Question 1

Research shows that measures of positive behaviors and negative behaviors have ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a strong negative correlation 
B)  a modest negative correlation 
C)  a modest positive correlation 
D)  no relationship 
A)  a strong negative correlation 
B)  a modest negative correlation 
C)  a modest positive correlation 
D)  no relationship B

Question 2

Before moving on to Chickering's six developmental goals, an individual must first develop competence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In Oldham and Morris' conceptualization of personality disorders, which of the following personality styles may be associated with narcissistic personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  dramatic 
B)  conscientious 
C)  self-confident 
D)  idiosyncratic 
A)  dramatic 
B)  conscientious 
C)  self-confident 
D)  idiosyncratic C

Question 4

Ivey's developmental counseling and therapy process involves looking toward the future in conceptualizing disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to Chickering, which of the following is a primary developmental driver for young people?

Accepted Answer

A)  development of competence 
B)  development of emotions 
C)  development of purpose 
D)  development of integrity 
A)  development of competence 
B)  development of emotions 
C)  development of purpose 
D)  development of integrity

Question 6

Which psychologist explored the 'sane society' in which mental health was defined as 'the ability to love and to create?'

Accepted Answer

A)  Fromm 
B)  Freud 
C)  Jahoda 
D)  Frankl 
A)  Fromm 
B)  Freud 
C)  Jahoda 
D)  Frankl

Question 7

Research on developmental psychology has provided explanations for maturing in specific environments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the purpose of the four-front approach to conceptualization of behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  to identify the four major problems in the client's life 
B)  to provide a balanced representation of the client's situation 
C)  to provide excuses for the four biggest failures of the client's life 
D)  to identify the four major strengths of the client 
A)  to identify the four major problems in the client's life 
B)  to provide a balanced representation of the client's situation 
C)  to provide excuses for the four biggest failures of the client's life 
D)  to identify the four major strengths of the client

Question 9

What have developmental psychopathology scholars discovered during the past 25 years?

Accepted Answer

A)  Events during childhood have no effect on the development of mental disorders. 
B)  Events during childhood are the primary cause for the development of mental disorders. 
C)  Some of the reasons why some people and not others develop certain disorders. 
D)  The development of mental disorders is completely determined by genetic factors. 
A)  Events during childhood have no effect on the development of mental disorders. 
B)  Events during childhood are the primary cause for the development of mental disorders. 
C)  Some of the reasons why some people and not others develop certain disorders. 
D)  The development of mental disorders is completely determined by genetic factors.

Question 10

Zalaquett, Fuerth, Stein, Ivey, and Ivey criticized the DSM-IV-TR for its lack of consideration for ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  how educational settings affect disorders 
B)  using altruistic behaviors as part of treatment modalities 
C)  explaining the terms in a way that nonprofessionals could understand 
D)  social and cultural factors in defining psychiatric disorders 
A)  how educational settings affect disorders 
B)  using altruistic behaviors as part of treatment modalities 
C)  explaining the terms in a way that nonprofessionals could understand 
D)  social and cultural factors in defining psychiatric disorders

Question 11

What did factor analyses determine when examining personality characteristics of "normal" individuals and individuals with personality disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individuals with personality disorders do not fit within the concept of a normal personality. 
B)  Personalities in the two groups were more alike than different. 
C)  No study has ever compared the personalities of these two groups. 
D)  Personalities in the two groups had nothing in common. 
A)  Individuals with personality disorders do not fit within the concept of a normal personality. 
B)  Personalities in the two groups were more alike than different. 
C)  No study has ever compared the personalities of these two groups. 
D)  Personalities in the two groups had nothing in common.

Question 12

One issue that plagues the world of mental health care is overemphasizing developmental milestones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

How does fundamental attribution error differ from fundamental negative bias?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fundamental attribution error takes perceived internal characteristics into account. 
B)  Fundamental attribution error only occurs in public settings. 
C)  Fundamental attribution error involves overly positive conceptualizations of behaviors. 
D)  Fundamental attribution error is experienced by people who are predisposed to anger. 
A)  Fundamental attribution error takes perceived internal characteristics into account. 
B)  Fundamental attribution error only occurs in public settings. 
C)  Fundamental attribution error involves overly positive conceptualizations of behaviors. 
D)  Fundamental attribution error is experienced by people who are predisposed to anger.

Question 14

According to Snyder, what positive effect can come from asking a client about strengths?

Accepted Answer

A)  Their symptoms will disappear rapidly. 
B)  Thinking about their strengths will treat their pathology as effectively as medication. 
C)  The client will quickly ignore whatever problems were bothering them. 
D)  The client will see that they are not being equated with their problem. 
A)  Their symptoms will disappear rapidly. 
B)  Thinking about their strengths will treat their pathology as effectively as medication. 
C)  The client will quickly ignore whatever problems were bothering them. 
D)  The client will see that they are not being equated with their problem.

Question 15

What strategies could a clinician use to assist clients in ways that are uncustomary to the current DSM system?

Accepted Answer

Students should describe strategies such

Question 16

Which of the following did the authors learn from The Case of Michael in Chapter 13?

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding labeling until after an intake 
B)  how vital labels are to clinical work 
C)  the limitations of labels 
D)  diagnoses are commonly accurate 
A)  avoiding labeling until after an intake 
B)  how vital labels are to clinical work 
C)  the limitations of labels 
D)  diagnoses are commonly accurate

Question 17

What conclusion have multicultural psychologists made regarding the universality assumption?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research indicates that the universality assumption is a common belief but is not accurate. 
B)  Research has definitively proven that the universality assumption is accurate. 
C)  There is not enough research currently to determine the validity of the universality assumption. 
D)  The universality assumption is true for cultures in the northern hemisphere but not for cultures in the southern hemisphere. 
A)  Research indicates that the universality assumption is a common belief but is not accurate. 
B)  Research has definitively proven that the universality assumption is accurate. 
C)  There is not enough research currently to determine the validity of the universality assumption. 
D)  The universality assumption is true for cultures in the northern hemisphere but not for cultures in the southern hemisphere.

Question 18

What is the title of the new section of the DSM that assesses clients' cultural experiences?

Accepted Answer

A)  the cultural experience battery 
B)  the Cultural Formulation Interview 
C)  the test of cultural phenomena 
D)  the culturally different analysis 
A)  the cultural experience battery 
B)  the Cultural Formulation Interview 
C)  the test of cultural phenomena 
D)  the culturally different analysis

Question 19

In the case of Michael, how does his relationship with a new case manager demonstrate the necessity for understanding how culture counts?

Accepted Answer

A)  The new case manager was from a culture that Michael did not have any awareness of, which made connecting difficult. 
B)  The new case manager did not consider that Michael would see another mental health professional, which is uncommon. 
C)  The new case manager failed to account for Michael's sexual orientation when guiding him to attend church, making Michael frustrated. 
D)  The new case manager is not strict on timeliness, which irritated Michael because their meeting started late. 
A)  The new case manager was from a culture that Michael did not have any awareness of, which made connecting difficult. 
B)  The new case manager did not consider that Michael would see another mental health professional, which is uncommon. 
C)  The new case manager failed to account for Michael's sexual orientation when guiding him to attend church, making Michael frustrated. 
D)  The new case manager is not strict on timeliness, which irritated Michael because their meeting started late.

Question 20

Which of the following is a socially significant problem with using the categorical system of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mental health professionals can ignore the manual if they are well-versed in its terminology. 
B)  The categories can limit attempts to understand the person in a comprehensive manner. 
C)  Labeling is less significant because laypeople do not understand the terms used in the DSM. 
D)  The categorical system makes it impossible for psychologists to get reimbursed for their services. 
A)  Mental health professionals can ignore the manual if they are well-versed in its terminology. 
B)  The categories can limit attempts to understand the person in a comprehensive manner. 
C)  Labeling is less significant because laypeople do not understand the terms used in the DSM. 
D)  The categorical system makes it impossible for psychologists to get reimbursed for their services.

Research shows that measures of positive behaviors and negative behaviors have ______.

Before moving on to Chickering's six developmental goals, an individual must first develop competence.

In Oldham and Morris' conceptualization of personality disorders, which of the following personality styles may be associated with narcissistic personality disorder?

Ivey's developmental counseling and therapy process involves looking toward the future in conceptualizing disorders.

According to Chickering, which of the following is a primary developmental driver for young people?

Which psychologist explored the 'sane society' in which mental health was defined as 'the ability to love and to create?'

Research on developmental psychology has provided explanations for maturing in specific environments.

What is the purpose of the four-front approach to conceptualization of behavior?

What have developmental psychopathology scholars discovered during the past 25 years?

Zalaquett, Fuerth, Stein, Ivey, and Ivey criticized the DSM-IV-TR for its lack of consideration for ______.

What did factor analyses determine when examining personality characteristics of "normal" individuals and individuals with personality disorders?

One issue that plagues the world of mental health care is overemphasizing developmental milestones.

How does fundamental attribution error differ from fundamental negative bias?

According to Snyder, what positive effect can come from asking a client about strengths?

What strategies could a clinician use to assist clients in ways that are uncustomary to the current DSM system?

Which of the following did the authors learn from The Case of Michael in Chapter 13?

What conclusion have multicultural psychologists made regarding the universality assumption?

What is the title of the new section of the DSM that assesses clients' cultural experiences?

In the case of Michael, how does his relationship with a new case manager demonstrate the necessity for understanding how culture counts?

Which of the following is a socially significant problem with using the categorical system of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual?

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Exam 13: Balanced Conceptualizations of Mental Health and Behavior

Research shows that measures of positive behaviors and negative behaviors have ______.

Before moving on to Chickering's six developmental goals, an individual must first develop competence.

In Oldham and Morris' conceptualization of personality disorders, which of the following personality styles may be associated with narcissistic personality disorder?

Ivey's developmental counseling and therapy process involves looking toward the future in conceptualizing disorders.

According to Chickering, which of the following is a primary developmental driver for young people?

Which psychologist explored the 'sane society' in which mental health was defined as 'the ability to love and to create?'

Research on developmental psychology has provided explanations for maturing in specific environments.

What is the purpose of the four-front approach to conceptualization of behavior?

What have developmental psychopathology scholars discovered during the past 25 years?

Zalaquett, Fuerth, Stein, Ivey, and Ivey criticized the DSM-IV-TR for its lack of consideration for ______.

What did factor analyses determine when examining personality characteristics of "normal" individuals and individuals with personality disorders?

One issue that plagues the world of mental health care is overemphasizing developmental milestones.

How does fundamental attribution error differ from fundamental negative bias?

According to Snyder, what positive effect can come from asking a client about strengths?

What strategies could a clinician use to assist clients in ways that are uncustomary to the current DSM system?

Which of the following did the authors learn from The Case of Michael in Chapter 13?

What conclusion have multicultural psychologists made regarding the universality assumption?

What is the title of the new section of the DSM that assesses clients' cultural experiences?

In the case of Michael, how does his relationship with a new case manager demonstrate the necessity for understanding how culture counts?

Which of the following is a socially significant problem with using the categorical system of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual?

Welcome to Positive Psychology

Eastern and Western Perspectives on Positive Psychology

Classifications and Measures of Strengths and Positive Outcomes

The Role of Culture in Developing Strengths and Living Well

Living Well at Every Stage of Life

The Principles of Pleasure: Understanding Positive Affect, Positive Emotions, Happiness, and Well-Being

Making the Most of Emotional Experiences: Emotion-Focused Coping, Emotional Intelligence, Socioemotional Selectivity, and Emotional Storytelling

Seeing Our Futures Through Self-Efficacy, Optimism, and Hope

Wisdom and Courage: Characteristics of the Wise and the Brave

Mindfulness, Flow, and Spirituality: in Search of Optimal Experiences

Empathy and Egotism: Portals to Altruism, Gratitude, and Forgiveness

Attachment, Love, Flourishing Relationships, and Forgiveness

Preventing the Bad and Promoting the Good

Positive Schooling and Good Work: the Psychology of Gainful Employment and the Education That Gets Us There

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