Psychodynamic theorists used to believe that that an adult severely neglected as a child may
a. relate to others with difficulty.
b. seek attention through constant physical complaints.
c. channel distress into desiring medically unexplained sensorimotor symptoms.
d. a psychodynamic theorist would view all of these as possibilities if an adult were a severely neglected child.
Question 2Experts in abnormal psychology view the abnormality of emotions, thoughts, or behaviors as
a. a dichotomous distinction between normal and abnormal.
b. a matter of degree.
c. a matter of kind.
d. dependent on the environmental context.
Question 3A standard or consistent definition of partner abuse is important because individuals who are physically violent against a partner may
a. differ from those who are emotionally or sexually violent.
b. use multiple forms of abuse against their partner.
c. be resistant to therapeutic interventions.
d. impede our understanding of abnormal psychology.
Question 4Which of the following study mental problems to see how disorders develop and continue and how they can be prevented or alleviated?
a. Counseling psychologists
b. Psychopathologists
c. Mentalists
d. Social workers
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