Question 1

According to the behaviorists,disordered behavior is a result of _____________.

Accepted Answer

A) repressed thoughts and memories that try to resurface 
B) a set of learned responses 
C) illogical thinking patterns 
D) chemical imbalances and brain damage 
A) repressed thoughts and memories that try to resurface 
B) a set of learned responses 
C) illogical thinking patterns 
D) chemical imbalances and brain damage B

Question 2

Kevin shows a pattern of instability in his relationships,self-image,and feelings.As such,he most likely has ________ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) antisocial 
B) borderline 
C) dependent 
D) avoidant 
A) antisocial 
B) borderline 
C) dependent 
D) avoidant B

Question 3

In which disorder does a person seem to experience at least two or more distinct personalities existing in one body?

Accepted Answer

A) schizophrenia 
B) panic disorder 
C) depersonalization 
D) dissociative identity disorder 
A) schizophrenia 
B) panic disorder 
C) depersonalization 
D) dissociative identity disorder D

Question 4

Which of the following reflect behavioral aspects of test anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A) excessive worrying,expecting to do poorly,and finding it hard to study in the first place 
B) procrastination,avoiding studying,or deficient study skills 
C) body tension,difficulty breathing,and sweaty palms 
D) anger,depression,and frustration 
A) excessive worrying,expecting to do poorly,and finding it hard to study in the first place 
B) procrastination,avoiding studying,or deficient study skills 
C) body tension,difficulty breathing,and sweaty palms 
D) anger,depression,and frustration

Question 5

The primary purpose of the DSM is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A) help psychologists assess only normal behavior 
B) keep the number of diagnostic categories of mental disorders to a minimum 
C) help psychological professionals diagnose psychological disorders 
D) describe the causes of common physiological disorders 
A) help psychologists assess only normal behavior 
B) keep the number of diagnostic categories of mental disorders to a minimum 
C) help psychological professionals diagnose psychological disorders 
D) describe the causes of common physiological disorders

Question 6

You are a contestant on Jeopardy! and it is your turn.You say to Alex,"I'll take Ancient Explanations of Mental Illness for $100." The answer is,"His was the first recorded attempt to explain abnormal behavior as due to some biological process." The smile on your face reveals the confidence you have as you say ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) "Who is Sigmund Freud?" 
B) "Who is Hippocrates?" 
C) "Who is Carl Rogers?" 
D) "Who is John Watson?" 
A) "Who is Sigmund Freud?" 
B) "Who is Hippocrates?" 
C) "Who is Carl Rogers?" 
D) "Who is John Watson?"

Question 7

Severe depression that comes on suddenly and seems to have no external cause is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A) dysthymia 
B) bipolar disorder 
C) hypomania 
D) major depression 
A) dysthymia 
B) bipolar disorder 
C) hypomania 
D) major depression

Question 8

Any behavior that does not allow a person to function within or adapt to the stresses and everyday demands of life is considered__________.

Accepted Answer

A) deviant 
B) uncomfortable 
C) rare 
D) maladaptive 
A) deviant 
B) uncomfortable 
C) rare 
D) maladaptive

Question 9

Which of the following is an anxiety disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) bipolar disorder 
B) conversion disorder 
C) phobic disorder 
D) schizophrenia 
A) bipolar disorder 
B) conversion disorder 
C) phobic disorder 
D) schizophrenia

Question 10

What is the best way to describe the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A) clearly identifiable symptoms 
B) a decrease in normal functioning 
C) an excess or distortion of normal functions 
D) symptoms that psychologists are certain are occurring 
A) clearly identifiable symptoms 
B) a decrease in normal functioning 
C) an excess or distortion of normal functions 
D) symptoms that psychologists are certain are occurring

According to the behaviorists,disordered behavior is a result of _____________.

Kevin shows a pattern of instability in his relationships,self-image,and feelings.As such,he most likely has ________ personality disorder.

In which disorder does a person seem to experience at least two or more distinct personalities existing in one body?

Which of the following reflect behavioral aspects of test anxiety?

The primary purpose of the DSM is to _____.

Severe depression that comes on suddenly and seems to have no external cause is called ______.

Any behavior that does not allow a person to function within or adapt to the stresses and everyday demands of life is considered__________.

Which of the following is an anxiety disorder?

What is the best way to describe the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

Introduction

A: The Science of Psychology

B: The Science of Psychology

A: The Biological Perspective

B: The Biological Perspective

A: Sensation and Perception

B: Sensation and Perception

A: Consciousness

B: Consciousness

A: Learning

B: Learning

A: Memory

B: Memory

A: Cognition

B: Cognition

A: Development Across the Life Span

B: Development Across the Life Span

A: Motivation, Stress, and Emotion

B: Motivation, Stress, and Emotion

A: Social Psychology

B: Social Psychology

A: Theories of Personality

B: Theories of Personality

A: Psychological Disorders

B: Psychological Disorders

A: Psychological Therapies

B: Psychological Therapies

Appendix A2: Statistics in Psychology

Appendix B1: Applied Psychology and Psychology Careers

Appendix B2: Applied Psychology and Psychology Careers

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Exam 15: Appendix A1: Statistics in Psychology

According to the behaviorists,disordered behavior is a result of _____________.

Kevin shows a pattern of instability in his relationships,self-image,and feelings.As such,he most likely has ________ personality disorder.

In which disorder does a person seem to experience at least two or more distinct personalities existing in one body?

Which of the following reflect behavioral aspects of test anxiety?

The primary purpose of the DSM is to _____.

Severe depression that comes on suddenly and seems to have no external cause is called ______.

Any behavior that does not allow a person to function within or adapt to the stresses and everyday demands of life is considered__________.

Which of the following is an anxiety disorder?

What is the best way to describe the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

Introduction

A: The Science of Psychology

B: The Science of Psychology

A: The Biological Perspective

B: The Biological Perspective

A: Sensation and Perception

B: Sensation and Perception

A: Consciousness

B: Consciousness

A: Learning

B: Learning

A: Memory

B: Memory

A: Cognition

B: Cognition

A: Development Across the Life Span

B: Development Across the Life Span

A: Motivation, Stress, and Emotion

B: Motivation, Stress, and Emotion

A: Social Psychology

B: Social Psychology

A: Theories of Personality

B: Theories of Personality

A: Psychological Disorders

B: Psychological Disorders

A: Psychological Therapies

B: Psychological Therapies

Appendix A2: Statistics in Psychology

Appendix B1: Applied Psychology and Psychology Careers

Appendix B2: Applied Psychology and Psychology Careers

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