Cumulative Exam Answers

All of the following are possible causes for a mood disorder except __________ factors.A.biological B.psychologicalC.environmental D.religious

Chromosomes from the mother control whether a child is male or female.

The customs of a society help shape its culture.

When an individual is attempting to evaluate and comprehend what they are feeling, they are utilizing the __________ component of emotion. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Shane is someone to watch out for when he gets angry. He has been known to throw things, and he even hit someone once. He always regrets what he said and did while he was angry, but that only lasts until the next time that he is angry. Researchers would say that Shane's anger is ___________. A. adaptive B. maladaptive C. in control D. normal Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The zone of proximal development is the area between what a child is able to do with the help of a more competent teacher and what the child can do alone.

The type of stress that occurs as a result of being prevented from pursuing a goal is __________. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

According to the lecture, of the 28% of the population diagnosed with a mental disorder, what percent does NOT seek treatment? A. 35 B. 59 C. 15 D. 20 Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A form of behavior therapy that is generally done in three steps as a way to reduce fear and anxiety is referred to as _________. A.aversion therapyB.systematic desensitizationC.cognitive therapyD.rational-emotive behavior therapy

The last four stages of Erik Erikson’s theory concentrate on relationships between the child and important figures in the child’s life.

The strength of one’s ethnic identity can increase or decrease as a result of stereotypes or acts of discrimination within a society.

What is the difference between a person schema and a self schema?A.Person schemas deal with personality traits, while self schemas deal with social roles.B.Person schemas deal with behavior during social situations, while self schemas deal with personality traits.C.Person schemas deal with social roles, while self schemas deal with social aspects and personality.D.There is no difference except that person schemas apply to others and self schemas apply to oneself.

The id, ego, and superego are the three levels of awareness according to Freud.

Projective tests are personality tests wherein individuals answer a series of questions about their own characteristic behaviors.

The reciprocity norm only occurs within kin relationships.

Positive symptoms of schizophrenia are symptoms that reveal when a patient is having a successful reaction to treatment.

Losing a little weight by the end of the month is an example of a long-term goal.

All of the following reflect possible effects of prejudice behavior except ___________. A. suppress individual potential B. decrease in tension among groups C. increase of personal stress D. damage a victim's self-concept Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. A tornado tore through Seth's thirty minutes ago. Althought his life is not in danger right now, his heart is still racing and he notices his hands are shaking as he sifts through what is left of his house. Seth is likely in the ___________ stage of Selye's general adaptation syndrome. A. alarm B. freeze C. resistance D. exhaustion Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A period of intense fear or discomfort, accompanied by sweating, rapid heartbeat, dizziness, shortness of breath, and chest pain are all __________ symptoms of __________.A.somatic . . . a panic disorderB.chronic . . . panic disorderC.somatic . . . learned helplessnessD.chronic . . . a phobic disorder

Which of the following is not a necessary factor in order to classify an abnormal behavior as a psychological disorder?A.If the behavior is maladaptive to the individual’s daily functioning.B.If the behavior is common in certain cultures.C.If the behavior causes significant discomfort to the individual.D.If the behavior poses a danger to the individual or others.

The behavioral perspective of personality suggests that by studying unobservable behaviors, answers as to how personality develops can be found.

Which psychological perspective states that personalities are determined mostly by one’s genes?A.humanisticB.psychodynamicC.biologicalD.psychoanalytic

Which of the following statements concerning mental illness is accurate?A.Individuals with mental disorders are often violent.B.Many psychological disorders are curable.C.Individuals with a psychological disorder are very different from people without a psychological disorder.D.Individuals experiencing a mental disorder are incapable of living a normal life.

The _________ perspective is a belief system that emphasizes free will and the ability of individuals to control their behavior. A.trait B.psychodynamic C.behavioral D.humanistic