Psychology for the Health Professions Study Guide Questions
Course Introduction
This course introduces fundamental psychological concepts and their application within healthcare settings. It explores how psychological principles influence health, illness, and the delivery of care, with emphasis on patient behavior, stress management, communication skills, and the biopsychosocial model of health. Students will examine the impact of mental health, coping strategies, and behavioral change theories on patient outcomes, as well as the importance of empathy, cultural competence, and ethical considerations in patient-provider interactions. The course equips future health professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to address psychological factors that affect both individual and community health.
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Psychology in Action 11th Edition by Karen Huffman
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Chapter 6: Learning
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Q1) This is a theory of learning that emphasizes the role of thought and social learning in behavior.
A) Cognitive-social theory
B) Cognitive social learning
C) Cognitive-behavioral theory
D) All of these options
Q2) According to Skinner's principles of instrumental conditioning, reinforcement and punishment must come immediately _____the response.
A) after
B) before
C) at the same time as D) before, during, or after
Q3) Adding a stimulus that strengthens or increases a response is called _____.
A) positive reinforcement
B) positive conditioning
C) primary reinforcement
D) operant reinforcement
Q4) Imagine that you want to teach your dog to "shake hands" with visitors. Design a program based on shaping to accomplish your goal.
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Chapter 8: Thinking, Language, and Intelligence
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Q1) Cognition includes the processes of _____.
A) sensation and perception
B) learning and memory
C) thinking and problem solving
D) all of these options
Q2) The final stage in problem-solving is called _____.
A) the application phase
B) the final stage
C) the evaluation stage
D) the production stage
Q3) When confronted with a problem, persistence in using strategies that have worked in the past rather than new ones is called _____.
A) mental rigidity
B) a mental set
C) functional rigidity
D) a functional set
Q4) Discuss the features of developing an intelligence test in terms of standardization, reliability, and validity.
Q5) Describe the evidence for genetic and environmental influences on intelligence.
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Chapter 17: Industrial/Organizational Psychology
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT an area of focus for I/O psychologists?
A) Job design
B) Vacation locations and retirement options for workers
C) Recruitment, testing, training, and evaluation of workers
D) Leadership style, worker motivation, and job satisfaction
Q2) _____________ leadership helps to maintain group morale, satisfaction, and motivation.
A) Relationship-oriented
B) Task-oriented
C) Autocratic
D) Democratic
Q3) _____ psychology is concerned with the development and application of scientific principles to the workplace.
A) Industrial
B) Organizational
C) Industrial/Organizational
D) Business
Q4) Contrast the three major leadership styles of autocratic, democratic and laissez-faire.
Q5) Describe the five bases of leadership power, providing an example of each.
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