PSY201

The idea that thoughts are the main source of psychological problems is at the root of ______ therapies. Multiple choice question. A. psychodynamic B. cognitive C. humanistic D. behavioral

B

When a therapist combines techniques from different therapies, based on the therapist's judgment of which particular methods will provide the greatest benefit for the client, the therapist is using which therapy method? Multiple choice question. A. Psychodynamic therapy B. Integrative therapy C. Cognitive therapy D. Behavioral therapy

B

A ____ is a generalization about a group's characteristics that does not consider any variations from one individual to another.

Stereotype

Rogers client centered therapy is based on his belief that we need certain elements to grow. These elements are Multiple choice question. A. unconditional positive regard, empathy, and genuineness. B. consequences, rewards, and reinforcement. C. anxiety, unconsciousness, and free association. D. rational, irrational, and self-defeating thinking.

A

Which of the following are examples of positive symptoms of schizophrenia? Multiple select question. A. Delusions B. Hallucinations C. Reduced goal-directed behavior D. Lack of emotion

A, B

Which of the following are the main types of mood disorders? Multiple select question. A. Depressive disorders B. Dissociative identity disorder C. Schizophrenia D. Bipolar disorders

A, D

Psychologists classify the symptoms of schizophrenia into which of the following? A. Negative symptoms B. Suicidal ideation C. Depressive episodes D. Positive symptoms E. Cognitive deficits

A, D, E

Which of the following statements describes conformity?

A. A set of cognitions about people and social experiences B. The process of the actions of an individual or group affecting the behavior of others C. A change in behavior brought about in order to follow the standards of others D. The major traits considered in forming impressions of others Answer: C

Which of the following are the main types of mood disorders?

A. Bipolar disorders B. Depressive disorders C. Dissociative identity disorder D. Schizophrenia Answer: A, B

What is the tendency for individuals to not help someone in need if other people are around?

A. Bystander effect B. Elaboration likelihood C. Altruism D. Fundamental attribution error Answer: A

Which of the following are the four common types of anxiety disorders?

A. Generalized anxiety disorder B. Obsessive-compulsive disorder C. Panic disorder D. Specific phobia E. Social anxiety disorder F. Post-traumatic stress disorder Answer: A, C, D, E

____ is the way people define themselves in relation to group membership.

A. Groupthink B. Personal identity C. Majority influence D. Social identity Answer:

What is the definition of social psychology?

A. The study of the influence of conformity on behavior. B. The study of how people think about, influence, and relate to other people. C. The study of aggression in different societies. D. A therapeutic approach that works to help individuals integrate better into society. Answer: B

Which are five types of social identity?

A. Vocations and avocations B. Personal relationships C. Ethnicity and religion D. Political affiliation E. Gender type F. Stigmatized groups Answer: A, B, C, D, F

Pam's new friend is a librarian so Pam assumes that she is intellectual, politically liberal, shy, not very social, and probably a vegetarian. Pam's thinking on this describes

A. class bias. B. stereotyping. C. racism. D. prejudice. Answer: B

The bystander effect makes it ______ likely an individual will help someone in need when other people are around.

A. equally B. less C. more Answer: B

Self-serving bias is the tendency to

A. find what we expect to find. B. imitate behavior that involves the spread of actions, emotions, or ideas. C. take credit for successes and deny responsibility for failures Answer: C

Which of the following are considered neurodevelopmental disorders?

A. obsessive compulsive disorder B. major depressive disorder C. autism spectrum disorder D. attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder Answer: C, D

The central question in making an attribution for a person's motivation is whether the cause of behavior is due to ______ factors.

A. psychological or physical B. internal or external C. logical or emotional D. physical or mental Answer: B

The tendency to take credit for our successes and to deny responsibility for our failures is

A. self-serving bias. B. self-confidence error. C. self-objectification. D. false consensus effect. Answer: A

Which of the following are disorders that involve trauma?

A. somatic symptom disorder B. post-traumatic stress disorder C. dissociative identity disorder D. body dysmorphic disorder Answer: B,C

___is an unselfish interest in helping someone else.

Altruism

Although obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder both involve excessive worry, neither is categorized as an _____ disorder.

Anxiety

___ theory seeks to explain how we decide, on the basis of samples of an individual's behavior, what are the specific underlying causes of that person's behavior.

Attribution Theory

____ theory seeks to explain how we decide, on the basis of samples of an individual's behavior, what are the specific underlying causes of that person's behavior.

Attribution Theory

A therapist who uses a variety of therapeutic approaches, depending on the specific diagnosis, is said to Multiple choice question. A. engage in primary prevention. B. practice integrative therapy. C. emphasize the therapeutic alliance. D. practice nontraditional therapy.

B

Susie's therapist helps her feel accepted and valued. According to client-centered therapy Susie's therapist is demonstrating Multiple choice question. A. reinforcing healthy behavior. B. unconditional positive regard. C. making the unconscious conscious. D. challenging self-defeating thoughts.

B

The goal of behavior therapy is to Multiple choice question. A. analyze the client's dreams. B. reduce or eliminate maladaptive behavior. C. change patterns of irrational thinking that cause the distress. D. explore unconscious conflicts established in childhood.

B

The goal of cognitive therapies is to change a person's behaviors and feelings by changing their: Multiple choice question. A. behaviors B. thoughts C. feelings D. memories

B

________ therapists are more concerned with changing behavior than exploring why that behavior exists. Multiple choice question. A. Humanistic B. Behavioral C. Client-centered D. Psychodynamic

B

Andrea has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. She has a persistent delusion that she is the Virgin Mary. What is the best description for her delusion? Multiple choice question. A. It is a personality disorder. B. It is a negative symptom. C. It is a positive symptom.

C

Which is true in regard to anxiety disorders, according to the DSM-5? Multiple choice question. A. There are an unlimited number of anxiety disorders. B. There are eight anxiety disorders. C. There are four common anxiety disorders. D. There is only one basic type of anxiety disorder.

C

We all adhere to the rules and norms of society to some degree. The fact that we attend work or school clothed, rather than nude, is an example of____

Conformity

Multiple Choice Question Dr. Do-Right wants to provide the best care to her clients, but realizes there isn't a "one size fits all" for therapy. Instead, she relies on ________ practices that help her evaluate relevant research, use her clinical judgment, and recognize the unique characteristics of each of her clients. Multiple choice question. A. researched B. favorite C. empirically-supported D. evidence-based

D

The term _____ is used to describe what occurs when being part of a group

Deindividuation

____ is the reduction of personal identity when an individual is a part of a group. Listen to the complete question

Deindividuation

Post-traumatic stress disorder and _____ disorders are both disorders that involve trauma.

Dissociative

____-____ practice refers to treatment that integrates the best available research with clinical expertise in the context of a client's characteristics, culture, and preferences.

Evidence-Based

True or false: People are altruistic out of a selfish interest in helping someone else.

False

___ disorders typically manifest in childhood and are linked to genetic variations, abnormal brain development, or prenatal exposure to toxins that adversely affect development.

Neurodevelopmental

True or false: Obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic disorder both involved anxiety, but they are not classified as anxiety disorders in DSM-5.

True

Although obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder both involve excessive worry, neither is categorized as an ____ disorder.

anxiety

Psychologists classify the symptoms of schizophrenia into positive symptoms, negative symptoms, and _____ deficits.

cognitive

The two types of mood disorders are _____ and _____ disorders. Listen to the complete question

depressive and bipolar