exam 3 psych

Which of the following factors does NOT influence conformity? Select one: a. the unanimity of the group b. the collectivist culture of the group c. the size of the group d. the age of the group

d. the age of the group

Why do researchers who are interested in subjective well-being take the time to observe changes in immune system and brain regions in addition to asking people to report on their own happiness levels? Select one: a. They do not look at immune functioning or brain activity. b. to be able to connect health to subjective well-being c. to develop different happiness recommendations d. to better measure happiness in individuals

d. to better measure happiness in individuals

What standards do researchers measure life satisfaction by? Select one: a. the ratio of positive to negative feelings reported over a year b. having a healthy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness c. the sufficiency of a person's material resources d. whatever standards the individual participant thinks are most important for a good life

d. whatever standards the individual participant thinks are most important for a good life

Which of the following is true of Milgram's (1963, 1965, 1974) research on obedience to authority? Select one: a. With each increment of shock voltage, fewer participants obeyed, but about 65% still administered 450 volts (the highest level). b. Approximately one-third of participants complied at the highest level of shock (450 volts). c. With each increment of shock voltage, a similar proportion of participants obeyed until the highest level (450 volts), where about 35% complied. d. Approximately two-thirds of participants refused to continue participation well before the highest level (450 volts)

a. With each increment of shock voltage, fewer participants obeyed, but about 65% still administered 450 volts (the highest level).

What is a heuristic? Select one: a. a mental shortcut that enables a person to make decisions and solve problems quickly and efficiently b. an assumption that people make about other's foundational personality traits c. a step-by-step process of solving a problem that guarantees a solution d. a mental error that involves incorrectly attempting to use an ineffective past solution to a present problem

a. a mental shortcut that enables a person to make decisions and solve problems quickly and efficiently.

Self-reports are one type of objective test that: Select one: a. ask participants to describe themselves b. provide insight into the nonconscious c. indirectly test for individual differences d. allow researchers to control for biases

a. ask participants to describe themselves

Parisa has schizophrenia and regularly experiences hallucinations. According to the research, which type of hallucination is most common in people who have schizophrenia? Select one: a. olfactory b. visual c. gustatory d. auditory

a. auditory

What are the three characteristics of a speaker that makes him/her more trustworthy when delivering a persuasive message? Select one: a. authority, attractiveness, familiarity b. likability, expertise, familiarity c. honesty, similarity, expertise d. authority, honest, likability

a. authority, honest, likability

Elmer has trouble remembering things and has poor eyesight at his old age. Due to these characteristics, doctors are likely worried about which health behavior? Select one: a. Elmer's adherence to medical recommendations such as taking medicine on time b. Elmer's small social network and number of daily stressors impacting his well-being c. Elmer's internet use deterring him from seeing a doctor in person d. Elmer's large reliance on communication with his doctors taking resources away from other patients

a. Elmer's adherence to medical recommendations such as taking medicine on time

Which of the following is the truest about drugs used in psychotherapy? Select one: a. Medications can be used to treat specific mental illnesses because they target specific neurotransmitters associated with those illnesses. b. Medications can be used to treat only general conditions because they cannot target specific neurotransmitters associated with specific illnesses. c. Research shows that medications are not effective for treating mental illness. d. Research shows that medications are only effective for treating mental illness in adults.

a. Medications can be used to treat specific mental illnesses because they target specific neurotransmitters associated with those illnesses.

Walter Mischel (1968, 2009) pointed out this apparent fact about the predictability of individuals' behavior through personality tests: Select one: a. People's behavior varies greatly situation by situation, but tests can reveal their average behavior across many situations. b. People's behavior can vary so greatly due to situational influences that tests are of little to no value. c. Some tests are better than others at assessing or predicting individual behavior in a given situation. d. Personality tests can be very accurate at assessing people's personality type, but not their behavior.

a. People's behavior varies greatly situation by situation, but tests can reveal their average behaviors across many situations.

Rafael has joined the Spanish Club at his school. According to the social identity theory, what is Rafael likely to do when he meets individuals from the German Club or French Club and defines them as outgroup members? Select one: a. Rafael will exaggerate the similarities amongst outgroup members. b. Rafael will want to be friends with the outgroup members. c. Rafael will exaggerate the similarities between his ingroup and the outgroups. d. Rafael will see the groups as equal and want to decrease the social distance that exists.

a. Rafael will exaggerate the similarities amongst outgroup members.

Aaron is going to see a psychologist to take an objective personality test. If the psychologist uses the type of test that is the most widely used in personality research, Aaron is likely to: Select one: a. be asked questions that describe himself b. have an extended "therapy" session during which the psychologist will formulate his clinical opinions c. look at ambiguous images and talk about what he sees in them d. respond to interview question and receive a rating by the interviewer

a. be asked questions that describe himself

Susan smokes cigarettes and is, by her own admission, addicted to them. Which of the following is implicated in Susan's addiction? Select one: a. both a and b b. She associates cues, such as seeing a cigarette lighter, with smoking, and these cues increase her desire to smoke. c. neither a nor b d. The nicotine in her cigarettes reach her brain quickly because it is inhaled.

a. both a and b

In the classic study by Hartshorne, May, Maller, and Shuttleworth (1928), the authors found that if they varied the situation, they could get children to behave honestly or dishonestly depending on the situation. This study supports the belief that ______. Select one: a. children's ethical behavior depends on the situation b. children's ethical behavior depends on their parents c. children's ethical behavior is genetically determined d. children's ethical behavior depends on their personality

a. children's ethical behavior depends on the situation

Nicholas has been diagnosed with depression, borderline personality disorder, and a phobia of social interactions. Since Nicholas has multiple mental disorders at once, we would say that a high _______________ exists in his case. Select one: a. comorbidity b. adaptation c. resistance d. availability

a. comorbidity

Josh exhibits clinging behavior, submissiveness, and feats of separation. He likely has which personality disorder? Select one: a. dependent personality disorder b. avoidant personality disorder c. borderline personality disorder d. antisocial personality disorder

a. dependent personality disorder

The peripheral route to persuasion takes advantage "trigger features" that activate sequential behavior in animals and humans. What is this sequence of behavior called? Select one: a. fixed action patterns (FAPs) b. inoculation c. reciprocity d. social proof

a. fixed action patterns (FAPs)

What popular breakfast beverage suppresses cytochrome P450 enzymes in the liver, enzymes which normally break down a large variety of drugs? Select one: a. grapefruit juice b. orange juice c. coffee d. tomato juice

a. grapefruit juice

Exposing participants to weak arguments before presenting them with strong persuasive messages helps participants resist persuasion. What is this effect called? Select one: a. inoculation b. door-in-the-face c. reactance d. stinging

a. inoculation

In his structural model Freud argued that the mind: Select one: a. is divided into three parts including both basic urges and moral judgments b. is only "mentally ill" when there is a direct cause found in the physical body c. does not exist; the world is made up of physical beings and behaviors only d. was constantly evolving and mental illness could be explained by people's attempts to "catch up" with their newly evolved self

a. is divided into three parts including both basic urges and moral judgments

Researchers have found that when participants are exposed to a cold virus the participants with a lower risk of developing a cold were ________________________. Select one: a. less stressed and more positive at the beginning of the study b. surrounded by more social support throughout the study c. taking an increased dose of vitamin C d. those who were receiving psychotherapy

a. less stressed and more positive at the beginning of the study

This disorder is characterized by an exaggerated and grandiose sense of self-importance and worth. Select one: a. narcissistic personality disorder b. schizotypal personality disorder c. borderline personality disorder d. antisocial personality disorder

a. narcissistic personality disorder

Thinking and feeling that your life is going well is defined as what? Select one: a. subjective well-being b. health c. life satisfaction d. happiness

a. subjective well-being

Tonya has taken medication that her doctor prescribed. This medication blocks neurotransmitters from binding to a postsynaptic receptor, leaving an abundance of neurotransmitters in the tiny space between the two neurons, also called the __________. Select one: a. synapse b. antagonist c. circuit space d. presynaptic neuron

a. synapse

Jessie is interested in the cultural differences in respectfulness. To measure this she records how far away a person sits down when invited for an interview. The ability of Jessie's measure to predict her interest in respectfulness is known as the study's: Select one: a. validity b. reliability c. directness d. objectivity

a. validity

____________________________is characterized by constant worry over minor and catastrophic events. Other complaints, such as muscle tension, fatigue, and irritability are also common. Select one: a. Specific phobia b. Generalized anxiety c. Major depressive disorder d. Panic disorder

b. Generalized anxiety

Which researcher produced the famous studies of obedience that involved deceiving participants into believing that they were delivering electric shocks to a helpless victim? Select one: a. Hollingsworth b. Milgram c. Leininger d. Asch

b. Milgram

What is a potential positive outcome of the planning fallacy? Select one: a. It can help people to break free of the need to use various heuristics for problem-solving situations. b. People might attempt projects that otherwise might have been avoided had the amount of effort or time needed been understood. c. It causes people to finish projects ahead of deadlines, which can make for happy customers and/or allow other projects to be initiated. d. It reduces the need for anticipatory planning and leads to more creative problem-solving approaches.

b. People might attempt projects that otherwise might have been avoided had the amount of effort or time needed been understood.

What is the difference between stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination? Select one: a. Stereotypes are based on emotions, prejudice is based on beliefs, and discrimination is based on behavior. b. Stereotypes are based on beliefs, prejudice is based on emotions, and discrimination is based on behavior. c. Stereotypes are based on behavior, prejudice is based on beliefs, and discrimination is based on emotions. d. Stereotypes are based on beliefs, prejudice is based on behavior, and discrimination is based on emotions.

b. Stereotypes are based on beliefs, prejudice is based on emotions, and discrimination is based on behavior.

Which of the following is an example of manipulating the trustworthiness of a speaker? Select one: a. The speaker presents his/her message to a new audience he/she has not met before. b. The speaker presents his/her message as educational or objective information. c. The speaker asks for a big request and then asks for the smaller request that was desired all along. d. The speaker gives a gift before requesting a favor.

b. The speaker presents his/her message as educational or objective information.

Jason believes that all Asian people are good at math. What is this belief an example of? Select one: a. aversive racism b. a stereotype c. prejudice d. discrimination

b. a stereotype

A person who combines the traits of introversion and neuroticism would be most likely to suffer from __________ personality disorder. Select one: a. schizotypal b. avoidant c. narcissistic d. paranoid

b. avoidant

Having conscious beliefs, feelings, and behaviors of hostility toward outgroup members that you are perfectly willing to admit reflects what type of bias? Select one: a. ambivalent bias b. blatant bias c. ambiguous bias d. subtle bias

b. blatant bias

Personality refers to ______. Select one: a. people's unconscious processes. b. characteristic ways that people differ from one another. c. a person's feelings, thoughts, and attitudes d. the unique ways people learn behaviors.

b. characteristic ways that people differ from one another.

Which of the following is a health condition that persists over time, typically for periods longer than three months? Select one: a. stressors b. chronic disease c. social integration d. health psychology

b. chronic disease

Chukwudi believes that atheists cannot be trusted. As a result, he refuses to hire anyone who does not regularly attend church. Chukwudi's action is an example of __________. Select one: a. the self-serving bias. b. discrimination. c. a heuristic. d. a stereotype.

b. discrimination

Oscar would like to go to a movie without supervision. To try and get what he wants, he starts by asking his mom if he can go on a trip to the Rollercoaster Park with just his friends. When his mom says no, like he predicted, he goes on to ask if he can at least go to the movies by himself. Oscar's strategy in asking to go to the movies is an example of what persuasion trick? Select one: a. sunk costs b. door-in-the-face c. foot-in-the-door d. reactance

b. door-in-the-face

Charlie hates taking exams. He spends the week before finals biting his nails, sleeping poorly, and worrying. He tries to distract himself by watching funny movies the night before the exam. This is an example of _________________. Select one: a. avoiding coping with a problem b. emotion-focused coping c. suppression coping d. problem-focused coping

b. emotion-focused coping

Which of the following is an implicit attitude task: the task presents images of faces of men and women and then measures the time it takes the research participant to label the photo as good or bad? Select one: a. chameleon effect task b. evaluative priming task c. mood-congruent memory task d. automaticity attitude task

b. evaluative priming task

David is happy and optimistic. He enjoys being around other people and participating in extreme sports like skydiving and bungee jumping. Which of the Big 5 factors of personality would Wayne likely score high in? Select one: a. agreeableness b. extraversion c. conscientiousness d. openness

b. extraversion

When he leaves his house, Carlton experiences high levels of anxiety about whether he has locked his front door. As a result, he goes back to check the door multiple times, and sometimes he is so anxious about not having locked up that he is unable to leave his home at all. Which disorder is he most likely experiencing here? Select one: a. generalized anxiety disorder b. obsessive compulsive disorder c. avoidant personality disorder d. social phobia

b. obsessive compulsive disorder

With so many different types of measures used to assess personality it is important to examine both the extent to which scores change over time and the consistency of test scores across repeated assessments. When completing test-retests like this, researchers are assessing measures' _____________. Select one: a. validity b. reliability c. individual differences d. objectivity

b. reliability

Dianne hears voices commanding her to warn people that alien beings from another planet are stealing children, so she tells parents outside a movie theatre to take their children safely home. Dianne may be diagnosed with: Select one: a. obsessive-compulsive disorder b. schizophrenia c. post-traumatic stress disorder d. generalized anxiety disorder

b. schizophrenia

Examples of bottom-up causes of subjective well-being include: Select one: a. extroversion, sufficient material resources, and living in a desirable society b. sufficient material resources, sufficient social resources, and living in a desirable society c. sufficient social resources, personality, and living in a desirable society d. temperament, cultural influences, and sufficient social resources

b. sufficient material resources, personality, and living in a desirable society.

Neuroimaging techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography have provided evidence that problems in the __________ may contribute to the delusions experienced by those with schizophrenia. Select one: a. globus pallidus b. ventral striatum c. corpus callosum d. caudal tegmentum

b. ventral striatum

Yolanda is hosting a jewelry party during which her friends will come to her home and (hopefully) buy jewelry that she recommends. In this situation, there are many different ways in which perceptions of trustworthiness are being manipulated. Which of the following best describes why Yolanda might be successful in selling jewelry? Select one: a. maven endorsements b. word of mouth c. social proof d. authority compliance

b. word of mouth

According to the American Psychiatric Association (2013), approximately one out of _______ women experience the symptoms of depression after the birth of a baby. Select one: a. 15 b. 5 c. 20 d. 10

c. 20

Which of the following is the most dangerous method of administering a drug into one's system? Select one: a. through the digestive track (eating or drinking) b. skin "popping" c. IV administration d. inhalation

c. IV administration

Experiencing negative emotions can be beneficial, although unpleasant. Which of the following is the best example of the function of a negative emotion? Select one: a. Negative emotions, such as pride, actually allow people to gain status. b. Negative emotions, such as guilt, help us know how to behave. c. Negative emotions, such as worry, help motivate people to prepare for the future. d. Negative emotions, such as anger, help a person appreciate good life experiences.

c. Negative emotions, such as worry, help motivate people to prepare for the future.

What were the main findings from Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome? Select one: a. Daily hassles, although not traumatic, can have large impacts on health. b. Participants who were less stressed were less likely to get sick when exposed to a cold virus. c. Phases of stress, including arousal, coping, and exhaustion, was first discovered while studying rats. d. Assessing biological, psychological, and social factors are all important in the development of diseases.

c. Phases of stress, including arousal, coping, and exhaustion, was first discovered while studying rats.

__________ is an evaluation or emotion toward people merely based on their group membership. Select one: a. Attribution b. Stereotype c. Prejudice d. Discrimination

c. Prejudice

The durability bias occurs when a person overestimates how long their feelings might last. This bias is a type of: Select one: a. directional goal b. schema c. affective forecasting d. availability heuristic

c. affective forecasting

Following a brain injury Regan has had a reduction in his speech. He often only answers when asked a question, pauses before the initiation of speech, and uses few words. Which of the following does Regan likely have? Select one: a. anhedonia b. aphasia c. alogia d. amotivation

c. alogia

A person suffering from antisocial personality disorder would probably exhibit a combination of which traits? Select one: a. neuroticism, extraversion, and antagonism b. maladaptive conscientiousness and introversion c. antagonism and low conscientiousness d. maladaptive extraversion and agreeableness

c. antagonism and low conscientiousness

Brandon does not believe he is prejudiced. However, he got very nervous when told he was randomly assigned to room with a man from Costa Rica for his first year in college. He plans to spend as little time as possible in his room because of this reason. Brandon is probably experiencing which of the following? Select one: a. implicit stereotyping b. social dominance orientation c. aversive racism d. right-wing authoritarianism

c. aversive racism

For the previous six weeks or so, Carlton's co-workers have noticed that he has seemed very sad much of the time. He has also stopped going to team lunches and stays in his office on his own far more than usual. However, in the last few days, he has seemed very different. He has been in an excited state much of the time, talking more rapidly than usual, and many of his ideas at team meetings seem unrealistic and overambitious. Which of the following disorders are Carlton's symptoms most consistent with? Select one: a. generalized anxiety disorder b. major depressive disorder c. bipolar disorder Correct d. antisocial personality disorder

c. bipolar disorder

While walking out of a convenience store, Nicholas openly mocks the clerk's accent to his friend. "EVERY convenience store I go into is owned by an Indian," he says. "Can't they do anything else?" Nicholas's open expression of his opinion and his lack of embarrassment suggests that this is a(n) ________ bias. Select one: a. prejudicial b. implicit c. blatant d. discriminatory

c. blatant

The process of identifying, evaluating, and changing maladaptive thoughts or schemas is known as what? Select one: a. free association b. unconditional positive regard c. cognitive restructuring d. mindfulness

c. cognitive restructuring

Of all the possible stress reduction techniques which of the following has the most health benefits? Select one: a. biofeedback b. emotion-focused coping c. exercise d. mind-body connection

c. exercise

A Major Depressive Episode requires ________ of nine symptoms, including a depressed mood and/or diminished interest in activities for at least two weeks. Select one: a. seven b. eight c. five d. three

c. five

Randy has joined a new social club on campus. Is it likely that Randy will: Select one: a. not form impressions of these club members on physical characteristics b. form the most positive impressions of those with whom he interacted least c. form the impressions he makes of these club members after only one meeting d. carefully form the impressions he makes of these club members only after repeated meetings

c. form the impressions he makes of these club members after only one meeting

April is starting to spend money quickly to buy the fanciest clothes, car, and hotel rooms because she has an inflated sense of self-importance and self-worth, believing she deserves these things due to her superior powers and abilities. What symptom of mania is April displaying? Select one: a. irresponsibility b. euphoria c. grandiosity d. distractibility

c. grandiosity

Happiness has been shown to be associated with a number of desirable outcomes such as __________. Select one: a. happy police officers are more likely to follow proper legal procedures b. happy people are more likely to take vacations c. happy lawyers are more likely to win cases d. happy people are more likely to donate to charity

c. happy lawyers are more likely to win cases.

Having sufficient social resources helps support individuals' subjective well-being. Which of the following is the best example of these resources? Select one: a. living in s country with high voter turnout b. having material opportunities-such as movie theaters-where people can be entertained in groups c. having a friend you can turn to in times of need d. living independently without need for others' support

c. having a friend you can turn to in times of need

Bipolar disorder has a _______________ rate of heritability, suggesting a biological cause. Select one: a. moderate b. low c. high d. random

c. high

Which symptom is associated with Social Anxiety Disorder? Select one: a. having no friends b. panic attacks c. intense fear and avoidance of social situations d. not enjoying games

c. intense fear and avoidance of social situations

Which of the following components are measured by psychologists interested in subjective well-being? Select one: a. optimism, positive feelings and life satisfaction b. positive feelings only c. life satisfaction, positive feelings and negative feelings d. income, type of housing, neighborhood crime

c. life satisfaction, positive feelings and negative feelings

Jarrod reports feeling that his life is going well overall. He experiences many desirable and pleasant emotions on a daily basis, but also has battled with anger and worry since he had children. What level of subjective well-being (SWB) might we say that Jarrod holds? Select one: a. moderately low SWB, because anger and worry drain happiness and life satisfaction b. very high SWB, because having children increases health and happiness c. moderately high SWB, because you can still have some negative emotions and be happy d. very low SWB, because Jarrod's negative emotions interfere with his responsibilities and happiness

c. moderately high SWB, because you can still have some negative emotions and be happy

Kyle has a reputation for being very calm during an emergency. He copes very well with stress and is able to think clearly and make effective decisions. Which of the Big 5 factors of personality would Wayne likely score low in? Select one: a. conscientiousness b. openness c. neuroticism d. agreeableness

c. neuroticism

Conformity that results from a concern about what others think of us is called __________ influence. Select one: a. homeostatic b. informational c. normative d. populist

c. normative

Social psychologists are often interested in the phenomena of _________, in which one person influences the thoughts or actions of another. Select one: a. love b. altruism c. persuasion d. empathy

c. persuasion

After serving two terms in Afghanistan, Kurt is suffering from insomnia, is agitated and jumpy, and has intrusive thoughts that cause great distress. Kurt is most likely suffering from: Select one: a. obsessive-compulsive disorder b. schizophrenia c. post-traumatic stress disorder d. generalized anxiety disorder

c. post-traumatic stress disorder

It is a natural and adaptive social process to classify people into groups. However, because we inhabit one of these groups, we tend to favor our ingroup. What concept explains this tendency to put people, including yourself, into groups? Select one: a. spontaneous group bias b. stereotype content bias c. self-categorization theory d. ingroup bias

c. self-categorization theory

Social integration helps improve health through perceptions that our social network can help us in times of need. This concept is also known as what? Select one: a. resilience b. self-efficacy c. social support d. problem-focused coping

c. social support

Since people cannot usually change stress __________,they should aim to change ___________ instead. Select one: a. occurrences; encounters b. encounters; occurrences c. responses; sources d. sources; responses

c. sources; responses

Uncritical trust in authority can lead to significant problems for several reasons. Which of the following is NOT one of them? Select one: a. Even well-intentioned authorities may not be correct about a given situation. b. Mindless respect for an authority can cause one to confuse specific expertise with general expertise. c. The authority figure may not be legitimate. d. Authority figures quite often have hidden agendas that must be protected against.

d. Authority figures quite often have hidden agendas that must be protected against.

Which of the following is one way in which delusions differ from normal, everyday thought processes? Select one: a. Delusions are associated with the hallucinations that accompany them. b. Delusional thinking leads a person to shut down other cognitive processes, including memory and learning. c. Delusions are never based on any reasonable and realistic information in a person's surroundings. d. Delusions are hard to change even in the face of conflicting information.

d. Delusions are hard to change even in the face of conflicting information.

Sandra has relatively high subjective well-being. As such, we can predict she is most likely to do which of the following? Select one: a. Focus on earning more money at work so she can buy herself the gifts she's always wanted. b. Become more popular, making a lot of friends but having shallow, unrewarding friendships because of this. c. Choose all-natural medicines to treat her ailments instead of following medication regimens prescribed by her doctor. d. Donate her time and money to help others in her community or around the world to try and make a difference.

d. Donate her time and money to help others in her community or around the world to try and make a difference.

Physically attractive people experience many benefits in life. Particularly, more physically attractive people have an easier time persuading others. Which characteristic is an example of why this occurs? Select one: a. Physically attractive people are seen as unkind. b. Physically attractive people are seen as less intelligent. c. Physically attractive people are perceived as less successful. d. Physically attractive people are perceived as having higher moral character.

d. Physically attractive people are perceived as having higher moral character.

Which of the following effects of money might interfere with happiness? Select one: a. Making more money hinders the economic development of nations. b. Having more money automatically makes people more materialistic. c. Making more money has exponential returns. d. Pursuing money can lead us to give up social relations, spirituality, or interests.

d. Pursuing money can lead us to give up social relations, spirituality, or interests.

Ethical concerns have been raised about Stanley Milgram's obedience research. Specifically, some have suggested that the project caused too much distress in the participants, distress that could not be justified. If you were asked your opinion of this issue, which of the following would be a legitimate response? Select one: a. Milgram's participants were paid for their participation, so there is no legitimacy to the statement that the research was unethical. b. Milgram's research was certainly unethical, because he conducted it even though he was advised not to do so by his University's Institutional Review Board (IRB). c. Milgram conducted a follow-up survey of his participants, and most of them indicated that they were very angry at having been deceived. This means that the research was likely unethical. d. The majority of participants reported that they were pleased to have participated in the research, so it does not seem to have been damaging to most of those who were involved.

d. The majority of participants reported that they were pleased to have participated in the research, so it does not seem to have been damaging to most of those who were involved.

What is the essential quality of a therapist who is conducting person-centered therapy? Select one: a. The therapist must be able to see patterns such as the connections between childhood experiences and a client's current adult life. b. The therapist must be comfortable with gently challenging the client's faulty thought processes. c. The therapist must "remain blank" by offering few emotional reactions; this forces clients to take charge of the therapeutic process which, in turn, is healing. d. The therapist must be nonjudgmental and empathetic with their clients.

d. The therapist must be nonjudgmental and empathetic with their clients.

How is it that schemas help people save time as they have new experiences or encounter new people or objects on a daily basis? Select one: a. Schemas allow us to immediately determine whether a new event is or is not significant in our lives. b. Schemas are the same as our episodic memories, so they are only useful when we're having a repeated experience. c. The use of schemas allow us to bypass memory processes as we have new experiences each day. d. We compare new experiences to previously stored schemas and this allows us to put forth less effort to assess those new encounters.

d. We compare new experiences to previously stored schemas and this allows us to put forth less effort to assess those new encounters.

_____________ best describes when people feel like they have the power to change their environment or behavior if they need or want to? Select one: a. a resilient disposition b. full mental health c. the mind-body connection d. a sense of control

d. a sense of control

Specific phobias can be categorized by type. Which of the following is a type of specific phobia? Select one: a. trauma type; symptoms include avoiding situations that remind a person of the trauma b. panic type; symptoms include panic attacks and a fear of dying or "going crazy" c. obsessive-compulsive type; symptoms include ritual cleaning d. blood-Injury type; symptoms include a fear of blood or needles

d. blood-injury type; symptoms include a fear of blood or needles

According to the stereotype content model, what would be a person's most likely response to a person who is perceived as being low in warmth and low in competence? Select one: a. admiration b. paternalism c. envy d. contempt

d. contempt

Which of the following is NOT a new and emerging treatment strategy in mental health? Select one: a. CBT-enhancing pharmaceutical agents b. internet and mobile-delivered therapies c. cognitive bias modification d. dietary restriction therapy

d. dietary restriction therapy

Which of the following is NOTa personality disorder currently contained in DSM-5? Select one: a. dependent personality disorder b. borderline personality disorder c. schizoid personality disorder d. passive-aggressive personality disorder

d. passive-agressive personality disorder

Self-report questionnaires are subject to which of the following biases? Select one: a. letter of recommendation effect b. sibling contrast effect c. self-verification d. social desirability

d. social desirability