Social Psychology
Social psychologists study how we _____, _____, and _____ one another.
What is, think about, influence, and relate to
Diagnostic labels in the DSM-5 can help pinpoint what?
What is, causes and provide effective treatment.
According to psychoanalytic theory, which personality structure operates on the pleasure principle?
What is, the id
Bill is undergoing therapy to treat symptoms of depression. His therapist asks him to keep a log of daily situations associated with negative and positive emotions and attempt to engage more in activities that lead to feeling good. What approach is the therapist following?
What is, cognitive-behavioral therapy
____ personality is likely to emerge when parents tell their children that they are superior to others. (Answer)
What is, A Narcissistic personality
When we see someone yawning, we yawn too, a behavior social psychologists label as social _____.
What is, contagion
Compulsive behaviors are _____ to obsessive thoughts in individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
What are, responses
According to Sigmund Freud, _____ struggles to reconcile the demands of the _____ and _____.
What is, ego; id; superego
In psychoanalysis, _____ is the analyst’s noting of supposed dream meanings, resistances, and other significant behaviors and events in order to promote insight.
What is, interpretation
Which defense mechanism is characterized by eliminating thoughts, feelings, and memories that arouse anxiety from consciousness?
What is, repression
According to _____ , people often bring their attitudes into line with their actions when they experience a mismatch between their attitudes and actions.
What is, cognitive dissonance theory
In _____, people bounce from a depressive extreme state to a euphoric, overly talkative, wildly energetic, and excessively optimistic state.
What is, bipolar disorder
According to Abraham Maslow, _____ is what motivates us to achieve our full potential once other more basic needs are satisfied.
What is, self-actualization
Carl Rogers encouraged therapists to foster (client) growth by exhibiting acceptance, genuineness, and _____.
What is, empathy
Darrin was a victim of a home invasion and continually relives the horror from that night. Darrin likely suffers from _____.
What is, posttraumatic stress disorder
Nancy asks Bill to pick up some milk while he is at the store. Once he agrees, she then requests him to bring bread and eggs too while he is there. Bill is more likely to agree because he has already complied with the initial request. This is called _____.
What is, the foot-in-the-door phenomenon
Brandon has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. An excess of what neurotransmitter may be causing positive symptoms such as hallucinations and paranoia?
What is, dopamine
The Smiths are a closely knit family, and have a caring, accepting, nonjudgmental attitude towards their children. This is known as _____.
What is, unconditional positive regard
Nina is in therapy, and the therapist focuses on her conscious self-perceptions. Nina leads the discussion that the therapist does not judge or interpret. What approach to therapy is Nina’s therapist following?
What is, person-centered therapy
What drugs is Karl addicted to, that using them causes distorted perceptions and triggers sensory images in the absence of sensory input?
What are, hallucinogens
Kelly sees four teenagers at the mall all wearing similar clothes and carrying identical handbags. The teenagers are _____.
What is, conforming with each other
Angela has a poor body image. She eats large quantities of food and then vomits the food to lose weight. Angela likely suffers from _____.
What is, bulimia nervosa
According to Freud, what is Azariah’s age, that this child’s ego has begun to recognize the demands of the superego?
What is, ages 4 to 5 years
What class of drugs has Cindy’s physician prescribed for her, that it depresses activity in her central nervous system? She is also advised not to use this medication with alcohol.
What are, antianxiety drugs
Chloe’s therapist is helping her overcome a fear of flying. Chloe is first asked to write down things that trigger the anxiety, and then she is trained in relaxation techniques to first overcome imagined scenarios, followed by real scenarios. This approach is called _____.
What is, systematic desensitization