Psych Final

How many different scales are used to compile a profile from the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)?

10

Which of the following is an example of a stimulus-based definition of stress?

Caroline experiences stress because she is home alone and hears unusual noises outside.

Lamont cares for his aging father, who suffers from dementia. This is an example of a(n) ________ stressor."

Chronic

Victoria has learned that she has metastatic breast cancer and has only a few months to live. She immediately goes to church and prays that she will change her ways and will become a model Christian if God will just heal her illness. Victoria is at the _______ stage of grieving.

bargaining

Hans Selye s definition of stress is considered a response-based definition because it conceptualizes stress chiefly in terms of the ________.

body s physiological reaction to any demand that is placed on it

"During Piaget s proposed ________ stage of development, children understand events and analogies logically, and they can perform simple mathematical operations. At the same time they lack the ability to think abstractly."

concrete operational

A psychological disorder is a ________.

condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors"

The goal of hospice care is to provide

death with dignity and pain management in a humane and comfortable setting.

What is the main idea of drive theory?

deviations from homeostasis create physiological needs that then push us to behave

"Jules is participating in the Strange Situation experiment. When his mother returns, he freezes, and then behaves erratically. In fact, he runs away from his mother. What kind of attachment is this?"

disorganized

"Self-worth, accomplishment, and confidence represent the ________ level of needs in Maslow s hierarchy of needs.

esteem

Jessica believes that she succeeds in high school because she works hard, earned a place on the basketball team because she practices constantly, and cooks well because she takes cooking classes. Julian Rotter would say that Jessica has ________."

external locus of control

"A flat tire in the morning, realizing that you forgot to get your homework done, and getting into an argument with a buddy are all examples of ________."

hassles

Sigmund Freud suggested that people who are dominated by their ________ might be narcissistic and impulsive.

id

According to Carl Rogers, a healthy personality would result from congruence between one s ______ self and their ________ self."

idea; perceived

The process by which one s physiological defense system becomes less efficient at fighting illness is called ________ and this process is enhanced by elevated stress levels.

immunosuppression

"Cici firmly believes that every child deserves a loving parent. She becomes a foster parent because she knows that it is the right thing to do, even though she receives no material rewards for doing so. Cici becomes a foster parent because of ________ motivation."

intrinsic

Which option is the greatest risk factor for the development of burnout?

job strain

________ holds that our behavior is determined by internal factors, such as individual traits or temperaments."

Dispositionism

_______ is the kind of stress that exceeds the optimal level, is no longer a positive force, and becomes excessive and debilitating."

Distress

If you suggest that smiling can make someone feel happier, then you believe in the ________."

Facial feedback hypothesis

Asa is buying a gift for his mother, an overbearing woman who is difficult to please. When a clerk asks him who he is shopping for he replies, my smother instead of my mother. What does this exemplify?"

Freudian Slip

Which of the following is the best example of a compulsion?

Jordy locks his door exactly nine times every time he leaves the house to make sure it is locked.

"Sally really loves being outdoors. She likes to hike, do yoga in the warm sun, and go for long camping trips. She and her wife move to Arizona from New York so that they can enjoy these activities in warmer weather for most of the year. This process of moving to an area that is most suited for one s personality tendencies is called selective ________."

migration

When Marcos is unhappy, he is mean to other children; he calls them names and behaves aggressively toward them. He often manipulates his peers into doing what he wants. Which of Karen Horney s coping strategy is Marcos using?"

moving against people

Which of the following is not one of the reasons for the new lifespan development category called emerging adulthood?

younger average age for marriage

Kara gets an F on her social psychology exam. Then she goes home and gets into an argument with her roommate, Lee. Lee assumes Kara is yelling at him because she is just a nasty person, and does not consider that she may just have had a bad day and is venting. Lee is demonstrating ________."

the fundamental attribution error

The ________ uses images and storytelling that relate to minority cultures.

TEMAS Multicultural Thematic Apperception Test

Which dimension of the Type A behavior pattern is most predictive of heart disease?

Anger/hostility

Which parenting style is most encouraged in modern America?

Authorative

What was the main conclusion drawn from the Stanford prison experiment?

social roles are powerful determinants of human behavior

"Greg is 5 feet three inches tall and weighs 260 pounds. His body mass index, or BMI, is 42.7. According to the standards set by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Greg is ________."

Obese

What is the main point of the quizmaster study?

People will overlook obvious situational influences on behavior.

Elroy decided not to cheat on the exam because he would fail the class if he was caught and he d get punished by his parents. What stage of moral development does this exemplify?

Pre-conventional

Which theorist is credited with proposing the psychosexual stages of development?

Sigmund Freud

What is the advantage of applying learning approaches to the study of personality?

They can be scientifically tested because they involve observable actions.

What is Prader-Willi syndrome?

a genetic disorder that results in persistent feelings of intense hunger and reduced rates of metabolism

According to research, the need for ________ encourages Mr. Blutarski to complete a second PhD., so he can add another accomplishment to his already long list of accolades."

achievement

According to the Yerkes-Dodson law, when is the most efficient time for Carl to mow the lawn?"

after he has received some exciting news

"In Albert Bandura s social-cognitive theory, behavior refers to ________."

anything an individual does that can be punished or rewarded

"Which kind of psychology seeks to identify and promote those qualities that lead to happy, fulfilled, and contented lives rather than focusing on pathology, faults and problems?

positive psychology

Brizan has just lost his job. He is proactive in trying to resolve this source of stress; he immediately uses the internet to look up other jobs in his field and plans to eliminate non-essentials from his budget to make his savings last longer. Which type of coping approach is Brizan using?

problem-focused

After Mike does not get the job he interviewed for, he moves back in with his parents and spends his days playing video games. Which defense mechanism does this exemplify?"

regression

Umberto is a one year old, and his mother is sensitive and responsive to his needs. He is distressed when his mother leaves him, and he is happy to see her when she returns. What kind of attachment is this?"

secure

Which of the following strategies would effectively prevent groupthink from occurring?

seeking outside opinions on group decisions