Abnormal Psychology 15th Edition Kring Test Bank
Test Bank for Abnormal Psychology: The Science and Treatment of Psychological Disorders, 15th Edition Ann M. Kring, Sheri L. Johnson, ISBN: 1119705398, ISBN: 9781119705475
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART ONE INTRODUCTION AND FUNDAMENTAL ISSUES 1
1 Introduction and Historical Overview 1
2 Current Approaches in Psychopathology 28
3 Diagnosis and Assessment 56
4 Research Methods in Psychopathology 91
PART TWO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS 120
5 Mood Disorders 120
6 Anxiety Disorders 161
7 Obsessive-Compulsive–Related and Trauma-Related Disorders 192
8 Dissociative Disorders and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders 218
9 Schizophrenia 245
10 Substance Use Disorders 280
11 Eating Disorders 326
12 Sexual Disorders 356
13 Disorders of Childhood 386
14 Late Life and Neurocognitive Disorders 430
15 Personality Disorders 454
16 Legal and Ethical Issues 485
CHAPTER 1
Introduction and Historical Overview
Question Type: Multiple Choice
1. In the case study of Jack, a young man with schizophrenia, how is stigma demonstrated?
a) The landlord tries to charge Jack a higher rent for the apartment.
b) The landlord refuses to rent the apartment to Jack, thinking he might be violent.
c) The landlord will rent to Jack only if Jack agrees to have an in-home aide.
d) The landlord insists on proof that Jack was properly treated and is taking medication.
Answer: b
Section Reference: Psychological Disorders and Stigmas
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain the meaning of stigma as it applies to people with psychological disorders.
Bloomcode: Comprehension
2. In the case study of Felicia, who was relentlessly teased for her behavior in elementary school, what led to an improvement in her life?
a) She received adequate treatment for previously undiagnosed ADHD.
b) She was punished for her problem behaviors and they lessened.
c) She decided that, by force of will and self-control, she would change her behavior.
d) She was labeled as having a disability and expectations for her were lowered.
Answer: a
Section Reference: Psychological Disorders and Stigmas
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: Explain the meaning of stigma as it applies to people with psychological disorders.
Bloomcode: Application
