.10
Skill: Conceptual
44) Carol got food poisoning once from a burger and now she becomes nauseated every time she
sees a commercial for burgers. In this scenario, the image of the burger is the __________.
A) UCS
B) CR
C) UCR
D) CS
ANSWER: D
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 20-21
Topic: The History of Abnormal Behavior and Its Treatment
LO: 1.10
Skill: Conceptual

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