Psych Practice Questions 3rd Section of Class

Kyle is afraid of being in a position where he feels trapped and that he cannot escape. He is must likely suffering from _______. Agoraphobia Social Depression Cognitive Depression OCD

Agoraphobia

Jessica does very well in school, yet she still believes that she is going to fail out of college. She goes to a therapist who uses (a) ________________ to help her evaluate the evidence for/against these thoughts to modify the way that she thinks. cognitive restructuring neurofeedback biopsychosocial approach applied behavior analysis (ABA)

Cognitive restructuring Cognitive restructuring- therapeutic technique that seeks to modify negative, irrational beliefs with more rational adaptive ones Neurofeedback- focuses on brain activity (EEG/fMRI) Biopsychosocial

As an infant, Evan exhibited low reactivity and rarely cried or threw tantrums. As an adult, he is likely low in... Neuroticism Openness Agreeableness Conscientiousness

Neuroticism

Tim and Jim are identical twins that were separated at birth. Patty and Sammy are identical twins who were raised in the same household. Which of the following would we expect to be true about their personalities later in life? Tim and Jim will have more similar personalities compared to Patty and Sammy Patty and Sammy will have more similar personalities compared to Tim and Jim There will be no differences in their personalities We would not be able to make any predictions about their future personalities

Patty and Sammy will have more similar personalities compared to Tim and Jim Twin studies prove personality based off both genes and environment

Reduced motivation and effort shown by individuals working in a group is known in social psychology as __________. Social facilitation Social loafing Deindividuation Diffusion of Responsibility

Social loafing

Mohammed has severe depression that has not been successfully treated using other treatments. His doctor recommends that he receive _________________, which induces seizures by providing stimulation through electrodes placed on his head. deep brain stimulation (DBS) transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) psychosurgery

electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)- seizures induced Deep brain stimulation (DBS)- electrical stimulation through implanted electrode Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)- magnet alters neuronal activity

Sally has a phobia of elevators. She thinks that if she goes in she will get stuck and trapped. What is a potential treatment that a licensed professional would use to help cure/treat Sally's phobia? Systematic Desensitization Exposure therapy Electroconvulsive Therapy All of the Above A and B B and C

A and B

An individual suffering from schizophrenia may display which of the following symptoms? Disturbing perception of reality Altered or blunted emotion Disturbances in thought, motivation, and behavior All of the above

All of the above

Who is at most risk for developing schizophrenia? People with close family members who have been diagnosed with schizophrenia. An identical twin whose twin is diagnosed. People with neural degeneration. Two of the above All the above

All the above High genetic correlation- excessive dopamine Enlarged ventricles.- the ventricles will enlarge in response to any condition resulting in a loss of neural tissue in adjacent areas, so we can assume schizophrenia is associated with neural degeneration

Emily is experiencing distorted perception of her body. She is obsessed with her calorie intake. In the past couple of months, she has lost 50lbs. Which disorder is she likely suffering from? Anorexia nervosa Bulimia nervosa Binge eating Schizophrenia

Anorexia nervosa

Tyler was recently diagnosed with schizophrenia. His doctor would most likely recommend what type of treatment? Antipsychotics Lithium Exposure therapy Cognitive-behavioral therapy

Antipsychotics Thorazine or Abilify to block dopamine

Ben was just diagnosed with ASD. His doctor would most likely suggest what type of treatment? Medication Cognitive-behavioral therapy Applied behavior analysis (ABA) Exposure therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis ABA is most commonly used. It's goal is to improve social communication behaviors. Early intervention is best. Medications are sometimes used, but they haven't been proven to be significantly effective. CBT modifies negative thoughts

Buddy the elf is helping Santa to prepare for Christmas, but he cannot sit still and make just one toy. Buddy bounces around the workshop starting to make toy cars, moves to making dolls, and starts to build a barn for toy animals. What childhood psychological disorder is Buddy displaying? Autism spectrum disorder Obsessive compulsive disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Social phobia

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Jim has a tough time keeping focus and completing tasks. He often can't sit still and interrupts others. Jim displays symptoms of which disorder? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder Schizophrenia General Anxiety Disorder

Attention deficit Hyperactivity disorder Jim is showing signs of ADHD. People with ADHD often have symptoms like: Can't focus or keep attention Fidgets, can't sit still Interrupts others, can't wait their turn Difficulties completing tasks

Luke is 8 years old and is very sensory sensitive, often engaging in repetitive behavior like shaking a toy. Luke likely has ______. ADHD Autism Social Anxiety Disorder OCD

Autism

Ben has a hard time having conversations and doesn't have interest in social games. When his name is called, he doesn't respond and he avoids making eye contact. What type of neurodevelopmental disorder does ben probably have? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Bipolar Disorder Major Depressive Disorder

Autism spectrum disorder Ben is probably suffering from autism spectrum disorder. People with this disorder usually: have a hard time having conversations won't respond to their name of their parent's talking to them no interest in social games reduced sharing interests, emotions failure to maintain eye contact gestures lack facial expressions have a hard time developing and maintaining relationships imaginative play deficits inappropriate behavior to situations

Fatima is a toddler and her parents are concerned because does not make eye contact or enjoy playful games such as peekaboo. She also rocks back and forth repeatedly. Fatima's doctor would most like diagnose her with __________________. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Bipolar disorder Schizophrenia

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Low social interaction Repetitive behavior

Andre's dog Sasha hates fireworks because she does not know what is causing the loud noises, which are very startling and distressing to her. Andre once tried to take Sasha to the fireworks to help her overcome her fear of fireworks, but Sasha refused to walk anywhere and ran back inside. Sasha's _________________ was most likely active. Behavioral approach Behavioral inhibition Fight-flight-freeze Reactivity

Behavioral inhibition Behavioral activation system (BAS)- seeking stimulation and reward Party invite it will be so fun Behavioral inhibition system (BIS)- threat monitoring, avoidance Party invite I don't really know them

Mary has a longstanding history of depression throughout her life. She often goes through periods where she feels more energy and only needs a couple hours of sleep to feel rested. During these periods, she will tell her family that she has superpowers to predict the stock market, which leads to her making foolish business investments. Mary is most likely diagnosed with __________________. Schizophrenia Obsessive-compulsive disorder Bipolar disorder Major depressive disorder

Bipolar disorder Bipolar disorder- altering periods of mania and depression Elevated or irritable mood, increased energy, little need for sleep

Michelle has a normal body weight and body mass index (BMI). She goes through cycles of consuming large amounts of food and then making herself vomit to prevent herself from gaining weight. These behaviors prompt feelings that she has lost control and intense guilt. Michelle would most likely be diagnosed with __________________. Anorexia nervosa, restricting subtype Anorexia nervosa, binge-purging subtype Bulimia nervosa Binge-eating disorder

Bulimia nervosa Anorexia nervosa- restriction of food intake, intense fear of gaining weight, distorted body image UNUSUALLY LOW BODY WEIGHT Restricting type Bingeing/purging Bulimia nervosa- recurrent episodes of binge eating (then purging) NORMAL WEIGHT Binge-eating disorder- recurrent bingeing episodes WITHOUT purging

Austin is on scholarship at OSU and likes to think of himself as a smart, hard-working, and dedicated student. However, he spends too much time having fun by going out each weekend and playing video games with his roommates each night. When Austin finds out that he is at risk of losing his scholarship, he is most likely to experience (the) ___________________. Self-serving bias Fundamental attribution error Cognitive dissonance Actor-observer bias

Cognitive dissonance Cognitive dissonance- uncomfortable state when behaviors don't match attitudes Fundamental attribution error- failure to consider situational factors Actor-observer bias- make situational att. for own behavior but dispositional for others

Jeanette is obsessed with keeping her nails short and as such, bites her nails down to the nub almost daily. After seeing a doctor about this issue, she had been diagnosed with OCD. This repeated action of biting her nails is called __________. Hallucination Compulsion Delusion Self-Serving Bias

Compulsion

The Stanford prison study was an experiment to test Obedience Compliance Conformity Resistance

Conformity Conformity is matching behaviors and appearance to perceived social norms.

Alex is a 21 year old college student majoring in nursing, and he is confident in his ability to successfully complete the program. His friends describe him as having a high level of self-discipline and reliability. According to the Big-Five Theory, Alex would score high in which category? Neuroticism Agreeableness Conscientiousness Openness

Conscientiousness

Michael believes that he is being sent special messages from the government through the daily newspapers. This belief would be best described as (a/an) __________________. Hallucination Delusion Obsession Worry

Delusion Delusions (+) false, unreasonable, illogical beliefs Hallucinations (+) false perceptions

Amy has a family history of depression - her mother, aunts, and grandparents all suffered from depression. Amy did not feel depressed until her boyfriend recently broke up with her. Which of the following best describes Amy's depression? Cognitive triad Learned helplessness Dopamine hypothesis Diathesis-stress model

Diathesis-stress model Diathesis-stress model- person may be predisposed for psych disorder that remains unexpressed until triggered by stress Cognitive triad- negative views of self, world, future

After getting into a minor car accident, Sally is very upset with the other driver. She expresses this by saying, "That guy is an idiot and a terrible driver!" Sally's response is an example of ______. Situational Attribution Dispositional Attribution Self-Serving Bias Social Facilitation

Dispositional Attribution

Rachel asks her mom for $100, which is more than what she actually needs. When her mom says no, she then asks for $50 instead. What is this technique? Foot-in-the-door; compliance Door-in-the-face; compliance Foot-in-the-door; obedience Door-in-the-face; obedience

Door-in-the-face; compliance The door-in-the-face technique is a persuasive technique in which compliance with a target request is preceded by a large, unreasonable request. Obedience is following a request from authority Foot-in-the-door uses consistency Door-in-the-face uses reciprocation

Isabella's daughter is trapped in the car after a car accident, she suddenly feels a surge of adrenaline and punches the car window open so she can save her daughter. What neurotransmitter was most likely released? Dopamine Norepinephrine Epinephrine Serotonin

Epinephrine

Michael has a severe fear of golden retriever dogs. His psychologist treats him by first encouraging him to look at pictures of golden retrievers, then watching a YouTube video of golden retrievers, and finally petting a real golden retriever during a therapy session. Michael's therapist is using to treat his fear. cognitive therapy exposure therapy cognitive restructuring social skills training

Exposure therapy Exposure therapy- gradually expose to learning principles

Brittany is applying for summer internships. She is frustrated because she has now applied to 10 different internships, but has not heard back from any employers. Brittany develops that belief that employers are not even looking at her resume and that she will never get an internship. Brittany is demonstrating (an) _______________________. External locus of control Internal locus of control Reciprocal determinism Low self-efficacy

External locus of control Locus of control- perceive outcomes in life as internal or external Internal- outcomes due to own efforts, you control own destiny Less anxious, achieve more External- outcomes due to chance, luck, or factors outside of control More anxious, achieve less Reciprocal Determinism- mutual influence of person and situation on each other Self-efficacy- level of confidence in own abilities to gain reinforcement

Jon is very assertive and active with lots of positive emotion. In the big five theory of personality, he would have what type of personality trait? Extroversion Introversion Neuroticism Openness

Extroversion Extroversion- warmth, assertiveness, activity, excitement-seeking, and positive emotion

Lucy struggles with eating large amounts of food and has begun to lose weight, but does not purge. She would be diagnosed with Bulimia Nervosa. True or False?

False

The Id is the component of a person's self that others see and the Ego is the component of a person's self responsible for primitive drives. True False

False

The refractory period is a short time following action potential where another action potential is likely to happen. True or False?

False

Timmy is very smart but failed his organic chemistry exam. Timmy claims that he was unable to study as much as he wanted to because he had a flag football game the night before the exam. Timmy is making a dispositional attribution for why he failed the organic chemistry exam. True False

False Dispositional is based on characteristics of the person.

A clinical psychologist with a Ph.D. degree is allowed to prescribe medications. True False

False M.D.- med school so can prescribe Ph.D.- philosophy so cannot prescribe

Taylor is listening to speeches being given by her peers who are running class president. Taylor decided to vote for Mike as president because he color-coordinated his tie and election propaganda. According to the elaboration likelihood model (ELM), Taylor decided to vote for Mike due to the central route of persuasion. True False

False Peripheral route- responds to external cues rather than quality Central route- considers persuasive arguments carefully and thoughtfully

Emma is copying definitions from online to fill in the notes she missed from class. The definition states: The Spreading activation model organizes, sorts, and recalls memories. Although it is extremely useful and necessary, the one defect it has is that it often distorts memories when memories are recalled. True or False

False, The spreading activation model means that memories are sorted individually. The spreading activation model has nothing to do with the reason why memories are often distorted when they are recalled.

Stephen has always gotten exceedingly low grades in school, and was placed into special ed classes. However, his ability to play piano is exceptional. Stephen is a prodigy. True False

False, he is a servant

After Amy falls asleep for 15 minutes, her heart rate becomes rapid. She's in stage 2. True False

False, she is in Stage 5 (REM sleep)

For a person to be diagnosed with major depressive disorder, they must meet what criteria? Feeling this way most of the day, nearly every day, for at least two weeks Significant stress and impairment Feeling sad for a few days Feeling this way for at least two weeks with significant stress and impairment

Feeling this way for at least two weeks with significant stress and impairment People have to show at least 5 symptoms- one of which must be either depressed mood of anhedonia. Along with this, they must have 4 other symptoms: disturbances in autonomic function in high levels of stress disturbed appetite or sleep loss of appetite or increase in appetite frequent wakefulness or oversleeping fatigue or restlessness difficulty concentrating feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness thoughts of suicide

Scout asks her roommate to borrow $10 to go to the movies with friends. After her roommate agrees, Scout asks for $50 to go shopping at the mall. Scout is using (the) _______________ to get money from her roommate, which is an example of _______________. Door-in-the-face technique; obedience Foot-in-the-door technique; obedience Door-in-the-face technique; compliance Foot-in-the-door technique; compliance

Foot-in-the-door technique; compliance Compliance- no reason you have to comply Obedience- following a request from authority Foot-in-the-door uses consistency Door-in-the-face uses reciprocation

Someone cuts you off in traffic, and you think that it's probably because they are a selfish person. You might be displaying ________. Correspondence bias Actor-observer effect Fundamental attribution error Self-serving bias

Fundamental attribution error

Grandpa Smith is on a jury that will decide the outcome for a person accused of murder. Everyone except Grandpa Smith believes the man is guilty. Grandpa Joe does not want to cause any issues with the jury, so he suppresses his opinion. This would be an example of ___________________. Social loafing Deindividualization Group polarization Groupthink

Groupthink Social loafing- reduced motivation and effort when in group Deindividuation- lose some of "personal identity" when in group Group polarization- discussion leads to more extreme positions in group Attitudes shared and strengthened Groupthink- flawed decision making; group doesn't question decisions critically

Kristen has been diagnosed with Schizophrenia. She repeatedly reports hearing a man tell her she's worthless and nobody wants her. What is Kristen experiencing? Delusions Panic Attacks Depression Hallucinations

Hallucinations

Claire is currently being conditioned to stay away from her old neighbor's abandoned house. Her mother places a scary gnome at the entrance since she knows it will keep Claire away. Her mother is likely creating ______. Inhibitions Extinction Shaping Imitation

Inhibitions

Jenny believes her outcomes of her life are due to her own efforts. What kind of locus of control does jenny have? External Internal Personal Intra

Internal Internal locus of control believes outcomes of life are due to your own effort. This creates less anxiety, more achievement, and better coping with stress.

What is the idea that good things happen to good people and bad things happen to bad people? Just world belief Actor-observer bias Fundamental attribution error Correspondence bias

Just world belief When you see something bad happen to a good person, you might reduce your anxiety by thinking the person must have done something to deserve the bad outcome, and you can avoid that outcome by behaving differently.

Bill has been cheating on his girlfriend of three years with a woman named Susan, and his girlfriend is not aware of this. One evening, Bill is walking home from Susan's house and a man mugs him and steals his iPhone and wallet that contains all of his cash and credit cards. If someone were to blame Bill for getting mugged, they are most likely exhibiting the ___________________. Correspondence bias Actor-observer bias Self-serving bias Just-world belief

Just-world belief It is bad to cheat on his wife, so bad things happen to bad people

Joey has been having trouble sleeping and goes to a specialist to analyze his sleeping patterns. They notice a type of wave that looks different in stage 2 sleep. What kind of wave is this referring to? K. complexes Theta Waves Delta Waves REM

K complexes

Lenny has Bipolar disorder and is interested in a medication to treat his symptoms of mania and severe depression. Lenny's psychiatrist would most likely prescribe him (a/an) ____________. benzodiazepine selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antipsychotic lithium

Lithium Bipolar disorder uses lithium Depression uses SSRI

Dalton tends to be more reserved and prefers to be alone, but is also sensitive and reflective. Dalton shows which of the "Big Five Personality Traits"? High conscientiousness Low conscientiousness High extroversion Low Extroversion

Low Extroversion

Jane prefers to stay in and spend time on her own rather than going to parties every weekend. Which Big-Five Theory trait does this relate to and how does she rank on that scale? High Openness High Neuroticism Low Neuroticism Low Extroversion

Low Extroversion

Catherine visits a Therapist who Writes her an antidepressant prescription. What type of doctor does she visit? M.D.; can't prescribe M.D.; can prescribe Ph.D.; can't prescribe Ph.D.; can prescribe

M.D.; can prescribe M.D.- psychiatrist who can prescribe Ph.D.- psychologist who cannot prescribe

Stacy is experiencing a great amount of energy and has rapid thoughts and speech. She has not been sleeping and has started large projects, such as building a boat. It is likely that Stacy is experiencing an episode of ________. Depression Mania Dysthymia Anxiety

Mania

The Big Five Theory five factor model includes openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and what? Causion Relative stableness Neuroticism Negative emotion

Neuroticism

Xhou is an anxious person who tends to feel self-conscious and nervous in social situations. Xhou likely scores high in which Big-5 personality trait? Agreeableness Openness Conscientiousness Extroversion Neuroticism

Neuroticism High = worried, angry Low = calm, secure

Luna's grades are starting to drop lately because she skips class to go to the casino. Recently, she feels like she has to go to the casino or she feels anxious. What part of Luna's brain is likely involved in the addiction? Hippocampus Thalamus Pons Nucleus Accumbens

Nucleus Accumbens

Paul has an intrusive thought that if he doesn't wash his hands, he will become seriously ill. Because of this distressing thought, he washes his hands every 10 mins. For exactly 37 seconds to relieve his anxiety. The thoughts of not washing his hands will make him sick is a(n) ___ and the behavior is a(n) ____. Compulsion, obsession Obsession, compulsion Delusion, compulsion Compulsion, delusion

Obsession, compulsion An obsession is an intrusive, distressing thought. A compulsion is a repetitive, ritualistic behavior associated with high anxiety.

John has just taken a personality test. He scored high in neuroticism but he does not know what that means. Luckily for him, there is a description that explains the term. Which answer describes neuroticism? Often nervous, contributes to perfectionism Tends to get along well with others Tends to be reliable and punctual Tends to be curious and unconventional

Often nervous, contributes to perfectionism

Adam is a baby who is very curious about new people and is willing to try different foods. Adam likely scores high in which Big-5 personality trait? Neuroticism Extroversion Openness Conscientiousness Agreeableness

Openness O- openness to experience Interest in exploring new experiences C- conscientiousness Organized, self-discipline, achievement E- extraversion Friendly, outgoing, social A- agreeableness Trust, altruism, compliance, modesty N- neuroticism Emotional reactivity associated with psych disorders

Robert is prescribed drugs by his doctor to treat a certain ailment. However, the drugs had some side effects including numbness, euphoria, and a decreased sense of pain. What kind of drug did his doctor prescribe? Depressants Hallucinogens Stimulants Opioids

Opioids

Arthur experiences pain and tension in his chest, which he views as a sign that he is about to have a heart attack. He becomes fixated on this physical sensation as he tries to understand its cause, which only leads an intense rush of fear that is accompanied with a host of physical symptoms of anxiety such as a racing heart and shortness of breath. Arthur is most likely diagnosed with _______________. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Agoraphobia Generalized anxiety disorder Panic disorder

Panic disorder Panic disorder-recurrent and unexpected panic attacks Intense fear and physiological arousal in absence of real threat

Ray encountered a black-looking bug that he believed was a bed bug. He asked his roommate, James, to look at the bites he had from the bug and the bug itself. James refused to look at the bug because he recognized the bites on Ray and knew they were bed bug bites, which he suffered the year before from. James feels uncomfortable and scared when he recalls the bug. He is most likely suffering from ______. Anxiety Disorder Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Depression

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

All of Andre's PSYCH 1100 students do not like that he is a diehard Penn State fan. In fact, they think he is an idiot for not rooting for Ohio State because OSU recently won the national championship and he goes to graduate school there anyway. Andre's students are demonstrating (a) _________________ toward him. Prejudice Stereotype Discrimination Stereotype threat

Prejudice Prejudice- prejudgment or attitude Stereotype- simplified sets of traits associated with group membership Discrimination- unfair behavior based on stereotypes/prejudice Stereotype threat- fear of confirming negative group stereotype so people act in accordance with stereotype

Janice used to ride a bike when she was younger. After living in the city, she hasn't had the chance to do this. After visiting a cousin in the suburbs, she finally has a chance of riding a bike. She is shaky at first but quickly picks it up again. What kind of memory is she using? Semantic memory Procedural memory Nondeclarative memory Declarative memory

Procedural memory

Henry doesn't like going to or being at school. Henry likes to act out when he is i school as a result, which upsets and irritates teachers and administrators. When confronted by the situation, the Henry admits that he hates school and that his its not enjoyable because he has no friends and no one likes him. Because of this, Henry acts out, thus causing Henry to face punishments, and to have a more unpleasant environment in school . This situation is an example of? Dealing with having Social Anxiety Disorder Reciprocal determinism Symptoms of someone who is is Neurotic Symptoms of someone who is an ambivert

Reciprocal determinism

Nick tells himself he's not very good at making friends. His behavior Reinforces his belief that he isn't good at making friends because he avoids social events, therefore, not making any friends. This is an example of Reciprocal determinism If-then statements External locus of control Internal locus of control

Reciprocal determinism It's a bidirectional influence, his behavior is reinforcing his beliefs

Anthony loves the outdoors and believes that he is great at hiking mountains. Anthony finds a job as a mountain hike tour guide and often gets positive feedback from people who go on the tour and hike with him. According to the concept of __________________, this feedback from others will strengthen Anthony's belief that he is a skilled hiker. Reinforcement sensitivity theory If-then relationships Locus of control Reciprocal determinism

Reciprocal determinism Reciprocal Determinism- mutual influence of person and situation on each other Ex. Shy person walk to back of the classroom and Andre talks to them

Alex has recently been diagnosed with a psychological disorder. She has delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech and catatonia. Which psych disorder was he diagnosed with? Bipolar disorder Autism Schizophrenia Panic disorder

Schizophrenia

John did well on his first exam and credited his success to his studying habits. He used the same habits to study for the next exam, but did not do as well. This time, he blames it on the crowded classroom environment. Which type of defensive attribution is this? Actor-Observer Self-Serving Bias Just-World Social Norms

Self-Serving Bias

Sisters Brynn and Lynn respond to situations very differently. While Brynn is able to keep her attention on the task at hand, Lynn often gets distracted and has difficulty completing her homework. Brynn and Lynn differ in their _______________. Reactivity Self-regulation Self-efficacy Fight-flight-freeze system

Self-regulation Reactivity- differences in people's responses to new/challenging stimuli Self-regulation- ability to control attention and inhibit responses to perceived stimuli Fight-flight-freeze system (FFFS)- activates when unexpected punishment or lack of reward

After Todd gets into an accident that was his fault he blames the accident on the other driver not paying attention. What might make Todd come to this conclusion? Halo-effect Just world belief Self-serving bias Group-serving bias

Self-serving bias

Charlie is living with an intellectual disability and often has difficulty with everyday tasks, such as brushing his teeth and eating. He can't speak will and requires significant assistance for many tasks. Charlie's intellectual disability is most likely classified as _______. Mild Moderate Severe Profound

Severe

When brooke fails her math test, she blames the teacher for being a bad teacher and making hard tests. This is known as what kind of attribution? Personal attribution Situational attribution Dispositional attribution Neighboring attribution

Situational attribution A judgement assigning cause of a person's behavior to his or her environment.

When with groups of people, Sarah is constantly worried about being embarrassed or humiliated. Also, when she texts her friends and does not get a quick response she automatically assumes they no longer like her. Sarah has what psychological disorder? Generalized anxiety disorder Social anxiety disorder Autism Phobia

Social anxiety disorder

Lauren is terrified of being criticized by others. Because of this, she has extreme anxiety when meeting new people and avoids social gatherings. This is known as Generalized Anxiety Disorder Social Anxiety Disorder Depression Bipolar Disorder

Social anxiety disorder People with social anxiety disorder, formerly known as social phobia, have hard times with the following: Eating/drinking/speaking in front of others General social interactions Public speaking or performance situations Significant avoidance behaviors Impairs occupational/school/social functioning GAD- anxiety and worry

Grant often feels anxious when interacting with other people. He worries excessively that other people will judge him and think that he is a loser. He will often avoid going to social events due to his anxiety, which has led to difficulties making friends. Grant would most likely be diagnosed with ___________________. Agoraphobia Social anxiety disorder Panic disorder Generalized anxiety disorder

Social anxiety disorder Social anxiety disorder (SAD)- unrealistic fear of being embarrassed/humiliated in social situations Agoraphobia- fear of situations where escape might be difficult or help might not be available in event of developing panic symptoms

Kendall dislikes group projects because her partners never have the motivation to help and leave Kendall with all of the work. Her group members are displaying _________________. Social facilitation Social loafing Deindividualization Group polarization

Social loafing Social facilitation- situation where presence of others changes performance Simple tasks: performance increases with arousal Complex tasks: increases at first then impaired

Which part of the central nervous system is in charge of relaying information between the brain & rest of the body? Spinal cord Brainstorm Midbrain Forebrain

Spinal cord

Henry and his friend want to go to the mall. Henry's friend is Asian, so Henry feels uncomfortable letting him drive because he thinks all Asians are bad drivers. Henry is using (a) _______ when judging his friend. Stereotype Prejudice Discrimination

Stereotype

"Women are bad drivers" is an example of ________ and boys not letting women drive is an example of ______. Prejudice, stereotype Stereotype, prejudice Stereotype, discrimination Discrimination, stereotype

Stereotype, discrimination A stereotype is a simplified set of traits associated with membership in a group or category. Discrimination is an unfair behavior based on stereotyping and prejudice. Prejudice is a prejudgment, usually negative, of another person on the basis of high or her membership in a group.

Miranda's is diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Her psychiatrist prescribes her Adderall, which is a medication that allows her to focus and sit still so that she can complete her homework assignments. This medication is classified as a/an _______________________. antipsychotic stimulant benzodiazepine antidepressant

Stimulant Increases dopamine Benzodiazepines increase GABA (anxiety)

Thomas started using a prescription painkiller after surgery, and now he needs larger doses to feel the same effects as the first time he used the painkiller. What is Thomas experiencing? Tolerance Withdrawal Craving System Addiction

Tolerance

Sam considers herself to be a compassionate and caring person. These ___________ would help someone predict that Sam would be likely to pick a career where she would spend time taking care of other people, like nursing. Factors Traits Emotions Values

Traits Trait- stable personality characteristic

Biological, Environmental, and Genetics all have influences on intelligence. True or False?

True

bell rings when there's food, dog learns there's food when dog hears bell--this is an example of classical conditioning True or False

True

If a clinical psychologist wanted to compare a patient's results to the average of the population, they could utilize a statistical approach to classifying abnormal behavior to help inform their diagnosis. True False

True Psychotherapies- conversation Biological- medication Humanistic therapies- counseling to focus on personal strengths and development Evidence-based practice (EBP)- combines research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values Clinical assessment- interviews, observations, standardized tests

Jessie used to be a world class horse back rider, except she got into a car accident and had to get surgery so she could not ride during her 2 year long recovery from surgery What part of the brain and what type of memory will Jessie use when she goes riding again? hippocampus, procedural memory basal ganglia, procedural memory medulla,declarative memory, thalamus, declarative memory

basal ganglia, procedural memory

Scott feels incredibly anxious when he goes into crowded places like shopping malls, RPAC, or the Union. One fast-acting medication that could be used to immediately lower his anxiety in these situations is (a/an) _________________________. benzodiazepine lithium antipsychotic selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

benzodiazepines Anxiety uses benzodiazepines

Dwight's psychologist conducts a thorough assessment of his depression symptoms. The psychologist asks about Dwight's family history of depression, his current medication use, his social support system, and his thought patterns and emotional experiences. In this case, the psychologist is utilizing a ___________________ approach to treatment. behavioral cognitive biopsychosocial biological

biopsychosocial Bio- genes Psycho- mental state Social- social support

Lindsay is at a party with her friends and takes an unknown drug. Soon after, she experiences hallucinations and delusional fears. She likely took _______. cocaine/amphetamines LSD Marijuana None of the above

cocaine/amphetamines

Abigail is an animal lover and wants to be a vet one day. She lives and grew up on a beautiful cow farm. During the weekend, Abigail has to do her part on the farm. Abigail must finish her two chores before Sunday night dinner. She is raising two calves, so she has to take care of them, feed them, and give them attention and she also has to muck out all of pens. Abigail always looks forward to Sunday night dinners, when all of her friends, neighbors, and family get together for steak night. Abigail and her family display an example of ___. cognitive dissonance collectivist cultures fundamental attribution error self-serving bias

cognitive dissonance

Kayla has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Kayla's psychologist works with her parents and teachers using applied behavior analysis (ABA) to _____________________. modify Kayla's negative ways of thinking desensitize Kayla's fears of being judged by others improve Kayla's intellectual disability improve Kayla's skills and behaviors in social settings

improve Kayla's skills and behaviors in social settings ABA- works on skills for the real world to improve social interaction

A person with a high reactivity temperament is a characteristic of what personality traits of the big five theory? Extroversion Neuroticism Openness Conscientiousness

neuroticism People's responses may vary in terms of both intensity an timing. Some people respond to stimuli immediately with high intense anxiety, others more slowly, and some barely notice the stimuli at all. Self-regulation involves the ability to control attention and inhibit responding to perceived stimuli.

Tyler is hearing strange voices in his head and sees things nobody else can. He laughs at funerals and lacks emotions altogether. Tyler most likely has Bipolar Disorder Major Depressive Disorder Schizophrenia Social Anxiety Disorder

schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a disorder characterized by the profound disruption of basic psychological processes; a distorted perception of reality; and disturbances in thought, motivation, and behavior Positive symptoms: hallucinations and delusions Negative symptoms: social withdrawal.

Julia uses a "happy" light 2 hours/day in order to improve her symptoms of her disorder. What is Julia diagnosed with? Cognitive dissonance Schitzophrenia Bipolar disorder Seasonal depression

seasonal depression

Jim was recently diagnosed with adhd. What type of medication would he be prescribed? SSRIs NSRIs Stimulants Antipsychotics

stimulants Stimulant medications treat ADHD, like Ritalin and Adderall, because of a decrease in dopamine release. To receive the best outcome, patients should combine medication with behavioral therapy

Sarah never misses an issue of People magazine. She loves it because all of the all of the celebrities in it are attractive, successful, likable, intelligent, kind, and funny. Sara's outlook explains ___. collectivist cultures the actor-observer effect the "halo" effect just-world belief

the "halo" effect