Chapter 11
Eli seeks attention, acts first while thinking later, and prefers verbal communication. Carl Jung would describe him as a(an) ________.
a. extrovert
b. introvert
c. neurotic
d. agreeable
a. extrovert
The traits openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism are key
components of the ________.
A. Five Factor Model
B. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)
C. TEMAS Multicultural Thematic Apperception Test
D. Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
A. Five Factor Model
OCEAN
Which type of social influence involves conformity to a group norm prompted by the belief that the group is competent and has the correct information?
a. fundamental attribution error
b. halo effect
c. normative
d. informational
d. informational
Which childhood disorder is characterized by deficits in social interaction and communication and repetitive patterns of behavior or interests?
a. anxiety
b. bipolar
c. borderline
d. autism spectrum
d. autism spectrum
From an early age, Ash got into trouble constantly. He continually violates the rights of others and he often lies, fights, and has problems with the law. Generally, he is impulsive and fails to think ahead. He is frequently deceitful and manipulative in order to get the things he wants, and he never regrets his misdeeds or considers the feelings of those he has harmed. Which of the following diagnoses accounts for Ash's personality?
a. antisocial personality disorder
b. borderline personality disorder
c. schizophrenic
d. autistic
a. antisocial personality disorder
After Mike does not get the job he interviewed for, he moves back in with his parents and spends his days playing video games. Which defense mechanism does this exemplify?
a. sublimation
b. projection
c. regression
d. displacement
c. regression
A(an) ________ locus of control is the belief that our outcomes are outside of our control; an ________ locus of control is the belief that we control our own outcomes.
A. congruent; incongruent
B. external; internal
C. internal; external
D. real; ideal
B. external; internal
Who was the social psychology professor at Yale who designed an obedience study in order to test the defense of "I was just following orders" typically used by accused Nazis?
a. Bandura
b. Milgram
c. Freud
d. Skinner
b. Milgram
People with ________ disorders experience thoughts and urges that are intrusive and unwanted and/or the need to engage in repetitive behaviors or mental acts.
a. suicidal ideation
B. generalized anxiety
c. obsessive-compulsive
d. post traumatic stress
c. obsessive-compulsive
Renzo's therapist helps him learn to overcome his fear of dogs through several stages of relaxation techniques. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify?
a. cognitive
b. behavioral therapy
c. play therapy
d. group therapy
b. behavioral therapy
Ally is constantly frustrated, so instead of taking her aggressions out on her family, she plays lacrosse to release her tension and anger.
a. sublimation
b. projection
c. regression
d. displacement
a. sublimation
(socially unacceptable impulses or idealizations are transformed into socially acceptable actions or behavior)
Kara gets an F on her social psychology exam. Then she goes home and gets into an argument with her roommate, Lee. Lee assumes Kara is yelling at him because she likes to bully him, not because she had a bad day. Lee is making a ________.
a. displacement error
b. fundamental attribution error
c. halo effect
d. self-serving bias
b. fundamental attribution error
What is the main point of the Stanford prison experiment?
a. research trauma
b. social roles are powerful determinants of human behavior
c. pain tolerance is different for everybody
d. how fear and anxiety affects people's lives
b. social roles are powerful determinants of human behavior
Which psychological disorder is characterized by major disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior? Hint* it is considered a psychotic disorder.
a. schizophrenia
b. PTSD
C. anxiety
d. dissociative identity
a. schizophrenia
Extra!!:
Donna exhibits two separate personalities, each well-defined and distinct from one another, so Dr. Paulson diagnosed Donna with ________ disorder. dissociative identity
For Burt, who has claustrophobia, a small dark room creates a small amount of fear, a stairwell creates a bit more fear, and an elevator creates the most fear. Burt's therapist induces deep relaxation and asks him to imagine a small dark room. Gradually, they will work up to having Burt imagine being in an elevator. What aspect of exposure therapy is this?
a. stimulus hierarchy
b. behavioral therapy
c. play therapy
d. group therapy
a. stimulus hierarchy
a. sublimation
b. projection
c. regression
d. displacement
b. projection
(unwanted feelings are displaced onto another person, where they then appear as a threat from the external world.)
Following an outcome, ________ are those attributions that enable us to see ourselves in favorable light. ex. getting a 100 because I'm so smart, but failing because the professor hates me.
a. Halo effect
b. fundamental attribution error
c. self-serving bias
d. informational social influence
c. self-serving bias
Ana cannot be alone. Her moods and behaviors are unstable, as are her relationships with other people. She often displays inappropriate and intense anger. Recently, Ana wrote a suicide note and offered to show it to her husband. Which of the following diagnoses accounts for her personality?
a. antisocial personality disorder
b. bipolar personality disorder
c. generalized anxiety disorder
d. borderline personality disorder
d. borderline personality disorder
key* unstable relationships with people
Miguel worries excessively about things beyond his control, and his worries often interfere with his life. He avoids driving because he worries about car accidents. He calls his parents twice a day because he worries they are dead. He checks his credit card statement three times a day because he worries about identity theft. Miguel probably suffers from ________.
a. OCD
b. generalized anxiety
c. PTSD
d. dissociative
b. generalized anxiety
Banner wants his clients to learn to articulate thoughts that keep them from achieving their goals. Therefore, Dr. Banner increases their self-awareness by focusing on their conscious thoughts. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation is he using?
a. stimulus hierarchy
b. behavioral therapy
c. humanistic therapy
d. group therapy
c. humanistic therapy
Note: Also called client-centered therapy
Sigmund Freud suggested that people who are dominated by their ________ might be narcissistic and impulsive.
A. ego
B. id
C. superego
D. unconscious
B. id
the id contains our most primitive drives or urges
Which of the following best defines the Asch effect?
a. an ideology common in the United States that people get the outcomes they deserve
b. influence of the group majority on an individual's judgment
c. suicidal ideation
d. Doing well due to a internal locus of control
b. influence of the group majority on an individual's judgment
Suppose you hate reality shows, but you pretend to like them in order to fit in, feel good, and be accepted by your friends, who all love reality television. This is an example of ________ social influence.
a. informational
b. normative
b. normative
What is this an example of?
Eugene was in a motorcycle accident. When he hears a sudden loud noise he relives the accident and feels as if it is happening all over again.
a. hallucination
b. paranoia
c. flashback
d. compulsion
c. flashback
Momo is eight years old. He sees Dr. Roy every Friday at 11:00 a.m. Their sessions involve Dr. Roy watching Momo interact with stuffed animals and other toys. What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify?
a. stimulus hierarchy
b. behavioral therapy
c. humanistic therapy
d. play therapy
d. play therapy