Group Influences — Cumulative exam Answers

The four principal types of stress are __________. A. frustration, conflict, pressure, and anxiety B. frustration, conflict, pressure, and change C. anger, anxiety, depression, and annoyance D. frustration, conflict, depression, and annoyance Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Social changes during adolescence include __________. A.relationships with friends and familyB.friends becoming more important than familyC.friendship circles changing with your interestsD.all of these choices

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Ted is a confederate in the Solomon Asch experiment, which means that he is working for Asch. A college student who is not a confederate sits to Ted’s right, and to his left are four other confederates. During the experiment, the following card is displayed: Solomon Asch asks each student which line is the longest. All the other confederates say that C is the longest line. If Ted also says that C is the longest line, what will be the likely temperament of the college student to Ted’s right? A. The student is likely to be happy and carefree. B. The student is likely to be agitated and uncomfortable C. The student is likely to be relaxed and focused. D. The student is likely to be engaged and calm. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which statement best represents the biological perspective’s view of personality development?A.Genetic predispositions to learning influence personality development.B.Progression through psychosexual stages and childhood experiences influences personality development.C.Continuously developing response tendencies influences lifelong personality development.D.Receiving unconditional love, resulting in a congruent self-concept, influences personality development.

Which of the following is the best explanation of the difference between prejudice and discrimination?A.Prejudice is an attitude, and discrimination is an behavior.B.Prejudice is a behavior, and discrimination is an attitude.C.Prejudice is necessary in order for discrimination to exist.D.Discrimination is necessary in order for prejudice to exist.

Which of the following statements concerning antisocial personality disorder is not correct?A.Individuals with antisocial personality disorder may have experienced physical abuse.B.Research indicates that antisocial personality disorder does not have a genetic basis.C.Individuals with antisocial personality disorder may use their charm to manipulate others. D.Individuals with antisocial personality disorder may behave impulsively without regard for consequences.

One myth about mental illness is the idea that those suffering from mental illness cannot be cured.

Disorders in which a person’s symptoms take the form of physical ailments but are not fully explained by a medical condition are known as __________ disorders.A.somatoform B.anxiety C.phobic D.posttraumatic stress

In the United States, 15 percent of the population seeks therapy. Out of that 15 percent, which of the following choices indicates the percentage that may have a diagnosis? A.more than 60 percentB.between 25 and 50 percentC.less than 5 percentD.between 5 and 10 percent

All of the following are symptoms of schizophrenic disorders except __________.A.sensing things that are not realB.filtering out information that is unnecessaryC.having unusual beliefs not based on factsD.having the inability to focus on particular information

Of the following, which is not an accurate account of memory retrieval for an individual with dissociative amnesia?A.Memories can be recalled by a trigger in one’s surroundings.B.Temporary retrieval may be fragments of painful episodes.C.Memories may be retrieved slowly over time.D.Memories are permanently buried in the subconscious.

According to Erik Erikson, the first personality challenge adults should experience is whether or not an individual __________. A.has the ability to be intimate with othersB.becomes concerned with future generationsC.can discover meaning in one’s lifeD.can form a clear sense of identity

The zone of proximal development is the difference between what the learner knows and what the learner is capable of __________.A.understanding with the help from a peerB.teaching to another less capable peerC.understanding on one’s ownD.teaching to another more capable peer

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.Ryan and Becky have known each other for many years. For many years they were friends who shared all of their secrets with each other. Then they began a loving relationship. Over time, their passion has faded, but they have remained committed to each other.Which type of love would Ryan and Becky be most likely to share?A.platonic B.passionate C.companionate D.consummate

Emotions can lead one to engage in maladaptive behavior when they ___________.