Question 1

Which of the following best describes the main advantage of using deep research to solve a patient's clinical problem?

Accepted Answer

It provides a comprehensive understanding of underlying causes.

Question 2

Which psychological theory emphasizes the importance of unconscious motives in human behavior?

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalytic theory

Question 3

Sally is a psychologist who helps police develop personality profiles of criminal offenders. What subfield is she a part of?

Accepted Answer

Forensic psychology

Question 4

A basketball player consistently performs better in front of a large crowd than in practice. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Social facilitation

Question 5

According to Piaget, what is it called when a child successfully applies an existing schema to a new situation?

Accepted Answer

Assimilation

Question 6

A young child learns that throwing a tantrum results in receiving more attention from parents. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Positive reinforcement

Question 7

Which of the following best describes achievement motivation?

Accepted Answer

The desire to accomplish significant goals and excel

Question 8

The owner of an auto repair shop refuses to hire a well-trained young woman to work as a mechanic, believing that women are not fit for the job. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Discrimination

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of individualization?

Accepted Answer

A person develops a unique sense of identity apart from group norms.

Question 10

What is the documented model of aging that suggests cognitive decline is inevitable?

Accepted Answer

Disengagement theory

Question 11

A person suffers a head injury and cannot recognize personal objects, which part of the brain is likely damaged?

Accepted Answer

Temporal lobe

Question 12

The process of classical conditioning is best illustrated by which scenario?

Accepted Answer

A dog salivates when it hears a bell that has been repeatedly paired with food.

Question 13

A patient is prescribed Thorazine to reduce the severity of disorganized thinking. This patient is most likely suffering from:

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia

Question 14

Which of the following is a key assumption of client-centered therapy?

Accepted Answer

Clients are inherently motivated to achieve self-actualization.

Question 15

According to Freud, which part of the mind operates on the pleasure principle?

Accepted Answer

Id

Question 16

Which of the following best describes a self-fulfilling prophecy?

Accepted Answer

A belief that leads to its own fulfillment through behavior.

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of operant conditioning?

Accepted Answer

A student receives extra credit for turning in homework early.

Question 18

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of cognitive dissonance?

Accepted Answer

A person feels uncomfortable after acting against their beliefs.

Question 19

Which of the following is a symptom of generalized anxiety disorder?

Accepted Answer

Persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life.

Question 20

Which equation best represents the concept of classical conditioning?

Accepted Answer

$CS \rightarrow CR$

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