ABNORMAL AND GROUP BEHAVIOR [Test]

Sheila shared private documents with another worker named Janice. Janice ignored the privacy and told the boss the secret information she knew, hoping to get a better position in the company. Eventually, the boss did give Janice the new position at work. Were Janice's actions altruistic?

No, because she was hoping to get a new position by sharing information with the boss.

What can leaders count on that guarantees obedience always happen?

Nothing is specified that ensures that obedience will always happen.

What is the benefit of being diagnosed correctly?

a person can get the right type of treatment or medication he/she needs

How was therapy different in the early 1900s?

choices A and B

Sometimes we perform an action selflessly only to find out that we are rewarded with a favor in return. This makes us more likely to want to do something nice again. What does this situation describe?

the paradox of altruism

When are people most likely to be obedient to rules?

when the rules are set up by people in authority

Altruism means being completely selfless and yet wanting nothing in return.

True

When lots of people are present and volunteer help is needed, very commonly nobody is quick to offer their assistance. Usually everyone is hoping someone else will volunteer and do the work. What is this called?

diffusion of responsibility

Axis III of the DSM categorizes ________.

medical conditions and physical disorders

Asch's conformity experimented showed that _____.

people can be influenced rather easily

The 1992 Los Angeles riots was an example of _____.

people's behavior being influenced by others

The bystander effect teaches us that people conform their behavior to their surroundings.

False

Keylah told a lie and felt horrible, so she tried to make up for breaking her mother's confidence. Keylah did all the house chores for a week. Are her actions altruistic?

No, because she is trying to gain her mom's trust again.

What did the Milgram Experiment show about humans?

People will obey authority even when the results will harm someone.

Peter has been selected by the principal to lead the school in a flag salute. The students participate and follow Peter's directions. Why?

Peter has stewardship granted to him by the principal.

Kitty Genovese was stabbed to death while neighbors looked on. Nobody went out to help and only later did someone call the police for help. This event led pschologists to create a new term called _____.

the bystander effect

What lesson can we learn from Zimbardo's prison experiment?

It's possible for people to act horribly in evil situations.

Victor is concerned about his constant impulsive tendencies. He thinks something must be wrong with him. What is a healthy action Victor could take?

Listen to a mental health professional who can guide him through his troubles.

Determine which of the statements demonstrates an ulterior motive.

Mozelle wanted a raise so she made sure to bring her boss gifts on every holiday.

What influence does culture and customs have on beliefs about mental disorders?

They can influence what people think is normal and abnormal.

Abnormal behavior can be odd behavior due to idosyncracies or mental illness.

True

What is an altruistic view of compliments?

accepting a compliment at face value

Conformity is not a bad thing, but sometimes it is inappropriate. When would those times be?

all choices

Freud's method of therapy encourages _____.

all choices

Changing views on epilepsy and abnormal behavior show us that _____.

all of the above

What can a person learn from the Bay of Pigs incident?

all of the above

What are the two most common disorders in the United States?

anxiety and depression

What is the most believable reason why it may be difficult to trust a person's actions?

choices B and C

If a high school sophomore randomly declares himself a leader to his classmates, he will have difficulty finding people who will listen to him. Why?

choices a and b

Which is not an abnormal behavior related to mental illness?

wearing all black and dying your hair extreme colors

What do the five axes of the DSM represent?

major categories that a mental heath professional will use to assess a person

Who can appropriately use the DSM?

mental health professionals, psychiatrists

Select all that apply. Which traits do leaders have that make them more desirable to obey?

responsibility, aptitude, competency

We tend to feel more _____ when fewer people are around to help out.

responsible

Why do people make jokes about the mentally ill?

Sometimes people don't understand mental illness and how to be sensitive.

Obedience means that you follow laws and other rules that authorities make.

True

What does Axis I of the DSM categorize?

clinical and mental disorders

Marie notices that most of her friends have mp3 players that are all made by a certain brand. She wants one, too, but not just any mp3 player. Marie wants to buy the exact same brand that her friends have. She thinks this is the way to fit in. Which term describes why Marie only wants a certain brand of mp3 player?

conformity