Question 1

Which of the following best describes the difference between eustress and distress?

Accepted Answer

Eustress is a positive, motivating form of stress, while distress is a negative, overwhelming form of stress.

Question 2

A student is facing two equally attractive job offers and must choose one. Which type of conflict is this scenario an example of?

Accepted Answer

Approach-approach conflict

Question 3

According to the Biological Model, which of the following is most likely to be considered the primary cause of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Genetic and neurochemical abnormalities

Question 4

Which defense mechanism involves attributing one’s own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to someone else?

Accepted Answer

Projection

Question 5

A person who believes they have control over their own fate and outcomes is demonstrating which concept?

Accepted Answer

Internal locus of control

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Mania

Question 7

A therapist uses systematic desensitization to help a client overcome a phobia. What is the first step in this process?

Accepted Answer

Teaching relaxation techniques

Question 8

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of learned helplessness?

Accepted Answer

A person who gives up trying to escape a negative situation after repeated unsuccessful attempts

Question 9

Which therapy is most closely associated with Carl Rogers and emphasizes unconditional positive regard?

Accepted Answer

Client-centered therapy

Question 10

A patient is prescribed lithium for their disorder. Which disorder is lithium most commonly used to treat?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar disorder

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the extinction process in classical conditioning?

Accepted Answer

The gradual disappearance of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus

Question 12

A person who copes with stress by seeking social support and talking about their feelings is using which type of coping strategy?

Accepted Answer

Emotion-focused coping

Question 13

Which of the following is a key feature of the Cognitive Model of psychological disorders?

Accepted Answer

Disorders are the result of faulty or maladaptive thinking patterns

Question 14

Which equation best represents the relationship between stress, coping resources, and adjustment according to the transactional model?

Accepted Answer

$$Adjustment = \frac{Coping\ Resources}{Stress}$$

Question 15

A person who experiences sudden, intense episodes of fear accompanied by physical symptoms such as heart palpitations and shortness of breath is most likely suffering from which disorder?

Accepted Answer

Panic disorder

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a neurodevelopmental disorder?

Accepted Answer

Autism spectrum disorder

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the use of a token economy in therapy?

Accepted Answer

Clients receive tokens for desirable behaviors, which can be exchanged for rewards.

Question 18

A person who repeatedly checks if the door is locked and cannot stop thinking about it is most likely experiencing which disorder?

Accepted Answer

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Question 19

Which of the following is a common side effect of antipsychotic medications?

Accepted Answer

Tardive dyskinesia

Question 20

Which therapy technique involves exposing a client to their feared object or situation all at once, rather than gradually?

Accepted Answer

Flooding

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