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In a _____ design, one group of people is followed and assessed at different times as the group ages. a. longitudinal b. cross-sectional c. cross-sequential d. cross-longitudinal

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a. longitudinal

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The cognitive and social changes students go through because they are born and grow up in an age of smartphones would be referred to as a(n)... a. experimental group b. control group c. dominance effect d. cohort effect

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d. cohort effect

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Brandy has natually blonde hair. Based on this information, what do we know about Brandy's parents? a. At least one of her parents has a recessive gene for blonde hair. b. Each of her parents must have one recessive gene for blonde hair. c. Each of her parents must have one dominant gene for brown hair. d. Neither of her parents has a recessive gene for blonde hair.

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b. Each of her parents must have one recessive gene for blonde hair

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When sets of genes group together, the result can be multiple traits expressed as a single dominant trait. This is best explained by the process known as... a. dominant inheritance b. recessive inheritance c. polygenetic inheritance d. animes

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c. polygenetic inheritance

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Which of the following is a disorder resulting from recessive inheritance? a. Turner's syndrome b. Klinefelter's syndrome c. cystic fibrosis d. Down syndrome

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c. cystic fibrosis

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Which disorder is characterized by having only one X chromosome in the 23rd paring? a. Tay-Sachs b. Turner's syndrome c. Klinefelter's syndrome d. PKU

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b. Turner's syndrome

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Which term best describes Abby and Brittany Hensel? a. They are monozygotic twins. b. They are dicephalic twins. c. They are dizygotic twins. d. They are technically not twins at all.

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b. They are dicephalic twins.

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What is the function of the placenta? a. It helps the zygote to divide. b. It assists the zygote in its movement towards the uterus. c. It provides nourishment to the developing baby. d. It effectively keeps out all teratogens.

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c. It provides nourishment to the developing baby.

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The 2nd week through the 8th week of pregnancy is commonly referred to as the _____ stage. a. fetal b. embryonic c. placental d. germinal

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b. embryonic

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Which of the following is the most common teratogens and can result in a malformed head and brain damage? a. alcohol b. caffeine c. cocaine d. mercury

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a. alcohol

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When do most miscarriages occur? a. in the last three months b. in the first three months c. after the 5th month d. in the first week after conception

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b. in the first three months

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One way researches study newborn development involves measuring how long infants continue to focus upon a non-changing stimulus. This technique is referred to as... a. adaptation b. habituation c. longitudinal study d. a cross-section design

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b. habituation

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Which of a baby's senses is the most well developed at birth? a. vision b. touch c. hearing d. smell

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b. touch

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In which of Piaget's stages would a child be who has just developed the ability to conserve? a. sensorimotor b. preoperational c. concrete operations d. formal operations

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c. concrete operations

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Vygotsky defines ______ as the process of helping less as the learner improves at a given task. a. scaffolding b. habituation c. zone of proximal development d. metamemory

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a. scaffolding

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Which of the following tends to occur first in a child's language development? a. telegraphic speech b. babbling c. a holophrase d. cooing

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d. cooing

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According to Thomas and Chess, temperament styles often last ______ and are often influenced by ______. a. into early childhood; the unconscious b. into early adolescence; the environment c. into early adulthood; family d. throughout adulthood; heredity

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d. throughout adulthood; heredity

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What kind of attachment, according to Ainsworth, is shown by a baby who clings to his or her mother, gets upset when the mother leaves, and demands to be picked up but at the same time kicks and pushes her away? a. secure b. avoidant c. ambivalent d. disorganized-disoriented

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c. ambivalent

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Studies by Harry Harlow showed that the most important element to developing attachment is... a. feeding b. physical contact c. mental challenges d. sleep

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b. physical contact

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Baby Lisa is beginning to learn more about herself. When she sees herself in a mirror, she smiles and laughs but no longer needs to touch the mirror or look behind it to find the baby that she sees. Researchers would say that baby Lisa is developing... a. trust versus mistrust b. autonomy versus shame and doubt c. awareness of herself d. her internal identity

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c. awareness of herself

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According to Erikson, which stage results in a sense of independence because of one's ability to control their own actions? a. trust versus mistrust b. autonomy versus shame and doubt c. initiative versus guilt d. generativity versus stagnation

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b. autonomy versus shame and doubt

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Changes in the body of young boys such as the appearance and growth of body hair is considered... a. a primary sex characteristic b. a secondary sex characteristic c. the final stage of puberty d. a sign of postconventional morality

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b. a secondary sex characteristic

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"It can't happen to me. I'm special" is a common attitude found in adolescents who have developed... a. a self-concept b. an imaginary audience c. a personal fable d. a preconventional morality

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c. a personal fable

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According to Kohlber, about one-fifth of the adult population is at the ______ level of morality. a. preconventional b. conventional c. postconventional d. preliminary

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c. postconventional

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According to Erikson, the task of the adolescent is to... a. find a consistent sense of self b. develop a sense of initiative c. find intimacy with another d. develop a sense of industry

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a. find a consistent sense of self

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If Colin is going to argue and disagree with his parents, which of the following topics will he typically be arguing over? a. political beliefs b. religious beliefs c. social values d. his taste in clothes

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d. his taste in clothes

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At which age does an adult's physical senses begin to hit their peak? a. 20s b. 30s c. 40s d. 50s

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a. 20s

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What is the most frequent cause of death in middle age? a. accidents b. stroke c. excessive risk taking d. heart disease

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d. heart disease

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As Conrad has gotten older, he finds that it is becoming more difficult to remember certain words or the name of a new acquaintance. What is the most likely explanation for this change in memory? a. Alzheimer's disease b. the aging process c. stress d. heredity

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c. stress

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According to Erikson, the primary task of early adulthood is... a. completing your education b. finding a mate c. starting a career d. taking care of aging parents

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b. finding a mate

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According to Baumrind, which type of parent would most likely say, "Because I said so" or "It's my way or the highway!" a. authoritarian b. authoritative c. permissive neglectful d. permissive indulgent

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a. authoritarian

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As William celebrates his 70th birthday, he finds that he is happy with how things have turned out with his life. According to Erikson, William's life review will cause him... a. to develop a sense of ego integrity b. a sense of despair, since such reviews often result in depression c. to develop an urgency to begin his new projects d. to put to writing many of his accomplishments

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a. to develop a sense of ego integrity

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The structures on the ends of chromosomes that shorten each time a cell reproduces are called... a. telomeres b. collagen c. free radicals d. DNA

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a. telomeres

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Which theory of aging is compared to the limited number of repairs you can have before your car's warranty runs out? a. wear-and-tear theory b. cellular-clock theory c. free-radical theory d. activity theory

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b. cellular-clock theory

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According to research, the reason many older people are no longer involved in their community is because... a. they are not asked to take part b. they quite often are unable to take part c. they do not wish to be involved d. they die

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a. they are not asked to take part

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What stage might terminally ill patients be in if they refuse to write a last will and testament because they believe that in doing so, they are admitting they will die? a. bargaining b. anger c. depression d. denial

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d. denial

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In Asch's study, conformity decreased when... a. at least four confederates were present b. at least one confederate agreed with the participant c. the participant was a male d. the participant had high self-esteem

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b. at least one confederate agreed with the participant

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Which of the following would not be effective in minimizing groupthink? a. Caroline wants her team to openly vote by a show of hands either for or against her business plan b. Karen openly invites input from all team members and even those outside her team. c. Annina reminds her team that everyone will be held responsible for the ultimate decision of her group d. Juanita works hard to remain impartial to all ideas no matter what they are.

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a. Caroline wants her team to openly vote by a show of hands either for or against her business plan

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One of the keys to deindividuation is a. group polarization b. group protection c. conformity d. anonymity

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d. anonymity

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Conner needs just $20 more to go out with his friends. He asks his mother for $50 but she tells him he can have $30 instead. In the end, Conner ended up with $10 more than he originally planned. What technique did Conner use? a. foot-in-the-door technique b. door-in-the-face technique c. lowball technique d. planned obedience

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b. door-in-the-face technique

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Follow-up research to Stanley Milgram's original study has found that ______ of "teachers" will deliver shocks up to the point of being lethal. a. less than 30 percent b. 40 percent c. over 60 percent d. over 80 percent

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c. over 60 percent

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Studies have found that attitudes are primarily the result of... a. heredity b. hormonal chemistry c. traumatic incidents d. learned behavior

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d. learned behavior

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Which of the following represents the affective component of an attitude? a. "I love to go to the clubs - it makes me so happy!" b. "Tonight, we're going to that new club downtown." c. "It is interesting to watch people when I'm out at a club." d. "I'm going to wear a new outfit to the club tonight."

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a. "I love to go to the clubs - it makes me so happy!"

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Erin hates snakes, even though she has never been bitten or been close to one. She developed her feelings by seeing how scared her mother was when she came across them in the garden, or even when watching a movie or television show where there was a snake. Erin's attitude toward snakes was most likely acquired through... a. direct contact b. direct instruction c. interaction with others d. vicarious conditioning

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d. vicarious conditioning

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As an attorney, you always recommend to your clients that they dress up in professional clothes for their day in court. What aspects of persuasion are you focusing on? a. the source b. the message c. the audience d. the media

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a. the source

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On of your friends tells you, "I didn't like the environmental-awareness presentation today. First of all it was too long, not to mention the person that gave it was drinking out of a polystyrene cup and drove away in a huge SUV." What kind of processing might your friend be using? a. central-route processing b. peripheral-route processing c. cognitive-route processing d. visual-rout processing

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b. peripheral-route processing

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In the famous Festinger experiment, participants were paid either $1 or $20 to lie to a woman in the waiting room about how interesting a task really was. The participants who convinced themselves that the task really was fun were the ones who were... a. paid immediately b. paid after one day c. paid only $1 d. paid $20

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c. paid only $1

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If you were to describe impression formation in just one word, what would that be? a. control b. prediction c. feelings d. communication

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b. prediction

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According to the phenomenon known as social categorization, what is most influential in helping us form an attitude about someone or something? a. those things that happen first, also known as the primacy effect b. those things that happen last, also known as the recency effect c.those things that happen in the middle d. that which is repeated several times

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a. those things that happen first, also known as the primacy effect

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Kohanna thinks that everyone who smiles must always be happy and those people who are quiet must be naturally shy. Such assumptions are the bases for... a. stereotypes b. implicit personality theory c. attribution theory d. attitudes

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b. implicit personality theory

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Caleb almost always shows up late for work. His friends attribute this to Caleb's laziness. This is an example of a ______ cause. a. situational b. dispositional c. dispensational d. superficial

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b. dispositional

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How might someone who unknowingly is committing the fundamental attribution error explain Stanley Milgram's obedience study? a. subjects in that study were highly influenced by the power of Milgram and his team b. subjects in that study desired a high degree of positive reinforcement c. subjects in that study wanted to be part of Milgram's group d. subject in that study must have been the kind of people that like to hurt others

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d. subjects in that study must have been the kind of people that like to hurt others

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Prejudice is about _______ while discrimination is about _______. a. beliefs; perceptions b. perceptions; beliefs c. behavior; attitudes d. attitudes; behavior

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d. attitudes; behavior

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Jewell and Amie became friends while taking an evening class at the local community college. Jewell was later horrified to find out that Amie was actually a teacher at the college. Subsequently, Jewell stopped talking with Amie, thus ending their friendship. What theory of prejudice and discrimination might this be an example of? a. stereotype vulnerability theory b. in-group/out-group theory c. realistic conflict theory d. social cognitive theory

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b. in-group/out-group theory

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In teacher Jane Elliot's classic study, the most startling finding was that the... a. the in-group was kinder to the out-group b. the out-group was less prejudiced c. test scores dropped for each group during their respective turn as the out-group d. children were unwilling to discriminate with respect to the others

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c. test scores dropped for each group during their respective turn as the out-group

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Which of the following would be the most effective way to decrease prejudice? a. create an environment of equal status, where groups must rely upon each other to solve a common problem b. bring groups together to talk about their feelings c. bring groups together and allow them to work next to each other d. bring groups together for a friendly competition

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a. create an environment of equal status, where groups must rely upon each other to solve a common problem

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The more you see someone, the more likely you are to like that person. Such a phenomenon is often due to... a. reciprocity of liking b. similarity c. mere exposure d. proximity

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c. mere exposure

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What does the research say about the concept of opposites attract? a. while it goes against he concept of similarity it is real and research can prove it b. opposites attract is really more an example of proximity although studies show that opposites can and often are attracted to one another c. research notes that opposites attract but is unable to explain why this happens d. studies do not support this idea but instead offer the explanation of complementary qualities

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d. studies do not support this idea but instead offer the explanation of complementary qualities

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In grade school, 12-year-old Chase does not know 12-year-old Corrine well, but starts to like her when he hears from her friends that she has a crush on him. This is an example of... a. reciprocity of liking b. similarity c. mere exposure d. proximity

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a. reciprocity of liking

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According to Robert Sternberg's three components of love, which component addresses the physical aspects? a. intimacy b. passion c. commitment d. concern

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b. passion

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According to Sternberg, when all three components of love are present, a couple possesses _________ love. a. romantic b. passionate c. companionate d. consummate

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d. consummate

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When people are unable to reach a goal, frustration may result, which can ultimately turn into... a. aggression b. pain c. confusion d. depression

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a. aggression

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Increased levels of aggression in those who drink alcohol may be due to a decrease in what neurotransmitter? a. dopamine b. GABA c. endorphins d. serotonin

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d. serotonin

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Studies of the brain have found that the ________ is influential in the presence of ________ behavior. a. occipital lobe; aggressive b. medulla; shy c. suprachiasmatic nucleus; passive d. temporoparietal junction; altruistic

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d. temporoparietal junction; altruistic

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Which of the following scenarios probably will not result in the bystander effect? a. you come across someone lying on a busy sidewalk in a large city b. you see someone pass out at a concert c. you drive past an automobile accident where a crowd has gathered d. you come across someone lying on a walking path while you are walking alone at your local nature center

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d. you come across someone lying on a walking path while you are walking alone at your local nature center

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Once a situation has been defined as an emergency, the next step in the decision-making process is... a. noticing b. taking action c. taking responsibility d. planning a course of action

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c. taking responsibility

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If you are asked to describe your best friends by explaining how they act, typically feel, and what they think about, you would be describing their... a. temperament b. character c. personality d. mood

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c. personality

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According to Freud, the ________ mind was the most important determining factor in human behavior and personality. a. preconscious b. conscious c. conscience d. unconscious

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d. unconscious

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According to Freud, which part of the personality is totally buried within each individual? a. ego b. superego c. id d. conscience

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c. id

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The awakening of sexual curiosity and interest in the genitals is the beginning of what Freud termed the... a. oral stage b. anal stage c. phallic stage d. latency stage

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c. phallic stage

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Many of Kyle's friends like to dress up on Halloween as devils, vampires, and zombies. According to Carl Jung's theory, what archetype is being expressed? a. anima b. animus c. persona d. shadow

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d. shadow

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Which neo-Freudian believed personality was mostly a product of dealing with anxieties during childhood? a. Karen Horney b. Erik Erikson c. Carl Jung d. Alfred Adler

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a. Karen Horney

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According to the behavioral theory, personality primarily consists of... a. unconscious forces b. learned responses c. biologically driven traits d. personal choices

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b. learned responses

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Albert Bandura considers ___________ as a person's expectancy of how effective his or her efforts to accomplish a goal will be in any particular circumstance. a. self-image b. self-esteem c. self-awareness d. self-efficacy

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d. self-efficacy

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You have walked in late to class and your psychology professor is explaining how one personality theorist sees personality as a relatively stable set of potential responses to various situations. You know immediately that your professor is talking about the theories of... a. Julian Rotter b. B. F. Sinner c. Alberta Bandura d. John Watson

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a. Julian Rotter

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Nina appreciates compliments about her new photography business but really values constructive criticism, as she can then address particular issues. According to Julian Rotter, Nina has a(n)... a. strong self-concept b. real self c. internal locus of control d. external locus of control

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c. internal locus of control

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What did Carl Rogers mean by the term "fully functioning person"? a. someone who is working to discover his or her real self b. someone who is working to discover his or her ideal self c. someone who is experiencing a match between his or her real and ideal self, and who is also trusting of their innermost intuitions and urges d. someone who has discovered his or her self-efficacy

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c. someone who is experiencing a match between his or her real and ideal self, and who is also trusting of their innermost intuitions and urges

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Trait theories are less concerned with _________ and more concerned with ________. a. changing personality; predicting personality b. describing personality; explaining personality development c. predicting personality; changing personality d. predicting behavior; changing personality

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a. changing personality; predicting personality

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A colleague at work is asked to describe you to the new manager. Most likely, the traits they will use in their description are examples of... a. common traits b. cardinal traits c. source traits d. surface traits

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d. surface traits

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Cattell's research and use of factor analysis essentially scaled down many, many different ways of describing aspects of personality into _______ source traits. a. 10 b. 16 c. 5 d. 2

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b. 16

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In the Big Five theory of personality, "E" stands for... a. empathy b. energy c. external d. extraversion

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d. extraversion

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What is a major shortcoming in the field of behavioral genetics in terms of their studies on human personality traits? a. behavioral geneticists are unable to conduct controlled research studies on human subjects b. behavioral geneticists are unable to scientifically validate anything c. behavioral geneticists are unable ton conduct studies on animals, only on humans d. behavioral geneticists conduct their studies by looking at single individuals over a long period of time, thus slowing the rate by which they can gather data

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a. behavioral geneticists are unable to conduct controlled research studies on human subjects

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What, if anything, have adoption studies taught us regarding the relationship between heredity and personality? a. adoption studies are a new area of study and have yet to offer any information on the effects of heredity on personality b. adoption studies have confirmed that personality can be strongly influenced by genetics c. adoption studies have not supported many behavioral genetics studies, thus questioning the idea that personality can be influenced by genetics d. adoption studies have resulted in conflicting findings, with some strongly supporting the influence of heredity on personality while others suggest that heredity has no influence whatsoever

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b. adoption studies have confirmed that personality can be strongly influenced by genetics

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Which of the following is an example of the halo effect? a. Terrance unknowingly tends to rate his new client's behavior slightly higher during testing after noticing the client is wearing a class ring from his own alma matter b. James tends to distrust all instructors, regardless if they are new or if he has had them for multiple classes c. Madeline always seems to like the last person she interviews for a job because she remembers the most about them d. Aileen provided her diagnosis only after conducting her own assessment and compiling information from two of her professional colleagues

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a. terrance unknowingly tends to rate his new client's behavior slightly higher during testing after noticing the client is wearing a class ring from his own alma matter

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Frequency counts and rating scales are especially helpful in assessing. a. internal thought processes b. observable behaviors c. self efficacy d. personal value

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b. observable behaviors

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Which of the following personality assessments might be best suited for objectively identifying abnormal patterns of behavior or thinking? a. personal interview b. MBTI c. MMPI-2 d. TAT

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c. MMPI-2

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What is the function of a validity scale? a. to determine if a personal is giving an accurate response b. to determine how a subject really feels c. to help better explain the results of a personality test d. to offer both a diagnosis of abnormal behavior plus a positive therapeutic treatment

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a. to determine if a personal is giving an accurate response

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How would the Greek physician Hippocrates have typically dealt with someone suffering from mental illness? a. he would have made a hole in the patient's skull to release the pressure, a process known today as trephining b. he would focus on correcting the imbalance of bodily fluids, or humors c. he would have someone conduct the religious ritual known as an exorcism d. he would have tried to understand the person's unconscious and the forces at work there

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b. he would focus on correcting the imbalance of bodily fluids, or humors

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Lisa has just been fired from her new job for consistently arriving 2 hours late for work. Lisa tries to explain that she must often drive back home to ensure that all the doors are locked and that no appliances have been left on. Lisa's condition is abnormal from the ________ definition. a. maladaptive b. situational context c. social deviance d. subjective discomfort

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a. maladaptive

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In the United States, insanity is a term typically used by... a. psychologists b. psychiatrists c. the social work system d. the legal system

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d. the legal system

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Elliot became widowed after nearly 40 years of marriage. He has convinced himself that no one will ever love him again. His irrational thinking has caused him to suffer from depression, and he rarely leaves his house. What perspective might best explain his behavior? a. psychodynamic b. cognitive c. behavioral d. biological

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b. cognitive

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Which of the following concepts is not specifically associated with the DSM-5 examination of culture-related disorders? a. cultural syndrome b. cultural idioms of distress c. cultural explanation or perceived cause d. cultural binding

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d. cultural binding

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Who is most likely to be diagnosed with a phobic disorder? a. Brianne, who is afraid of snakes after nearly being bitten while running b. Calista, who is afraid of snakes after watching a documentary on poisonous snakes found in her region c. Jennifer, who is morbidly afraid of snakes and refuses to even look at a picture of a snake d. both Calista and Jennifer's behavior would qualify as a phobic disorder

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c. Jennifer, who is morbidly afraid of snakes and refuses to even look at a picture of a snake

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Amelia has recently given birth to her first child. She mentions that she often goes into her baby's bedroom to check if he is still breathing. Would this qualify as an obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? a. if Amelia continues to carry out this behavior for more than one or two days, this would qualify as an OCD b. if Amelia and her husband both carry out this behavior, then it would qualify as an OCD c. if Amelia enjoys frequently checking to see that her baby is breathing, then this would qualify as an OCD d. as long as Amelia is not compelled to check on her baby and does not suffer from severe anxiety if she is unable to do so, then this is not an OCD

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d. as long as Amelia is not compelled to check on her baby and does not suffer from severe anxiety if she is unable to do so, then this is not an OCD

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Sandy took part in the April 2013 Boston Marathon, where two bombs were detonated near the finish line killing three spectators. For approximately two weeks after the marathon, Sandy was unable to sleep or concentrate and often found herself reliving the moment she heard the bombs explode. What disorder might Sandy be diagnosed with? a. acute stress disorder b. posttraumatic stress disorder c. phobic disorder d. panic disorder

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a. acute stress disorder

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Jorge finds himself feeling depressed most of the day. He is constantly tired yet he sleeps very little. He has feelings of worthlessness that have come on suddenly and seemingly have no basis in reality. What might Jorge be diagnosed with? a. seasonal affective disorder b. acute depressive disorder c. major depressive disorder d. bipolar disorder

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c. major depressive disorder

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Studies have suggested the increased rates of major depressive disorder in women may have a basis in _________. a. gender roles, social factors, and emotional processing b. hormonal differences c. biological differences d. heredity

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a. gender roles, social factors, and emotional processing

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What disorder seems to hold an association with bipolar disorder? a. dysthymia b. cyclothymia c. phobic disorder d. ADHD

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d. ADHD

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Olivia is a teenager who has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. What percentage of individuals with anorexia that receive treatment make a recovery? a. 40 to 60 percent b. 70 to 80 percent c. 80 to 90 percent approximately 95 percent

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a. 40 to 60 percent

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Which of the following characteristics best describes differences between bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa? a. individuals with anorexia do not have as severe health risks that individuals with bulimia have b. individuals with bulimia may have a normal body weight whereas those with anorexia tend to be severely under their expected body weight c. individuals with anorexia have been known to binge like those with bulimia on occasion d. anorexia tends to occur in early adulthood while bulimia often starts in early adolescence

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b. individuals with bulimia may have a normal body weight whereas those with anorexia tend to be severely under their expected body weight

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Researchers believe that 40 to 60 percent of the risk for anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorders are due to... a. genetic factors b. hormonal factors c. environmental factors d. psychological factors

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a. genetic factors

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What is the major difference between dissociative amnesia and retrograde amnesia? a. retrograde amnesia patients often suffer from some form of physical brain trauma b. individuals suffering from dissociative amnesia often have a history of memory loss that seems to be hereditary c. those suffering from dissociative amnesia have prior damage to the brain, which in turn causes memory loss d. retrograde amnesia patients often have suffered from painful psychological trauma

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a. retrograde amnesia patients often suffer from some form of physical brain trauma

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Franklin wakes up on a cot in a homeless shelter in another town. He doesn't know where he is or how he got there, and he's confused when people say he has been calling himself Anthony. This is most likely an episode of dissociative... a. amnesia b. amnesia with fugue c. identity disorder d. multiple personality

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b. amnesia with fugue

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Dr. Cowden believes that Jamison's dissociation disorder may be due to his apparent enhanced ability to think about things other than those associated with his traumatic childhood. What psychological perspective is Dr. Cowden applying? a. psychodynamic perspective b. biological perspective c. cognitive/behavioral perspective d. evolutionary perspective

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c. cognitive/behavioral perspective

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David believes that characters in a popular science fiction show are secretly sending him messages. This would be an example of a delusion of... a. persecution b. reference c. negative symptoms d. catatonia

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b. reference

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Dr. Haldol has several patients with schizophrenia who appear to exhibit excessive or distorted characteristics in relation to what one might normal functioning. Specific symptoms include varied hallucinations and multiple delusions. According to the DSM-5, these are referred to as... a. flat affect b. positive symptoms c. negative symptoms d. catatonia

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b. positive symptoms

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Which of the following is not an accurate portrayal of antisocial personality disorder? a. most people with this disorder are female b. most people with this disorder are male c. people with this disorder suffer little or no guild for their criminal acts d. people with this disorder are consistently irresponsible and don't keep commitments

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a. most people with this disorder are female

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Studies show that ________ personality disorders occur more frequently in women while ________ personality disorders happen more often in men. a. antisocial; borderline b. borderline; schizotypal c. schizotypal; antisocial d. borderline; antisocial

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d. borderline; antisocial

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One of the first therapists to begin a movement towards the humane treatment of patients was... a. Rober Fleury b. Philippe Pinel c. Sigmund Freud d. Josef Breuer

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b. Philippe Pinel

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Psychotherapies that attempt to increase the understanding of a client's motives are known as _________ therapies. a. insight b. action c. biomedical d. psychoanalytic

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a. insight

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Although the term may apply to many therapies, transference is typically associated with _________ therapies. a. behavioral b. humanistic c. biomedical d. psychodynamic

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d. psychodynamic

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Motivational interviewing is an alternative therapy to what therapeutic approach? a. psychodynamic therapy b. Gestalt therapy c. humanistic therapy d. group therapy

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c. humanistic therapy

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Dr. Ellington is directive in his approach with clients. He pays close attention to body language and often focuses on a client's denied past. What type of therapeutic approach is Dr. Ellington using? a. humanistic approach b. Gestalt approach c. group approach d. behavioral approach

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b. Gestalt approach

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Which of the following cases would a humanistic approach probably be LEAST effective in treating? a. Leilani, a university professor who has feelings of inadequacy b. Kayla, a professional musician who feels worthless and suffers from depression c. Miranda, a corporate executive who suffers from marked delusions and active auditory hallucinations d. Felicia, a homemaker who suffers from the traumatic memories of her abusive childhood

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c. Miranda, a corporate executive who suffers from marked delusions and active auditory hallucinations

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Behavior-based therapies are ________ based while psychodynamic and humanistic therapies are ________ based. a. insight; action b. action; insight c. rationale; medically d. medically; action

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b. action; insight

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Dr. Kali works with clients to help them learn deep relaxation. Next, he has them list their fears from least to most anxiety provoking. Finally, Dr. Kali slowly exposes his clients to each of their fears and assists them in gaining control of their anxiety. His approach is best known as... a. aversion therapy b. systematic desensitization c. flooding d. fear therapy

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b. systematic desensitization

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Dr. Williams uses exposure-based therapies to treat many of her patients. Client A is actually confronted with the situation that causes her anxiety while Client B is asked to think about and visualize the frightening situation. Client A's treatment method would be described as _________ while client B's treatment method is _________. a. virtual; in vivo b. imaginal; virtual c. in vivo; imaginal d. in vivo; virtual

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c. in vivo; imaginal

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Which of the following therapies has been successful across multiple settings in the establishment of desirable behaviors and modification of problem behaviors? a. token economies b. aversion therapy c. systematic desensitization d. flooding

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a. token economies

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Nicole's therapist tells her that she is applying arbitrary inference to her thinking, which ultimately is causing her to be depressed. Which of the following is an example of Nicole's arbitrary inference? a. Nicole maximizes the bad things she experiences while minimizing the good aspects of life b. Nicole tends to jump to conclusions with little or no evidence to support her beliefs c. Nicole focuses strictly on a single negative event while ignoring less negative aspects d. Nicole tends to overgeneralize a single bad event and assume all things about her life are failing.

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b. Nicole tends to jump to conclusions with little or no evidence to support her beliefs

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Which of the following might be an effective option for some concerns if there isn't a therapist available in your local community? a. family therapy b. group therapy c. self-help group d. psychodynamic therapy

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c. self-help group

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Dr. Cavendish is trying to establish what is known as a therapeutic alliance with her clients. What specifically should she do to accomplish this goal? a. she should work to better understand the disorder that she is treating b. she should be more confrontational in her approach so as to make clients aware of their difficulties c. she should be more empathetic and caring when working with her clients d. she should openly consult with others on all cases to ensure quality therapeutic treatment

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c. she should be more empathetic and caring when working with her clients

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Research shows that African American clients prefer a therapist _________ while Asian men prefer a ___________ therapist. a. of the opposite sex; male b. of the same sex; female c. of the same culture; Hispanic d. who is female; White

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a. of the opposite sex; male

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What do studies show about the overall effectiveness of cybertherapy? a. it is a fad, and studies indicate that cybertherapy is relatively ineffective b. cybertherapy can be effective for people who otherwise might be unable to get to a therapist c. studies indicate that many clients who use chat rooms as part of their cybertherapy often stop showing up after 1-2 sessions d. there currently are not enough studies to indicate whether cybertherapy is or is not effective

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b. cybertherapy can be effective for people who otherwise might be unable to get to a therapist

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Why are antidepressants taking the place of many antianxiety drugs in the treatment of anxiety disorders? a. antidepressants are more cost effective b. antianxiety drugs may be addictive and have more side effects c. antianxiety drugs are becoming less effective d. antianxiety drugs are actually no longer available

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b. antianxiety drugs may be addictive and have more side effects

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Today's electroconvulsive shock therapy is often quite useful in the treatment of... a. dissociative identity disorder b. schizophrenia c. mild anxiety d. severe depression

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b. schizophrenia

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A new therapeutic technique known as deep brain stimulation (DBS) is showing promise in the treatment of... a. anorexia nervosa where other treatments have failed b. phobias c. personality disorders d. mania

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a. anorexia nervosa where other treatments have failed

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