Question 1

Freud felt that there are four structures of personality,the id,the ego,the superego
and the collective unconscious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Regarding the HPA axis which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Too little cortisol in the long term can have adverse effects. 
B) Too much cortisol in the long term can have adverse effects. 
C) Too little cortisol in the short term can have adverse effects. 
D) Too little glycogen in the long term can have adverse effects. 
E) Too much glycogen in the short term can have adverse effects. 
A) Too little cortisol in the long term can have adverse effects. 
B) Too much cortisol in the long term can have adverse effects. 
C) Too little cortisol in the short term can have adverse effects. 
D) Too little glycogen in the long term can have adverse effects. 
E) Too much glycogen in the short term can have adverse effects.

Question 3

The case ofhas been interpreted both as an example of Freudian analysis and classical conditioning.

Accepted Answer

A) Little Anna 
B) Little Otto 
C) Little Ivan 
D) Little Albert 
E) Little Hans 
A) Little Anna 
B) Little Otto 
C) Little Ivan 
D) Little Albert 
E) Little Hans

Question 4

Which of the following statements concerning neurotransmitters is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) The various neurotransmitters are spread fairly evenly throughout the brain,and are believed to play approximately equal roles in different functions (such as exploratory behaviours). 
B) The majority of research concerning neurotransmitters has examined dopamine,serotonin,norepinephrine and (more recently)gamma aminobutyric acid (GAB
A) . 
C) Neurotransmitters either inhibit or activate an impulse in the post-synaptic neuron. 
D) Neurotransmitters carry their messages across a gap between neurons called a "synapse" or "synaptic cleft". 
E) Neurotransmitters are the chemical substances that carry messages from one neuron to the next. 
A) The various neurotransmitters are spread fairly evenly throughout the brain,and are believed to play approximately equal roles in different functions (such as exploratory behaviours). 
B) The majority of research concerning neurotransmitters has examined dopamine,serotonin,norepinephrine and (more recently)gamma aminobutyric acid (GAB
A) . 
C) Neurotransmitters either inhibit or activate an impulse in the post-synaptic neuron. 
D) Neurotransmitters carry their messages across a gap between neurons called a "synapse" or "synaptic cleft". 
E) Neurotransmitters are the chemical substances that carry messages from one neuron to the next.

Question 5

Which seventeenth-century English philosopher thought that aggression and self- interest were inborn features of all humans?

Accepted Answer

A) Sigmund Freud 
B) John Locke 
C) Thomas Hobbes 
D) William Shakespeare 
E) William Bentham 
A) Sigmund Freud 
B) John Locke 
C) Thomas Hobbes 
D) William Shakespeare 
E) William Bentham

Question 6

Humanistic approaches place the responsibility for positive change upon the caregivers surrounding the individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The text claims that humanistic and existential theories can be considered to be variants on theapproach to understanding human behaviour,first clearly formulated by.

Accepted Answer

A) phenomenological; Locke 
B) deterministic; Locke 
C) deterministic; Freud 
D) phenomenological; Husserl 
E) deterministic; Husserl 
A) phenomenological; Locke 
B) deterministic; Locke 
C) deterministic; Freud 
D) phenomenological; Husserl 
E) deterministic; Husserl

Question 8

In a twin study concerning the genetic bases of schizophrenia,a pair of twins who both have this disorder are said to display concordance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If a behaviour leads to a reduction of distress,negative reinforcement is said to have occurred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Biological and psychodynamic formulations view dysfunctional behavior as the product of forces beyond the individual's control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Geris is a clinical psychologist whose therapeutic approach reflects the view that thinking and behaviour are learned and thus can be changed.Further,her approach essentially follows the views expressed by Bandura's social learning theory.Which of the following is most likely Geris' treatment approach?

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive-behavioural 
B) behavioural 
C) operant 
D) neo-psychodynamic 
E) cognitive 
A) cognitive-behavioural 
B) behavioural 
C) operant 
D) neo-psychodynamic 
E) cognitive

Question 12

Which of the following is true of the latency stage of development?

Accepted Answer

A) Because sex is especially relevant during this stage,it has received a great deal of attention from psychoanalysts. 
B) It is a relatively quiescent stage. 
C) It spans the age range from approximately 3 to 6. 
D) Children in this stage typically associate with other children of the opposite sex. 
E) Children in this stage develop their toilet training skills. 
A) Because sex is especially relevant during this stage,it has received a great deal of attention from psychoanalysts. 
B) It is a relatively quiescent stage. 
C) It spans the age range from approximately 3 to 6. 
D) Children in this stage typically associate with other children of the opposite sex. 
E) Children in this stage develop their toilet training skills.

Question 13

In abnormal psychology,the term etiology refers to the prevalence or frequency of a disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Freud's concept of the Oedipal complex is based upon a play by the Greek tragedian,Sophocles.In this play,the character Oedipus

Accepted Answer

A) kills his father and marries his mother. 
B) kills his brother and marries his mother. 
C) kills his mother and marries his sister. 
D) kills his brother and marries his sister. 
E) kills his father and marries his sister. 
A) kills his father and marries his mother. 
B) kills his brother and marries his mother. 
C) kills his mother and marries his sister. 
D) kills his brother and marries his sister. 
E) kills his father and marries his sister.

Question 15

According to the text,two of the most eminent advocates of humanistic psychology were

Accepted Answer

A) Maslow,who discussed self-actualization; and Rogers,who discussed a person- centred approach. 
B) Maslow,who discussed self-efficacy; and Rogers,who discussed existential angst. 
C) Maslow,who discussed self-actualization; and Rosenhan,who discussed labelling theory. 
D) Maslow,who discussed labelling theory; and Rosenhan,who discussed self- actualization. 
E) Maslow,who discussed a person-centred approach; and Rogers,who discussed self- actualization. 
A) Maslow,who discussed self-actualization; and Rogers,who discussed a person- centred approach. 
B) Maslow,who discussed self-efficacy; and Rogers,who discussed existential angst. 
C) Maslow,who discussed self-actualization; and Rosenhan,who discussed labelling theory. 
D) Maslow,who discussed labelling theory; and Rosenhan,who discussed self- actualization. 
E) Maslow,who discussed a person-centred approach; and Rogers,who discussed self- actualization.

Question 16

The effects of untreated phenylketonuria (PKU)are

Accepted Answer

A) markedly increased blood levels of phenylalanine,resulting in obsessive-compulsive disorder in adulthood. 
B) markedly increased blood levels of phenylalanine,resulting in severe mental retardation. 
C) markedly increased blood levels of phenylalanine,resulting in severe dyslexia. 
D) markedly increased blood levels of glycogen,resulting in severe dyslexia. 
E) markedly increased blood levels of glycogen,resulting in severe mental retardation. 
A) markedly increased blood levels of phenylalanine,resulting in obsessive-compulsive disorder in adulthood. 
B) markedly increased blood levels of phenylalanine,resulting in severe mental retardation. 
C) markedly increased blood levels of phenylalanine,resulting in severe dyslexia. 
D) markedly increased blood levels of glycogen,resulting in severe dyslexia. 
E) markedly increased blood levels of glycogen,resulting in severe mental retardation.

Question 17

With respect to gender differences in the diagnosis of personality disorders,Pantony and Caplan (1991)point out that

Accepted Answer

A) men and women are equally likely to be diagnosed with dependent personality disorder. 
B) men and women are equally likely to be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. 
C) men are more likely to be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder and women more likely to be diagnosed with dependent personality disorder. 
D) gender does not appear to play role in the development of any particular personality disorder. 
E) men are more likely to be diagnosed with dependent personality and women more likely to be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. 
A) men and women are equally likely to be diagnosed with dependent personality disorder. 
B) men and women are equally likely to be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. 
C) men are more likely to be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder and women more likely to be diagnosed with dependent personality disorder. 
D) gender does not appear to play role in the development of any particular personality disorder. 
E) men are more likely to be diagnosed with dependent personality and women more likely to be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder.

Question 18

According to labelling theory,identifying someone as having a disorder

Accepted Answer

A) can lead to the perception by others that the labelled person is dysfunctional and different. 
B) is an important first step for the person so labelled in seeking the proper type of treatment for their disorder. 
C) typically has little significance in the way of proper treatment. 
D) does not lead to unwarranted expectations by others about the person labelled. 
E) is important because it leads to the proper treatment. 
A) can lead to the perception by others that the labelled person is dysfunctional and different. 
B) is an important first step for the person so labelled in seeking the proper type of treatment for their disorder. 
C) typically has little significance in the way of proper treatment. 
D) does not lead to unwarranted expectations by others about the person labelled. 
E) is important because it leads to the proper treatment.

Question 19

Classical conditioning accounts of phobias

Accepted Answer

A) were strongly supported by B.F.Skinner. 
B) were first described by Freud. 
C) remain popular to this day. 
D) cannot explain many facets of phobias. 
E) help explain why certain fears persist. 
A) were strongly supported by B.F.Skinner. 
B) were first described by Freud. 
C) remain popular to this day. 
D) cannot explain many facets of phobias. 
E) help explain why certain fears persist.

Question 20

People suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Accepted Answer

A) have been demonstrated to display chronic muscle tension. 
B) have been described as parasympathetic restrictors because of their consistently low parasympathetic nervous system activity. 
C) have extremely high levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine. 
D) have extremely low levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine. 
E) have been demonstrated to display chronic muscle relaxation. 
A) have been demonstrated to display chronic muscle tension. 
B) have been described as parasympathetic restrictors because of their consistently low parasympathetic nervous system activity. 
C) have extremely high levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine. 
D) have extremely low levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine. 
E) have been demonstrated to display chronic muscle relaxation.

Freud felt that there are four structures of personality,the id,the ego,the superego and the collective unconscious.

Regarding the HPA axis which of the following statements is true?

The case ofhas been interpreted both as an example of Freudian analysis and classical conditioning.

Which of the following statements concerning neurotransmitters is NOT true?

Which seventeenth-century English philosopher thought that aggression and self- interest were inborn features of all humans?

Humanistic approaches place the responsibility for positive change upon the caregivers surrounding the individual.

The text claims that humanistic and existential theories can be considered to be variants on theapproach to understanding human behaviour,first clearly formulated by.

In a twin study concerning the genetic bases of schizophrenia,a pair of twins who both have this disorder are said to display concordance.

If a behaviour leads to a reduction of distress,negative reinforcement is said to have occurred.

Biological and psychodynamic formulations view dysfunctional behavior as the product of forces beyond the individual's control.

Which of the following is true of the latency stage of development?

In abnormal psychology,the term etiology refers to the prevalence or frequency of a disorder.

Freud's concept of the Oedipal complex is based upon a play by the Greek tragedian,Sophocles.In this play,the character Oedipus

According to the text,two of the most eminent advocates of humanistic psychology were

The effects of untreated phenylketonuria (PKU)are

With respect to gender differences in the diagnosis of personality disorders,Pantony and Caplan (1991)point out that

According to labelling theory,identifying someone as having a disorder

Classical conditioning accounts of phobias

People suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Depressive Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual Dysfunction Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Aging and Mental Health

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

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Exam 2: Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Freud felt that there are four structures of personality,the id,the ego,the superego and the collective unconscious.

Regarding the HPA axis which of the following statements is true?

The case ofhas been interpreted both as an example of Freudian analysis and classical conditioning.

Which of the following statements concerning neurotransmitters is NOT true?

Which seventeenth-century English philosopher thought that aggression and self- interest were inborn features of all humans?

Humanistic approaches place the responsibility for positive change upon the caregivers surrounding the individual.

The text claims that humanistic and existential theories can be considered to be variants on theapproach to understanding human behaviour,first clearly formulated by.

In a twin study concerning the genetic bases of schizophrenia,a pair of twins who both have this disorder are said to display concordance.

If a behaviour leads to a reduction of distress,negative reinforcement is said to have occurred.

Biological and psychodynamic formulations view dysfunctional behavior as the product of forces beyond the individual's control.

Which of the following is true of the latency stage of development?

In abnormal psychology,the term etiology refers to the prevalence or frequency of a disorder.

Freud's concept of the Oedipal complex is based upon a play by the Greek tragedian,Sophocles.In this play,the character Oedipus

According to the text,two of the most eminent advocates of humanistic psychology were

The effects of untreated phenylketonuria (PKU)are

With respect to gender differences in the diagnosis of personality disorders,Pantony and Caplan (1991)point out that

According to labelling theory,identifying someone as having a disorder

Classical conditioning accounts of phobias

People suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Depressive Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual Dysfunction Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Aging and Mental Health

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

Filters