Social Psychology
Which classic experiment in social psychology focused on the conformity of individuals to the group?
The Asch Line Study
When someone is scared enough of an object, activity, or situation to completely avoid at all costs, it is considered a _______
Phobia
A therapist who mixes many different psychological theories and therapeutic methods is using an approach known as
Eclecticism
Miguel’s therapist uses an approach where she tends to repeat what Miguel says, reflects his feelings back to him, and often asks Miguel to give examples of the feelings and ideas he is talking about. She is demonstrating unconditional positive regard, a quality of which type of therapy?
Client-Centered Therapy
If you believe that ham sandwiches are the best sandwiches on earth and you look up articles related to how great ham sandwiches are (while simulataneously ignoring information on other great sandwiches), you are likely engaging in
Confirmation Bias
Which of the following disorders is indicated by two or more weeks of significantly depressed moods, feelings of worthlessness, and diminished interest or pleasure in most activities (in the absence of drug use or another medical condition)?
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, and other SSRI drugs treat depression in which way?
Block the reuptake of serotonin so that it stays in the synapse longer
The current authoritative scheme for classifying psychological disorders is known as the:
DSM
Tyler thought that smoking was stupid and harmful, yet he still continued to smoke. He rationalized that smoking really wasn’t that harmful since his Grandma smoked for 70 years and lived to be 100. According to _______ theory, Tyler changed his attitude toward smoking to relieve the tension he felt for having incongruent attitudes and behavior.
Cognitive Dissonance
Chris is constantly worried that his girlfriend will get seriously ill. He tells himself that if he steps over every crack in the sidewalk between his car and his house, she will be safe. Chris probably suffers from what mental disorder?
Which of the following is TRUE regarding Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)?
It effectively treats severe depression
Shane is 20 minutes late for a date with Kelsey. As a result, Kelsey attributes his tardiness to his personal characteristics. According to the attribution theory, how might Shane attribute his OWN behavior instead?
Situational (Environmental) Attributes
Mrs. Walker fell on a busy city sidewalk and broke her leg. Although hundreds of pedestrians saw her lying on the ground, most failed to recognize that she was in need of medical help. Their oversight best illustrates one of the dynamics involved in the:
Bystander Effect
Years after he barely survived a terrorist attack that killed his wife and two children, Mr. Puskari suffers recurring flashbacks and frequent nightmares of the event. Mr. Puskari is showing signs of:
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Greta tries to bring the unconscious motives and desires of her patients to their awareness. What type of therapy does Greta endorse?
Psychodynamic Therapy
When an individual feels compelled to complete some repetitive behavior to reduce distress brought on by a recurrent and unwanted thought, they are acting on a(n):
The NASA executive who made the final decision to launch the space shuttle Challenger never heard the disagreeing information and views that might have led to a delay of the tragic launch. This best illustrates the danger of:
Group Think
Adam, 23, believes that everyone who smiles at him on the street is trying to send him a message in code. He has also begun to display inappropriate emotional reactions. Adam most likely suffers from which mental disorder?
Schizophrenia
Krista is in therapy to get over her fear of spiders. Her therapist started off by having Krista think about spiders, look at spiders in a cage, and finally hold a spider. What type of behavioral therapy is Krista’s therapist using?
Systematic Desensitization
What is the main goal of therapy?
To reduce distress and improve the ability to function in daily life