Psych final

What are the three components of Barlow's Triple Vulnerability view of mental illness? (choose three) Generalized biological vulnerability Generalized psychological vulnerability Resilence Anxiety Specific psychological vulnerability General emotional vulnerability

2 generalized 1 specific

What is insanity? A.A severe mental illness B.A legal term relating to the ability to be criminally responsible C.A type of Schizophrenia D.A type of dissociative personality disorder

A legal term relating to the ability to be criminally responsible

The research could show that depression is a result of under-production of serotonin, this would greatly support: A. A medical model of mental illness B. A psycho-social model C. Psychodynamic perspectives on illness D. The triple vulnerability model of illness

A medical model of mental illness

The implicit association test reveals unconscious biases by comparing A. reaction times and errors in categorizing groups and associating each group with either good or bad B. physiological responses to viewing photographs of white versus black faces C. conscious and unconscious attitudes D. attitudes versus explicit discrimination

A. reaction times and errors in categorizing groups and associating each group with either good or bad

Which is an example of a conduct disorder? A. ADHD B. PTSD C. Depression D. Personality Disorders

ADHD

All of the following are secondary sex characteristics of males, EXCEPT: a. increased body hair b. lower range of voice pitch c. Ability to achieve an erection d. Increased body odor

Ability to achieve an erection

This social psychological phenomenon is in effect when you judge your own poor driving as justified, but view the poor driving of others on the road as evidence of their incompetence. self-serving bias Actor-Observer bias de-individuation Cognitive dissonance

Actor-Observer bias

The drugs given to children with ADHD are pharmacologically related to Sedatives none of the above Cocaine Amphetamines

Amphetamines

Xanax is a GABA agonist. The effect of Xanax is to slow mental activity overall and reduce activity in specific brain areas related to fear and anxiety. Do you think GABA is A) An excitatory neurotransmitter B) An inhibitory neurotransmitter C) A transmitter transport protein D) A postsynaptic receptor

An inhibitory neurotransmitter

Which is the most accurate characterization of Anti-depressant efficacy? A. Antidepressants seem most effective in mild or moderate cases of depression B. Antidepressant effects do not depend on concurrent talk-therapy C. Antidepressants work for about half of the people who take them D. Antidepressants are most effective in combination with talk-therapy.

Antidepressants are most effective in combination with talk-therapy.

The law of effect had the greatest influence on which school of psychologists? a. Humanism b. Psychoanalysis c. Cognitivism d. Behaviorism

Behaviorism

The short-term anxiolytics that produce mild sedation, but not total sedation, are called A. Barbiturates B. Benzodiazepines C. GABA antagonists D. muscle relaxers

Benzodiazepines

Which theory would suggest that you experience the emotion of anger at the same time that your heart begins to beat rapidly? A. James-Lange theory B. Cannon-Bard theory C. two-factor theory D. adaptation-level phenomenon

Cannon-Bard theory

In behavioral therapies, maladaptive symptoms are often considered to be A. Conditioned stimuli B. Unconditioned responses C. Conditioned responses D. Unconditioned stimuli

Conditioned responses

Pedro believes that most women from California are extremely good-looking. He also believes that most good-looking women are selfish and egotistical. These beliefs are A. projections B. incorrect C. part of Pedro's sexual identity D. stereotypes

D. stereotypes

Individuals in large groups sometimes experience lessened self-awareness and reduced concern about the appearance and propriety of their actions. Social Psychologists call this phenomenon social loafing Reciprocal Altruism De-individuation

De-individuation

These are mechanisms used by the ego to keep threatening or anxiety-provoking material from reaching awareness. A. Anxiety avoidance mechanisms B. Psychosocial mechanisms C. Dynamic conflicts D. Defense mechanisms

Defense mechanisms

I have a bad day at work with an abusive boss. After a full day of being insulted, I go home and punish my child for a very small bad deed. What ego defense mechanism have I shown? a) Denial b) Displacement c) Projection d) Sublimation

Displacement

John has an abusive boss who yells and treats him badly at work. When he gets home, john is often cruel to his wife. How would Freud explain this behavior? A. Reaction Formation B. Displacement C. Projection D. Denial

Displacement

A ______ might emphasize intrinsic motivations, while a ____ would emphasise extrinsic motivations. Cognitivist; Humanist Evolutionary Psychologist; Behaviorist Humanist; Evolutionary Psychologist Behaviorist; Humanist

Evolutionary Psychologist; Behaviorist

Mental Disorders are diagnosed by Examination of symptoms and comparison to 'normal' function Brain Scans Psychological tests or questionnaires Blood tests

Examination of symptoms and comparison to 'normal' function

3-year-old Peter lost his fear of rabbits when one was repeatedly presented while he was eating his midafternoon snack. This episode best illustrated the potential usefulness of Exposure therapy Free association Hare and Tortoise therapy Cognitive therapy

Exposure therapy

Monitoring and attempting to control how we appear to other people is known as Social broadcasting Selfie-ism ego management Impression management

Impression management

Emotions are often reflected in our facial expressions. Which of the following has been demonstrated about the universality of facial expressions? A. In almost all cultures, people use similar facial expressions to indicate similar emotions. B. Emotional intensity is expressed in the same way in almost all cultures. C. Blind children do not have accurate facial expressions. D. Polygraphs are more accurate in some cultures than in others.

In almost all cultures, people use similar facial expressions to indicate similar emotions.

If one identical twin is gay, the other.. A. Is more likely to be gay than fraternal siblings or twins of gay family members B. Is almost always gay C. Has same liklihood of being gay as general population D. Is almost never gay

Is more likely to be gay than fraternal siblings or twins of gay family members

According to this theory of emotion, the emotional experience is a subjective appraisal of the outside events and the autonomic nervous system activity that preceded the emotion. a. James-Lange theory b. Cannon-Bard theory c. two-factor theory d. cognitive appraisal theory

JAMES-LANGE THEORY

This early theory of emotion asserts that we are happy because we are smiling, sad because we are crying, and frightened because our hearts are racing and our palms are sweating. a. cognitive appraisal theory b.Cannon-Bard theory c.James-Lange theory d.two-factor theory

James-lange

Which of the following represents the most realistic scenario for a person suffering from a bipolar disorder? Jessica is generally depressed and anxious and occasionally experiences hypomanic symptoms. Raymond is not usually happy when his mania emerges and now sees a psychiatrist. Steve cycles through weeks in which he binges on drugs and doesn't sleep and then does not leave his house. Alison enjoys her manic episodes because they are never dysphoric and contribute to her creativity.

Jessica is generally depressed and anxious and occasionally experiences hypomanic symptoms.

The Myers-Briggs Personality Inventory is based on which theorist's ideas of personality? A. Jung B. Allport C. Freud D. Maslow

Jung

The tendency to assume we are each above average in some way is called: a. Supernormativity b. Self-serving bias c. Lake Wobegon effect d. Actor-observer bias

Lake Wobegon effect

A depressed mood differs from a depressive mood disorder because the mood disorder is a. Is characterized by rapid or intense mood swings b. Always occurs with anxiety disorders simultaneously. c. Long lasting and intense d. Lasts a short period of time

Long lasting and intense

These psychological states are typically less intense than emotions, but may pervade a person's life for days, weeks, months, or possibly even years at a time. a. affects b. feelings c. moods d. arousals

MOODS

This is the set of diagnostic criteria for psychological disorders is published by the American Psychiatric Association. a. International Classification of Diseases b. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders c. Manual of the American Psychological Association d. Psychiatric and Counseling Psychology Manual

Manual of the american psychological association

In his classic experiment on conformity, Solomon Asch asked naïve participants to perform this task in the presence of other individuals that were actually confederates of the experimenter. Match the length of a line with two comparison lines Guess the height of the experimenter Administer electric shocks to another participant Act as prison guards or prisoners in a study of obedience and disobedience

Match the length of a line with two comparison lines

Which of the following items is NOT dimensional? a) My eye color b) My Height c) My Age d) My level of neuroticism e) My level of agressiveness towards others

My eye color

Under what circumstances would you characterize transsex people as having a mental disorder (gender identity disorder) a. Always, identifying with the opposite sex is a disorder b. Only if it causes personal distress c. If the trans-person is already married or with family d. If the trans-person loses a job because of discrimination

Only if it causes personal distress

What is an example of the symbolism that concerns Psychodynamic practitioners? A. Patient re-plays parental struggles when dealing with figures of authority (e.g. employer) B. Dream imagery may be a safe way to experience taboo fantasies C. Patient with a depressed mother is romantically attracted to people who are themselves depressed or need special attention D. Patient with repressed homosexual urges views all others as homosexually aggressive

Patient re-plays parental struggles when dealing with figures of authority (e.g. employer)

Alcohol dependence should be considered a psychological disorder if it is: A.Socially unacceptable B.Ethically unjustifiable C.Controlled by unconscious motivations D.Personally dysfunctional

Personally dysfunctional

What is the difference between prejudice and discrimination? a. There is no difference b. Prejudice is an attitude or belief, discrimination is actions c. Prejudice is against racial groups, but discrimination relates to professional hiring practices d. Discrimination is based on facts but prejudice is based on ignorance

Prejudice is an attitude or belief, discrimination is actions

This school of psychotherapy aims to help patients uncover the unconscious origins of their disorder: Behavioral Therapy Biomedical Therapy Psychoanalysis Cognitive Therapy

Psychoanalysis

The increased chance of remembering the last items in a memorized list (arrow) is called A. Recency effect B. Primacy effect C. Terminal effect D. Ebbinghaus forgetting curve

Recency effect

If a test provides the same result, over multiple tests or with different test-givers, we say that test is: A. Valid B. Significant C. Reliable D. Predictive

Reliable

What concept is used by psychologists to explain the difference between people who might suffer from PTSD and those who would not after similar experiences? A.Resilience B.Psychotropic coping skills C.Clinical dependence D.Comorbidity

Resilience

Freud called the part of the mind that represents the internalization of human morality the A. Unconscious B. Superego C. Ego D. Id

Superego

The main weakness of both the James-Lange theory and the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion is that neither theory addressed The input of the environement on our emotional expression The valence of the emotions expressed The cognitive components of emotional experience The implicit memory of emotional events

The cognitive components of emotional experience

A bio-psycho-social approach to drug abuse would emphasize A. The interactive influences of nature and nurture B. The moral choices made by substance users C. The influence of poverty on drug use D. The influence of subconscious motivations

The interactive influences of nature and nurture

If we say an experimental manipulation has a statistically significant effect, we are talking about: A. The size of the experimental effect B. The importance of the effect C. The likelihood of finding the effect by chance alone D. The relevance to human behavior

The likelihood of finding the effect by chance alone

In Psychoanalytic/Psychodynamic perspectives, abnormal behavior arises when: a. There is a neurotransmitter inbalance b. There are internal conflicts between components of the psyche c. There is a conflict between the rewards and penalties of a specific behavior d. There are inaccurate assumptions and attributions about your own behavior

There are internal conflicts between components of the psyche

T or F: Studies have shown that extrinsic motivation, like rewards for good grades or gold stars and praise, can actually reduce student engagement and interest in learning the subject

True

Which of the following best illustrates the facial feedback effect? A. Josephine finds that people like her better when she smiles. B. Conner notices that whenever he gets angry, he gets a mild headache. C. When Gabriel holds a pencil in his mouth, he feels happier. D. After eating a satisfying meal, Danielle is in a better mood.

When Gabriel holds a pencil in his mouth, he feels happier.

Elaine feels that her life is empty. She has lost all interest in her career and hobbies, and wonders if she would be better off dead. She is most likely suffering from: A. a dissociative identity disorder. B. a generalized anxiety disorder. C. an antisocial personality disorder. D. a mood disorder.

a mood disorder.

As a result of his studies with cats in "puzzle boxes," Thorndike proposed the "law of effect," which states that a. the presence of reward increases the likelihood of actions that prove to be successful while actions that do not result in a reward become less likely to occur. b. the likelihood of a behavior is strengthened by all consequences, negative or positive c. the presence of an aversive stimulus increases the arousal of an organism's response d. the effect of behavior is to cause reward

a. the presence of reward increases the likelihood of actions that prove to be successful while actions that do not result in a reward become less likely to occur.

A fetus must inherit this to be born female. a. two X chromosomes b. an X and a Y chromosome c. one X chromosome d. three X chromosomes

a. two X chromosomes

Psychologists use this term to describe the general quality of feelings and emotions. a.mood b.arousal c.affect d.activation

affect

Jon's therapist laces an alcoholic drink with a drug that makes Jon sick. After getting sick a few times, the sight of the drink makes Jon nauseous. In this example, the conditioned stimulus is the: A. drug. B. alcohol. C. nauseous response to the drug. D. nauseous response to the sight of the drink. This type of therapy would be considered A. Psychodynamic B. Behavioral C. Cognitive D. Mindfulness

alcohol; behavioral

Logical, methodical step-by-step procedures for solving problems are called a) heuristics. b) semantics. c) prototypes. d) algorithms.

algorithms

Primary emotional states can be described using these two factors: a. Physiological and Cognitive b. Clarity and Stability c. Arousal and Valence d. Introversion and Stability

arousal and valence

The process of explaining the cause of your own or another's behavior is known as attribution rationalization situationalism Dispositionism

attribution

When people fear boarding a plane because of a recent terrorist attack, while ignoring thefact that the likelihood of experiencing a terrorist attack while aboard a plane is extremely small, this heuristic is at work. a. availability heuristic b. representativeness heuristic c. base rate heuristic d. probability heuristic

availability heuristic

What would be the best way to activate a stereotype threat? a. Ask some female participants to complete math tests b. Ask some female participants to read passages about sex differences in mathematics c. Recruit female participants because of their poor math skills d. Instruct some female participants to act out stereotypical female behaviors

b. Ask some female participants to read passages about sex differences in mathematics

Typically, these kinds of therapists see themselves as something closer to a teacher and the client as a student whose task it is to substitute adaptive patterns of behavior for maladaptive patterns. A. psychoanalysts B. behavior therapists C. marriage and family therapists D. cognitive therapists

behavior therapists

The tendency of people to be less likely to help strangers in need if there are other people present at the scene is called the a. bystander effect b. self-serving bias c. fundamental attribution error d. sadism effect

bystander

The details of the Kitty Genovese murder in Kew Gardens, Queens, New York, gave rise to interest in this social psychological phenomenon. Reciprocal altruism Conformity Bystander effects Attribution error

bystander effects

This problem-solving phenomenon begins with an impasse (a block or inability to solve the problem), and is often accompanied by feelings of pleasure and confidence that one has truly solved the problem. a.heuristic b. intelligence c. Insight d. creativity

c. Insight

catatonia

changes in motor behavior

From a learning perspective, phobias likely develop as a result of ___________, and ____________ helps to maintain them. A. operant conditioning; observational learning B. classical conditioning; reinforcement C. operant conditioning; reinforcement D. classical conditioning; observational learning

classical conditioning; reinforcement

The anxiety we perceive when we become aware of the conflict between our behavior and our attitudes is called a. cognitive dissonance b. self-serving bias c. attribution syndrome d. fundamental attribution anxiety

cognitive dissonance

When two or more disorders are present in the same person, we say that the disorders are coinciding personality disorders caused by a single mutation comorbid

comorbid

In behavioral therapies, maladaptive symptoms are often considered to be Unconditioned responses Conditioned stimuli Conditioned responses Unconditioned stimuli

conditioned repsonses

This term refers to the tendency to pay more attention and accord more weight to evidence that is consistent with what we already believe. a. experimenter bias b. availability heuristic c. confirmation bias d. satisficing

confirmation bias

The tendency to search for or to only see information that supports our preconceptions is called a) the availability heuristic. b) confirmation bias. c) framing. d) overconfidence.

confirmation bias.

The Asch experiment showed how people are likely to: a. conform to social pressures b. obey figures of authority, such as a scientist in a white coat c. neglect their responsibilities if other people are present d. improve their performance in a social group

conform to social pressures

Although Frieda is typically very reserved, as part of a huge rock concert crowd she lost her inhibitions and behaved in a very sexually provocative way. Frieda's unusual behavior is best understood in terms of: A. the bystander effect. B. social facilitation. C. deindividuation. D. the mere exposure effect.

deindividuation.

James believes that people are constantly laughing at him and that FBI agents are trying to steal his life savings. James is most clearly suffering from: A. compulsions. B. catatonia. C. delusions. D. hallucinations.

delusions.

In terms of physiology, the third phase of the GAS, exhaustion, results from the fact that the prolonged stress event has a. disrupted the metabolism of cortisol b. increased the level of oxytocin in the brain c. depleted energy stores and compromised homeostasis d. depleted psychological resources for coping

depleted energy stores and compromised homeostasis

Generalized anxiety disorder is most often co-morbid with mania antisocial tendencies depression post traumatic stress disorder

depression

A psychotherapist would use the DSM-5 to diagnose patients treat patients explain symptoms explain the causes of mental disorders

diagnose patients

When humans use language to converse about things that do not exist, are abstract, or have yet to occur, linguists refer to it as a. generativity b. recursion c. displacement d. fixation

displacement

In certain cultures or subcultures, one is expected to express grief at funerals of loved ones by wailing, weeping, and pounding the coffin. The cultural standards for such behavior are called a. emotion schemas b. facial recognition c. display rules d. activation displays

display rules

According to this early motivational theory, behavior is motivated primarily by the desire to reduce unpleasant conditions of arousal that result from basic physiological needs. a. Homeostatic Load b. Reduction Theory c. Drive Reduction Theory

drive reduction theory

According to this motivational theory, behavior is motivated primarily by the desire to reduce unpleasant conditions of arousal that result from basic physiological needs. a. adaptation theory b. reduction theory c. drive theory d. homeostatic theory

drive theory

According to this motivational theory, if arousal levels are too high, as when drives are activated, the organism seeks to reduce arousal. But if they are too low, as during periods of boredom or excessive rest, arousal is actively sought. a. drive-reduction theory b. optimal arousal theory c. self-actualization theory d. incentive theory

drive-reduction theory

Ryan's social phobia has led him to lose jobs and relationships. In this case, Ryan has a disorder because his behavior is: A. dangerous. B. common. C. medically based. D. dysfunctional.

dysfunctional.

In Freud's view, this part of the mind contains organizational and decision-making properties and is primarily concerned with assuring the safety and functioning of the individual. A. id B. ego C. super ego

ego

All behavior therapy techniques that are based on the idea that allowing a person to experience a feared stimulus under controlled conditions can reduce or eliminate the fear are called A. systematic therapies B. behavior modification C. exposure therapies D. fear ablation

exposure therapies

Researchers found that simply having the muscles of the cheeks associated with smiling lifted with bandages increased happiness ratings in a group of volunteers. This study is consistent with a. Cannon-Bard theory b.Facial empathy hypothesis c.Facial feedback hypothesis d.Imitation hypothesis

facial feedback hypothesis

According to research by LeDoux, the amygdala is activated during many emotions, but appears to be the most important brain region responsible for a.Anger responses b.Fear responses c.Sexual responses d.Affiliative responses

fear responses

The tendency to explain other people's behavior with dispositional factors while ignoring or underestimating the possibility situational factors is called fundamental attribution error self-serving bias de-individuation Dispositionism

fundamental attribution error

One conclusion that can be drawn from the debate about when life begins—with conception or with birth—is that the concept of life has a. clear boundaries b. fuzzy boundaries c. strict rules for inclusion d. specific starting and ending points

fuzzy boundaries

Our subjective perception of the sex to which we belong or with which we identify, and our beliefs about appropriate male and female behavior, are broadly defined as a. sexual orientation b. gender identity c. sex roles d. gender bias

gender identity

Over time, young toddlers come to acquire ideas about gender that summarize the child's interpretations of all the information he or she has acquired about gender. This information is formed into a. gender schemas b. gender roles c. sex biases d. sex differences

gender schemas

Paolo is driven by uncontrollable worry and apprehension about the future. His condition has lasted for several years and sometimes leads to physical symptoms like headaches. Paolo most likely has A. generalized anxiety disorder B. panic disorder C. major depression D. obsessive-compulsive disorder

generalized anxiety disorder

Which is a positive symptom of Schizophrenia? Catatonia Loss of speech Hallucinations Flat affect

hallucinations

Researchers discovered that the ________ an individual's spinal cord injury, the more feelings of anger tended to ________ in intensity following the injury. a.higher; decrease b.Lower; increase c.Higher; increase d.Lower; decrease

higher; decrease

Drive theory is based on the notion that organisms seek to maintain a steady, consistent, and balanced physiological state, called a. homeostasis b. homeopathy c. needs hierarchy d. self-actualization

homeostasis

Motivation cannot be directly observed, but it may be measured by examining changes in the a. intensity and persistence of behavior b. frequency and independence of a behavior c. emotional effort required to perform a behavior d. reinforcing consequences of a behavior

intensity and persistence of behavior

Studying hard for an exam so that you perform well can be rewarding in that it brings a sense of personal accomplishment and satisfaction—regardless of any tangible reward. This is an example of a. intrinsic motivation b. extrinsic motivation c. drive-reduction d. self-actualization

intrinsic

Which of the following is not an essential component of the psychological state known as emotion? a. subjective feeling b. cognitive changes c. behavioral responses d. irrational thinking

irrational thinking

Thomas Szasz's myth of mental illness view is critical of the DSM's model of mental illness. In the view followed by the DSM, mental illness is considered to be similar to conditions of physical illness. This DSM view is also called: Medical Model Mental Model Physical Model Psychiatric Model

medical model

These psychological states are typically less intense than emotions, but may pervade a person's life for days, weeks, months, or possibly even years at a time. a. affects b. feelings c. moods d. arousals

moods

Shari is a rather anxious person. Since she is so insecure, she frequently seeks out the reassurance of others. On which of the Big Five characteristics would Shari likely score high? A. neuroticism B. extraversion C. openness D. conscientiousness

neuroticism

You are working on a difficult jigsaw puzzle. It is both frustrating and enjoyable. Which of the basic theories of motivation can best explain your behavior? A. Abraham Maslow's theory B. homeostasis theory C. drive reduction theory D. optimal arousal theory

optimal arousal theory

The autonomic nervous system regulates the ______________ that accompanies emotional feelings a. behavioral expression b. conscious experience c. Valence d. physiological arousal

physiological arousal

Poverty and unemployment are likely to be explained in terms of personal dispositions by ________ and in terms of situational influences by ________. a. the poor; the rich b. women; men c. social psychologists; evolutionary psychologists d. political conservatives; political liberals

political conservatives; political liberals

Alexis is socially withdrawn and has few close friends. This behavior is most likely to be diagnosed as a symptom of psychological disorder if it is A. also noticeable in other members of her family. B. preventing her from functioning effectively. C. not caused by a biological disorder. D. difficult for her to change.

preventing her from functioning effectively.

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, these life-sustaining needs take precedence over needs for belonging and achievement. a. Secondary Motivations b. Tertiary Motivations c. Primary Motivations d. Self-actualizing motivations

primary motivations

Knowing how to do something, like drive a car or play a sport, is referred to as a. explicit knowledge b. behavioral knowledge c. procedural knowledge d. implicit knowledge

procedural knowledge

El Salvadorans have a saying: "The thief thinks everyone else is a thief." This most clearly relates to the defense mechanism of: a) displacement. b) rationalization. c) projection. d) regression.

projection

The first psychotherapy, which was also the most time-consuming and expensive, was a. psychoanalysis b. psychodynamic therapy c. behavior therapy d. insight therapy

psychoanalysis

Many drug studies are sponsored by pharmaceutical industries and researchers have found that studies that show positive effects are much more likely to be submitted for publication than those that don't show positive effects of the drug. This is known as Placebo effect Publication bias Ghost writing Meta analysis

publication bias

Three-year-old Adam happily explores the toys located around the dentist's waiting room, periodically returning to his mothers side for a moment. Adam displays signs of a. egocentrism b. object permanence c. stranger anxiety d. Secure attachment

secure attachment

The presence of others may reduce the effort a person gives to a cooperative task, such as a group assignment in a college course. This is called a. reciprocal altruism b. the bystander effect c. social loafing d. social contracting

social loafing

Amanda's therapist suggests that her depression results from mistakenly blaming herself rather than a slumping economy for her recent job loss. Her therapist's suggestion best illustrates a: A. DSM-IV diagnosis. B. psychoanalytic perspective. C. medical model. D. social-cognitive perspective.

social-cognitive perspective.

Freud called the part of the mind that represents the internalization of human morality the Superego Unconscious Ego Id

superego

Psychological disorders that researchers believe are learned, such as phobias, are most likely to be treated with Psychoanalysis Systematic desensitization electroconvulsive therapy Pharmacological treatments

systematic desensitization

This behavior modification technique exposes clients to increasingly intense anxiety-provoking images known as the anxiety hierarchy. A. aversion therapy B. systematic desensitization C. automatic thought records D. progressive muscle tension

systematic desensitization

In addition to feeling "drugged," patients taking antipsychotics for a long period of time risk the development of this serious neurological condition Alzheimer's Disease Tardive Dyskinesia Multiple Sclerosis Huntington's Disease

tardive dyskinesia

The amount of male-typical play in members of species is most likely determined by fetal exposure to this hormone. a. adrenaline b. oxytocin c. cortisol d. testosterone

testosterone

The tendency to attribute other people's behavior to dispositional factors, while ignoring or underestimating the possibility of situational factors is called a. the self-serving bias b. the fundamental attribution error c. the self-observer effect d. the framing effect

the fundamental attribution error

These are relatively stable personality characteristics, attributes, and motivations that can be commonly captured in adjectives such as honest, cheerful, conscientious, etc. A. types B. traits C. states D. archetypes

traits

If we want to measure the reliability of the thematic apperception test, we might ask if: A. TAT scores correlate with life-achievement measures B. TAT scores are similar to outside observers (friends) judgements of personality C. two test-givers reach similar scores when giving the TAT to the same person D. TAT scores are similar to Rorschach test scores

two test-givers reach similar scores when giving the TAT to the same person

Researchers found that injecting people with stimulant drugs that simulate the physiological fight-or-flight response led to different emotional experiences when participants were exposed to an agitated experimenter or a humorous experimenter. This is consistent with which theory of emotion? a. James-Lange theory b. Cannon-Bard theory c. two-factor theory d. cognitive appraisal theory

two-factor theory

When a dog has food placed in its mouth, the dog begins to salivate. The salivation behavior is called the a. unconditioned stimulus b. conditioned stimulus c. unconditioned response d. conditioned response

unconditioned response

Members of all nationalities, cultures, and both sexes agree on this dimension of ideal affect, that is, we all want to "feel good" rather than "feel bad." a. valence b. activation c. arousal d. excitement

valence

Is it possible to have a Y chromosome and a vagina? a. yes, this is the normal (most common) condition b. no c. yes, this can happen rarely d. yes, 50% of women have a Y chromosome

yes, this can happen rarely