psych exam 2

test 4 question 11 - test 6

psych exam 2

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test 4 question 11 - test 6

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Which of the following is a core principle shared by the psychodynamic perspective on personality?

Personality and adjustment are rightful and important topics of psychological inquiry

______ reflects expectations for how males and females should think, act, and feel

Gender roles

Schachter and Singer injected volunteers with epinephrine, a drug that increases heart rate. When the volunteers met individuals who were either angry, or extremely happy, what were the emotions of the volunteers most likely to be?

If they had not been told the increased levels of arousal were a side effect, their emotional state mirrored the individual they met

Identify a true statement about relational aggression

To be relationally aggressive a person must understand how their behaviour such as planting rumours will be damaging to the intended party

George is obsessed with cleanliness. At work, he likes keeping his cubicle tidy. He arranges every item on his desk according to how frequently he needs it. He gets upset if something is moved or rearranged. In the context of Freud’s psychosexual stages of personality development, George is most likely fixated at the

Anal stage

Christina's parents are very strict about her academic performance. When she performs well, they shower her with love, When she does poorly, they are unfriendly and distant. Chistina learns that the only way she can receive their love is by performing well academically. In the context of Carl Rogers humanistic psychology approach, which of the following concepts is illustrated in this scenario

Conditions of worth

Identify a true statement about gender

It refers to the psychological experience of being male or female that is informed by social beliefs about the characteristics thought to indicate masculinity or femininity

According to Sigmund and Anna Freud, which of the following is true of psychological defence mechanisms?

They deny and distort reality in some way

______ is the force that moves people to behave, think, and feel the way they do, resulting in behaviour that is energized, directed, and sustained

Motivation

Which of the following statements is true of personality?

It is a pattern of enduring, distinctive thoughts, emotions, and behaviours that characterise the way an individual adapt to the world

Dennis works at a large retail store. He is happily married and lives in a safe neighbourhood. He earns enough money to eat and provide for his family. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which of the following needs is Dennis most likely to fulfill next?

Esteem

WEIRD psychology refers to the observation that most research studies in psychology rely on

Samples that are drawn from populations that do not represent the larger human population

Which of the following is a research finding on gender differences in cognitive ability?

At least by preschool age, boys show a greater accuracy in performing tasks requiring mental rotation of objects in space than do girls

Which of the following statements is true of Alfred Adler’s individual psychology?

Adler believed that striving for superiority is a person's response to the uncomfortable feelings of inferiority

In the context of self-determination theory, which of the following best defines the term “relatedness”?

The need to engage in warm relations with other people

Who among the following is most likely a cisgender person ?

Riya, a 29 year old woman whose gender identity matches her biological sex

Which of the following individuals is most likely to obtain a high score on the openness trait of the big 5 factors of personality?

Beverly who loves experimenting with life

A major criticism of drive reduction theory is that it does not provide a comprehensive framework for understanding motivation because

People often behave in ways that increase drive

Which of the following statements is true according to the evolutionary psychology approach to gender development?

Organisms with genes that support characteristics that provide an advantage are most likely to survive and reproduce

Which of the following statements is true of insulin?

It plays a role in glucose control

In the context of psychological influences in aggression, which of the following statements is true of frustration according to John Dollard and his colleagues (1939)?

It refers to the blocking of an individuals attempts to reach a goal

Mia likes Rodrigo because they share similar interests. They both like reading,watching documentaries, and listening to classical music. In this case, Mia’s attraction toward Rodrigo is best explained by the concept of

Consensual validation

The stages of change model describes the provess by which individuals

Give up bad habits and adopt healthier lifestyles

Dr. Isabelle studies the causes of childhood obesity and develops family- and school-based intervention. In the context of psychology, Dr. Isabelle is most likely interested in

Public health

Which of the following statements is true of the theory of reasoned action and the theory of planned behaviour?

The theory of planned behaviour and the theory of reasoned actions requires individuals to hold positive attitudes about a new behaviour

Which of the following statements is true of the various elements of persuasion?

Television is generally a more powerful medium than print sources for changing attitudes

Which of the following statements is true of people in the precontemplation stage of change model?

They usually deny that their current pattern of behaviour is a problem

Kate takes the bus to work every day. She envies those who have their own car. Which of the following is the best exemplified in this scenario?

Upward social comparison

A bicyclist claims that bicycle racing times would be faster if individuals raced in groups, because the knowledge of being in a group increases the energy to perform better. The bicyclist's claim is based on the concept of

Social facilitation

Michale is the new manager at a company. He expects everyone to agree with his restructuring plan for his department. He publicly reprimands anyone who disagrees with his new policies but praises department members for unanimity, cohesiveness, and harmony. In the context of group decision thinking, Michale is creating an atmosphere most conductive to

Groupthink

Which of the following is an advantage of the stages of change model?

Sharing the model with individuals who are trying to change sometimes helps to reduce their uncertainty

Lucy’s best friend died in a car accident. When Lucy hears about this devasting news, she refuses to accept that her friend is dead and continues with her daily routine. In this scenario, which of the following types of coping is Lucy using?

Emotion-focused coping

In which of the following situations will emotion-focused coping be most beneficial?

When one’s pet dies

In the Milgram Obedience study, approximately how many Teachers went on to ‘punish’ learners at the maximum stated voltage of 450V?

Two-thirds (67%)

Hardiness is characterised b

A sense of control

Martha is trying to change her exercise routine for a healthier lifestyle. She explores different exercise programs and thinks about joining a gym. Martha is most likely in the _______ stage of change model

preparation/determination

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