Question 1

According to Seligman's concept of "preparedness", which of the following stimuli should one develop a phobia toward MOST easily?

Accepted Answer

A)  chairs 
B)  monkeys 
C)  heights 
D)  certain numbers 
A)  chairs 
B)  monkeys 
C)  heights 
D)  certain numbers

Question 2

What do the histrionic, narcissistic, borderline and antisocial personality disorders have in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  mistrustfulness and the inability to connect emotionally with others 
B)  maladaptive efforts to control anxiety and fear 
C)  high levels of communication deviance 
D)  impulsivity and overdramatisation 
A)  mistrustfulness and the inability to connect emotionally with others 
B)  maladaptive efforts to control anxiety and fear 
C)  high levels of communication deviance 
D)  impulsivity and overdramatisation

Question 3

Some researchers are investigating whether dysfunctions in neural circuits using ________ play a role in schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A)  acetylcholine 
B)  endorphins 
C)  opiates 
D)  glutamate 
A)  acetylcholine 
B)  endorphins 
C)  opiates 
D)  glutamate

Question 4

According to Ohman and Mineka, an evolved module

Accepted Answer

A)  is automatically activated by stimuli relating to survival threats. 
B)  is not resistant to intentional efforts to suppress a resulting fear. 
C)  allows a person to eliminate a fear-provoking stimulus in an effective way. 
D)  are learned through classical and operant forms of conditioning. 
A)  is automatically activated by stimuli relating to survival threats. 
B)  is not resistant to intentional efforts to suppress a resulting fear. 
C)  allows a person to eliminate a fear-provoking stimulus in an effective way. 
D)  are learned through classical and operant forms of conditioning.

Question 5

Which temperament is characterised by shyness, timidity and wariness?

Accepted Answer

A)  choleric 
B)  inhibited 
C)  sanguine 
D)  pensive 
A)  choleric 
B)  inhibited 
C)  sanguine 
D)  pensive

Question 6

While bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa are both serious conditions, neither is a life-threatening condition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements is LEAST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Correlations have been found between poor social skills and depression. 
B)  Depressed people tend to be evaluated negatively by others. 
C)  There is no relationship between depression and environmental stress. 
D)  Depressed people gravitate towards people who reinforce their negative views of themselves. 
A)  Correlations have been found between poor social skills and depression. 
B)  Depressed people tend to be evaluated negatively by others. 
C)  There is no relationship between depression and environmental stress. 
D)  Depressed people gravitate towards people who reinforce their negative views of themselves.

Question 8

Correlations have been found between mood disorders and abnormal levels of two neurotransmitters in the brain: ____________________ and serotonin.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Correlations have been found between mood disorders...

Question 9

For individuals with eating disorders, the prognosis is better for those with ____________________, which has a recovery rate of approximately 70 per cent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For individuals with eating disorders, the prognosis...

Question 10

The conditioning and learning explanation for the etiology of anxiety disorders best accounts for the development and maintenance of

Accepted Answer

A)  phobic disorder. 
B)  panic disorder. 
C)  post-traumatic stress disorder. 
D)  generalised anxiety disorder. 
A)  phobic disorder. 
B)  panic disorder. 
C)  post-traumatic stress disorder. 
D)  generalised anxiety disorder.

Question 11

Dr de Klerk is a psychiatrist who argues that different diagnoses represent similar underlying psychological symptoms. Dr de Klerk is, therefore, likely to argue for a _________ approach to diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

A)  comorbid 
B)  categorical 
C)  dimensional 
D)  epidemiological 
A)  comorbid 
B)  categorical 
C)  dimensional 
D)  epidemiological

Question 12

Behaviour that causes anxiety or concern for the affected individual may be considered to be

Accepted Answer

A)  deviant. 
B)  maladaptive. 
C)  personally distressing. 
D)  insane. 
A)  deviant. 
B)  maladaptive. 
C)  personally distressing. 
D)  insane.

Question 13

Individuals with ____ typically maintain a reasonably normal weight.

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa 
B)  bulimia nervosa 
C)  both anorexia and bulimia nervosa 
D)  neither anorexia or bulimia nervosa 
A)  anorexia nervosa 
B)  bulimia nervosa 
C)  both anorexia and bulimia nervosa 
D)  neither anorexia or bulimia nervosa

Question 14

Research concerning the etiology of schizophrenic disorders has implicated excessive activity of the neurotransmitter(s)

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine. 
B)  GABA. 
C)  norepinephrine. 
D)  serotonin and epinephrine. 
A)  dopamine. 
B)  GABA. 
C)  norepinephrine. 
D)  serotonin and epinephrine.

Question 15

Kylie lets her husband keep all the financial records for the family, and she expects him to make all the decisions that affect the family. She refuses to make any decisions on her own, and if anything unexpected occurs, she calls her husband at work to ask for his advice. If Kylie has a personality disorder, her symptoms are most consistent with those associated with disorders in the

Accepted Answer

A)  anxious/fearful cluster. 
B)  odd/eccentric cluster. 
C)  dramatic/impulsive cluster. 
D)  neurotic/dissociative cluster. 
A)  anxious/fearful cluster. 
B)  odd/eccentric cluster. 
C)  dramatic/impulsive cluster. 
D)  neurotic/dissociative cluster.

Question 16

The presence of structural abnormalities in the brain that are assumed to reflect deterioration of brain tissue has been associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  mood disorders. 
B)  schizophrenic disorders. 
C)  anxiety disorders. 
D)  somatoform disorders. 
A)  mood disorders. 
B)  schizophrenic disorders. 
C)  anxiety disorders. 
D)  somatoform disorders.

Question 17

The association between stress and mood disorders is inconsistent but it is clear that

Accepted Answer

A)  stress has little effect on responses to treatment. 
B)  stress affects the likelihood of relapse. 
C)  people do not vary in their initial vulnerability to mood disorders. 
D)  most highly-stressed people get depressed. 
A)  stress has little effect on responses to treatment. 
B)  stress affects the likelihood of relapse. 
C)  people do not vary in their initial vulnerability to mood disorders. 
D)  most highly-stressed people get depressed.

Question 18

Ohman and Mineka's concept of the "evolved module for fear learning" is an update of the notion of

Accepted Answer

A)  reaction range. 
B)  preparedness. 
C)  heritability. 
D)  post-traumatic stress. 
A)  reaction range. 
B)  preparedness. 
C)  heritability. 
D)  post-traumatic stress.

Question 19

With the rise of the medical model came gradual progress toward more humane care and scientific investigation of mental disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Dr Radebe is reviewing the records from a patient who has just been referred for treatment. He is carefully considering the symptoms that have been documented, and is attempting to identify the type of psychological disorder the individual is most likely to have. Dr Radebe is currently focusing on

Accepted Answer

A)  aetiology. 
B)  prognosis. 
C)  diagnosis. 
D)  histology. 
A)  aetiology. 
B)  prognosis. 
C)  diagnosis. 
D)  histology.

According to Seligman's concept of "preparedness", which of the following stimuli should one develop a phobia toward MOST easily?

What do the histrionic, narcissistic, borderline and antisocial personality disorders have in common?

Some researchers are investigating whether dysfunctions in neural circuits using ________ play a role in schizophrenia.

According to Ohman and Mineka, an evolved module

Which temperament is characterised by shyness, timidity and wariness?

While bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa are both serious conditions, neither is a life-threatening condition.

Which of the following statements is LEAST accurate?

Correlations have been found between mood disorders and abnormal levels of two neurotransmitters in the brain: ____________________ and serotonin.

For individuals with eating disorders, the prognosis is better for those with ____________________, which has a recovery rate of approximately 70 per cent.

The conditioning and learning explanation for the etiology of anxiety disorders best accounts for the development and maintenance of

Dr de Klerk is a psychiatrist who argues that different diagnoses represent similar underlying psychological symptoms. Dr de Klerk is, therefore, likely to argue for a _________ approach to diagnosis.

Behaviour that causes anxiety or concern for the affected individual may be considered to be

Individuals with ____ typically maintain a reasonably normal weight.

Research concerning the etiology of schizophrenic disorders has implicated excessive activity of the neurotransmitter(s)

The presence of structural abnormalities in the brain that are assumed to reflect deterioration of brain tissue has been associated with

The association between stress and mood disorders is inconsistent but it is clear that

Ohman and Mineka's concept of the "evolved module for fear learning" is an update of the notion of

With the rise of the medical model came gradual progress toward more humane care and scientific investigation of mental disorders.

Dr Radebe is reviewing the records from a patient who has just been referred for treatment. He is carefully considering the symptoms that have been documented, and is attempting to identify the type of psychological disorder the individual is most likely to have. Dr Radebe is currently focusing on

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According to Seligman's concept of "preparedness", which of the following stimuli should one develop a phobia toward MOST easily?

What do the histrionic, narcissistic, borderline and antisocial personality disorders have in common?

Some researchers are investigating whether dysfunctions in neural circuits using ________ play a role in schizophrenia.

According to Ohman and Mineka, an evolved module

Which temperament is characterised by shyness, timidity and wariness?

While bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa are both serious conditions, neither is a life-threatening condition.

Which of the following statements is LEAST accurate?

Correlations have been found between mood disorders and abnormal levels of two neurotransmitters in the brain: ____________________ and serotonin.

For individuals with eating disorders, the prognosis is better for those with ____________________, which has a recovery rate of approximately 70 per cent.

The conditioning and learning explanation for the etiology of anxiety disorders best accounts for the development and maintenance of

Dr de Klerk is a psychiatrist who argues that different diagnoses represent similar underlying psychological symptoms. Dr de Klerk is, therefore, likely to argue for a _________ approach to diagnosis.

Behaviour that causes anxiety or concern for the affected individual may be considered to be

Individuals with ____ typically maintain a reasonably normal weight.

Research concerning the etiology of schizophrenic disorders has implicated excessive activity of the neurotransmitter(s)

The presence of structural abnormalities in the brain that are assumed to reflect deterioration of brain tissue has been associated with

The association between stress and mood disorders is inconsistent but it is clear that

Ohman and Mineka's concept of the "evolved module for fear learning" is an update of the notion of

With the rise of the medical model came gradual progress toward more humane care and scientific investigation of mental disorders.

Dr Radebe is reviewing the records from a patient who has just been referred for treatment. He is carefully considering the symptoms that have been documented, and is attempting to identify the type of psychological disorder the individual is most likely to have. Dr Radebe is currently focusing on

The Evolution of Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

Biology of Behaviour

Sensory Systems and Perception

States of Consciousness

Conditioning and Learning

Cognition and Language

Human Intelligence

Theories of Motives and Emotions

Human Development

Personality Theories

Social Psychology

Health Psychology

Treatment of Abnormal Behaviour

Culture and Mental Health

Complementary Alternative Treatment of Mental Illnesses

Treatment of Mental Illnesses in South Africa: Culture-Related

Applied Psychology in South Africa

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