potential psychology test final question
what refers to a psychological disorder in which an individual has anxiety provoking thought that will not go away and urges to perform repetitive ritualistic behaviors to prevent or produce come future situation
OCD
In movies that focus on war, soldiers who have returned from the frontlines often struggle with overwhelming anxiety, nervousness, depression, and flashbacks. In many cases, the soldiers have problems with memory and an inability to experience happiness. These movie characters are most likely experiencing ________ disorder.
PTSD
which of the following is not a belief of the psychodynamic perspective of personality
a persons personality can be truly understood by focusing exclusively on his or her behavior
A surge in ________ caused by severe emotional distress may contribute to one's risk of a heart attack.
adrenaline
according to the five factor model of personality a person who is generous and altruistic is more likely to rate high on
agreeableness
in which of the following stages of the general adaptation syndrome does the body release hormones that affect the functioning of the immune system
alarm
Leanne is being treated for depression after a breakup with her boyfriend. Her therapist points out that her thoughts, and not the situation itself, are the cause of her illness. This information suggests that Leanne's therapist practices
cognitive therapy
Sandra and Ian have been happily married for the past five years. However, Ian recently discovered that Sandra is having an affair with his best friend and is completely devastated. Upon questioning his wife, she states that she does not receive the emotional support that she expects from him. Ian narrates this incident to his friend who then recommends that he seek _____ therapy from a marital counselor.
couples
Patricia, a family therapist, is faced with a situation in which the son is treated as the scapegoat for the conflicts that exist between the parents. According to this information, which of the following techniques should be used by Patricia to resolve this issue?
detriangulation
what is the defense mechanism used when the geo shifts feelings towards an unacceptable object to another more acceptable object
displacement
what is included in the DSM-5 as a new diagnosis is considered a depressive disorder in children who show persistent irritability and recurrent episodes of out of control behavior
disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
Alison was found wandering near her neighborhood three weeks after she went missing. On being questioned by the police, Alison revealed that she couldn't remember anything that had happened to her over the past fortnight. The last thing she remembered was walking by the lake. She had no idea as to what happened to her after that or how she survived all these days. In the context of dissociative disorders, it can be inferred that Alison is showing symptoms of
dissociative amnesia
Nina tells her therapist that she has a fear of heights. In response to Nina's statement, her therapist asks her to count backwards from 100 when she encounters such a situation. According to this scenario, which of the following cognitive therapy techniques has been implemented by Nina's therapist?
distraction
Stanley has a physics exam tomorrow, and he has not prepared for it. Instead of preparing for the exam, he prays for the exam to be postponed. Which of the following types of coping is Stanley exhibiting in this scenario?
emotion focused coping
ryaan is sad because her girlfriend broke up with her, ryaans father assures her that she has a lot of desirable traits and that she will forget about the relationship very soon which of the following types of social support is ryanns father providing
emotional support
after studying all week for a final exam eating poorly and not getting enough sleep shelby woke up the day after her last exam with the flu, shelby is in the ______________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome
exhaustion
which of the following was a criticism levied against freud's psychoanalytic theory
freud did not pay enough attention to the later experiences in a persons life
Karen has been suffering from a disorder that is characterized by exaggerated and irrational worry that tends to interfere with her daily functioning. She can't sleep properly and often complains of stomach aches. In spite of being constantly nervous and restless she cannot seem to find the specific cause of her worry. These symptoms have lasted for almost six months now.
generalized anxiety disorder
according to the biopsychosocial model of psychological disorders, abnormal behavior can be influenced by
genes, childhood experiences, and gender
Dr. Houltin is a therapist who believes that it is important for clients to share information and provide feedback to each other. Dr. Houltin is practicing ________ therapy.
group
according to freud's stages of psychosexual development which of the following statements best indicates that 30 year old gayle is fixated at the oral stage
he is addicted to smoking cigarettes
which of the following is true o the koro a culture related disorder
it involves the terrifying belief that ones genitals are retracting into ones abdomen
which of the following is an effect of nicotine
it leads to a pleasurable and reinforcing experiences
Aria has been awake for two nights in a row and still feels highly energetic, and euphoric. The previous day, she quit her job on an impulse and decided to become an actress. In the context of bipolar disorder, Aria is experiencing an episode of
maina
Lola often experiences abrupt, brief episodes of overwhelming fear. She does not know what triggers them, but she has these attacks in the grocery store, in busy restaurants, and even while driving. During these attacks, Lola's heart pounds and she has difficulty breathing. She fears that she may go crazy or have a heart attack. In the context of psychological disorders, it can be inferred that Lola may have
panic disorder
in the context of stages of change model individuals get ready to take action in the __________ stage
preparation / determination
in the context of family therapy getting the family to acknowledge that the problem is a family problem and not just the problem of one individual is know as
reframing
the most effective component of weight loss programs is
regular exercise
who among the following is most likely practicing humanistic therapy
sasha who helps her client improve their self concept and self understanding
according to bandura what is the belief that one has the competence to accomplish a given goal or task and produce positive change
self efficacy
when compared to psychoanalysts from the past contemporary psychoanalysts places less emphasis on
sex
which of the following individuals would be benefitted from the cognitive technique of fantasizing consequences
shaw, who has a phobia of public speaking
which o the following is true of horney's sociocultural approach
she believed that the need for security is the most important human need
which of the following statements is true of the preliminary hypotheses about the interaction what causes vulnerability to disease
stressful situations make individuals more susceptible to disease
what is a defense mechanism in which the ego replaces unacceptable impulses with a socially acceptable one
sublimation
which of the following projective tests is designed to elicit stories that reveal something about an individual's personality
thematic apperception test
which of the following statements is true of individuals who exhibit hardiness
they have a sense of commitment
a professor is explaining autism spectrum disorder to his students he is most likely to say
they refer to a range of neurodevelopmental disorders
which of the following is a primary goal of psychodynamic therapist
to help clients resolve unconscious and gain insight
which of the following behavior patterns refers to a cluster of characteristics including being relaxed and easygoing, related to a lower incidence of heart disease
type B behavior pattern
