1. The continuum model of abnormality demonstrates that: A. there is a clear distinction between dysfunctional and deviant behavior. B. psychologists must make objective decisions about what warrants a diagnosis. C. individuals are labeled as either having a disorder or not having one. D. no sharp line exists between what is normal and abnormal. Page: 3 Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation APA Outcome: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology. Bloom's: Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: Describe the facets of modern mental health care. Topic: Abnormal Behavior 2. The study of abnormal psychology is the study of people who suffer mental, emotional, and often physical pain. This is also referred to as _____. A. psychopathology B. psychometry C. parapsychology D. behavioral psychology Page: 4 Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation APA Outcome: 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains. Bloom's: Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: Describe the facets of modern mental health care. Topic: Assessment of Abnormal Behavior 3. Margaret is a 27-year-old soccer mom who never misses her daughter's games. Her friends argue that her behavior is embarrassing, and she is making a fool of herself when she repeatedly yells and jumps to her feet. Margaret insists that no one is paying attention to her behavior and states, "It's a soccer game—people are expected to get excited!" Which of the following determines whether Margaret's behavior is normal? A. Her social status B. Gender differences C. The context in which it is performed D. Individual differences Page: 5 Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation APA Outcome: 1.3 Describe applications of psychology. Bloom's: Apply Difficulty: Moderate Learning Objective: Distinguish between normal but unusual behavior and between unusual but abnormal behavior. Topic: Diagnosis 4. When an observer takes into account the context or circumstances surrounding someone's behavior to determine whether they are normal or abnormal, it means that: A. the observer assesses the behavior based on her/his own biases and prejudices. B. the observer considers the behavior normal if it seems appropriate for that particular situation. C. the observer judges the individual's personality based on the observer’s cognitive abilities. D. the observer's evaluation of the behavior lacks any theoretical grounding. Page: 5 Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation APA Outcome: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology. Bloom's: Understand Difficulty: Moderate Learning Objective: Distinguish between normal but unusual behavior and between unusual but abnormal behavior. Topic: Sociocultural Factors 5. An advantage of cultural relativism is that: A. it does not impose the standards of one culture on judgments of abnormality. B. there is a tendency to view all behaviors that are unusual, or deviant, as abnormal. C. it allows those in power to label and silence minorities by labeling them as abnormal. D. it does not adopt a continuum perspective of abnormal behavior; rather, it is an either/or proposition. Page: 5 Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation APA Outcome: 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains