Q: According to the James-Lange theory of emotion, which sequence correctly describes the process of experiencing emotion?

$$\text{Stimulus} \rightarrow \text{Physiological Arousal} \rightarrow \text{Emotion}$$

Q: In the context of stress, what is the correct order of the stages in Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)?

$$\text{Alarm} \rightarrow \text{Resistance} \rightarrow \text{Exhaustion}$$

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the diathesis-stress model of psychological disorders?

Accepted Answer

It proposes that psychological disorders result from a combination of biological vulnerability and environmental stressors.

Question 2

A patient is prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for depression. What is the primary mechanism of action of this drug?

Accepted Answer

It blocks the reuptake of serotonin, increasing its availability in the synapse.

Question 3

According to the James-Lange theory of emotion, which sequence correctly describes the process of experiencing emotion?

Accepted Answer

$$	ext{Stimulus} ightarrow 	ext{Physiological Arousal} ightarrow 	ext{Emotion}$$

Question 4

A person who attributes their own failure on an exam to 'bad luck' but attributes another student's failure to 'lack of intelligence' is demonstrating which psychological bias?

Accepted Answer

Actor-observer effect

Question 5

Which of the following is a key difference between typical and atypical antipsychotic medications?

Accepted Answer

Typical antipsychotics block only dopamine receptors, while atypical antipsychotics block both dopamine and serotonin receptors.

Question 6

In the context of stress, what is the correct order of the stages in Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)?

Accepted Answer

$$	ext{Alarm} ightarrow 	ext{Resistance} ightarrow 	ext{Exhaustion}$$

Question 7

A researcher wants to measure the genetic contribution to personality traits. Which method would provide the most direct evidence?

Accepted Answer

Comparing personality traits in identical and fraternal twins

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A person who believes smoking is unhealthy but continues to smoke, then justifies it by saying 'I need it to relax.'

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of the bystander effect?

Accepted Answer

A person is less likely to help someone in need when there are many other people present.

Question 10

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following needs must be satisfied before self-actualization can be achieved?

Accepted Answer

Physiological and safety needs

Question 11

A person who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable would likely score high on which Big Five personality trait?

Accepted Answer

Conscientiousness

Question 12

Which defense mechanism involves transforming unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable actions, such as channeling aggression into sports?

Accepted Answer

Sublimation

Question 13

In the Milgram obedience experiments, which factor was found to decrease obedience rates?

Accepted Answer

Placing the learner in the same room as the teacher

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the function of the hypothalamus in hunger regulation?

Accepted Answer

It acts as an on/off switch for hunger, with different regions signaling when to start and stop eating.

Question 15

A person who experiences multiple major depressive episodes over two years, along with chronic mild depressive symptoms, is most likely experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Double depression

Question 16

Which of the following is a key criticism of Freud's psychosexual stage theory?

Accepted Answer

Many concepts are difficult or impossible to empirically test.

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the facial feedback hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

Inducing a facial expression can influence how a person feels emotionally.

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a problem-focused coping strategy?

Accepted Answer

Making a plan to solve the source of stress

Question 19

A person who believes that people get what they deserve and blames victims for their misfortune is demonstrating which cognitive bias?

Accepted Answer

Just-world hypothesis

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the two-factor theory of emotion (Schachter-Singer)?

Accepted Answer

Emotion is the result of physiological arousal and a cognitive label of that arousal.

Comprehensive Study Notes: Motivation, Emotion, Personality, Social Psychology, Health, Stress, and Psychological Disorders

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