Deck 4: Adaptive and Maladaptive Behavior

Question 1

What is workaholism and why is it not an ideal way to live your life? Explain.

Answer 1

NO Answer

Question 2

Which of the following is true about anorexia nervosa?

A)a refusal to maintain a minimal body weight
B)a pathological fear of gaining weight
C)a distorted body image
D)all of the above

Answer 2

D

Question 3

As compared to many European countries, the work week is _____ in North America.

A)longer
B)shorter
C)about the same
D)about 20% shorter
E)none of the above

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which are the consequences of behavioral addictions?

A)They can lead to self-destructive behaviors.
B)They can have a positive component to them.
C)They can lead to a false sense of control.
D)They can increase chances of fantasizing about the behavior.
E)All of the above statements are true.

Question 5

Which of the following is true about eating disorders?

A)Two eating disorders are anorexia and bulimia.
B)They are largely a problem among adolescent girls and women.
C)People with eating disorders usually have poor self-esteem and distorted images of their bodies.
D)Eating disorders are partially based on a person's genetic make-up.
E)All of the above are true about eating disorders.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a good anger-management strategy?

A)learning to be more empathic
B)realizing that anger does not solve the problem
C)maintaining realistic expectations
D)refusing to accept what is unchangeable
E)using the "time-out" method

Question 7

Which of the following is true about dysthymia?

A)It is a crisis situation.
B)It is a type of chronic and low-grade depression.
C)It is one episode of moderate depression.
D)None of the above.

Question 8

Which of the following physical symptoms are associated with panic disorder?

A)heart palpitations
B)sweating
C)a rush of dread and fear
D)all of the above

Question 9

This type of depression is characterized by periods of extreme hyperarousal followed by periods of incapacitating depression.

A)dysthymia
B)major depression
C)bipolar disorder
D)prolonged grief

Question 10

Which statement is true about depression?

A)Depression can result from chemical imbalances in the body.
B)Depression can be caused by certain medical conditions such as arthritis and diabetes.
C)Depression can occur due to side effects of certain prescribed medicine such as that for high blood pressure or Parkinson's disease.
D)Psychotherapy has proven to be extremely effective in battling depression.
E)All statements are true about depression.

Question 11

This type of workaholic likes to work long hours to hide from boredom or an unhappy relationship, or to avoid home responsibilities.

A)reluctant
B)turtle
C)robot
D)inefficient
E)pushover

Question 12

Matt hasn't missed a day of work since he started his sales job four years ago. In addition to coming early and leaving late, he also puts in hours during the weekends. He wishes to get promoted to the sales manager of his dealership. Matt is most likely

A)an ambitious workaholic.
B)an inefficient workaholic.
C)a turtle workaholic.
D)a reluctant workaholic.
E)none of the above.

Question 13

Some people drink alcohol as a means to cope with stress. Unfortunately, drinking problems may develop over time. How doyou know if you have a drinking problem and what are some ways in which you can reduce your dependence to alcohol?

Question 14

What are some eating disorders and how do they relate to stress?

Question 15

Anger has the potential to cause tremendous harm to yourself and others. It is worthwhile to learn strategies to moderate the intensity and frequency of such outbursts. What are some of these strategies? Elaborate.

Question 16

One way to tell the difference between normal sadness or grief and serious depressive disorder is the presence of physiological signs. What are these physiological signs?

Question 17

There are varying degrees of depression. What are the five types of depressive disorders? Provide a brief explanation of each.

Question 18

Most forms of anxiety produce both physical and emotional symptoms. Give a brief description of each.

Question 19

What is existential angst? Explain.

Question 20

Give a brief description of five defense mechanisms of your choice.

Question 21

Provide a description of the goals and philosophies of each of the five theoretical models of coping and adaptation to stress.

Question 22

A relatively permanent feeling of dread that seems to linger throughout one's lifetime due to concerns over questions such as "Why am I alive?" or "What is the meaning of life?" describes this type of anxiety:

A)contemplation
B)post-traumatic stress disorder
C)existential angst
D)catharsis
E)none of the above

Question 23

Which area of the brain is mainly responsible for fear and other emotions?

A)pons
B)amygdala
C)reticular formation
D)motor cortex
E)cerebellum

Question 24

What does the mindfulness model predict about maladaptive behaviors in life?

A)Mindfulness results in maladaptive behaviors.
B)Maladaptive behaviors result of loss of mindfulness.
C)Nonjudgmental attention to the present moment causes stress.
D)All of the above.

Question 25

The philosophy of which theoretical model is that people are shaped by their environment and experiences, and that all behavior is learned and reinforced?

A)psychoanalytical
B)humanistic
C)behavioral
D)cognitive
E)reflective

Question 26

The goal of which theoretical model is to create authentic relationships, increase awareness, express feelings, develop oneself, explore core issues that give life meaning, and address barriers to freedom and responsibility?

A)psychoanalytical
B)humanistic
C)behavioral
D)cognitive
E)reflective

Question 27

The goal of which theoretical model is to resolve conflicts from the past, change character, promote insight, and strengthen ego?

A)psychoanalytical
B)humanistic
C)behavioral
D)cognitive
E)reflective

Question 28

Workaholics tend to be successful in their careers.

Question 29

Eating large amounts of food at one sitting and then engaging in vomiting is an eating disorder called anorexia nervosa.

Question 30

The behavioral model explains human behaviors through individuals' cognitive interpretations of their environmental experiences.

Question 31

Expressing anger ultimately leads to a release of stress.

Question 32

The process of blocking out of consciousness any upsetting thoughts is the defense mechanism called denial.

Question 33

Because of his fear of germs, Donald Trump avoids shaking hands with others.

Question 34

According to Freud, which part of our personality acts as the negotiator and mediator of these conflicting forces in our psyche?

A)preconscious
B)superego
C)id
D)ego

Question 35

Freud suggested that people use which of the following to protect themselves from harm?

A)the superego
B)the id
C)defense mechanisms
D)psychic energy

Question 36

Which of the following qualities is not associated with mindfulness?

A)openness to new information
B)awareness of multiple perspectives
C)awareness of the present moment
D)none of the above

Question 37

Tracy normally fed her cat canned cat food. She noticed that every time she used her electric can opener, her cat would come to the garage. What is the unconditioned stimulus?

A)the cat food
B)the sound of the electric can opener
C)the cat coming to the kitchen
D)none of the above

Question 38

When John received a bonus for his hard work from his boss, what behavioral strategy did his boss use to influence John's behavior?

A)habituation
B)classical conditioning
C)operant conditioning
D)extinction

Question 39

Which one is not part of the existentialist's ideology?

A)accepting responsibility
B)making contact with others
C)finding personal meaning
D)not accepting anxiety as part of life
E)living in the present moment

Question 40

Effective way(s) to control and redirect anger include(s) which of the following?

A)Express feelings constructively.
B)Accept what is unchangeable.
C)Become more empathic.
D)Think about the consequences of anger.
E)All of the listed responses are correct.

Question 41

When Bob asked Jenny out for a date, he got rejected. Bob told himself that Jenny has many shortcomings and there are many other girls available at his university. Which defense mechanism did Bob use?

A)displacement
B)repression
C)rationalization
D)suppression

Question 42

Reverting back to coping strategies of an earlier time in development describes which defense mechanism?

A)repression
B)sublimation
C)fantasy
D)reaction formation
E)regression

Question 43

Which of the following is false based on Freud's theory of psychoanalysis?

A)Defensive mechanisms are consciously deployed to ward attacks on the ego.
B)Defensive mechanisms may be irrational.
C)Some level of innate stress is universal.
D)Humans operate at instinctual levels.

Question 44

Freud would call instinctual drives:

A)id
B)ego
C)superego
D)sex
E)basic needs

Question 45

Living in the present moment is advocated by the humanistic model.