Question 1

Which of the following best defines social psychology?

Accepted Answer

The study of how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts.

Question 2

A group of coworkers all agree with a risky business decision because no one wants to voice disagreement. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Groupthink

Question 3

According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, which part of the personality operates on the reality principle?

Accepted Answer

Ego

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Projection

Question 5

A person who washes their hands repeatedly to reduce anxiety about germs is most likely experiencing which disorder?

Accepted Answer

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Question 6

Which of the following is a positive symptom of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Hallucinations

Question 7

According to Maslow, which need must be met before self-actualization can be achieved?

Accepted Answer

Physiological needs

Question 8

Which therapy technique involves the therapist echoing, restating, and clarifying what the client says?

Accepted Answer

Reflection

Question 9

A person who believes that one bad grade means they will fail the entire course is demonstrating which cognitive distortion?

Accepted Answer

Overgeneralization

Question 10

Which of the following is a main side effect of antipsychotic drugs?

Accepted Answer

Tardive dyskinesia

Question 11

A therapist uses a token economy to encourage positive behaviors in a hospital setting. This is an example of which type of therapy?

Accepted Answer

Behavior therapy

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the bystander effect?

Accepted Answer

People are less likely to help when others are present.

Question 13

Which test is a projective personality assessment?

Accepted Answer

Rorschach Inkblot Test

Question 14

A person who experiences alternating periods of extreme happiness and deep depression is most likely suffering from:

Accepted Answer

Bipolar disorder

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT one of the four elements of Rogers’ person-centered therapy?

Accepted Answer

Transference

Question 16

Which personality disorder is characterized by a lack of empathy and disregard for others’ rights?

Accepted Answer

Antisocial personality disorder

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the DSM-V-TR?

Accepted Answer

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of social categorization?

Accepted Answer

Assuming someone is athletic because they wear sports clothing

Question 19

According to Adler, which factor can influence personality development?

Accepted Answer

Birth order

Question 20

Which therapy focuses on changing distorted thinking patterns to improve mood and behavior?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

Unit 3 Exam Study Guide: Social Psychology, Personality, Psychological Disorders, and Therapy

Study Guide - Practice Questions