Identifying Abnormal Behavior Answers

If one’s perception of self is close to what is personally experienced, it is called __________.A.incongruenceB.anxietyC.congruenceD.humanism

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The parenting style that can be described as firm and flexible is called __________.A.permissiveB.authoritativeC.authoritarianD.brick wall

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Studies on the effectiveness of the Big Five state that there is no correlation between one’s personality traits and other attributes of one’s personality.

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Extraversion, neuroticism, and psychoticism are three higher-order traits that make up Eysenck’s higher-order traits. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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According to Bandura, if someone is confident in performing a task, they most likely have __________ in regard to that particular task. A. high self-efficacy B. low self-efficacy C. high behaviorism D. low behaviorism Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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If one’s perception of self is close to what is personally experienced, it is called __________.A.incongruenceB.anxietyC.congruenceD.humanism

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Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is an organized progression from one’s most basic needs to less basic or discrete needs. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Trait theorists are generally more interested in __________ rather than __________. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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assessing abnormal behavior. . . explaining why behavior occurs

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explaining why behavior occurs . . . predicting behavioral patterns

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assessing abnormal behavior . . . describing patterns of behavior

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describing patterns of behavior . . . explaining why behavior occurs

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A Freudian slip is a speech or hearing error that Freud claimed revealed someone’s __________. A. conscious thoughts B. psychosexual urges C. unconscious thoughts D. unconcscious habits Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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The hierarchy of traits is a structured progression of personality that begins with a few higher-order traits that result in several lower-order traits, determining a person’s response in a specific situation.

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The hierarchy of traits is a structured progression of personality that begins with a few higher-order traits that result in several lower-order traits, determining a person’s response in a specific situation.

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__________ is the source error that can be avoided by locating questions sensitive to bias and changing or dropping them.A.Response setB.Deliberate biasC.Social desirabilityD.Response bias

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Psychologist __________ believed that behaviors were learned through positive and negative consequences. A. Albert Bandura B. B. F. Skinner C. Sigmund Freud D. Carl Rogers Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is an organized progression from one’s most basic needs to less basic or discrete needs. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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The parenting style that can be described as firm and flexible is called __________.A.permissiveB.authoritativeC.authoritarianD.brick wall

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Kevin dislikes his teacher; therefore, Kevin thinks his teacher dislikes him.Which of the following defense mechanisms best represents this scenario?A.identificationB.repressionC.displacementD.projection

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Trait theorists are generally more interested in __________ rather than __________. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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assessing abnormal behavior. . . explaining why behavior occurs

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explaining why behavior occurs . . . predicting behavioral patterns

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assessing abnormal behavior . . . describing patterns of behavior

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describing patterns of behavior . . . explaining why behavior occurs

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Studies on the effectiveness of the Big Five state that there is no correlation between one’s personality traits and other attributes of one’s personality.

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Kevin dislikes his teacher; therefore, Kevin thinks his teacher dislikes him.Which of the following defense mechanisms best represents this scenario?A.identificationB.repressionC.displacementD.projection

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Self-report inventories and projective tests are examples of personality assessments.

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Extraversion, neuroticism, and psychoticism are three higher-order traits that make up Eysenck’s higher-order traits. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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According to Bandura, if someone is confident in performing a task, they most likely have __________ in regard to that particular task. A. high self-efficacy B. low self-efficacy C. high behaviorism D. low behaviorism Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Self-report inventories and projective tests are examples of personality assessments.

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Psychologist __________ believed that behaviors were learned through positive and negative consequences. A. Albert Bandura B. B. F. Skinner C. Sigmund Freud D. Carl Rogers Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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__________ is the source error that can be avoided by locating questions sensitive to bias and changing or dropping them.A.Response setB.Deliberate biasC.Social desirabilityD.Response bias

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A Freudian slip is a speech or hearing error that Freud claimed revealed someone’s __________. A. conscious thoughts B. psychosexual urges C. unconscious thoughts D. unconcscious habits Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Raymond Cattell created the 16PF self-inventory assessment by first taking 4,504 personality traits and removing all of the __________.A.nounsB.homonymsC.synonymsD.antonyms

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The authoritarian parent can be described as __________ and __________.A.unloving . . . abusiveB.firm . . . flexibleC.lenient . . . inconsistentD.restrictive . . . controlling

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One support of the behavioral perspective is that it is backed by strong and extensive research.

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One support of the behavioral perspective is that it is backed by strong and extensive research.

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In 1988,a research study was conducted on twins reared apart and twins reared together, resulting in the support of genetic influence on personality. What was this study called? A. the Family Study B. the Minnesota Twin Study C. the Mississippi Study D. the Genetic Study Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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MMPI self-inventory tests were originally used to diagnose disorders.

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Which of the following is not reflective of Albert Bandura's view on personality? Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Behavior is determined solely by the environment.

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One's thoughts and behavior can influence the environment.

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Individuals can manipulate their environment to suit personal needs.

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Environment can influence one's behavior through observational learning.

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Which statement about identical twins and fraternal twins is correct in regards to DNA?A.Identical twins have different DNA, and fraternal twins have different DNA.B.Fraternal twins share the exact same DNA, but identical twins do not.C.Identical twins and fraternal twins share the exact same DNA.D.Identical twins share the exact same DNA, but fraternal twins do not.

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Which of the following statements is not a criticism of psychodynamic perspectives? Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Theoretical claims have poor testibility.

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Theoretical claims have inadequate evidence.

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The perspective is presented from a sexist point of view.

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The perspective fails to highlight influence of childhood experiences.

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According to the article “Self-Concept,” those who do not have self-worth also tend to have high self-esteem. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Gordon Allport categorized personality traits in all of the following categories except __________.

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cardinal

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primary

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central

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secondary

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One characteristic of personality traits is that they __________.A.cannot be classifiedB.cannot be definedC.are fairly stableD.are unstable

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Alfred Adler established ___________ after disagreeing with Sigmund Freud on a number of issues regarding the psychodynamic perspective on personality. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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inferiority-compensation theory

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psychoanalytic theory

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analytical psychology

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individual psychology

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According to Gordon Allport, __________ traits are common personality traits found in most people. A. primary B. central C. cardinal D. secondary Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Critics claim that genetic researchers overestimate which of the following? Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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environmental influences on personality

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genetic influences on personality

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cognitive influences on personality

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evolutionary influences on personality

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According to the Big Five, a person who can be described as disciplined, punctual, and organized most likely scored high in __________. A. extraversion B. neuroticism C. agreeableness D. conscientiousness Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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One support of the behavioral perspective is how B. F. Skinner’s ideas have brought to light how the __________ and __________ influence personality.A.subconscious . . . consciousB.environment . . . learningC.environment . . . subconsciousD.subconscious . . . learning

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Research indicates that if models meet any of the following conditions except __________, individuals are more likely to imitate the observed behaviors. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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being respected by the observer

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being viewed as powerful

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being different from the observer

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being viewed as attractive

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Kevin has his mother’s blue eyes and her shyness, which can both be attributed to __________. A. habits B. heredity C. environment D. culture Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Hans Eysenck makes a connection between __________ and __________in explaining personality development. A. genetic factors . . . conditioning B. childhood experiences . . . internal drives C. internal drives . . . conditioning D. genetic factors . . . childhood experiences Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Hans Eysenck's ___________ represents a structured progression of traits and behavior that defines one's personality. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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evolutionary theory

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hierarchy of traits

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predispositional hierarchy

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higher-order trait expansion

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Jonathan was usually energetic and loud when playing a game of basketball, but at home his family would describe him as reserved and calm. The best possible explanation for the difference in behavior is __________. A. trait perspective B. personality abnormality C. trait expression D. personality type Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Culture is represented by groups that are characterized by shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices.

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The __________ is the moral component of personality that has an internalized sense of right and wrong.A.consciousB.egoC.idD.superego

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