Sue and Sue Abnormal Psychology test bank

Chapter 2: Understanding and Treating Mental Disorders MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What term is used to describe the cause of a disorder? a. genesis c. psychiatric underpinnings b. etiology d. psychological underpinnings ANS: B REF: Introduction OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.2.1 Identify and describe the models of psychopathology that have been used to explain abnormal behavior.Bloom’s: Understand KEY: 2. A psychologist who uses the words neurological makeup when discussing disorders is most likely using which model? a. social c. sociocultural b. psychological d. biological ANS: D REF: One-Dimensional Models of Mental Disorders OBJ: UABB.SUES.17.2.1 Identify and describe the models of psychopathology that have been used to explain abnormal behavior.Bloom’s: Analyze KEY: 3. Models are often utilized by scientists to ____. a. provide a clear and definitive explanation for a phenomenon