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
One myth about mental illness is the idea that those suffering from mental illness cannot be cured.
Self-report inventories are personality tests wherein individuals respond to vague stimuli in a way that may reveal their needs, feelings, and personality traits.
According to Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development, a child learns to be independent in the __________ stage.A.identity versus role confusionB.industry versus inferiorityC.initiative versus guiltD.autonomy versus shame and doubt
People that suffer from a unipolar disorder experience __________, while people with bipolar disorders tend to experience __________.A.only depression . . . alternating bouts of depression and maniaB.depression and mania simultaneously . . . only depression C.alternating bouts of depression and mania . . . only mania D.only mania . . . alternating bouts of mania and depression
Behavior therapy uses a combination of verbal and behavioral modification techniques in order to help change distorted thinking patterns.
Some psychologists argue that men are more likely to take risks than females because ___________.A.fewer men are necessary to sustain population growth in a societyB.more men generally have elevated levels of testosterone and serotoninC.fewer men have a well-developed frontal lobe, which helps control impulsesD.more men have discovered that risky behavior is actually quite safe
__________ are certain beviors that violate socially acceptable behaviors but may not cause harm to others. A. Moral transgressions B. Conventional transgressions C. Display rules D. Universal moral rules Please select the best answer from the choices provided
__________ is responsible for creating the three components of personality: the id, ego, and superego. A. Carl Jung B. Sigmund Freud C. Alfred Adler D. Carl Adler Please select the best answer from the choices provided
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.
Which of the following phrases provides the best definition of culture?A.the artistic preferences of a groupB.the social stratification within a groupC.the idiosyncratic language patterns of a groupD.the shared values, practices, and beliefs of a group
Behavioral theorists claim that scientific psychology should study ___________ behaviors in order to adequately understand human tendencies. A. abnormal B. unobservable C. healthy D. observable Please select the best answer from the choices provided
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
Emotions have three components: cognitive, physiological, and behavioral.
All of the following are possible reasons why families may choose to seek therapy except __________. A. improving communication B. dealing with children’s behaviors C. overcoming language barriers between family members D. dealing with a change in family dynamics Please select the best answer from the choices provided
Evidence that physiological arousal precedes emotion would be most consistent with the _______. A. relative deprivation principle B. adaptation level principle C. James-Lange theory D. two factor theory Please select the best answer from the choices provided
Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.Daniel has been describing situations about being stalked by a government agency that is trying to recover information implanted in his brain. He will also babble incoherently, soil his clothing with excrement, and hold a statue-like pose for hours at a time. Daniel can most likely be diagnosed with __________ schizophrenia.A.paranoidB.catatonicC.disorganizedD.undifferentiated
Individuals who suffer from a mental disorder are most likely to commit violent crimes.
Life experiences sometimes propel an individual who is in a state of achievement to experience moratorium again.
All of the following are found to have a strong association with individuals who have a personality disorder except __________.A.being an adopted child without a family history of personality disorders B.having a biological relative with a schizophrenic disorderC.being an adopted child with a biological relative with a mental disorderD.having a biological relative with a personality disorder
__________ is considered to be logical, rational, and realistic.A.The unconsciousB.Secondary-process thinkingC.Primary-process thinkingD.The id
Research indicates that catharsis does not appear to be useful in evoking calm feelings if ___________.
Collaboration between the therapist and the patient known as __________ is important to achieve in order for treatment to be successful. A.therapeutic bondB.eclectic therapyC.psychotherapyD.clinician comfort level
Self-report inventories are personality tests wherein individuals answer a series of questions about their own characteristic behaviors.
A critical part of adolescence is identity formation.
Which of the following statements concerning depression is not correct? A.Individuals with depression have more than one depressive episode in their lifetime.B.Women often experience more depression than men.C.Individuals with depression stop engaging in activities they normally enjoy.D.Depression only occurs in adolescents and adults rather than children.
__________ and __________ both agreed that childhood experiences play an important role in the development of oneself. A. Sigmund Freud . . . Alfred Adler B. Carl Jung . . . Alfred Adler C. Carl Jung . . . Erik Erikson D. Sigmund Freud . . . Carl Jung Please select the best answer from the choices provided
The authoritarian parent can be described as __________ and __________.A.unloving . . . abusiveB.firm . . . flexibleC.lenient . . . inconsistentD.restrictive . . . controlling
All of the following describe an individual who has a high need for achievement except ___________. A. generally being future-oriented B. often delaying gratification in pursuit of goals C. generally handling negative feedback poorly D. often pursuing competitive entrepreneurial careers Please select the best answer from the choices provided
Katherine has begun to experience attacks consisting of intense fear, heart palpitations, dizziness, and shortness of breath whenever she thinks of or attempts to leave her apartment. Katherine may be experiencing a certain amount of __________ when it comes to leaving her home.A.culture-bound distressB.deviant behaviorC.maladaptive behaviorD.subjective discomfort
Emotional elevation only occurs in animal kin groups.
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