PSYCH EXAM 3
Tory is asked to take a personality test for the company she works at in order to determine where she would be the best fit. She is asked to rate how much she agrees with 100 different statements about personality, such as "I enjoy being the center of attention at parties" Tory likely to a _______ test
objective
________ refers to a psychological disorder in which an individual has anxiety-provoking thoughts that will not go away and urges to preform repetitive, ritualistic behaviors to produce some future situation.
obsessive compulsive disorder
Fernando is very creative and enjoy new things. he lives spontaneously and is very tolerant of different viewpoints. Fernando is best described as being high on the trait _________
openness to experience
Dr. Davenport, a psychiatrist, is in the process of diagnosing kelly's psychological disorder. He asks kelly as series of questions regarding her symptoms. Kelly reveals that she often experience overwhelming fear all of a sudden, which is accompanied by pains in the chest and feeling of helplessness. During these instances, she finds it difficult to breath, has severe palpitations, and feels like she's going to die of cardiac arrest. in the contest of psychological disorders, dr. davenport is most likely to diagnose kelly with
panic disorder
a school wishes to improve intergroup relations between students of different ethnicities. Which of the following would not be an effective strategy for improving interethnic relations on its own?
having students of different ethnicities in the same classroom together
Joseph does exceptionally well in his math exam. Which of the following represents an internal attribution as an explanation for Joseph's good performance?
his hard work
the self-fulfilling prophecy is earn expectations about a future event or behavior act to
increase the likelihood that the event or behavior will occur
Sammy is in third grade. When he won the spelling bee, he felt proud of his accomplishment. But when he could not complete his arithmetic assignment on time, he felt incompetent. Which of Erikson's developmental stages does this reflect?
industry versus inferiority
according to Erickson, during the later years of life of an adult, evaluating his or her life is characteristic of the _____ stage
integrity versus despair
Cathy is worried about her mental health. She visits Dr. Henderson, a psychiatrist, to seek treatment for her condition. When Dr. Henderson asks her questions about herself, Cathy reveals that she is unhappy and feels worthless most of the time. She doesn't eat or sleep well and has even contemplated suicide. Dr. Henderson also learns that Cathy has been experiencing these distressing symptoms for almost three weeks. In the context of disorders involving emotion and mood, it can be inferred that Dr. Henderson is likely to diagnose Cathy with
major depressive disorder
_______ is characterized by negative emotionality and describes people who are more likely to feel anxious or insecure.
neuroticism
is behavior that complies with the explicit demands of an individual in authority
obedience
When Sarah's boyfriend broke up with her, she became extremely distressed and angry. She began to drink heavily and use illicit substances in order to cope with her emotions. On several occasions, Sarah even threatened to kill herself if her boyfriend didn't answer her calls. Sarah is most likely to be diagnosed with which of the following disorders?
Borderline personality disorder
Name of the find the two dimensions of identity that were deemed important by James Marcia
Exploration and commitment
Explain the social exchange theory in context of close relationships
For example with a boyfriend and girlfriend situation they could use the pluses and minuses measurement to count how much each person is putting in to the relationship or taking it out of the relationship to see who is doing the most and who is doing the least
Jane desperately wants to punch Kill int he face after she insults her family. However, Jane believes punching people is wrong and she might get in trouble for hitting her, so she resists the urge. According to psychodynamic theory, which element of Jane's personality is responsible for the to punch Jill?
ID
Caleb, an infant, can be taken just about anywhere and seems to adapt quickly to new surroundings. According to Alexander Chess and Stella Thomas, which of the following temperaments best describes him?
the easy child
in the context of prenatal development, which of the following is true of the germinal period
the germinal period begins with conception
which of the following statements is true of the adolescent brain
the prefrontal cortex continues to mature into early adulthood
Bob accepts, values, and treats his children positively regardless of their behavior. Bob shows ______ towards his children.
unconditional positive regard
the psychodynamic perspective suggests that personality is primarily
unconscious
identify a true statement about human development
nature primarily involves the role of genes in influencing human development
the Rorschach test is an example of a _________ test of personality
projective
Maria sees another woman who is very overweight. She feels disgusted by her body and assumes that she is lazy. this is an example of_____
sizeism
In the context of conformity, define informal social influence in normative social influence
Compared to informal social influence, normative social influence has less to do with being accurate and more to do with fitting in. Informal social influence has more to do with being accurate
Disassociative disorders are
Psychological disorders that involve a sudden loss of memory or change and I don't need you to the separation of an individuals conscious awareness from previous memoriesPsychological disorders that involve a sudden loss of memory or change and I don't need you to the separation of an individuals conscious awareness from previous memories
Name and describe three of the five main features of emerging adulthood has proposed by Jeffrey Arnett
Self focused: adults are in no way in the place to be committed to others and are very into their own life In between: they don't consider themselves adolescents or full adults yet age of possibilities: in the stage where an adult can change their life's how they want.
Joe signs up for a difficult class because he believes in his ability to do well. Joe has ________
Self-efficacy
according to Freud, the psychosexual stage from 18-36 months is called the _______ stage
anal
_________ is a psychological disorder that is characterized by guiltlessness, law- breaking, exploitation others, irresponsibility and deceit
antisocial personality disorder
the "persona" and the "mask" are examples of ________ form Jung's analytical theory of personality
archetypes
__________ is a psychological disorder, commonly diagnosed in childhood, in which an individual exhibits one or more of the following symptoms: a lack of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
attention- deficit / hyperactivity Disorder
are peoples opinions and beliefs about other people, objects and ideas - how they feel about the world
attitudes
Denice wants to join a dance class. her parents insist that she should focus on her studies rather than her dancing. She makes repeated request, but her parents threaten to ground her if she fails to act as they say. They even verbally abuse and terrorize her to stay indoors. Denice's parents are most likely adopting an ________ parenting style
authoritarian
Jerome, an infant, hardly uses his mother or his caregivers as his base to explore his surroundings. He hardly notices his mother when she leaves him alone. He also never reacts with rage when his mother returns. in this case, Jerome is displaying the ______ style of attachment
avoidant
which of the following is criteria that used to describe abnormal behavior
behavior that is deviant
Zephyr is Nadia's favorite clothing brand. Recently, Zephyr was involved in a scandal for using child labor. Despite knowing about the scandal, Nadia continues to shop at Zephyr. This makes her feel uneasy and she is against child labor. In this scenario Nadia's feeling of uneasiness Is best explained by the concept of
cognitive dissonance
Mia likes Rodrigo because they share similar interests. They both like reading, watching documentaries, and listing to classical music. In this case, Mia's attraction toward Rodrigo is best explained by the concept of
consensual validation
ray gives his son, Mason, three bowls. These bowls have the same capacity, but each one differs slightly in its shape and size. Ray tells his son that one of the bowls can hold more letters of oil than the other two bowls. Mason points out that all the bowls, though may appear different in size and shape, can store the same volume of oil. in this case, Ray was most likely testing Mason's concept of
conservation
in context of social identity, thinking that cultural outgrips are not only different but also worse than the ones own group is called
ethnocentrism
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 probablyKaren 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 get blames about stomach aches. In spite of being constantly nervous and restless, Karen, however, cannot seem to find the specific cause for worry. The symptoms have lasted for almost 6 months now. Which of the following orders Karen most likely diagnosed with.
general anxiety disorder
according to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, an individual in the _______ level of moral development recognize alternative more courses, explores the options, and then develops an increasingly personal moral code.
postconventional
Derek is suffering from a severe mental illness that is characterized by distorted thought and perception. He hears voices in his head and is convinced that aliens are trying to communicate with him. Derek's belief is so strong that he sits on the roof for hours having conversations with no one in particular. Derek is also in the habit of writing words that make no sense and refrains from interacting with other people. In the context of dissociative disorders, it can be inferred that Derek is most likely suffering from _____ in this scenario.
schizophrenia
the _________ of close relationships asserts that the partners in a relationship keep a mental balance sheet, tallying the pluses and minuses associated with each other
social exchange theory