8. A 9. C 10. A 11. C 12. B 13. C 14. A
15. C 16. C 17. B 18. D 19. A 20. E 21. A
22. B 23. D 24. D 25. E 26. A 27. A 28. D
29. C 30. C
INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY
PSY 202, Fall 2003
Test 5
Multiple Choice: Circle the letter corresponding to the single most correct answer (@ 1 point).
[NOTE: Answers to the multiple choice questions can be found at the end of this test.]
1. If research indicated that phobias result from a chemical imbalance in the central nervous system, this would most clearly give added credibility to:
A. trait theory C. the medical model
B. psychoanalytic theory D. the humanistic perspective
E. the DSM-IV
2. Indira, a third-grade teacher, frequently suffers from dizziness, heart palpitations, muscular tension, and fatigue. She is also continually agitated and unable to relax outside the classroom, but she cannot pinpoint a reason for her problems. Her behavior is most indicative of a(n)
A. dysthymic disorder C. obsessive-compulsive disorder
B. schizophrenic disorder D. generalized anxiety disorder
3. Arthur is extremely shy and is so easily embarrassed in front of other people that he often misses his college classes just to avoid social interactions. Arthur appears to suffer from a(n)
A. dissociative disorder C. antisocial personality disorder
B. dysthymic disorder D. phobia
4. Ravi brushes his teeth 18 times a day. Each time, he uses exactly 83 strokes up and 83 strokes down. After he eats, he must brush twice with two different brands of toothpaste. Ravi suffers from a(n)
A. dysthymic disorder C. generalized anxiety disorder
B. obsessive-compulsive disorder D. bipolar disorder
5. Two years after being brutally beaten and raped, Brianna still experiences anxiety and has trouble sleeping and vivid flashbacks of her assault. Brianna is most clearly showing signs of:
A. a dissociative disorder C. obsessive-compulsive disorder
B. post-traumatic disorder D. bipolar disorder
6. A therapist suggests that Mr. Broshi continues to bite his fingernails because this behavior often reduced his feelings of anxiety in the past. The therapists' suggestion most clearly reflects a _________________ perspective
A. biological C. psychoanalytic
B. humanistic D. learning
7. After several weeks of feeling very apathetic and dissatisfied with his life, Mark has suddenly become extremely cheerful and so talkative he can't be interrupted. He seems to need less sleep and becomes irritated when his friends tell him to slow down. Mark's behavior is indicative of:
A. an obsessive-compulsive disorder
B. schizophrenia
C. bipolar disorder
D. dissociative disorder
8. Several weeks after being fired from a job he had held for more than 20 years, Landon awoke one morning in a state of bewildered confusion. He had little sense of who he was and even failed to recognize his wife. Landon's experience is most indicative of:
A. dissociative disorder C. generalized anxiety disorder
B. phobia D. panic disorder
9. Mr. Kalish, a long-term government employee, falsely believed that his supervisor was a communist agent who was putting poison in the employees' coffee. When Mr. Kalish was referred to a psychiatrist, he claimed to be the grandson of Abraham Lincoln. Mr. Kalish is most likely suffering from:
A. dissociative identity disorder C. schizophrenia
B. a phobia D. panic disorder
10. Within the last year, Mr. Shangkun has been fired by three different employers because they each discovered that he was stealing money or materials from their companies. Although he feels no remorse for his misdeeds, his outward signs of repentance have dissuaded his former employers from taking him to court. Mr. Shangkun's behavior is most indicative of:
A. antisocial personality disorder B. schizophrenia
C. a dissociative disorder D. obsessive-compulsive disorder
11. As a therapist, Dr. Cioffi often uses systematic desensitization. She also considers active listening to be an invaluable therapeutic tool, and she frequently makes use of free association. Dr. Cioffi's therapeutic approach would best be described as:
A. psychoanalytic C. behavioral
B. client-centered D. meta-analytic
12. Just as Austin began telling his therapist about a painful childhood experience, he complained of a headache and abruptly ended the session. A psychoanalyst would most likely suggest that Austin's behavior is an example of:
A. fixation C. transference
B. resistance D. couterconditioning
E. free association
13. Which approach emphasizes the importance of providing patients with feelings of unconditional acceptance?
A. cognitive therapy C. client-centered therapy
B. psychoanalysis D. systematic desensitization
14. Cindy suggested that her nail biting might be a symptom of unconscious resentment toward her parents. Her therapist chuckled and said, "No, Cindy, your problem isn't unconscious hostility; your problem is nail biting." Cindy's therapist sounds most like a _____________ therapist.
A. behavior C. cognitive
B. humanistic D. psychoanalytic
15. To help Thor overcome his fear of giving public speeches, his therapist instructs him to relax and then to imagine speaking to a small audience. The therapist is using
A. client-centered therapy C. systematic desensitization
B. cognitive therapy D. aversive conditioning
16. What would be most helpful for encouraging mentally retarded adults to make their beds every morning?
A. cognitive therapy C. by reinforcing that behavior
B. aversive conditioning D. systematic desensitization
17. Although Ethan is actually doing very well in college, he feels depressed and academically incompetent. His therapist has instructed him to explain in writing how his own hard work and personal abilities contributed to each of the good grades he received during the previous semester. This therapeutic procedure is most characteristic of __________ therapy.
A. behavior C. psychoanalytic
B. cognitive D. biomedical
18. Because Gretchen is afraid of contracting infectious diseases, she avoids shaking people's hands or touching doorknobs. Research suggests that an especially effective treatment for her difficulty would involve
A. client-centered therapy C. therapeutic touch
B. psychoanalysis D. counterconditioning
E. electroconvulsive therapy
19. Which of the following individuals is most likely to benefit from electroconvulsive therapy?
A. Mark, who feels so dejected and discouraged that he contemplates killing himself
B. Mary, who suffers from amnesia and has lost her sense of identity
C. Jim, who experiences visual hallucinations and suffers from a delusion that communist spies are following him
D. Luke, who suffers from a compulsion to wash his hands at least once every 15 minutes
20. Which form of therapy is most likely to be criticized for being too lengthy and time-consuming?
A. systematic desensitization C. client-centered therapy
B. family therapy D. cognitive therapy
E. psychoanalysis
21. Victor explains that his brother's aggressive behavior results from his brother's personality. Victor's explanation of his brother's behavior is an example of:
A. fundamental attribution error C. the bystander effect
B. deindividuation D. the foot-in-the-door phenomenon
22. After giving in to her friends' request that she drink alcohol with them, 16-year-old Jessica found that she couldn't resist the pressure they exerted on her to try heroin. Her experience best illustrates:
A. the mere exposure effect C. the fundamental attribution error
B. the foot-in-the-door phenomenon D. the bystander effect
23. During a test, Abe impulsively copied several answers from a nearby student's paper. He felt very uncomfortable about having done this until he convinced himself that copying answers is not wrong if classmates are careless enough to expose their test sheets. Which theory best explains why Abe adopted this new attitude?
A. frustration-aggression theory C. social exchange theory
B. attribution theory D. cognitive dissonance theory
24. Professor Maslova attends faculty meetings simply to gain the approval of the college dean. Professor Maslova's behavior exemplifies the importance of:
A. ingroup bias C. social facilitation
B. informational social influence D. normative social influence
E. deindividuation
25. The presence of observers improves a person's performance on _______________ tasks and hinders a person's performance on _______________ tasks.
A. unenjoyable; enjoyable C. physical; mental
B. poorly learned; well-learned D. verbal; mathematical
E. easy; difficult
26. Class members are asked to work cooperatively in groups on major course papers. Every member of a group is to receive exactly the same grade based on the quality of the group's paper. This situation is most likely to lead to:
A. social loafing C. the bystander effect
B. social facilitation D. the fundamental attribution error
27. Masked bandits might be more likely than unmasked bandits to physically injure their victims due to:
A. deindividuation C. the mere exposure effect
B. group polarization D. social facilitation
E. social loafing
28. The NASA executive who made the final decisions to launch the space shuttle Challenger was shielded from information and dissenting views that might have led to a delay of the tragic launch. This best illustrates the dangers of:
A. social facilitation C. the mere exposure effect
B. deindividuation D. groupthink
E. the bystander effect
29. By providing prospective terrorists with electronic "chat rooms" for interfacing online with others who share their attitudes, the Internet most likely serves as a medium for:
A. social facilitation C. group polarization
B. the bystander effect D. cognitive dissonance
30. Our attitudes are more likely to guide our actions when we:
A. experience a sense of deindividuation
B. feel incompetent or insecure
C. are self-conscious
D. are made aware of social norms
Write answers to these questions in your blue-book.
(questions for the 8:00am TTh class)
KEY TERMS & NAMES. Select as many as you know, keeping in mind that silly guesses will result in a loss of points. For each term, supply a precise definition including the context and a clear example. For each name, supply the context and 2 other pieces of information. (@ +/- 3 points).
Aversion Therapy Compulsion
La Belle Indifference Self-serving Attribution
Token Reflection
Judith Rapaport Free Association
SHORT ANSWER. Select and answer 1. (@ 6 points)
1. From the lecture on psychological disorders, list any 4 criteria used to decide if behaviors are abnormal. Then use each of those criteria to determine if DID is abnormal.
2. Compare & contrast each pair by identifying one major similarity and difference:
Insulin Shock vs ECT
GID vs Sexual Dysfunction
Rorschach Inkblot vs Dream Analysis
Write answers to these questions in your blue-book.
(questions for the 11:00 MWF class)
KEY TERMS & NAMES. Select as many as you know, keeping in mind that silly guesses will result in a loss of points. For each term, supply a precise definition including the context and a clear example. For each name, supply the context and 2 other pieces of information. (@ +/- 3 points).
Projective Test Self-serving Bias
Conversion Disorder Tardive Dyskinesia
Paraphilia Comorbidity
Obsession David Rosenhan
SHORT ANSWER. Select and answer 1. (@ 6 points)
1. Complete the following statement: "All therapies are based on _______." Then discuss how each of the following techniques specifically relates to that statement.
Unconditional Positive Regard
Anti-psychotics
Aversion Therapy
Dream Analysis
2. Compare & contrast each pair by identifying one major similarity and difference:
DID vs Amnesia
Token vs Flooding
PTSD vs Panic Disorder
ANSWERS TO MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS:
1. C
2. D 3. D 4.
B
5. B 6. D
7. C
8. A
9. C 10. A
11. C 12. B
13. C 14. A
15. C 16. C
17. B 18. D
19. A 20. E
21. A
22. B 23. D
24. D 25. E
26. A 27. A
28. D
29. C 30. C