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Abnormal Psych
Ab Ps
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Suppose some female rats are given caffeine and others are not. The researcher then count how many times the rats given caffeine couple with males and how many times the rats not given caffeine couple. What is the independent variable? | Caffeine |
| Teacher believes students perform better on test if receive extra feedback on homework. Randomly assigns half of students to get extra feedback. End of semester she compares the scores of the students who received extra feedback with control group. DV?? | Test scores |
| dependant variable causes a change in the: a) independent variable b) scores c) hyothesis d) none of these | d) none of these |
| An independent variable is: a) manipulated by the experimenter b) dependent on the dependent variable c) dependent on the number of people in the experiment d) never manipulated | a) manipulated by the experimenter |
| A researcher manipulates the______ _______ in order to see its effect | independent variable |
| Jake found Correlation between the amount of time spend exercising every day and number of hours sleep at night. The more exercise, the longer the sleep. This means: | correlation doesn't say if more exercise causes longer sleep. |
| Which of the following is the best example of a positive correlation? a) The less interesting the lecture, the less likely you are to remember everything the instructor said b) | |
| Which is example of +ive correlation? a) Less interesting the lecture, less likely you'll remember it b) Chances of getting an A increase as the difficulty of test decreases c) Alicia loves ice cream d) Studying longer helps you get better grade | a) Less interesting the lecture, less likely you'll remember it |
| A strong -ive Corr. b/w smoking (S.) while pregnant and birth weight means: a) S. causes babies to weigh less b) S. is bad when you are pregnant c) the more you S. while pregnant, the less your baby will weigh at birth d) none of these | c) the more you S. while pregnant, the less your baby will weigh at birth. |
| In the late 1970s, attachment was studied by Piaget Ainsworth Erikson Kohlberg | Ainsworth |
| 18mo plays while mother is in room. Research suggests she may: a)feel securely attached to mother at 13 b)feel more attached to father than mother at 10 c)be overly attached to parents at puberty d)resent her parents, especially mother | a) feel securely attached to mother at 13 |
| 2yo cries when father leave room. You say: a) Be concerned. Children should not be afraid when parent leaves b) Be concerned. Crying not appropriate for boys c) Don't be concerned. Crying is normal in secure attach. d)You need more information | d) You need more information |
| Infants who are _____ attached to their caregivers do cry when their caregivers leave the room. | securely |
| Candace has been sad so volunteered to lift her mood. The more hours she volounteers, the happier she feels. This is a ___________ correlation positive negative neutral absence of | positive |
| Research shows a +ive Corr. b/w watching violent TV and aggression in children. We can conclude a)watching violent TV leads to aggression b)aggressive children mimic violence on TV c)their parents are encouraging aggression d)cannot conclude any | d)cannot conclude any |
| Ben refuses to leave home claiming Govt. monitoring him. This is evidence of: a) loss of touch with reality b) interference with ability to function c) neither d) both | d) both loss of touch with reality and interference with the ability to function. |
| Clare in manic phase of bipolar: trouble sleeping, spending lots. She says she's ok. Clare’s behaviour would be considered evidence of a) emotional suffering. b) loss of touch with reality. c) a physically damaging action. d) none of the above. | b) loss of touch with reality. |
| For days, Joe has been crying and has had difficulty sleeping and eating. His behaviour a) is definitely normal b) is definitely abnormal. c) is difficult to categorise as normal/abnormal without knowing cause of behaviour d) can't be judged | c) is difficult to categorise as normal/abnormal without knowing cause of behaviour |
| Your roommate becomes depressed after learns his GF is cheating. He skips class for 1week. His behaviour is: a) Physically damaging b) Lost touch with reality c) Interferes with ability to function d) All of these | c) Interferes with ability to function |
| Which of the following are true about defence mechanisms? They can distort reality. They can help us adapt to societal expectations. They can reduce anxiety. All of these are true. | All of these are true. |
| After Stan failing a test, Stan banged his fists on his professor's desk, stomped his feet on the ground and whined that she was being unfair. Stan was coping with his anxiety by using a)regression b)repression c)projection d)denial | a)regression |
| A man unsure of his sexuality openly discriminates against homosexuals in his workplace. The man is using ___________ to deal with his inner conflict. a) reaction formation b) displacement c) sublimation d) rationalisation | a) reaction formation |
| When Joan was fired from her job, she came home and yelled at her husband for forgetting to shut the refrigerator. Joan is _________ her anger toward her boss onto her husband. repressing projecting displacing rationalising | displacing |
| After finding receipts for hotel rooms, flowers and expensive gifts, Sharon is convinced that her husband is not having an affair. Sharon is using which defense mechanism to minimise her anxiety? displacement regression denial sublimation | denial |
| Which of the following is the first level of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs? Safety Needs Survival Needs Love and Belonging Needs Self-Actualisation | Survival Needs |
| Which of the following is NOT a level in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs? Achievement Needs Survival Needs Safety Needs Esteem Needs | Achievement Needs |
| Which of the following is an example of an esteem need? food shelter sexual intimacy confidence | confidence |
| Morality is an example of which of the following levels from Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs? Safety Needs Love and Belonging Needs Self-Actualisation Esteem Needs | Self-Actualisation |
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| Which criterion suggests one would have a psychological disorder if one's behavior seriously disrupted one's life? A) criterion of abnormality B) criterion of maladaptiveness C) criterion of personal distress D) criterion of psychopathology | B) criterion of maladaptiveness |
| Which criterion suggests a disorder if one's feeling of anxiety, depression, or other unpleasant emotion. A) criterion of abnormality B) criterion of maladaptiveness C) criterion of personal distress D) criterion of psychopathology | C) criterion of personal distress |
| The legal term _____ attests that a person is not responsible for his or her own actions, including criminal behavior. A) mental illness B) insanity C) psychopathology D) psychological disorder | B) insanity |
| Which viewpoint suggests the cause of disorders are due to inherited or acquired brain disorders involving imbalances in neurotransmitters or damage to brain structures? A) behavioral B) biopsychological C) humanistic D) diathesis-stress | B) biopsychological |
| Which major viewpoint suggests disorders are due to unconscious conflicts over impulses such as sex and aggression, originating in childhood? A) behavioral B) biopsychological C) psychoanalytic D) diathesis-stress | C) psychoanalytic |
| Which category of psychological disorders is most widespread, amounting to a prevalence of slightly more than 30%: A) antisocial personality disorders B) substance abuse/dependence disorders C) manic episodes D) all anxiety disorders | D) all anxiety disorders |
| Which of the following psychological disorders has a prevalence under one percent? A) agoraphobia B) schizophrenia C) panic disorder D) social phobia | B) schizophrenia |
| An anxiety disorder in which the person has recurrent, intrusive thoughts and recurrent urges to perform ritualistic actions is known as: A) phobias B) panic disorder C) generalized anxiety disorder D) obsessive-compulsive disorder | D) obsessive-compulsive disorder |
| An anxiety disorder marked by sudden, unexpected attacks of overwhelming anxiety, often associated with the fear of dying or "losing one's mind,": A) phobias B) panic disorder C) generalized anxiety disorder D) obsessive-compulsive disorder | B) panic disorder |
| This disorder, also known as multiple personality disorder, involves persons who have 2+ distinct personalities that alternate with one another. A) dissociative identity disorder B) manic depression C) schizophrenia D) panic disorder | A) dissociative identity disorder |
| The ____ viewpoint of depression suggests that depressed people hold negative views of themselves, of their current circumstances, and of their future possibilities. A) cognitive B) behavioral C) biopsychological D) psychoanalytic | A) cognitive |
| The _____ viewpoint of depression suggests depressed people lack social skills needed to gain social reinforcement from others. A) cognitive B) behavioral C) biopsychological D) psychoanalytic | B) behavioral |
| The class of psychological disorders characterized by grossly impaired social, emotional, cognitive, and perceptual functioning refers to: A) personality disorder B) generalized anxiety disorder C) schizophrenia D) major depression | C) schizophrenia |
| Persons with ____ schizophrenia show personality deterioration, speak gibberish, dress outlandishly, perform ritualized movements, and may also engage in obscene behavior. A) disorganized B) catatonic C) paranoid D) undifferentiated | A) disorganized |
| The illness known as ____ disorder is marked by impulsive, manipulative, often criminal behavior, without feelings of guilt. A) histrionic personality B) narcissistic personality C) borderline personality D) antisocial personality | D) antisocial personality |
| An anxiety disorder is: a) An emotional state identified by panic attacks b) An emotional condition classed by excessive checking c) Disordered thinking d) An excessive or aroused state characterized by feelings of apprehension, uncertainty and fear | d) An excessive or aroused state characterized by feelings of apprehension, uncertainty and fear |
| Specific phobias defined as: a) Excessive worry bouts triggered by specific object/situation b) abnormal sensitivity to light c) Excessive, unreasonable, persistent fear triggered by specific object/situation d) A persistent fear of social situations | c) An excessive, unreasonable, persistent fear triggered by a specific object or situation |
| In phobia individuals acquire a strong set of phobic beliefs which: a) Information about why they think the phobia is threatening. b) How to react when they are in the phobic situation. c) Appear to control their fear. d) All of the above. | d) All of the above. |
| Psychodynamic theory as developed by Freud saw phobias as: a) Repressed Ego. b) Repressed Id impulses. c) Repressed superego. d) Repressed defence mechanisms. | b) Repressed Id impulses. |
| Which of the following is a predominant evolutionary theory of phobias?: a) Non-associative fear acquisition. b) Learned fear responses. c) Biological preparedness. d) Specific phobia acquisition. | c) Biological preparedness. |
| Recent evidence suggests that at least some phobias are closely associated with the emotion of: a) Anger. b) Disgust. c) Exhilaration. d) Sadness. | b) Disgust. |
| With specific phobias, must: a) Ensure individual never comes in contact with the phobic event or situation. b) Address beliefs about their phobia c) Individual has opportunity to talk about the phobia d) Dreams about the phobia are analyzed | b) Address beliefs about their phobia |
| It is considered that successful CBT treatments of social phobia include elements of the following: a) Exposure therapy. b) Social skills training. c) Cognitive restructuring. d) All of the above. | d) All of the above. |
| hich of the following is a Drug treatment for social phobia: a) Serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). b) Antibiotics. c) Antipsychotic drugs. d) Anti-inflamitory drugs | a) Serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). |
| Which of the following physical symptoms are associated with Panic attacks: a) Heart palpitations. b) Perspiring. c) Hyperventilating. d) All of the above. | d) All of the above. |
| A common feature of panic attacks is Hyperventilation and it is due to: a) Dysfunctional breathing patterns. b) Raising blood pH level. c) Oxygen is then delivered less efficiently to body cells. d) All of the above. | d) All of the above. |
| In panic disorder, anxiety sensitivity refers to: a) Anxiety leads to depression. b) Fears of anxiety symptoms are based on beliefs they are harmful c) Anxiety symptoms may predict self harm. d) Feeling anxious always leads to negative events. | b) Fears of anxiety symptoms are based on beliefs they are harmful |
| Generalised Anxiety Disorder is a condition in which the sufferer experiences: a) Fear of fear. b) Continual apprehension and anxiety about future events. c) Continual flashbacks to past events. d) A desire to check that the environment is safe. | b) Continual apprehension and anxiety about future events. |
| Pathological and chronic worrying is the cardinal diagnostic feature of GAD, but it may also be accompanied by physical symptoms such as: a) Fatigue and trembling. b) Muscle tension. c) Headache, and nausea. d) All of the above. | d) All of the above. |
| Stimulus Control Treatment for GAD involves: a) Instructing individual not to worry b) Encouraging individual to control worry with rituals c) Instructing individual to worry at a specific time/locations d) Keep a diary of their worries | c) Instructing individual to worry at a specific time/locations |
| Treatment for GAD involves Cognitive restructuring: a) Challenge & replace dysfunctional beliefs about benefits of worry b) Generate more accurate thoughts c) Challenge biases about how frequently bad events might happen. d) All of the above. | d) All of the above. |
| In OCD compulsions are thought to be: a) Repetitive behaviour patterns the individual feels driven to perform b) Repetitive thoughts about harming or distressing others. c) Overwhelming desires to behaveinappropriately d) Ritualised worrying | a) Repetitive behaviour patterns the individual feels driven to perform |
| In OCD one of the most dysfunctional beliefs is inflated responsibility: a) Inability to take responsibility for one's actions b) Delusions of grandeur c) Belief that one is pivotal in negative outcomes. d) Increased sense of self importance | c) Belief that one is pivotal in negative outcomes. |
| The most common treatment for OCD is imaginal exposure. e.g. For someone with compulsive washing: a) Suppressing thoughts about the ritual b) Imagining others touching dirty dish c) Imag. touching dirty dish d) Imag. -ive consequences of not washing | c) Imagining touching a dirty dish. |
| Sometimes as a last resort Neurosurgery has become an intervention in OCD. The most common procedure is: a) Neurobiotaxis. b) Habituation. c) Emotional anaesthesia. d) Cingulatomy. | d) Cingulatomy. |
| What emotion is characterized by a general sense of danger, dread, and physiological arousal? a. anger b. anxiety c. fear d. obsession | b. anxiety |
| Anxiety is to fear as: a. immediate is to future b. future is to immediate c. general is to specific d. specific is to general | c. general is to specific |
| What are the components of anxiety? a. emotional and cognitive b. behavioral and physical c. both a and b d. neither a nor b | c. both a and b |
| Anxiety and fear are normal because: a. they are adaptive responses to threatening/dangerous situations b. they are common responses to everyday situations c. they produce normal physiological sensations d. they occur on a daily basis | a. they are adaptive responses to threatening or dangerous situations |
| Shari is experiencing intense anxiety. What determines whether its normal anxiety or a disorder? a. whether shes experiencing physical symp. b. whether she recognizes shes anxious c. context she is in d. whether other ppl feel anxious | c. context she is in |
| _______ is the degree to which an individual is predisposed to respond to a variety of situations with more or less anxiety. a. State anxiety b. Characteristic anxiety c. Trait anxiety d. Continuous anxiety | c. Trait anxiety |
| A transitory emotional experience that occurs in response to a specific external threat is called ______ _______. a. State anxiety b. Characteristic anxiety c. Trait anxiety d. Continuous anxiety | a. State anxiety |
| Julie feels very anxious most of the time, in a wide variety of situations. Based on this information alone, which of the following best describes Julie? a. Low state anxiety b. High state anxiety c. Low trait anxiety d. High trait anxiety | d. High trait anxiety |
| Abnormal anxiety is defined as anxiety that occurs in: a. response to a true threat or danger. b. an inappropriate context or is overly intense. c. an inappropriate context and is overly intense. d. response to a true danger but is not intense | b. an inappropriate context or is overly intense. |
| Very low levels of anxiety are associated with: a. High levels of risk taking behavior b. Low levels of substance-related disorders c. Low levels of criminal behavior d. High levels of obesity and eating disorders | a. High levels of risk taking behavior |
| People with anxiety disorders are to high risk-takers as: a. normal is to abnormal b. adventurous is to avoidant c. high anxiety is to low anxiety d. criminal is to prosocial | c. high anxiety is to low anxiety |
| What group of people has been shown to have usually low levels of anxiety? a. People with antisocial personality disorder b. Convicted criminals c. People training to be police officers d. All of the above | d. All of the above |
| How is anxiety useful? a. Helps take risks b. Helps people learn socially appropriate behavior. c. Anxiety is a feeling and all feelings are useful, even if intense. d. Anxiety causes people to ignore dangerous or threatening situations. | b. Helps people learn socially appropriate behavior. |
| What type of anxiety disorder has the highest lifetime prevalence rate? a. generalized anxiety disorder b. panic disorder c. phobias d. obsessive-compulsive disorder | c. phobias |
| In panic disorder, the feared object or situation is: a. being in wide open spaces b. being embarrassed c. catching a disease d. having a panic attack | d. having a panic attack |
| Stella is so afraid of panic attacks that she has become housebound; this condition is known as ___________. a. agoraphobia b. claustrophobia c. panic phobia d. social phobia | a. agoraphobia |
| Of the people who go to hospital emergency rooms complaining of severe chest pain, what percentage are actually experiencing a panic attack? a. 5-8% b. 8-16% c. 16-25% d. 25-34% | c. 16-25% |
| _______ is an intense, persistent, and irrational fear of a specific object or situation. a. Agoraphobia b. A panic attack c. A phobia d. A situational fear | c. A phobia |
| People with agoraphobia are afraid of: a. being embarrassed or humiliated in front of others b. being in public place c. having panic attack where it might be difficult to escape or get help d. having anxiety or a panic attack in a closed place | c. having panic attack where it might be difficult to escape or get help |
| The most common fears experienced by children are of which type(s)? a. animal and natural environment b. blood-injury-injection c. situational and natural environment d. animal and situational | a. animal and natural environment |
| The likelihood of developing stress disorder following a trauma is increased by all EXCEPT: a. preexisting emotional problems b. long and intense exposure to danger c. history of prior traumas d. feeling of relief for surviving trauma | d. feeling of relief for surviving trauma |
| Children who repeat traumatic experiences through their play are showing: a. flashbacks b. learned helplessness c. repetition compulsion d. stress disaster response | c. repetition compulsion |
| Which anxiety disorder is rarely found in children? a. generalized anxiety disorder b. obsessive-compulsive disorder c. panic disorder d. specific phobia | c. panic disorder |
| Which anxiety disorder is equally common among men and women? a. generalized anxiety disorder b. obsessive-compulsive disorder c. panic disorder d. social phobia | b. obsessive-compulsive disorder |
| 92. Which intervention technique involves gradual exposure to physiological sensations? a. in vivo exposure b. prolonged imaginal exposure c. exposure and response prevention d. interoceptive exposure | d. interoceptive exposure |
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