Biological Perspective — Unit test Answers

Fear of being stigmatized often discourages individuals from seeking treatment for their mental illness.

Under the humanistic perspective, which theory is the belief that human beings have a hierarchy of needs? A. theory of self-actualization B. person-centered theory C. social learning theory D. social cognitive theory Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Behavioral personality theorists used B.F. Skinner's concepts of ___________ to explain personality. A. operant conditioning B. classical conditioning C. observational learning D. social cognitive theory Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The authoritative parent can be described as __________ and __________.A.restrictive . . . controllingB.unrealistic . . . softC.lenient . . . inconsistentD.firm . . . flexible

Ariel, who secretly disliked the new girl, sat down beside the girl in class, complimented her outfit, and was friendlier to her than any of the other students. This defense mechanism is called __________.A.rationalizationB.reaction formationC.projectionD.displacement

According to Sigmund Freud, speech or hearing errors that reveal someone’s unconscious thoughts or feelings are called __________. A. Freudian slips B. archetypes C. defense mechanisms D. psychoanalytic abnormalities Please select the best answer from the choices provided

One source error is __________, and one of its solutions is having a lie scale inserted into the assessment.A.social desirability biasB.deliberate deceptionC.response biasD.response set

__________ behavior can be any behavior that violates or radically contrasts societal expectations and norms but does not necessarily qualify as a psychological disorder. A.Abnormal B.Deviant C.Maladaptive D.Disruptive

Which of the following is not necessary criteria in determining abnormal behavior?A.situational contextB.global assessmentC.maladaptive behaviorD.deviance

The parenting style that can be described as restrictive and controlling is called __________. A. authoritarian B. permissive C. neglectful D. authoritative Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Although methods in determining one’s personality are not perfect, research on the Big Five has supported the validity of trait perspective.

Lithium has been one of the most common treatment forms used to treat individuals with bipolar disorder. Due to its capacity to become toxic if not monitored closely, __________ drugs have begun to be prescribed as an alternative. A.antianxiety B.antipsychotic C.antidepressant D.anticonvulsant