Introduction to Psychology
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Introduction to Psychology offers a comprehensive overview of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. This course explores the major concepts, theories, and research findings in various subfields of psychology, including biological foundations, perception, learning, memory, development, emotion, personality, psychological disorders, and social interactions. Students will gain insight into how psychological principles can be applied to everyday life and develop critical thinking skills through the analysis of classic and contemporary experiments. The course lays the groundwork for further study in psychology and related disciplines.
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Chapter 1: Invitation to Personal Learning and Growth
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Q1) The behaviors and traits of basic honesty and caring include:
A)sense of social interest, interpersonal relationships, sense of humor
B)efficient perception of reality, ethical awareness, freshness of appreciation
C)search for purpose and meaning, independence, acceptance of self and others
D)detachment, creativity, spontaneity
Answer: A
Q2) A basic concept of Alfred Adler's theory is
A)self-actualization.
B)individuation.
C)determinism.
D)social interest.
Answer: D
Q3) Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of self-actualizing people?
A)sense of social interest
B)being completely independent
C)having a capacity for real love and fusion with another
D)possessing a sense of humor
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Reviewing Your Childhood and Adolescence
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Q1) Iryna's parents have adopted an authoritarian parenting style. Which of the following statements would they most likely make?
A)"Iryna has such strong aptitude in math, and we want her to feel the satisfaction of accomplishing a challenging goal so we will encourage her to take an advanced math course."
B)"We insist Iryna take the most demanding math course and bring home an A+."
C)"Whatever Iryna wants to do is fine with us. If she feels like taking an easier math class this semester, that's her choice."
D)"It's up to the school to decide what classes Iryna should take. That's why we pay taxes-so parents don't have to deal with their children's education."
Answer: B
Q2) According to Erikson, the conflict that characterizes the preschool years is
A)initiative vs. guilt.
B)autonomy vs. shame and doubt.
C)industry vs. inferiority.
D)trust vs. mistrust.
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Adulthood and Autonomy
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Q1) One theory of human development that focuses on the period from roughly ages 18 to 25 is called
A)emerging adulthood.
B)late adolescence.
C)emerging autonomy.
D)post-adolescence.
Answer: A
Q2) People who have a sense of generativity
A)show little interest in making the world a better place.
B)tend to focus more on what they can give to others than on what they can get.
C)focus on what they can get from others.
D)avoid risks by choosing the security provided by a routine existence.
Answer: B
Q3) _______ was the developer of rational emotive behavior therapy.
A)Abraham Maslow
B)Eric Berne
C)Albert Ellis
D)Carl Rogers
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Your Body and Wellness
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Q1) The following is NOT true concerning unexpressed emotions:
A)Unexpressed emotions can manifest themselves in physical symptoms.
B)Over time, unexpressed emotions will simply disappear.
C)There is a relationship between unexpressed emotions and the development of severe headaches, ulcers, and digestive problems.
D)When we seal off emotions such as grief and anger, we also keep ourselves from experiencing intense joy.
Q2) Due to research conducted by scientists at the National Human Genome Research Institute and others, our understanding of the vital role that __________ plays in complex disorders is likely to continue to grow.
A)treatment
B)diagnosis
C)health
D)genetics
Q3) Your body speaks to your vitality and reveals:
A)your age.
B)your true health.
C)your needs.
D)your tiredness with life.
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Chapter 5: Managing Stress
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Q1) __________ involves the insertion of 3 to 15 tiny needles into specific acupuncture points located in various places all over the body.
A)Mindfulness
B)Pilates
C)Yoga
D)Acupuncture
Q2) Avoidance/avoidance conflict:
A)arises when a choice must be made between two or more unattractive or undesirable goals.
B)is produced when a choice must be made between two or more goals, each of which has attractive and unattractive elements.
C)occurs when a choice must be made between two or more attractive or desirable alternatives.
D)occurs whether or not a choice is made.
Q3) Which of the following events would be least likely to cause PTSD?
A)A natural disaster
B)Sexual assault
C)A disagreement with a friend
D)A terrorist attack
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Chapter 6: Love
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Q1) All of the following are "myths and misconceptions about love," EXCEPT for the assertion that:
A)love implies constant closeness.
B)we fall in and out of love.
C)love is an active choice.
D)love is exclusive.
Q2) Jeff is in a relationship in which he has unrealistic expectations of how his girlfriend must act in order to be worthy of his love. He is unwilling to share his thoughts and feelings when she tries to discuss the situation with him. Jeff is most likely to be a person whose love is:
A)inauthentic.
B)romantic.
C)controlling.
D)authentic.
Q3) All of the following are signs of authentic love EXCEPT:
A)having respect for the dignity of the person who is loved.
B)being vulnerable in the relationship.
C)growth for both ourselves and the person we love.
D)being focused on changing others so they will conform to our expectations of how they should be.
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Chapter 7: Relationships
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Q1) Data from a nationally representative survey found that the breakup rates for nonmarital romantic and marital relationships were __________ for couples who met online than for those who met at offline venues.
A)not a clear and distinct difference
B)approximately the same
C)lower
D)higher
Q2) __________ can be a wonderful tool that enhances our ability to communicate with others.
A)Anger
B)Technology .
C)Dissatifaction
D)Poor mental health.
Q3) The absence of conflict in a relationship
A)should be the ultimate goal of couples.
B)is not as important as being able to deal with conflict constructively.
C)is possible if both partners agree upfront to be honest with each other.
D)is a sign of a perfect relationship.
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Chapter 8: Becoming the Woman or Man You Want to Be
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Q1) Androgyny refers to:
A)a reversal of roles.
B)a person's flexibility in gender-role behaviors.
C)one's sexual orientation.
D)people who are low in both stereotypical masculine and feminine traits.
Q2) Which of the following is a typical feminine stereotype?
A)possessing an aggressive and independent spirit
B)tendency to be rational rather than emotional
C)decisiveness and tactfulness
D)passivity and dependent
Q3) ________________ are considered to be higher in __________________, which suggests they are concerned about relationships with other people.
A)Women; agency
B)Men; agency
C)Women; communion
D)Men; communion
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Chapter 9: Sexuality
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Q1) The following is true concerning guilt over sexual matters:
A)All guilt over sexual matters is unhealthy and irrational.
B)Guilt keeps us in control over our sexual impulses.
C)Media information about sexuality is often biased. This negative information may produce unrealistic and unbalanced attitudes about sexuality and foster fears and guilt.
D)Sexual guilt is often the result of an ambiguous moral upbringing.
Q2) Fear-arousing campaigns have been ____________________ in getting young sexually active people to use condoms with regularity and engage in safer sex practices.
A)extremely effective
B)somewhat effective
C)ineffective
D)intermittently successful
Q3) __________ refers to sexually intimate behavior between two people without an emotional commitment.
A)Sexuality
B)Inhibition
C)Sexual coercion
D)The hook-up culture
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Chapter 10: Work and Recreation
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Q1) Each of Holland's personality types can best be understood through the following diagram:
A)hexagon.
B)circle.
C)bar graph.
D)cube.
Q2) __________ have revolutionized many aspects of our lives: the way we study, the way we interact with friends and family members, the way we play, and the way we work
A)Occupational advances
B)Personal advances
C)Career advances
D)Technological advances
Q3) People with poor self-concept:
A)generally do well in the world of work.
B)tend to see themselves as having a meaningful job.
C)identify themselves with their work.
D)are not likely to envision themselves in a meaningful job.
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Chapter 11: Loneliness and Solitude
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Q1) ________ often feel that they are all alone in their world, that they are the first ones to have had the feelings they do, and that they are separated from others by some abnormality.
A)Children
B)Adolescents
C)Young adults
D)Older adults
Q2) Jeff is quite shy and has difficulty meeting new people, making friends, and getting involved in many social activities. Which of the following would NOT be suggested?
A)He put himself in situations where he would be forced to make social contact, even though he feels intimidated.
B)He try to pinpoint the reasons or combination of factors underlying his shyness.
C)He strive to become an extroverted personality since his shyness interferes so much with his life.
D)He challenge the personal fears that keep him from being comfortable in social situations.
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Chapter 12: Death and Loss
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Q1) William Blau, who teaches a course on death and dying, points out that:
A)extreme emotional pain and hopelessness are usually subject to change.
B)extreme emotional pain and hopelessness do not improve, as a rule, and typically lead to suicide.
C)few of his students are concerned with the ethical question of whether one should interfere with a person's "right to die."
D)most therapy clients hospitalized for suicidal behavior were angry later on that they were kept from self-directed violence.
Q2) Which of the following signs may NOT indicate that an individual is at risk for suicide?
A)absence of a sense of purpose in life
B)giving away prized possessions
C)increased substance use
D)increase in spending time with friends and family
Q3) The typical sequence in the stages of dying, according to Kübler-Ross, is:
A)anger, denial, bargaining, despair, acceptance.
B)denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance.
C)shock, questioning, denial, bargaining, acceptance.
D)anxiety, depression, anger, hope, joy.
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Chapter 13: Meaning and Values
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Q1) The Qur'an is part of which religion?
A)Christianity
B)Buddhism
C)Hinduism
D)Islam
Q2) At its worst, living without meaning and values can:
A)result in suicide.
B)cause moderate distress.
C)lead to boredom and stagnation.
D)reduce one's productivity at work.
Q3) Meaning in life is found through:
A)intense relationships with others rather than through an exclusive and narrow pursuit of self-realization.
B)growing interest in finding meaning through acquisition of material possessions.
C)placing more emphasis on the common good than on our individual needs.
D)the increased use of alcohol and drugs as an attempt to enjoy life in a meaningless society.
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