Introduction to Psychology
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Course Introduction
Introduction to Psychology provides students with a comprehensive overview of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. The course explores foundational topics such as biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning, memory, development, motivation, emotion, personality, psychological disorders, and therapeutic approaches. By examining key theories, classic experiments, and contemporary research, students gain a deeper understanding of how individuals think, feel, and act both individually and in groups, laying the groundwork for further study in psychology and related fields.
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I Never Knew I Had a Choice 11th Edition by
Gerald Corey
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Chapter 1: Invitation to Personal Learning and Growth
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Q1) John is working in a helping profession. He enjoys being around people and has many friends. He seems to learn best by relating, sharing, and participating in cooperative group environments. These characteristics are associated with the following type of intellectual ability:
A)intrapersonal
B)visual-spatial
C)interpersonal
D)verbal-linguistic
Answer: C
Q2) All of the following are guidelines that will help you become active and involved in your personal learning EXCEPT:
A)preparing in advance.
B)ignoring fears.
C)establishing trust.
D)practicing self-disclosure.
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Reviewing Your Childhood and Adolescence
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Q1) __________ involves seeing in other people actions that would lead us to feel guilt or anxiety.
A)Denial
B)Projection
C)Displacement
D)Reaction formation
Answer: B
Q2) Feminist therapists view the early adolescent period as one of
A)expanding relationships with parents.
B)"getting rid" of parents.
C)keeping most relationships stable.
D)great rebellion against all parental values.
Answer: A
Q3) Projection is
A)attributing to others our own unacceptable desires and impulses.
B)redirecting emotional, usually hostile, impulses from the real object to a substitute person or object.
C)behaving in a manner contrary to one's real feelings.
D)manufacturing a false, but "good," excuse to justify unacceptable behavior.
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Adulthood and Autonomy
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Q1) Transactional analysis is a theory of personality and a method of counseling that was originally developed by
A)Albert Ellis.
B)Carl Jung.
C)Eric Berne.
D)McGoldrick and Carter.
Answer: C
Q2) The period in life when we reach the top of the mountain and become aware that we must begin the downhill journey is
A)early adulthood.
B)middle adulthood.
C)later adulthood.
D)not associated with any adulthood period of life.
Answer: B
Q3) The term "inner parent" refers to the
A)attitudes and beliefs we hold that we've learned from our parents.
B)values we choose for ourselves, which may differ from our parents' values.
C)type of parent we wished we had when we were children.
D)parental values we pass on to our children.
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Your Body and Wellness
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Q1) With the rise of mobile technology, consumers of health care can now:
A)install software applications (apps) on their smartphones to help manage their health.
B)self-diagnose and never see a physician again.
C)devote less time and energy to making good decisions about their health.
D)assume personal responsibility for the health care of friends.
Q2) Prescription drug abuse has reached __________ in the United States in recent years.
A)a plateau in levels
B)somewhat higher levels
C)lower levels
D)epidemic levels
Q3) Tracey wants to live a healthier lifestyle but keeps telling herself that she doesn't have time to eat three balanced meals a day or exercise on a regular basis. She is using the following defense mechanism for not changing patterns of behavior that are affecting her health:
A)sublimation.
B)projection.
C)rationalization.
D)reaction-formation.
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Chapter 5: Managing Stress
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Q1) Perhaps the best way to cope with the effects of burnout is to:
A)acquire skills in dealing with the impact of burnout.
B)direct our energies to preventing the condition.
C)avoid any type of stress that will lead to burnout.
D)find a new line of work if your present job is stressful.
Q2) _________ is considered to be repeated and unwanted sexually oriented behavior in the form of suggestive comments, gestures, humor or physical contacts.
A)Sexual abuse
B)Sexual harassment
C)Incest
D)Pre-rape behavior
Q3) __________ is an unfolding, self-reflective process that calms the mind, clears perception, and fills the heart with a limitless love.
A)Vicarious traumatization
B)Time management
C)Procrastination
D)Lovingkindness meditation
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Chapter 6: Love
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Q1) In The Art of Loving, Erich Fromm describes the condition of self-love within a relationship as:
A)having respect for our own integrity and uniqueness.
B)becoming selfless, losing ourselves in the one we love.
C)looking for love in order to feel love for ourselves.
D)having a 50/50 relationship.
Q2) Self-love is not ________________; rather, self-love means accepting and respecting ourselves even though we are imperfect.
A)narcissistic
B)psychotic
C)neurotic
D)high self-esteem
Q3) __________ is a vital ingredient in a relationship, and jealousy indicates a lack of it-in oneself or one's partner
A)Commitment
B)Passion
C)Intimacy
D)Trust
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Chapter 7: Relationships
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Q1) The content and process of communication is influenced by the European American slant that prizes:
A)indirect communication.
B)harmony within the family, which makes it inappropriate for adult children to confront their parents.
C)avoidance of direct eye contact.
D)direct communication and making eye contact when speaking.
Q2) 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.
Q3) Some contend that reliance on __________ sacrifices the quality of interpersonal interactions for the quantity of interactions
A)telephones
B)friends and family
C)social media
D)coworkers
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Chapter 8: Becoming the Woman or Man You Want to Be
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Q1) According to Jung, the notion that accounts for the masculine dimension of a woman's personality is the:
A)persona.
B)shadow.
C)anima.
D)animus.
Q2) __________ has been described as a precarious social status that is difficult to achieve yet can easily be lost or taken away.
A)"Macho male"
B)Manhood
C)A male role
D)Parenthood
Q3) Ideally, a woman will learn that she:
A)doesn't need anyone and can make it entirely on her own.
B)can achieve independence, exhibit strength, and succeed while at times being dependent and in need of nurturing.
C)will hear "inner voices" that will guide her towards total autonomy.
D)will forfeit marriage and children until her career is on the decline.
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Chapter 9: Sexuality
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Q1) According to the text, the __________ generates billions of dollars each year from people in search of sex.
A)prostitution rings
B)health industry
C)government
D)Internet
Q2) __________ is self-stimulation of one's genitals for sexual pleasure.
A)Sexual activity
B)Intercourse
C)Oral sex
D)Masturbation
Q3) Which of the following does NOT get in the way of sensual and sexual pleasure, especially for men:
A)unrealistic expectations.
B)overemphasis on orgasm.
C)fear of being unable to perform.
D)realistic standards.
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Chapter 10: Work and Recreation
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Q1) __________ on the job can create anxiety and depression and reduce your effectiveness at work.
A)Succeeding
B)Time management
C)Bullying
D)Information gathering
Q2) A person's aptitude refers to his or her:
A)ability to learn.
B)motivation to achieve goals.
C)interest in work-related activities.
D)occupational choice.
Q3) An increasing number of people are now able to work from:
A)an occupational corporation.
B)a different desk.
C)more than one office.
D)home and telecommute.
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Chapter 11: Loneliness and Solitude
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Q1) Sarah's loneliness seems to stem from her fear of intimacy and feelings of shame, rejection, and of being unlovable. Her loneliness is best described as
A)transient loneliness.
B)chronic loneliness.
C)everyday loneliness.
D)existential loneliness.
Q2) The following is a change or crisis that is not likely to occur during middle age:
A)Our significant other may grow tired of living with us and decide to leave.
B)Our life may not have turned out the way we had planned.
C)Our children may leave home, and with this change we may experience emptiness and a sense of loss.
D)We may struggle with role confusion.
Q3) Making time for yourself is a basic part of:
A)shyness.
B)self-care.
C)loneliness.
D)connectivity.
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Chapter 12: Death and Loss
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Q1) What do experiences such as school and college reunions, estate planning and making a will, and significant birthdays and anniversaries have in common?
A)They are milestones that can evoke a range of feelings in us about how fast life is going by and can encourage us to reflect on the choices we want to make for the rest of our life.
B)They have nothing in common.
C)They tend to be positive and productive.
D)They provide people with an opportunity to reconnect with people.
Q2) Which theorist made the following statement about death anxiety? "It's not easy to live every moment wholly aware of death. It's like trying to stare at the sun in the face: you can stand only so much of it. Because we cannot live frozen in fear, we generate methods to soften death's terror."
A)Albert Bandura
B)Albert Ellis
C)Irvin Yalom
D)William Glasser
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Chapter 13: Meaning and Values
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Q1) The European psychiatrist who dedicated his professional life to the study of meaning in life is:
A)Victor Frankl.
B)Dalai Lama.
C)Irvin Yalom.
D)Maya Angelou.
Q2) One of the greatest nonviolent leaders in world history, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was inspired by all of the following EXCEPT:
A)his Christian faith.
B)his experiences with racism.
C)the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.
D)his faith as a Quaker.
Q3) A philosophy of life is made up of:
A)religious beliefs that we were raised with.
B)early childhood messages.
C)the fundamental beliefs, attitudes, and values that govern a person's behavior.
D)accepting the ambiguity of life.
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