Question 1

Which of the following statements is an example of negative self-talk?

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A)  "I wonder why my boss wants to see me? I guess I'll just have to wait and see."
B)  "I'll have to start working on that next paper earlier."
C)  "I won the speech contest,but only because none of the other speakers was very good."
D)  "Too bad I missed that one problem through carelessness,but overall I did pretty well on this test."E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following statements about fear is FALSE?

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A)  It is a basic and useful emotion.
B)  It is considered to be a problem if it is out of proportion to real danger.
C)  It is another word for anxiety.
D)  It is most useful when it occurs on a daily basis.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Psychological normality is the same as

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A)  having average intelligence.
B)  being close to mentally average.
C)  being mentally healthy.
D)  all of these.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

An example of an obsession is

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A)  constant hand washing to cleanse away bacteriA.
B)  repeating someone's name five times every time you see her.
C)  constant worry over contracting syphilis from a handshake.
D)  repeatedly checking to see if the stove is turned off.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which one of the following approaches is Roger's therapist LEAST likely to use?

Accepted Answer

A)  telling Roger that there is absolutely nothing to worry about
B)  helping Roger accept that he isn't going to experience a financial disaster
C)  encouraging Roger to identify his fears and examine them logically
D)  suggesting that Roger disclose his fears to CherylE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is a social phobia?

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A)  fear of specific animals
B)  fear of high places
C)  fear of seeing blood
D)  fear of embarrassmentE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) D

Question 7

When studying behavior,behaviorists analyze all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  reinforcement.
B)  intervention.
C)  stimulus.
D)  response.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

The final stage of moral development is explaining right and wrong in terms of rules.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements about schizophrenia is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medication is not effective in treating it.
B)  Schizophrenics can be at risk for suicide.
C)  Most schizophrenics have "split personalities."
D)  An individual can manage schizophrenia without professional help.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above B

Question 10

It is easier to identify criteria for good psychological health than it is to identify criteria for poor psychological health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The preferred method of treatment for seasonal affective disorder is

Accepted Answer

A)  psychotherapy.
B)  light therapy.
C)  drug therapy.
D)  electroconvulsive therapy.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

An example of a specific phobia is the fear of

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A)  dogs.
B)  public speaking.
C)  interaction.
D)  leaving home.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following is a characteristic of depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of pleasure in doing usual activities
B)  a grandiose view of oneself
C)  obsession with exercise
D)  increased and manic social interactionE) C) and D)
F) A) and B) A

Question 14

Someone who expresses their wishes forcefully,but not necessarily in a hostile manner,is

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A)  aggressive.
B)  assertive.
C)  passive.
D)  overbearing.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Medication is the primary treatment method for schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The technique of exposure is used to

Accepted Answer

A)  encourage people to face their fears.
B)  discourage people from encountering their fears.
C)  provide ways for people to escape feared situations.
D)  introduce the patient to similar frightening situations.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

The ability to express anger constructively is healthy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Agoraphobia may be caused by multiple panic attacks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to Maslow,basic human needs are ranked in the following order from most urgent to least urgent:

Accepted Answer

A)  physiological needs,safety,being loved,maintaining self-esteem,self-actualization.
B)  safety,physiological needs,being loved,maintaining self-esteem,self-actualization.
C)  safety,physiological needs,maintaining self-esteem,self-actualization.
D)  self-actualization,physiological needs,safety,maintaining self-esteem,being loveD.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 20

Psychodynamic therapies are intended to allow the patient to

Accepted Answer

A)  speak freely with a supportive but objective person.
B)  safely consume necessary prescription medications.
C)  think cognitively about his or her problem.
D)  receive reinforcement for appropriate behavior.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 3: Psychological Health

Which of the following statements is an example of negative self-talk?

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Which of the following statements about fear is FALSE?

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Psychological normality is the same as

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An example of an obsession is

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Which one of the following approaches is Roger's therapist LEAST likely to use?

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Which of the following is a social phobia?

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When studying behavior,behaviorists analyze all of the following EXCEPT

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The final stage of moral development is explaining right and wrong in terms of rules.

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Which of the following statements about schizophrenia is TRUE?

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It is easier to identify criteria for good psychological health than it is to identify criteria for poor psychological health.

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The preferred method of treatment for seasonal affective disorder is

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An example of a specific phobia is the fear of

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Which of the following is a characteristic of depression?

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Someone who expresses their wishes forcefully,but not necessarily in a hostile manner,is

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Medication is the primary treatment method for schizophrenia.

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The technique of exposure is used to

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The ability to express anger constructively is healthy.

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Agoraphobia may be caused by multiple panic attacks.

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According to Maslow,basic human needs are ranked in the following order from most urgent to least urgent:

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Psychodynamic therapies are intended to allow the patient to

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