Unit 7 Psych test
John is completing a lengthy test in which he must indicate whether various written statements are true or false about himself. He is most likely taking which of the following?
A personality inventory
A brain tumor that results in obesity would most likely be located in the...
Area of hypothalamus
Which of the following theoretical perspectives supports the claim that an outgoing personality is a result of reinforcement?
Behavioral
The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory is used primarily to provide information about which of the following?
Clinical disorders
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
After school, George and his friends complain of intense hunger. They go to George's home and immediately open his refrigerator to look for a snack. Which of the following is a theory of motivation that best explains their behavior?
Drive reduction
In the James-Lange theory of emotion, which of the following immediately precedes an emotion?
Experience of physiological changes
The self-actualizing tendency is most associated with which of the following personality perspectives?
Humanistic
A genetically programmed action pattern is the ethologist's definition of...
Instinct
Judy believes that her fate is determined by her own actions. Judy's belief best illustrates...
Internal locus of control
Carla tutors other students because she likes to be helpful, whereas Jane tutors classmates strictly for pay. Their behaviors demonstrate the difference between...
Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
Which of the following correctly lists Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs from bottom to top?
Physiological, safety, belonging, esteem, self-actualization
The Rorschach inkblot test and the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) are two popular forms of which of the following types of tests?
Projective
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
According to Stanley Schachter and Jerome Singer's theory of emotion, which of the following is true?
The same physiological response can produce different emotions, depending on the context within which the response occurs and a person's interpretation of that context.
The Big Five personality factors are based in which psychological perspective?
Trait psychology
...
Yerkes-dodson law
Hans grew up in Germany and later moved to Japan for a job opportunity. Back at home, he never had issues making friends or had interpersonal issues with colleagues at work, but in his new home, Hans is having difficulty interacting with his colleagues. According to psychologists who study how culture influences behavior, his difficulties most likely stem from...
cultural differences in emotional expression and body language between Japan and Germany
Nick is smiling even though he does not feel happy. After a short time he feels happier. The best explanation for Nick's change in mood is...
facial feedback
According to Sigmund Freud, the personality structure that reflects moral values is called the...
superego