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.
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
Which of the following is an example of the reciprocity norm?A.helping a young child learn algebraB.doing weekly chores for one’s parentsC.leaving the waiter a tip while travelingD.treating oneself to a movie night
Signs of having a phobia include, but are not limited to, __________.A.irritability and a consistent interruption of sleep patternsB.a persistent fear of nonthreatening situations interrupting daily lifeC.unwanted obsessions that rarely interrupt daily lifeD.constant headaches and interrupted sleep patterns
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
A person’s long-lasting manner of behaving throughout a variety of situations is most likely influenced by __________. A. personality traits B. level of intelligence C. environmental factors D. parenting styles Please select the best answer from the choices provided
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.
Sam offered a treat to her son if he would behave while they shopped for groceries. This treat would most likely be considered a(n) __________ by psychologists.A.instinctB.motivationC.needD.incentive
_________ is a belief that focuses on the self and emphasizes people’s unique qualities. A. Determinism B. Humanism C. Behaviorism D. Creationism Please select the best answer from the choices provided
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
The process that describes the body's natural physiological response to stress is known as the ___________. A. general survival response B. general adaptation syndrome C. physiological adaptation response D. physiological survival syndrome Please select the best answer from the choices provided
Which of the following statements best describes chromosomes? A.Humans have more than 460 chromosomes in every cell of the body. B.Chromosomes are threadlike structures that carry genetic information. C.Humans receive the majority of their chromosomes from their mother. D.Chromosomes are arranged in 20 distinct pairs in the human body.
A way of explaining the patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make each person unique is called __________.A.personalityB.assessmentC.perspectiveD.classification
Emotions can lead one to engage in maladaptive behavior when they ___________.
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.
Throwing and breaking things out of anxiety is an example of maladaptive behavior. Please select the best answer from the choices provided
Motivation is a need or desire that energizes and directs behavior.
Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.Sean is getting frustrated by his math homework. Rebecca helps Sean with his math homework. In a neutral tone, Rebecca explains to Sean how to solve the equation he was having difficulty with. Sean is impressed by Rebecca’s mathematical mastery. Later, he describes her as warm and friendly.Based on the information above and Sean’s question, what might a psychologist conclude about his social perception?A.Sean’s opinion about Rebecca’s friendliness was part of a conscious desire to overlook her cold behavior.B.Sean’s opinion about Rebecca’s friendliness was influenced by his own positive mood and feelings.C.Sean’s opinion about Rebecca’s friendliness was based on interactions with other math students.D.Sean’s opinion about Rebecca’s friendliness was affected by his positive assessment of her math skills.
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
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