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 Behaviour 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: 4 Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal Behaviour 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 He is described as very shy and withdrawn around others.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 behaviour 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 behaviour 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 Topic: Normal vs. Abnormal Behaviour