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Ryan started at a new school mid-year and was anxious that no one would like him. As a result, he was quiet and reserved the first several days of class. His fears were confirmed when none of his classmates seemed open to friendship. Ryan’s experience is an example of which of the following?
Self-fulfilling prophecy
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Oversimplified perceptions of group members that do not take into account their diversity are known as
Social stereotypes
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Despite assurances from her doctor that she is healthy, Mira experiences a persistent and excessive worry that she is ill. She is convinced that she is experiencing all the symptoms of a disease. Mira may be suffering from which of the following?
Somatic symptom disorder
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According to Freud, which mental or personality structure operates on the reality principle?
ego
5
Homeopathy and dietary supplements, acupuncture, chiropractic services, massage, and yoga are examples of
complementary and alternative medicine
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Seligman identified a common reaction to repeated failure and to unpredictable or unavoidable punishment that leads to feelings of despondency, powerlessness, and hopelessness. He called this response general adaptation syndrome.
false
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When group size negatively impacts the likelihood that any one person from the group will offer assistance, which of the following has occurred?
Diffusion of responsibility
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The immediate discomfort of stress is triggered by the fight-or-flight emotional response, which causes tight muscles and a pounding heart. These symptoms are examples of
bodily effects
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The idea that relationships must be profitable in order to last is a tenant of
Social exchange theory
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In school, Amy is easily distracted, often argumentative, and lately has been skipping classes. Amy’s teacher contacts her parents and suggests they see a clinician for an assessment. What is one problem with the DSM system that would make Amy’s parents reluctant to send her for an assessment?
The diagnosis could become a label that could stick with Amy
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Equal-status contact, or interacting on an equal footing, reduces prejudice by which of the following mechanisms?
By decreasing anxiety and increasing empathy toward the outgroup
12
In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), the disorder previously known as gender identity disorder is now classified as
gender dysphoria
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Kevin has had a series of unsuccessful relationships and has difficulty trusting romantic partners. Kevin’s attachment style would be described as
avoidant
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Tory heard that all of the math professors at her school were not approachable. Tory decided to focus on seeing her professor as a person and not the label other students had supplied. Which of the following has Tory implemented?
Seeking individual information
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Albert often remains mute while holding odd postures for hours or even days at a time. In someone diagnosed with schizophrenia, this symptom is known as which of the following?
catatonia
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When Janet’s car broke down during rush hour, no one stopped to offer assistance even though many commuters clearly saw her. What phenomenon might help explain this?
Bystander effect
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A person’s unique long-term pattern of thinking, emotions, and behavior is referred to as _____
personality
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Six months after her husband’s death, Anne is still not herself. She often forgets to pick up the kids and to feed them, she is late for work on a regular basis, and she still has not taken her husband’s clothes out of the closet. Which of the following diagnoses could apply to Anne according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)?
Major Depressive Disorder
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Ivy and her friends attended a protest to support a cause that was meaningful to them. When the group began destroying property along the protest route, Ivy recognized this behavior as
non-aggressive antisocial behavior
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Rose and Jack have managed to cultivate a balance of intimacy, passion, and commitment in their relationship. Sternberg would indicate they have achieved what type of love?
Consummate
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Greg installed a new app on his phone, which helped him navigate morning traffic more efficiently. What type of coping did Greg use in managing his problem?
problem focused coping
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The idea that people generally get what they deserve is referred to as
Just-world beliefs
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Which of the following statements regarding decisions to seek medical treatment is true?
Women are more likely to seek treatment than men
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As a component of Sternberg’s triangular theory of love, intimacy refers to which of the following?
Feelings of connectedness and affection
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Frequency of contact and proximity are elements of what factor of attraction?
Familiarity
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Sheila has confidence in her ability to reach her desired goals. When assessing a stressor, which component of appraisal will be influenced by her beliefs?
Competence
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As a person of color, Tiffany shares that she has experienced name calling and racial slurs being shouted at her as she stands at the bus stop. What type of aggression has Tiffany described?
Explicit prejudice
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The psychiatric classification system presently used in the United States is the
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).