Contemporary Issues in Psychology
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This course examines current trends, debates, and challenges within the field of psychology, providing students with an in-depth understanding of contemporary issues affecting research, theory, and practice. Topics include the impact of technology and social media on mental health, multicultural and global perspectives in psychological practice, ethical dilemmas in psychological research, advancements in neuropsychology, and the evolving understanding of psychological disorders and treatment. Through critical analysis of scientific literature, discussion, and case studies, students will enhance their ability to think analytically about psychological phenomena and engage thoughtfully with emerging topics in the discipline.
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Psychology Themes and Variations 3rd Canadian by Dr. Wayne Weiten
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Chapter 1: A: The Evolution of Psychology
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Q1) Which of the following statements regarding the difference between a clinical psychologist and a psychiatrist is most accurate?
A)Both clinical psychologists and psychiatrists receive medical training.
B)Clinical psychologists tend to take a non-medical approach to the treatment of psychological disorders.
C)Psychiatrists cannot prescribe drugs.
D)A clinical psychologist has a medical degree.
Answer: B
Q2) With which individual is B. F. Skinner most in agreement on the issue of internal mental events?
A)Abraham Maslow
B)Sigmund Freud
C)John Watson
D)Wilhelm Wundt
Answer: C
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Chapter 1: B: The Evolution of Psychology
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Q1) According to the physiological perspective, what must psychologists focus on in order to fully understand behaviour?
A)the interrelations among the mind, body, and behaviour
B)internal mental events
C)the adaptive value of a behaviour
D)the role of the unconscious
Answer: A
Q2) Which of the following is NOT good advice for improving your test-taking ability?
A)Don't waste too much time pondering difficult-to-answer questions.
B)Review the test if you have time left after completing the test.
C)Check for hidden complexities in simple-looking questions.
D)Make sure you use your time efficiently and have enough time to complete the test.
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: A: The Research Enterprise in Psychology
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Q1) Zigfried Rosenblat, Jr. took part in a study on sexual deviance last year. He was somewhat dismayed when he read an article in a weekly journal discussing sexual deviance in which one patient was referred to as ZRJ. Although the article claimed all names had been disguised to protect personal identities, Zigfried is convinced he is the individual described in the article. In this case, which ethical principle did the researchers likely violate?
A)responsible caring
B)responsibility to society
C)respect for the dignity of persons
D)integrity in relationships
Answer: C
Q2) What is the greatest advantage associated with descriptive research methods?
A)a sensitivity to ethical concerns and the overall comfort of research participants
B)the ability to explore questions that cannot be examined using experimental procedures
C)the ability to focus on specific, isolated behaviours
D)the isolation of cause-and-effect linkages in behaviour
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: B: The Research Enterprise in Psychology
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Q1) Tina and Jake are conducting a study to look at what happens to skydivers when they jump out of an airplane. Tina is measuring the heart rates and cortisol levels of the participants, before and after a jump. Jake is interviewing the participants so that they can describe their experiences. Which of the following terms describes Jake's component of the study?
A)qualitative
B)retrospective
C)theoretical
D)quantitative
Q2) Theresa has decided to test whether listening to music while studying improves retention of the studied information. Now that she knows what she wants to test, what is the next step in the scientific method?
A)selecting a research method and designing the study
B)collecting the data
C)formulating a testable hypothesis
D)analyzing the data and drawing conclusions
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Chapter 3: A:The Biological Bases of Behaviour
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Q1) If a person has a brain tumour that results in a disruption of his or her eating behaviour, which of the following areas is the most likely location of the tumour?
A)thalamus
B)hypothalamus
C)brainstem
D)cerebellum
Q2) Assume that trait X is primarily an inherited characteristic. Imagine that trait X is investigated using family studies, twin studies, and adoption studies. Briefly describe each of these three methods and indicate what information each would be expected to yield regarding trait X.
Q3) Julia is currently in the midst of a major depression. What neurotransmitter action is most likely to be associated with her symptoms?
A)reduced levels of the neurotransmitter GABA
B)increased activity at serotonin synapses
C)excess levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine
D)reduced activity at norepinephrine synapses
Q4) Compare and contrast the nervous system and the endocrine system.
Q5) Compare and contrast lesioning and electrical stimulation of the brain.
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Chapter 3: B: The Biological Bases of Behaviour
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Q1) A neuron is currently not receiving any input. Which of the following would describe the current state of that neuron?
A)It has a stable positive charge.
B)It has an unstable negative charge.
C)It has an unstable positive charge.
D)It has a stable negative charge.
Q2) In family studies, how do researchers assess hereditary influence?
A)by comparing the resemblance of adopted children to both their biological and adoptive parents on specific traits
B)by comparing members of one family to unrelated individuals to see how much they resemble one another on specific traits
C)by comparing blood relatives to see how much they resemble one another on specific traits
D)by comparing the resemblance of identical and fraternal twins on specific traits
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Chapter 4: A: Sensation and Perception
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Q1) What are the sensory receptors for smell?
A)smell buds
B)gustatory bulbs
C)olfactory cilia
D)sciatic receptors
Q2) Which of the following reflects a distinction between the process of sensation and the process of perception?
A)Sensation is not necessary for perception but perception is necessary for sensation.
B)Sensation occurs at the level of the brain, while perception occurs at the level of the mind.
C)Sensation reflects reality, while perception is entirely subjective.
D)Sensation occurs at the level of the sense organs, while perception occurs at the level of the brain.
Q3) In which of the following lobes would you find the primary visual cortex?
A)frontal
B)occipital
C)temporal
D)parietal
Q4) Using appropriate examples, show how perceptual experiences can be subjective.
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Chapter 4: B: Sensation and Perception
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Q1) Which of the following is the correct order that neural signals travel from the eye to the brain?
A)receptor, ganglion cell, optic nerve
B)optic nerve, ganglion cell, receptor
C)receptor, optic nerve, ganglion cell
D)ganglion cell, receptor, optic nerve
Q2) According to place theory, which of the following is true of receptor cells?
A)Cells at different locations on the basilar membrane respond to sounds of different loudness.
B)Cells at different locations on the basilar membrane respond to sounds of different frequencies.
C)Cells along the entire basilar membrane vary their rate of responding to correspond to the loudness of a sound.
D)Cells along the entire basilar membrane vary their rate of responding to correspond to the frequency of a sound.
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Chapter 5: A: Variations in Consciousness
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Q1) Which of the following states of consciousness is associated with beta waves, dreaming, rapid eye movements, and profound muscle relaxation?
A)stage 1 sleep
B)stage 2 sleep
C)REM sleep
D)relaxed wakefulness
Q2) What is the state of consciousness known as sleep, according to behavioural and physiological research?
A)active in terms of mental changes, but inactive in terms of physiological changes
B)several distinct stages, each with its own characteristic level of mental and physical activity
C)a relatively uniform experience, with the exception of periods of dreaming
D)a uniform state in which the brain is "turned off" temporarily
Q3) Which of the following drugs would be most likely to cause a fatal overdose?
A)barbiturates
B)mescaline
C)LSD
D)marijuana
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Chapter 5: B: Variations in Consciousness
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Q1) What is the paradox concerning REM sleep?
A)It is a deep sleep, but the person is easy to awaken.
B)It is a deep sleep, but the brain wave pattern resembles the pattern of an alert and awake individual.
C)The person is dreaming, but his muscles are practically paralyzed.
D)The person is dreaming, but the brain wave pattern resembles that of an awake and relaxed individual.
Q2) What is the term used when a person must continue to take a drug to avoid withdrawal illness?
A)tolerance
B)codependence
C)psychological dependence
D)physical dependence
Q3) Which of the following reflects demographics associated with insomnia?
A)Younger individuals and women are more likely to have insomnia.
B)Older individuals and women are more likely to have insomnia.
C)Older individuals and men are more likely to have insomnia.
D)Older individuals are more likely to have insomnia, but there is no sex difference.
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Chapter 6: A: Learning
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Q1) Lynne provided a treat each time Ziggy went outside. What was the treat called, from a conditioning perspective?
A)conditional stimulus
B)positive reinforcer
C)negative reinforcer
D)unconditional stimulus
Q2) A major automaker has developed a series of television commercials that show its cars in the great outdoors, in peaceful settings, away from the hustle and bustle of big cities. The company hopes that seeing the cars in these settings will condition good feelings about its cars. Which learning principle is this particular auto maker attempting to use?
A)operant conditioning
B)classical conditioning
C)observational learning
D)noncontingent reinforcement
Q3) Which of the following could be accounted for by classical conditioning?
A)learning fear of the dark
B)learning to sing a song
C)learning to tie shoe laces
D)learning to print letters
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Chapter 6: B: Learning
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Q1) What is a procedure called when a response is strengthened by following it with an aversive stimulus?
A)positive reinforcement
B)negative reinforcement
C)secondary reinforcement
D)punishment
Q2) In an operant conditioning study, what is the device that creates a graphic record of an organism's response and reinforcement over time?
A)cumulative recorder
B)response monitor
C)Pavlov Box
D)Skinner Box
Q3) Which type of reinforcement schedule leads to the greatest resistance to extinction?
A)continuous
B)intermittent
C)secondary
D)primary
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Chapter 7: A: Human Memory
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Q1) Kiana was given a list of words as part of a memory test that included "dog, pail, and hate." Later, she recalled these words as "dig, paint, and hard." Based on Kiana's errors in recall, how did she encode the original word list?
A)implicitly
B)semantically
C)phonemically
D)structurally
Q2) Which process is important for memory, and involves focusing awareness on a narrow range of stimuli or events?
A)elaboration
B)clustering
C)attention
D)encoding
Q3) What are you experiencing if you try to remember something, but cannot, when you know the information is in memory?
A)Krensky syndrome
B)pseudoamnesia phenomenon
C)tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon
D)retrieval-delay syndrome
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Chapter 7: B: Human Memory
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Q1) What is the term used to describe unusually vivid and detailed recollections of momentous events?
A)flashbulb memories
B)tip-of-the-tongue memories
C)episodic memories
D)long-term memories
Q2) What is true of most people, regarding estimates of memory accuracy?
A)People underestimate the accuracy of their memory.
B)People overestimate the accuracy of their memory.
C)People estimate the accuracy of their memory very inaccurately by either overestimating or underestimating their accuracy.
D)People estimate the accuracy of their memory fairly accurately.
Q3) Which memory system contains your memory of your favourite birthday party?
A)episodic memory
B)nondeclarative memory
C)procedural memory
D)semantic memory
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Chapter 8: A: Language and Thought
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT an item of evidence Chomsky would use to support the idea of an inborn language learning mechanism?
A)Children learn language very quickly and effortlessly.
B)The errors in child speech are common and indicate lawfulness.
C)The general rate of language learning is similar for kids from diverse backgrounds.
D)Language learning in young children is different across cultures.
Q2) Language has rules that govern the arrangement of words into phrases and sentences. What quality of language does this reflect?
A)phonemic
B)continuity
C)structured
D)generative
Q3) Which of the following seems to be enhanced by the educational practices in modern Western societies?
A)field dependence
B)field independence
C)algorithmic problem solving
D)risk-averse behaviours
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Chapter 8: B: Language and Thought
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Q1) Rules exist that govern how words may be combined into phrases and sentences. What property of language is reflected by such rules?
A)Language is generative.
B)Language is semantic.
C)Language is structured.
D)Language is symbolic.
Q2) Research suggests that bilingual individuals tend to score higher than monolingual individuals on some psychological measures. Which of the following pairs tend to be higher for bilingual individuals?
A)intelligence and analytical reasoning
B)cognitive flexibility and analytical reasoning
C)language-processing speed and cognitive flexibility
D)language-processing speed and intelligence
Q3) What are people doing if a mental set interferes with problem solving?
A)They place an unnecessary constraint on the solution to a problem.
B)They assume that all the information provided in a problem is necessary to solve the problem.
C)They perceive an item only in terms of its most common use.
D)They persist in using problem-solving strategies that have worked in the past.
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Chapter 9: A: Intelligence and Psychological Testing
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Q1) Which of the following is a widely used test of creativity?
A)Graduate Record Exam
B)Thematic Apperception Test
C)Iowa Test of Basic Skills
D)Remote Associates Test
Q2) The correlation in IQ scores between identical twins reared apart is lower than that between identical twins reared together. What does this suggest?
A)Environmental factors can have an influence on intellectual development.
B)Genetic factors have no impact on intellectual development.
C)Environmental factors have no impact on intellectual development.
D)Identical twins often do not have the same genotype.
Q3) Where would an IQ score of 100 put you on the normal curve, since IQ scores are assumed to be normally distributed?
A)to the right of the centre of the normal curve
B)at the centre of the normal curve
C)your exact location depends on the performance of others taking the test with you
D)to the left of the centre of the normal curve
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Chapter 9: B: Intelligence and Psychological Testing
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Q1) Klara is mildly intellectually disabled. Which of the following would you expect of Klara?
A)She will require assistance with speech development.
B)She may generally be perceived as normal outside a school environment.
C)She may require lifelong supervision in order to care for herself.
D)She will do well in school until just before the end of high school, which is when difficulties will emerge.
Q2) Who developed the first useful intelligence test?
A)James Stanford and Alfred Binet
B)Francis Galton and Charles Darwin
C)Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon
D)Lewis Terman and Francis Galton
Q3) Tim just completed a test designed to determine whether he has mastered his introductory chemistry class course material. What type of test did Tim complete?
A)projective test
B)aptitude test
C)intelligence test
D)achievement test
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Chapter 10: A: Motivation and Emotion
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Q1) Renaud is describing a whitewater rafting trip. As he talks about the raft crashing through rapids, Tiana's mouth drops, and she finds she is clutching at the arms of her chair. What does this example illustrate?
A)behavioural component in Tiana's emotional experience
B)physiological component in Tiana's emotional experience
C)objective component in Tiana's emotional experience
D)cognitive component in Tiana's emotional experience
Q2) What do the following have in common: achievement, autonomy, play, and dominance?
A)They are all social needs.
B)They are all biological needs.
C)They are all drives.
D)They are all social-based biological motives.
Q3) Which of the following would NOT be considered an environmental factor in the regulation of hunger?
A)hormonal fluctuations
B)stress
C)food-related cues
D)learned preferences and habits
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Chapter 10: B: Motivation and Emotion
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Q1) Which error in logic did Jake make?
A)circular reasoning
B)weak analogy
C)false dichotomy
D)slippery slope
Q2) What could you call a promise of a bonus of $100.00 for completing a work assignment before a deadline?
A)a reward
B)an incentive
C)a motive
D)drive reduction
Q3) Craig has a desire to excel. Which of the following would also be said of Craig?
A)He is high in mastery motivation.
B)He is more likely to be talented than the average person.
C)He is more likely to be depressed than the average person.
D)He is high in achievement motivation.
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Chapter 11: A: Human Development Across the Life Span
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Q1) What is the structure that allows oxygen and nutrients to pass from the mother to the fetus?
A)placenta
B)uterus
C)zygote
D)amnion
Q2) Children raised in rural environments may develop the ability to find their way around a wooded area using cues from the sun, and using trees as landmarks. Children raised in the city may confidently navigate an urban bus system using maps and transfer points. Which of the following theorists would find this difference most interesting and relevant to his or her theory of cognitive development?
A)Ainsworth
B)Piaget
C)Erikson
D)Vygotsky
Q3) Describe the four stages of cognitive development proposed by Jean Piaget, and discuss the major developmental changes associated with each of the stages.
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Chapter 11: B: Human Development Across the Life Span
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Q1) If the developing organism is about 2.5 cm long and has already developed most of the vital organs and bodily structures, which stage of prenatal development is just ending?
A)embryonic
B)germinal
C)zygote
D)fetal
Q2) What tends to happen to couples in the empty nest period of married life?
A)They look forward to their children moving back home after finishing university.
B)They are more likely to divorce than other couples.
C)They adjust effectively to the transition.
D)They experience a significant decrease in marital satisfaction.
Q3) Although most adolescents are reasonably well adjusted, which of the following has been reported by 7 percent of 12- and 13-year-olds?
A)stealing
B)threatening others
C)contemplating suicide
D)getting in fights
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Chapter 12: A: Personality: Theory, Research, and Assessment
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Q1) Roberto tends to focus on people and things around him and is outgoing, talkative, and friendly. What personality type would Jung use to describe Roberto?
A)iconoclast
B)animus-type personality
C)archetypal personality
D)extravert
Q2) According to the five-factor model of personality, which of the following do people who tend to be diligent, disciplined, well organized, and punctual also tend to score high in?
A)extraversion
B)agreeableness
C)neuroticism
D)conscientiousness
Q3) Discuss ways in which each of the major perspectives on personality has influenced some aspect of everyday life in modern society.
Q4) How do you think an operant theorist like Skinner would explain defence mechanisms? Give several examples.
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Chapter 12: B: Personality: Theory, Research, and Assessment
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Q1) According to psychoanalytic theory, what influences a person who is conservative, strict, and moralistic?
A)id
B)superego
C)ego
D)preconscious
Q2) Which of the following could be considered the motto for the id?
A)"If it feels good, do it."
B)"We can work it out."
C)"Mom always liked you best."
D)"Do the right thing."
Q3) Which of the following is NOT a weakness associated with projective tests?
A)cultural bias
B)inconsistent scoring
C)deliberate deception
D)low reliability
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Chapter 13: A: Stress, Coping, and Health
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Q1) Which of the following statements regarding the connection between social support and wellness is most accurate?
A)Social support provides more benefits for the elderly.
B)Social support typically has negative effects in the absence of stress.
C)Social support is a buffer only for people with stress-related illnesses.
D)Social support can serve as a buffer in times of high stress.
Q2) Nora is being chased by a big scary dog. Which hormones are being pumped into her bloodstream??
A)catecholamines and endorphins
B)endorphins and serotonin
C)endorphins and corticosteroids
D)catecholamines and corticosteroids
Q3) Jim always comes to the office early, argues his position aggressively during meetings, and frequently feels frustrated when things don't go his way. Which of the following describes Jim?
A)Type II self-punishment pattern
B)Type B personality
C)Type I cardiac risk
D)Type A personality
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Q1) What is conflict?
A)the experience whenever the pursuit of some goal is thwarted
B)any noticeable alterations in one's living circumstances that require readjustment
C)expectations or demands that one behave in a certain way
D)when two or more incompatible motivations or impulses compete for expression
Q2) What has been demonstrated to be a barrier to effective communication between health-care providers and their patients?
A)Medical visits are generally brief and allow little time for discussion.
B)Many providers underestimate their patients' understanding of technical terms.
C)Patients have a tendency to report every possible symptom they experience.
D)Many providers resent patients who ask questions.
Q3) Patients sometimes don't follow a doctor's instructions, or don't follow the instructions exactly as the doctor recommended. What is listed in the text as a common reason for such non-compliance?
A)Patients can't afford to follow the treatment recommendations.
B)Patients don't believe they need treatment.
C)Patients misunderstand the instructions.
D)Patients believe the instructions are inappropriate.
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Chapter 14: A: Psychological Disorders
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Q1) Carlos recently lost his family in a tragic fire. He is unable to remember any of the events that occurred in the hours just before the fire. He is also unable to remember anything about the actual fire, even though he went into the house three times during the fire, attempting to rescue his family members. Which of the following is most consistent with Carlos's experience?
A)dissociative fugue
B)dissociative amnesia
C)panic disorder
D)generalized anxiety disorder
Q2) Courtney has been diagnosed with depression. Which of the following would you expect to find if you were to look at an MRI image of her brain?
A)increased activation in the frontal lobes
B)enlarged ventricles
C)reduced hippocampal volume
D)decreased activation in the limbic system
Q3) It has been said that not all deviant behaviour is maladaptive, but all maladaptive behaviour is deviant. Discuss this idea, based on what you've learned about the definition and criteria of abnormal behaviour.
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Chapter 14: B: Psychological Disorders
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Q1) What is the name of the classification system used by psychologists to identify psychological disorders?
A)APA Clinical Handbook
B)Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV)
C)Physician's Desk Reference (PDR)
D)Encyclopedia of Psychological Disorders
Q2) Trevor has been arrested for stalking a woman from his class. He first noticed her a few months ago, and every day in class he noticed that she sat in a seat where it was easy for him to watch her. Trevor knows this means that she wants to marry him, so he has been sending her notes and gifts as well as following her everywhere. Most recently, he climbed onto her balcony and entered her apartment in order to find more clues about how he could convince her to leave her boyfriend to be with him. Which subtype of schizophrenia is most consistent with these symptoms?
A)catatonic
B)undifferentiated
C)paranoid
D)disorganized
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Chapter 15: A: Treatment of Psychological Disorders
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Q1) How does the psychoanalytic therapist deal with transference?
A)by allowing the patient to work through the associated feelings
B)by moving to a new topic for discussion
C)by ignoring the diversion and recentering on the real problem
D)by modelling new behaviour for the client
Q2) In light of the differences between the various psychological disorders and their hypothesized etiologies, it would seem that for each disorder, a particular type of therapy might work best. Discuss this notion, and give examples using specific disorders and specific approaches to therapy to support your arguments.
Q3) What proportion of the homeless population struggles with alcohol and drug problems?
A)one-third
B)one-quarter
C)two-thirds
D)one-half
Q4) Persons suffering from different psychological disorders differ from each other in the extent to which they admit they need help and the extent to which they are resistant to therapy. For which disorders are patients most likely and least likely to cooperate with therapeutic interventions?
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Chapter 15: B: Treatment of Psychological Disorders
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Q1) Which of the following is one of the three conditions Carl Rogers believed was important to help create a supportive emotional climate for therapy?
A)transference
B)unconditional positive regard
C)sympathy
D)friendship
Q2) Rick is terrified of spiders and he is currently working with a therapist who uses systematic desensitization. What basic pattern of treatment will Rick experience?
A)uncovering repressed feelings about spiders
B)changing his attitude about spiders through a series of thought exercises
C)training to relax when confronted with spiders
D)gradually reducing the amount of medication that he uses to cope with his spider anxiety
Q3) What are the pharmacological effects of lithium?
A)gradual reduction of psychotic symptoms
B)elevation of mood in patients with bipolar disorder
C)reduction of tension, apprehension, and nervousness
D)control of mood swings in patients with bipolar disorder
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Q1) Which psychologist is known for conducting classic research on conformity?
A)Daryl Bem
B)Stanley Milgram
C)Solomon Asch
D)Leon Festinger
Q2) Which of the following is generally NOT considered a factor in explaining why individuals' performance in groups declines?
A)social loafing
B)loss of coordination between members
C)duplication of effort by group members
D)unequal numbers of male and female members
Q3) Ralph watches as a customer with at least 40 items lines up at his express checkout line. He decides the customer must be a real "idiot" to miss the sign that indicates Ralph's checkout line is an express line with a limit of 10 items. What is illustrated by this example?
A)self-serving bias
B)illusory correlation
C)defensive attribution
D)fundamental attribution error
Q4) How could you explain the matching hypothesis in terms of operant conditioning?
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Q1) Which statement concerning cultural variations in attribution is false?
A)The self-serving bias may be more prevalent in Western societies.
B)People from collectivist societies appear to be more likely to make the fundamental attribution error.
C)People from collectivist societies are more likely to assume behaviour reflects conformity to group norms.
D)Japanese individuals tend to exhibit a self-effacing bias.
Q2) According to evolutionary psychologists, what is the basis for sex differences in attitudes toward relationships?
A)Men and women can't ever truly understand each other, and make inaccurate assumptions.
B)Social status and resource availability will dictate which sex has "power" in relationships.
C)Social roles differ for males and females, and this leads to different expectations.
D)Males and females differ in terms of how much each sex must invest in offspring.
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Q1) When a distribution of scores includes a few extreme scores (either extremely high or extremely low) which measure of central tendency is considered to be most accurate?
A)average
B)median
C)mode
D)mean
Q2) What occurs when the distribution of scores in a group of scores is symmetrical?
A)The mean, median, and mode are relatively close together in value.
B)Only the mean and mode are relatively close together in value.
C)The mean, median, and mode are relatively far apart in value.
D)Only the median and mode are relatively close together in value.
Q3) Which statistic indicates the percentage of individuals who score at or below a given score?
A)percentile
B)median
C)standard deviation
D)frequency
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Chapter 18: Appendix C: Industrialorganizational Psychology
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Q1) In a rapidly changing work environment, which match is MOST desired?
A)match between the person and the technological skills
B)match between the person and the job
C)match between the person and the organization
D)match between the training and the person
Q2) Which educational model reflects the training of industrial/organizational psychologists?
A)experimental utility
B)industrial researcher
C)clinical
D)scientist-practitioner
Q3) Regarding the use of work teams in many companies, which statement is most accurate?
A)Teams that have worked together for a long period of time are more efficient than individuals, but newer teams are problematic.
B)Individuals outperform teams.
C)Teams are one way of performing work, but are not inherently superior to individuals.
D)Teams outperform individuals.
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Chapter 19: Appendix D: Evaluating the Quality of
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Q1) Which of the following would be most likely to provide unbiased information?
A)a website attached to a university, with a range of links and peer-reviewed articles on the topic of experimental analysis of reports of UFO abductions
B)an online article about post-traumatic stress disorder, written for a popular magazine, that includes a list of citations and contact information for all individuals interviewed for the article
C)a site maintained by a patients' rights group, providing information (including case studies and newspaper articles) about how clinicians may be implanting false memories in their clients
D)a site sponsored by a pharmaceutical company that explains in great detail (and with links to government health organizations) about the symptoms and treatments for depression
Q2) What is the key to finding quality resources online?
A)Actively exercise judgment and critical thinking.
B)Limit your search to peer-reviewed sites.
C)Start with a common resource like Wikipedia and follow links from that source.
D)Rely on resources that have been referred to you by those you trust.
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