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Which of the following characteristics of abnormal behavior are defined by behaviors that cause personal distress or distress to others?

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emotional distress

dangerousness

social deviance

maladaptive behavior

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Which of the following was NOT a type of phobia identified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)?

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agoraphobia

social phobia

specific phobia

compulsive phobia

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Mental disorders can be caused by which of the following factors?

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all of the above

thought processes

genetics

personality dispositions

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Free association and dream analysis were techniques traditionally used in which of the following types of psychotherapy?

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humanistic therapy

behavior therapy

cognitive therapy

psychoanalysis

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The type of psychotherapy that focuses on teaching clients to unlearn abnormal ways of behaving and replace them with more adaptive ways is called

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cognitive therapy

psychoanalysis

humanistic therapy

behavior therapy

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When people become less aware of their own behavior and less concerned with what others think of their behavior, it is best defined as

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deindividuation

conformity

obedience

diffusion of responsibility

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A technique of compliance where agreeing to a small request makes a person more likely to agree to a larger and more desirable request is called the

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foot-in-the-door technique

hand-in-the-door technique

deadline technique

low-ball technique

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Making inaccurate generalizations about people of various social groups simply based on observable traits best defines

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discrimination

altruism

stereotyping

prejudice

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Which of the following figures would suggest that a freudian slip might occur to reflect unconscious wishes?

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Bandura

Skinner

Freud

Rogers

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Empathy and genuineness are key elements of this type of therapeutic approach.

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family therapy

client-centered therapy

cognitive therapy

medical therapy

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This type of psychotherapy incorporates the techniques of systematic desensitization and/or flooding as part of it’s therapeutic methodology.

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behavior therapy

group therapy

humanistic therapy

psychoanalysis

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An individual that easily takes advantage of others, shows no guilt or remorse and deviates from social norms is most likely to be classified as having which of the following disorders?

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panic anxiety disorder

antisocial personality disorder

bipolar affective disorder

obsessive-compulsive disorder

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According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), a Schizoid Personality Disorder is categorized into which of the following clusters?

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Cluster B

Cluster C

Cluster D

Cluster A

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This disorder is characterized by difficulty discarding possessions, cluttered living environment and impairment in functioning.

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hoarding disorder

panic anxiety disorder

generalized anxiety disorder

post-traumatic stress disorder

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The use of psychoactive medications such as antidepressants fall under which of the following types of therapy?

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biological/medical therapy

behavior therapy

group therapy

cognitive therapy

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When a client receives encouragement and advice from other clients in an intimate and controlled environment, they are most likely engaging in this form of psychotherapy.

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group therapy

drug therapy

cognitive therapy

feminist therapy

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Yielding to group pressure even when no direct request to comply has been made best defines which of the following social psychology terms?

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obedience

compliance

conformity

deindividuation

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This is a type of biological therapy that uses electrical currents to induce seizures that help alleviate certain mental disorders such as depression.

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electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

aversion therapy

psychosurgery

drug therapy

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Which of the following is most likely to contribute to bystander apathy?

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more people around

taking responsibility

altruism

fewer people around

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According to research, the major life event that is the highest cause of stress for most people is

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jail term

divorce

death of a spouse

marriage

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When a stressor is first perceived and identified, we tend to experience which of the following stages?

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exhaustion

resistence

recovery

alarm reaction

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The experiments conducted by Milgram at Yale University in the 1960’s demonstrated the power of

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obedience

compliance

conformity

social norms

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Social skills and assertiveness training are techniques that are traditionally used in which of the following types of psychotherapy?

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humanistic therapy

psychoanalysis

behavior therapy

group therapy

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Depersonalization is classified as a/an _________________ disorder in the DSM.

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dissociative

personality

anxiety

somatoform

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An individual who feels compelled to repeat some behavior in a ritualistic manner is most likely to be diagnosed with which of the following anxiety disorders?

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panic disorder

post-traumatic stress disorder

phobia

obsessive-compulsive disorder

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Feelings of hopelessness, suicidal thoughts and problems sleeping are most likely to be characteristic of someone suffering from

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Post-traumatic stress disorder

Depression

A phobia

Schizophrenia

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A typical task that would be used in social skills training is

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hypnosis

transference

catharsis

role playing

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The field of social psychology is most concerned with the study of

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life-span development

personality

individuals

groups and social influences

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The more bystanders that are present during an emergency

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the more likely they are to help.

the less responsible each person feels.

the more responsible each person feels.

the less likely the victim will be noticed.

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In a series of experiments, Asch asked college students to make judgments about the length of lines, but were told to give an incorrect judgment in front of research subjects. This caused the naive research participants to do the same. These experiments support the phenomena of

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persuasion

conformity

obedience

bystander effect

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The most significant criticism related to the Milgram experiments at Yale University in the 1960’s had to do with the

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unethical pressure that was used.

little usefulness of the results.

failure to replicate the results.

amount the subjects were paid for participation.

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Agoraphobia refers to the fear of

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elevators

water

open spaces/public places

interaction with others

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John has periods of endless energy and euphoria, followed by periods of extreme sadness. This pattern best describes which of the following disorders?

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panic anxiety disorder

major depression

schizophrenia

bipolar affective disorder

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Delusions and hallucinations are most likely to accompany which of the following disorders?

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dissociative identity disorder

schizophrenia

phobias

dissociative amnesia

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Which of the following stress management techniques would be considered most beneficial?

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social support

all of the above

meditation

exercise

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The disorder that most likely to be characterized by stress, upsetting memories and realistic flashbacks is labeled as

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generalized anxiety disorder

panic anxiety disorder

post-traumatic stress disorder

obsessive-compulsive disorder

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Which of the following was NOT identified as an ethical guideline for conducting psychotherapy?

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consider alternative treatment methods

respect clients beliefs

treat clients solely for payment

confidentiality

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What increases the likelihood of discrimination?

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limiting contact with people who differ from us

making inaccurate generalizations about people

all of the above

adopting harmful attitudes

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If a therapist discovers a problem in a patient that they are not qualified to treat, they shoul

 

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