PSY 101: MODULE 6 QUIZ

Limitations of group therapy include which of the following? (Check all that apply):

-Concerns about confidentiality -Participants may be afraid to speak in front of others -Personality clashes

According to the American Psychiatric Association, a psychological disorder consists of all of the following

-The disturbance leads to significant distress in one's life. -The disturbance reflects some kind of biological, psychological, or developmental dysfunction -The disturbance does not reflect expected or culturally approved responses to certain events.

Panic disorder is nearly three times more likely among individuals with which of the following health conditions:

Asthma

One of the greatest risk factors for developing social anxiety disorder is characterized by a consistent tendency to show fear and restraint when presented with unfamiliar circumstances. This risk factor is known as:

Behavioral inhibition

In the past, electroshock treatment was frequently administered in psychiatric asylums, and is still used today in a treatment known as:

Electroconvulsive treatment (ECT)

A study comparing the ICD to the DSM found that worldwide, the DSM is more frequently used for clinical diagnosis.

False

To replace the psychiatric asylums of the past, currently there are psychiatric hospitals, where the average length of stay is approximately 90 days

False

The quizmaster study (1977) demonstrated which social psychology concept?

Fundamental attribution error

The mental process of developing judgements about other people is referred to as:

Impression formation

Antisocial PD

Individual disregards rights and feelings of others; is manipulative, impulsive, selfish, aggressive, and willing to break the law, lie, cheat, and exploit others for personal gain, without remorse; typically associated with people of low SES

Borderline PD

Individual is unstable in mood, behavior, self-image, and social relationships. Exhibits impulsive and reckless behavior and inappropriate anger; makes suicidal gestures and performs self-mutilating acts

Histrionic PD

Individual seeks attention and approval; is overdramatic, self-centered, shallow, demanding, manipulative, easily bored, and suggestible. craves excitement in the form of sexual seduction.

The concept that certain populations are exposed to multiple threats is referred to as:

Intersectionality

Which social psychology concept asserts that individuals tend to pick mates that they view as their equals in physical attractiveness and social desirability?

Matching hypothesis

Which theory suggests that the reason people help others is to make themselves feel better?

Negative state relief model

Stanley Milgram's (1963) electric shock experiment, where participants were instructed to give shocks to confederates in increasing intensity, demonstrated the social psychology concept of:

Obedience

For the majority of states in the United States, which type of mental health professional can prescribe medication?

Psychiatrist

Which of the following perspectives posits that disorders stem from childhood and unresolved or unconscious conflicts?

Psychodynamic perspective

The manifestation of a psychological disorder is referred to as:

Psychopathology

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an example of a:

Self-help group

Why is culturally sensitive therapy important?

Some cultures have different norms that will change their interventions and interactions.

Mike is a patient that is seeking help for his fear of close spaces (claustrophobia). One of Mike's greatest challenges is going in an elevator up to the 10th floor office location for his new job. As a result, Mike has been taking the stairs up and down the building several times a day, which is costing him valuable time and energy. Mike decides to seek the help of a therapist who suggests that Mike gradually start by taking the elevator for just 1 floor the first week, 2 floors the second week, etc. until he can tolerate riding all the way to the 10th floor. This method is known as:

Systematic desensitization

Which of the following is considered a compulsion?

The excessive need to do things in fours

According to the elaboration likelihood model, the central route is the main method of delivering a persuasive message.

false

The famous Stanford prison experiment that studied the concept of social roles and scripts has been successfully replicated.

false

Narcissistic PD

individual has an exaggerated sense of self-importance and entitlement; arrogant, demanding, exploitive, and invasive; craves admiration and affection, lacks empathy

The "client" in family and couple's therapy is:

the relationship

Genetic factors play a stronger role in bipolar disorder than in major depressive disorder.

true

Panic attacks cannot result from the physiological effects of drugs, other substances, a medical condition, or another mental disorder.

true

The vast majority of human behavior in society is considered prosocial behavior.

true

There is no known single cause of schizophrenia.

true