Deck 15: Appendix A1: Statistics in Psychology

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

maladaptive

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

a set of learned responses

Question 3

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 ______________.

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

Answer 3

"Who is Hippocrates?"

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

Which of the following is an anxiety disorder?

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

The primary purpose of the DSM is to _____.

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 9

Which of the following reflect behavioral aspects of test anxiety?

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 10

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

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