Psy Exam

Katie watches her mom running the vacuum. Katie then copies her mom by pretending with her toy vacuum. Katie must be a minimum of [blank] years of age for her to be able to copy her mom.

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Which of the following statements about cyberbullying is inaccurate?

A one-time incident in which one child makes fun of another child online is considered cyberbullying.

Which of the following is true of a script?

A script is an important source of information to guide behavior in given situations.

Sarah met with the funeral director to pick out her casket so that her children wouldn't have to take care of this task. Sarah is most likely in the stage of [blank].

Acceptance

Bert was in a skiing accident and experienced head trauma. If he was diagnosed with retrograde amnesia, what could we expect when Bert watches television?

Bert would not remember any of the episodes from his favorite show and would have to watch the series all over again.

What type of memory error (sin of forgetting) has occurred when a person's memories have become distorted by his or her current belief system?

Bias

Which of the following best represents repeated behavior that is intended to cause psychological or emotional harm to another person and that takes place online?

Cyberbullying

Which of the following statements about prejudice is inaccurate?

Education is ineffective in reducing prejudice.

Dale is married to his high school sweetheart, but lately he has felt disconnected from her and his children. Ferdina has been married to her husband for five years, and they still enjoy each other's company and make efforts to spend time together. Which person would be more likely to be happy?

Ferdina is more likely to be happy than Dale.

The process of cell division known as mitosis occurs during the [blank] stage of prenatal development.

Germinal

Which of the following is an inaccurate statement about effective study techniques?

Getting enough sleep is an example of a mnemonic device.

Gina is studying for a test by thinking about how the content impacts her personal life. Next, she goes for a walk. Lastly, she takes the practice test right before the real one. Which sentence includes an example of the self-reference effect?

Gina is studying for a test by thinking about how the content impacts her personal life.

Identify the statement that is false about group therapy.

Group therapy is always highly structured.

The [blank] concept endures today as an important experimental consideration in many fields and a factor that has to be considered in an experiment.

Hawthorne-effect

Which of the following statements about substance abuse treatment are accurate? Select all that apply. ​A) In substance abuse treatment, medications are sometimes used to help clients detox safely, prevent reuse of the drug, and manage withdrawal symptoms. B) Mothers who participated in their teen's substance abuse treatment displayed greater warmth toward their children. C) Individual therapy has been proven to be more effective than group therapy in the treatment of substance abuse. D) Medications are never used during substance abuse treatment.

In substance abuse treatment, medications are sometimes used to help clients detox safely, prevent reuse of the drug, and manage withdrawal symptoms. ,Mothers who participated in their teen's substance abuse treatment displayed greater warmth toward their children.

Select the best answer. When John is overworked, he can feel his heart rate accelerating, and he experiences diarrhea. He uses his asthma inhaler more frequently, and his lower back starts to kill him. He will even experience acne break outs. ​A) diarrhea B) lower back pain C) accelerated heart rate D) increase in asthma E) increase in acne

Increase in asthma

​Which of the following ideas is not in line with the humanistic approach championed by Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow?

It is important to focus on psychological disturbance.

Wentworth has been attending both group and individual therapy for his drug addiction. His individual therapy focuses on cravings and preventing relapse, whereas his group therapy helps with managing life stress. Khan has been attending individual substance-related treatment in which he works on both handling cravings and managing life stress. Which person's treatment is less likely to be effective?

Khan's treatment program is less likely to be effective.

Lauren was ecstatic after the St. Louis Blues won the 2019 Stanley Cup. It was history, 52 years in the making! Kaitlyn was ecstatic to have her first child in 2019. Which person would be less likely to experience a short-lived change in happiness level

Lauren and Kaitlyn would experience a short-lived change in happiness level.

Which of the following is an inaccurate statement?

Longitudinal studies also show that children diagnosed with ADHD are at a lower risk for substance abuse problems.

Which of the following statements are true of mental health rates and treatments today? Select all that apply. ​A) Many individuals do not receive treatment because they do not recognize that they may be suffering from mental illness. B) Almost half of adult Americans at some time, and nearly a quarter in any given year, have suffered from a mental illness. C) Less than 10% of adults suffer from a diagnosable mental illness.

Many individuals do not receive treatment because they do not recognize that they may be suffering from mental illness., Almost half of adult Americans at some time, and nearly a quarter in any given year, have suffered from a mental illness.

Identify the statement that is true regarding current mental health treatment.

Over 85% of the 1,669 federally designated mental health professional shortage areas are rural.

Which of the following statements about personality and personality theory is correct?

Personality influences how individuals interact with others and the world around them

Gary is cheating on his wife, but he is constantly accusing her of infidelity.

Projection

Which of the following is an inaccurate statement about memory enhancement strategies?

Repeating the state capitals until you know them is an example of chunking.

Which of the following conclusions were drawn by the Minnesota Study of Twins Reared Apart? Select all that apply. ​A) Resistance to stress has more than a 0.50 heritability ratio. B) Alienation has less than a 0.50 heritability ratio. C) Obedience to authority has more than a 0.50 heritability ratio.

Resistance to stress has more than a 0.50 heritability ratio., Obedience to authority has more than a 0.50 heritability ratio.

Ricardo is a dad; he has two children under the age of 5. Oliver does not have any kids. Which person would be less likely to be happy?

Ricardo is less likely to be happy than Oliver.

Identify the psychologist that discovered that the optimal arousal level depends on the complexity and difficulty of the task to be performed.

Robert Yerkes

Identify the assessment that matches the following description. Select the best answer. a projective test that employs a series of symmetrical inkblot cards that are presented to a client by a psychologist in an effort to reveal the person's unconscious desires, fears, and struggles

Rorschach Inkblot Test

an individual's belief in his/her own capabilities or capacities to complete a task

Self-efficacy

Which of the following types of memory provides us with the ability to remember the name of the actor that won the Oscar for Best Actor in 2016?

Semantic memory

Which of the following is an inaccurate statement about Freud's theory of psychosexual development?

Sensorimotor and preoperational are some of Freud's stages of development

Which of the following is true of social roles?

Social roles are defined by culturally shared knowledge.

Identify the statement that is false regarding barriers to mental health treatment.

Statistically, ethnic minorities tend to utilize mental health services much more frequently than White, middle-class Americans.

Which of the following statements about suicide is accurate? Select all that apply. ​A) Suicidal thoughts, plans, and even off-hand remarks should always be taken seriously. B) Suicidal ideation is one of the criteria for major depressive disorder. C) Suicide rates are highest in the mountain states of the west. D) Knowing someone who committed suicide decreases one's suicide risk.

Suicidal thoughts, plans, and even off-hand remarks should always be taken seriously. ,Suicidal ideation is one of the criteria for major depressive disorder. ,Suicide rates are highest in the mountain states of the west.

Which of the following are accurate statements about the development of schizophrenia? Select all that apply. ​A) The causes of schizophrenia are clear. B) The risk of developing schizophrenia is six times greater if you have a parent with schizophrenia. C) Marijuana use is a risk factor for the development of schizophrenia.

The risk of developing schizophrenia is six times greater if you have a parent with schizophrenia. ,Marijuana use is a risk factor for the development of schizophrenia.

Which of the following is an inaccurate statement about the approaches to studying personality in a cultural context?

There are five main approaches to studying personality in a cultural context.

Knowing that the development of posttraumatic stress disorder is not just about experiencing a traumatic event, which of the following statements about the development of PTSD are accurate? Select all that apply. ​A) Those with higher socioeconomic status are more likely to develop PTSD. B) Those with low intelligence are more likely to develop PTSD. C) Individuals who have one or two short versions of a specific gene that regulates serotonin are more likely to develop PTSD. D) Those with a history of mental health disorders are more likely to develop PTSD.

Those with low intelligence are more likely to develop PTSD.,Individuals who have one or two short versions of a specific gene that regulates serotonin are more likely to develop PTSD.,Those with a history of mental health disorders are more likely to develop PTSD.

Which of the following are examples of traumatic event stressors, as opposed to day-to-day hassle stressors? Select all that apply. ​A) Threatened or actual sexual assaults B) Arguments with family or friends C) Exposure to inclement weather D) Natural disasters

Threatened or actual sexual assaults ,Natural disasters

Typically, our attitude is reflected in our behavior.

True

​Which of the following is an example of external locus of control? Select the best answer.

You sleep through your alarm and miss a final exam. The phone company definitely needs to make those alarms louder.

Tom is taking the Contemporized-Themes Concerning Blacks Test. What type of personality assessment is Tom taking?

a projective test

Social-cognitive theory is

a theory of personality that emphasizes both cognition and learning as sources of individual differences in personality.

a written legal document that details specific interventions a person wants

advance directive

Which of the following brain regions is primarily responsible for emotional processing and storage of memories associated with emotional events?

amygdala

an institution created for the specific purpose of housing people with psychological disorders

asylum

The [blank] parenting style involves parents who give little to no warmth and affection and tend to be very strict.

authoritarian

This disorder is probably the most misunderstood and puzzling of the neurodevelopmental disorders.

autism spectrum disorder

Why is the rate of relapse so high with addictive disorders?

because chronic substance use can permanently alter the neural structure in the prefrontal cortex

Christina was late to catch the bus, but she finally boarded with her girlfriend. They had recently both come out as gay to their parents and were enjoying their relationship openly. They were attacked by homophobic teenagers on the bus ride, both sustaining injuries due to the attack. Which of the following elements of the scenario best represents a daily hassle?

being late to catch the bus

What is the definition for unconditional positive regard?

being non-judgmental and accepting

Which of the following is not a symptom of major depressive disorder?

being very focused

When a person cannot tolerate being alone and experiences chronic feelings of emptiness

borderline

depersonalization

can include an out of body experience.

This is normally strongest when we think about ourselves in a certain way, then do something to oppose that belief.

cognitive dissonance

Which area of research and practice in the field of human factors includes human software interactions in complex automated systems?

cognitive engineering

​ the idea that even if you change the appearance of something, it is still equal in size, volume, or number as long as nothing is added or removed

conservation

​Which of the following describes stressor?

demanding or threatening event

Alexandra is exhibiting some unusual symptoms. She seems to have a different personality at different times.

dissociative identity disorder

process in which an organization tries to achieve greater overall efficiency by reducing the number of employees

downsizing

Which of the following is less common for those diagnosed with ADHD?

earning a bachelor's degree

Which of the following are symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder? Select all that apply. ​A) exaggerated startle response B) reliving the event as if it were occurring at that moment C) delusions D) avoidance of stimuli connected to the traumatic event

exaggerated startle response,reliving the event as if it were occurring at that moment,avoidance of stimuli connected to the traumatic event

Fill in the blank and complete the following statement. Select all that apply. Positive psychology [blank] ​A) explores building strength. B) is problem-focused. C) studies the enhancement of immune system functioning.

explores building strength.,studies the enhancement of immune system functioning.

Which of the following treatment methods is an example of psychotherapy? Select all that apply. ​A) Paxil B) exposure therapy C) systematic desensitization D) Abilify E) dream analysis

exposure therapy,systematic desensitization,dream analysis

Tyrell is scared of flying; he will not go on a plane to save his life. As a kid, he fell out of a treehouse and has avoided heights since that time. In this case, which element would be considered the conditioned response?

fear of flying

Which of the following is a good definition for altruism?

humans' desire to help others even if the costs outweigh the benefits of helping

Jeremy envisions himself as being a successful business owner living independently. Instead, Jeremy is still living at home in his parent's basement. The first version is the [blank] version of self Jeremy holds, whereas the second version is the [blank] self of Jeremy.

ideal; real

a culture that focuses on individual achievement and autonomy

individualistic culture

According to the psychodynamic perspective, which of the following options relates to the conscious mind?

intentional thoughts

According to the Five Factor Model, a low conscientiousness score would indicate a person who [blank]

is disorganized.

Complete the following statement. Select all that apply. Optimism [blank] ​A) is linked to longevity. B) is pleasurable engagement with the environment, such as happiness, joy, enthusiasm, alertness, and excitement. C) is linked to healthier behaviors.

is linked to longevity.,is linked to healthier behaviors.

According to the Five Factor Model, a high neuroticism score would indicate a person who [blank]

is prone to negative emotions.

​Complete the following statement. Select all that apply. Optimism [blank] ​A) has been linked to increased medical complications following surgery. B) is the general tendency to look on the bright side of things. C) is linked to healthier behaviors.

is the general tendency to look on the bright side of things.,is linked to healthier behaviors.

a belief that people get the outcomes they deserve

just-world hypothesis

Along with specific phobias and alcohol abuse, which of the following is among the most common psychological disorders for adults in the United States?

major depressive disorder

Lisa has been acting different. Her husband notices that she has been really irritable, is talking all the time, and makes frequent hostile comments toward him. She recently spent their savings on a new car they didn't need.

mania

Which of the following are considered to be benefits of group therapy over other therapeutic modalities? Select all that apply. ​A) more economical approach B) fewer feelings of shame C) some members may be afraid to share personal information in front of strangers

more economical approach, fewer feelings of shame

Which of the following best describes altruism?

people's desire to help others even if the costs outweigh the benefits of helping

​Is the following an example of physical, cognitive, or psychosocial development? Select the best answer. A child is able to write with her hand.

physical

Which of the following stressors are most commonly experienced by a police officer?

physical dangers, excessive paperwork, red tape, dealing with court system, coworker and supervisor conflict, lack of support from the public

Julian Rotter is known for

proposing the concept of locus of control.

the study of psychological disorders

psychopathology

Identify the definition that matches the following term. Select the best answer. leptin

satiety hormone

a lack of interest and desire to form relationships with others

schizoid personality disorder

severe disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, emotion, and behavior

schizophrenia

Which of the following stages is associated with Kohlberg's post-conventional mortality level of moral reasoning? Select the best answer.

social contract: behavior driven by balance of social order and individual rights

improved performance when an audience is watching versus when the individual performs the behavior alone

social facilitation

​Match the following term to its definition. Select the best answer. social support

soothing and often beneficial support of others; can take different forms, such as advice, guidance, encouragement, acceptance, emotional comfort, and tangible assistance

flow

state involving intense engagement in an activity

​Match the following term to its definition. Select the best answer. positive affect

state or a trait that involves pleasurable engagement with the environment

​Consider the following symptoms: anxiety vomiting stomach pain lightheadedness Which is a common heart attack symptom for males?

stomach pain

Which of the following would not be a characteristic of an extrovert?

talking softly

optimism

tendency toward a positive outlook and positive expectations

Dr. Diaz began her lecture by introducing the topic of projective personality tests. She started by explaining the history of these tests. What is the name of the oldest projective test? Select the best answer.

the Rorschach Inkblot test

Even if you lose your ability to create new declarative memories, [blank] would allow you to create more implicit memories.

the cerebellum

All of the following are research areas in human factors psychology, except for

the effects of management styles on employees

​Define the following term. Select the best answer. heritability

the proportion of difference among people that is attributed to genetics

elaborative rehearsal

thinking about the meaning of the new information and its relation to knowledge already stored in your memory

​Which of the following describes job strain, in regard to occupational stressors?

work situation that combines excessive job demands and workload with little discretion in decision making or job control

Which of the following statements is true of conditions of worth? Select the best answer.

​A) Both statements are true. B) When we strive to satisfy conditions of worth that may be unrealistic, the result is often unhappiness and a low self-worth. C) Conditions of worth develop as children; we learn what behaviors please our parents or caregivers, and we strive to do those things. We also learn what our teachers, friends, and society in general seem to expect from us. ​Correct Answer: Both statements are true.