Chapter 1 Abnormal Psychology: Historical And Modern Perspectives

lOMoARcPSD|28205643 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 To p i c : N o r m a l v s . A b n o r m a l B e h a v i o u r 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 To p i c : N o r m a l v s . A b n o r m a l B e h a v i o u r 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 He is described as very shy and withdrawn around others.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