Quiz 6

The ________ model suggests that people with a predisposition for a disorder are more likely to develop the disorder when faced with adverse environmental or psychological events. A) diathesis-stress B) supernatural C) Szasz D) Venn

A) diathesis-stress

Which psychological disorder is characterized by major disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior? A) schizophrenia B) bipolar C) anxiety D) personality

A) schizophrenia

________ is the strengthening of an original group attitude after the discussion of views within a group. A) cognitive dissonance B) the Milgram influence C) the Asch effect D) group polarization

D) group polarization

Travis is part of a group playing tug-of-war. He knows that his team is stronger, so he doesn't try as hard as he could. Travis is engaged in ________. A) diffusion of responsibility B) altruism C) aggression D) social loafing

D) social loafing

Renzo's therapist helps him learn to overcome his fear of dogs through several stages of relaxation techniques. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify? A) behavior therapy B) aversive conditioning C) psychodynamic psychotherapy D) client-centered therapy

A) behavior therapy

Dr. Bronson treats anxiety disorders with Xanax, which exemplifies ________ therapy. A) biomedical B) RET C) cognitive D) humanistic

A) biomedical

A psychological disorder is a ________. A) condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors B) manifestation of a psychopathology C) condition characterized by normal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors D) situational, idiosyncratic, or unconventional inner feelings

A) condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

A panic disorder is a type of ________disorder characterized by panic attacks, along with at least one month of worry about panic attacks or self-defeating behavior related to the attacks. A) safety B) social C) generalized D) anxiety

D) anxiety

In the free association technique of psychoanalysis, the ________. A) client engages in self-reflection prior to the session to decide what to discuss B) client keeps a dream diary to guide therapy sessions C) therapist hypnotizes the client D) client says whatever comes to mind at the moment

D) client says whatever comes to mind at the moment

What is comorbidity? A) mental disorder leading to death B) having two causes of death C) having two causes for a single disorder D) co-occurrence of two disorders

D) co-occurrence of two disorders

Etiology is another word for ________. A) forms B) causes C) conditions D) psychopathology

B) causes

Kara gets an F on her social psychology exam. Then she goes home and gets into an argument with her roommate, Lee. Lee assumes Kara is yelling at him because she likes to bully him, not because she had a bad day. Lee is making a ________. A) central attribution error B) fundamental attribution error C) central attitude shift D) fundamental attitude shift

B) fundamental attribution error

Cordelia, an active duty marine, served in Afghanistan. While she was on patrol with her friend, an IED went off, killing her friend and injuring her. In the two months since her friend died, Cordelia has been jumpy, irritable, avoids talking about her friend, and once every few days experiences a flashback to the explosion. Cordelia is experiencing a ________ disorder. A) antisocial personality B) posttraumatic stress C) mood D) schizotypal personality

B) posttraumatic stress

Fatima generalizes that all men are irresponsible players, cheaters, and liars. When it comes to men, Fatima may be applying ________: negative beliefs about individuals based solely on their membership in a group. A) diffusion of responsibility B) stereotypes C) cognitive dissonance D) social exchange

B) stereotypes

What does research suggest about the comparative effectiveness of psychotherapeutic techniques? A) A meta-analysis suggests that psychodynamic psychoanalysis is the least effective approach. B) Data regarding the comparative effectiveness of psychotherapeutic techniques is unavailable. C) No studies have found one psychotherapeutic approach more effective than another. D) Research shows that cognitive-behavioral therapy is the most effective approach.

C) No studies have found one psychotherapeutic approach more effective than another.

According to the frustration aggression theory, which of the following is likely to occur when Simon gets frustrated with his toilet training? A) Simon goes to sleep B) Simon's mother gets frustrated with Simon C) Simon bites his mother D) Simon retreats to a corner and mopes

C) Simon bites his mother

In order to overcome an eating disorder, Sevilla's therapist works to change her cognitive distortions and self-defeating behaviors by helping her learn to identify such behaviors. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify? A) classical conditioning B) aversion therapy C) cognitive-behavioral therapy D) free association

C) cognitive-behavioral therapy

According to the American Psychological Association (APA), three factors work together to produce successful treatment. Which of the following is not one of the three factors? A) clinical expertise of the psychologist or therapist B) use of evidence-based treatment that is deemed appropriate for client's issue C) having a psychologist or therapist of the same sex D) client's characteristics, values, preferences, and culture

C) having a psychologist or therapist of the same sex

Jasmin belongs to the chess club on her campus. She prefers to associate with other members of the chess club while avoiding people that do not belong to this group. Jasmin has a(n) ________ bias. A) scapegoating B) out-group C) in-group D) confirmation

C) in-group

Which type of social influence involves conformity to a group norm prompted by the belief that the group is competent and has the correct information? A) rational B) normative C) informational D) cognitive

C) informational