Social
Lifespan
Disorders
100

As a field, social psychology focuses on ________ in predicting human behavior.

situational factors

100

The idea that even if something is out of sight, it still exists is called _______.


object permanence

100

In which of the following anxiety disorders is the person in a continuous state of excessive, pointless worry and apprehension?

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

200


A(n) ________ is a set of group expectations for appropriate thoughts and behaviors of its members.

social norm

200

According to Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development, what is the main task of the adolescent?

forming an identity


200


Common symptoms of major depressive disorder include all of the following except ________.

  1. periods of extreme elation and euphoria
  2. difficulty concentrating and making decisions
  3. loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities
  4. psychomotor agitation and retardation

periods of extreme elation and euphoria

300

Cognitive dissonance causes discomfort because it disrupts our sense of ________.

Consistency

300

The view that development is a cumulative process, gradually adding to the same type of skills is known as ________.

continuous development

300

Clifford falsely believes that the police have planted secret cameras in his home to monitor his every movement. Clifford’s belief is an example of ________.

delusion
400

In the Asch experiment, participants conformed due to ________ social influence.

Normative

400

Developmental psychologists study human growth and development across three domains. Which of the following is not one of these domains?

  1. cognitive
  2. psychological
  3. physical
  4. psychosocial
  • physical
400


Which of the following is not a primary characteristic of ADHD?

  1. short attention span
  2. difficulty concentrating and distractibility
  3. restricted and fixated interest
  4. excessive fidgeting and squirming

restricted and fixated interest

500

When we seek out information that supports our stereotypes we are engaged in ________.


Confirmation bias

500

Using scissors to cut out paper shapes is an example of ________.


fine motor skills

500

Antisocial personality disorder is associated with ________.

  1. emotional deficits
  2. memory deficits
  3. parental overprotection
  4. increased empathy

emotional deficits