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___ not only creates a shared language for psychologists to communicate disorders but provides a criteria to bill insurances for mental health treatment.
This area of psychology explores how psychological processes play out in the workplace
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Dr. Julie is conducting a study that aims to understand why multitasking is harder than working on tasks one after the other. What area of Psychology is she studying?
Cognitive Psychology
Critical thinking is accepting any information given to you
False
Astrid is four years old and does not act like her siblings. She does not appear to register others yet has “meltdowns” when her particularly arranged toys are disturbed. What diagnosis fits her best?
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Miley is in the 1st grade and her teacher is working hard to explain a math problem Miley’s having trouble understanding. This _____ her into becoming great at math in the 5th grade.
Theory developed using factor analysis to describe personality.
5 Factor Personality Model
Angela cannot seem to relax. She doesn’t know what’s wrong specifically, yet is always on edge, looking for the next problem. These behaviors leave her exhausted and irritable. What, if any, diagnosis fits her best?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
The rooting reflex is when an infant turns their head and sucks a nipple or similar object near their mouth
True
Alliyah reads a definition on one of her flashcards and turns the card over to see the term. After reading the term, she tells herself, “I knew that was the answer all along."
Hindsight Bias
Steve believes that dogs are inherently dangerous. When he sees a video online of a dog protecting a child, he scrolls past it and shares the video of a dog biting his owner. This is an example of ____
Confirmation Bias
Infants are born with these abilities to help them survive
Grasping reflex, Rooting reflex, Sucking reflex
Amythyst has been experiencing an array of symptoms lately: they are withdrawn, unmotivated, flat in their expressions and speech; when they do speak their words jump from topic to topic and the meaning is unclear. What diagnosis fits them best?
Schizophrenia
Psychology is the study, through research, of mind, brain and intuition.
False
Elliot knows they talk too much but can’t seem to dial it back. They always need help in class, asking for directions multiple times or simply missing them altogether. What’s more, they always seem to get into trouble or annoy their friends when they don’t notice delicate social cues. What diagnosis fits them best?
ADHD
When Charlie is left at daycare, he cries for mom. At the end of the day, he’s happy to see mom when mom comes to pick him up. He has a ___ style. Likewise, When Connor is left at daycare, she cries and throws a tantrum when her sister leaves. When her sister takes Connor home at the end of the day, Connor seeks and rejects her sister. She has a __ style
Secure attachment style; Ambivalent attachment style
Self-actualizing approach to psychology that emphasizes experience, belief systems, the uniqueness of the personal narratives
Humanistic Approach
Andy feels like he is always being judged. From talking on the phone to taking the train, he can’t stop worrying that others think he’s stupid or doing things wrong. What, if any, diagnosis fits him best?
Social Anxiety Disorder
True or False: Over Criticism from parents, rejection within social groups and bullying that are causing a child to feel depression and withdrawal are psychological factors in their life
False, these are social conditions
Michael’s fear of rats is beyond the norm. He leaves piles of rat poison in every corner of his home and avoids anywhere he thinks there may be rats. Ads for Ratatouille made Michael hyperventilate and his heart palpitate. What, if any, diagnosis fits him best?
Specific Phobia
Anger, fear, sadness, and happiness are all _____. In contrast, Guilt, shame, jealousy, love, and pride are all___
Primary emotions; Secondary emotions
Therapeutic Technique that affirms people’s subjective realities.
Person-Centered Approach
Avery feels social interaction is rewarding; they are happy at parties and others find them fun to be around. Thus, the parties Avery attends have a good atmosphere. In turn, Avery seeks out more parties. What model best describes this cycle?
Reciprocal Determinism
True or False: After deciding that taking an exam worth 60% of his grade is stressful, Casper decides he’s able to pass because he’ll study, rest well and have a healthy breakfast. This is an example of a Primary Appraisal.
False: Secondary Appraisal
Sam sees someone from high school he hasn’t seen in years→ His heart starts pounding, he starts sweating and running away → He labels this emotion as fear. What theory best describes this?
James Lange Theory