Unit 7 practice test
Amanda experienced discomfort in class. She put on a sweater when she realized her discomfort was caused by the cold. Her behavior was motivated by
A drive
The Barnum effect in psychological assessment refers to
the tendency of individuals to accept vague personality descriptions as accurate
The defense mechanism of projection is best illustrated by which of the following examples?
A soccer player who does not have much athletic skill constantly criticizes other athletes' performances.
Angry with his professor because of a difficult exam, Martin returns home and takes out his anger on his best friend. Martin's behavior illustrates
Displacement
According to the five-factor model of personality, which of the following is true?
Most personality traits can be derived from the five major traits of the theory.
Which of the following assessment tools explores individuals' personalities by asking them to examine a series of inkblots and describe what they see in the inkblot?
Rorschach Test
A brain tumor that results in obesity would most likely be located in the
area of the hypothalamus
A hostile person with a type A personality is most at risk for developing which of the following?
heart disease
An animal will gain weight when
its ventromedial hypothalamus is damaged
According to cognitive dissonance theory, human beings are motivated to
reduce tensions produced by inconsistent thoughts
According to Albert Bandura, people who believe that their efforts will be successful and that they are in control of events have a high level of
self-efficacy