Personality
Which of the following statements is most accepted about personality traits?
A. Personality traits fit into categories.
B. Personality traits fit along a continuum.
C. Personality traits do not exist.
D. All of the above.
B: Personality traits fit along a continuum.
Which of the following is considered the “common cold” of all mental disorders?
A. anxiety
B. depression
C. bipolar disorder
D. suicide
B. Depression
Characterized by anxiety, hostility, self-consciousness, and depressive symptoms.
A. Extroversion
B. Openness
C. Neuroticism
D. Agreeableness
E. Conscientiousness
C: Neuroticism
What is a basic assumption held by behavior therapists?
a. Unconditional positive regard is the basis for effective therapy.
b. Behavior problems are manifestations of deeper internal conflicts.
c. The therapist must demonstrate genuineness with a client.
d. Behaviors that have been learned can be "unlearned."
d. Behaviors that have been learned can be "unlearned."
An anti-depressant drug is
A. Used to increase the amount of serotonin, norepinephrine, and/ or dopamine in the synapse
B. Used to reverse depression
C. Used in conjunction with anti-anxiety and anti-psychotic medications
D. Used for the treatment of paranoid schizophrenia
A. Used to increase the amount of serotonin, norepinephrine, and/ or dopamine in the synapse
Freud’s theory of personality argues that individuals’ unconscious mental strategies that the mind uses to protect itself from are called _________.
A. defense mechanisms
B. obsessive thoughts
C. memories
D. over generalizability
A: defense mechanism
A social anxiety disorder is characterized by
A. fear of being negatively evaluated by others
B. includes fears of public speaking, speaking up in class, meeting new people, and eating in front of others
C. develops early, often around age 13
D. all of the above
D. All the above
Characterized by excitement-seeking behaviors, warmth towards others, being energetic, and assertive.
A. Extroversion
B. Openness
C. Neuroticism
D. Agreeableness
E. Conscientiousness
A: Extroversion
________ occurs when a person draws broad negative conclusions on the basis of a single event.
A. Automatic thinking
B. Flooding
C. Overgeneralization
D. All-or-nothing thinking
C. Overgeneralization
Antipsychotics are used to treat
A. Schizophrenia
B. Depression
C. Anxiety
D. OCD
A. Schizophrenia
Which of the following is NOT part of Freud’s psychodynamic theory of personality?
A. Id
B. Super-Id
C. Super-Ego
D. Ego
B. Super-Id
In OCD, ________ are to thoughts as ________ are to actions.
a. opinions, convictions
b. obsessions, conditions
c. obsessions, compulsion
d. compulsions, obsessions
C. Obsessions, Compulsion
Characterized by a sense of competence, self-discipline, dutifulness, and achievement oriented.
A. Extroversion
B. Openness
C. Neuroticism
D. Agreeableness
E. Conscientiousness
E. Conscientiousness
Anorexia nervosa is:
a. Excessive fear of gaining weight and restriction of intake to obtain a low body weight
b. Binge eating and compensatory behaviors
c. Binge eating that causes significant distress
d. An obsession with proper or healthful eating
a. Excessive fear of gaining weight and restriction of intake to obtain a low body weight
One of the most effective and widely used therapies that incorporates techniques from cognitive therapy and behavior therapy to correct faulty thinking and change maladaptive behaviors is called
A. Cognitive behavior therapy
B. Psychodynamic therapy
C. Cognitive therapy
D. Behavioral adaptation therapy
A. CBT
Tori is reasonably healthy. She has a job that allows her to pay her rent and lives in a place without much violence or war. Her need for __________ is being met.
A. love and belonging
B. self-actualization
C. safety and security
D. self-esteem
C. safety and security
General Warning Signs of depression are:
A. sudden worsening school performance and violent mood swings and/or sudden change in personality
B. fixation with death or violence; indications of an abusive relationship; and/ or difficulty in adjusting to gender identity
C. unhealthy peer relationships and depression
D. all of the above
D. All of the above
Charactered by being kind, compliant, modest, trustful, and cooperative.
A. Extroversion
B. Openness
C. Neuroticism
D. Agreeableness
E. Conscientiousness
D. Agreeableness
Bulimia nervosa is:
a. Excessive fear of gaining weight and restriction of intake to obtain a low body weight
b. Binge eating and compensatory behaviors
c. Binge eating that causes significant distress
d. An obsession with proper or healthful eating
b. Binge eating and compensatory behaviors
Electroconvulsive therapy uses what to impact the brain?
A. uses magnetic fields to stimulate neural function to reverse depression
B. 30-60 seconds of electric current resulting in mild seizure
C. mild electricity is used to stimulate the brain at an optimal frequency and intensity
D. Scare tactics
B. 30-60 seconds of electric current resulting in mild seizure
According to Adler’s developed birth order theory, middle children
A. feel superior to dethroned siblings; tend to be very competitive
B. feel inferior to siblings who receive attention; become overachievers
C. feel inferior because they don’t have the freedom or responsibility of siblings
D. All of the above
A. feel superior to dethroned siblings; tend to be very competitive
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of borderline personality disorder?
a. mood swings
b. hallucinations
c. impulsivity
d. identity problems
B. Hallucinations
Which of the following is NOT part of the Big Five Theory of Personality?
A. Openness
B. Conscientiousness
C. Relatability
D. Neuroticism
C: Relatability
Which of the following therapies is directive and is known for its use of the empty
chair technique?
a. psychoanalysis
b. cognitive therapy
c. Gestalt therapy
d. rational emotive behavior therapy
c. Gestalt therapy
Casey had a fear of roller coasters. She decided to address that fear by riding the baby coasters at the local carnival, then moved up to the single-loops at the theme park, then she gradually moved all the way up to riding the MegaTwisting NeckBreaker. Now when she visits an amusement park she's always first in line at the roller coasters. What type of classical conditioning therapy did Casey unwittingly use to address her fear?
A. Flooding
B. Contingency management
C. Exposure therapy
D. Aversive conditioning