Psych unit 8 ap classroom questions
Which of the following is an example of Albert Ellis' rational emotive behavior therapy?
A therapist refutes irrational beliefs
Dr. Freddy believes that the development of schizophrenia is solely caused by biological factors. Which of the following is NOT accounted for by this belief?
If one member of a set of identical twins develops schizophrenia, the other twin has an almost 50 percent chance of also developing schizophrenia.
Jimmy has a difficult time paying attention in class. He often gets up from his seat, he demonstrates repetitive behaviors, and has difficulty making eye contact with others. What disorder is Jimmy most likely experiencing?
Autism spectrum disorder
What term associated with psychological disorders best describes a thought, feeling, or behavior that is atypical or rare?
Deviant
Which therapeutic lifestyle change would have a positive impact on someone's well-being if they experience bouts of depression?
Engaging in aerobic exercise
Which research design, using twenty participants, would most effectively determine how well a drug treats depression?
Evaluate how much negative thinking the participants are experiencing. Then assign ten participants to a group that receives the drug and ten participants to a placebo group. After ten weeks of treatment, evaluate how many negative thoughts they are experiencing again.
Which of the following individuals would most likely experience the lowest level of stigma because of their psychological disorder diagnosis?
Ronaldo, a man, who was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa
To test the effectiveness of an SSRI, Dr. Morris randomly assigns one group of participants to receive the drug and assigns the other group a placebo. Dr. Morris is most likely using
an experimental design, and the dependent variable is depression
Cheryl, who is 85, is having difficulty remembering her phone number and address; at times, she is unsure of where she is. Cheryl is most likely experiencing
major neurocognitive disorder
