Psychology Exam 4 Final

In job specification, what does the acronym KSA stand for?

knowledge, skills, abilities

Kevin shows a pattern of instability in his relationships, self-image, and feelings. As such, he most likely has ________ personality disorder.

borderline

Severe depression that comes on suddenly and seems to have no external cause is called ______.

major depression

Carl Rogers's person-centered approach is considered ________ because the client actually does all the real work, with the therapist merely acting as a sounding board.

nondirective

_________ occurs when people experience unpleasant stressors.

Distress

Therapies aimed mainly at understanding one's motives and actions are referred to as _________________.

insight therapies

Any behavior that does not allow a person to function within or adapt to the stresses and everyday demands of life is considered __________.

maladaptive

According to Sigmund Freud, the ___________ of the dream refers to the client's memory of the things, people, and events in the dream.

manifest content

Which individual was one of the first psychologists to apply the science of the field to advertising, management, and personnel selection?

Walter Dill Scott

Padma is extremely confident and feels that lately she needs very little sleep. In addition, she reports that her thoughts seem to be going fast-similar to watching three television shows at once. Padma most likely is experiencing ________.

a manic episode

According to the behaviorists, disordered behavior is a result of _____________.

a set of learned responses

Rational-emotive therapy is a type of ______ therapy.

cognitive-behavioral

Research shows that ____________ lowers blood pressure in those observed.

concentrative meditation

Which of the following is a frequent trigger for workplace violence?

feeling of being treated unfairly, unjustly, or disrespectfully

Nick is admitted to a mental institution because he hears voices talking to him that no one else can hear, and he sees demons attacking him, though no one else can see anything near him. Nick's symptoms are known as ______.

hallucinations

Burning your toast, having trouble opening an e-mail attachment, breaking a glass, and running late for an appointment are all examples of ___________.

hassles

According to research discussed in your textbook, becoming a more optimistic thinker begins with:

monitoring your own thinking.

In the wake of the recent BP oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, there has been an increase in reported cases of _________. Some researchers are finding that virtual reality exposure therapy has helped with the treatment of these problems.

posttraumatic stress disorder

The field of ______ studies the effects of psychological factors such as stress, emotions, thinking, and behavior on the immune system.

psychoneuroimmunology

According to Edwin Locke, job ________ is the state of feeling resulting from appraising one's job experiences, and a more modern definition includes the extent to which a person enjoys their job.

satisfaction

Sal has decreased levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine in his frontal lobe areas. Which disorder might he be at risk of experiencing?

schizophrenia

Halima is excellent at organizing events, but she is weak in delivering the opening address. She decides to focus on what she is good at and delegate the opening address to her immediate subordinate who excels in public speaking. Halima is practicing ________.

strengths-based management

The most extreme form of escape or withdrawal from frustration is ________.

suicide

Gary takes antipsychotic drugs to control the symptoms of schizophrenia. After taking the drug for some time, he begins exhibiting repetitive, involuntary jerks and movements of his face, lips, and legs. Gary is showing signs of _________.

tardive dyskinesia

Melora has a sick child at home. Her employer allows her to ________ for a week, so she can work from home, set her own hours, and complete most of her work while caring for her child.

telecommute

An organizational psychologist studies such topics as ________.

worker satisfaction, motivation, and commitment

The stress resulting from the need to change and adapt to the dominant, or majority, culture is called ___________.

acculturative stress

For someone who likes both movies and concerts, choosing between going to one or the other represents an ______ conflict.

approach-approach

Gestalt therapy is considered ________ because the therapist leads the client through a number of planned exercises, as well as confronts the client's statements.

directive

Which of the following reflect behavioral aspects of test anxiety?

procrastination, avoiding studying, or deficient study skills

An advantage to group therapy is that groups ______.

are a source of social support

The coping method that involves changing the way you feel or emotionally react to a stressor is known as _________.

emotion-focused coping

Joanna is experiencing severe anxiety. Her psychiatrist attributes her disorder to a chemical imbalance. Her psychiatrist is using the ___________ of abnormality.

biological model

A goal of family therapy is to ______.

improve family communication and interaction

Dr. Smyth conducts research that examines how stress, disease, and disorders can impact individuals in the workplace. She is working in the area of ________ psychology.

occupational health

Which parts of the nervous system are associated with the general adaptation syndrome?

sympathetic and parasympathetic

The most important aspect of successful psychotherapy is the __________ between client and therapist.

therapeutic alliance