A stress-producing event or situation

Learned helplessness is a result of

A repeated painful or unpleasant stimulus

What is Free association?

person relaxes and says whatever comes to mind unconsciously

Groupthink happens when a team

Has prioritized getting along over final results

concerned about explaining the causes of behaviour

Unconditional positive regard is...

attitude of total acceptance toward another person

Changing your mind to be accepted, Giving in to peer pressure, Change your behavior to fit in with a group

Aversive conditioning...

Associates an unwanted behavior with an unpleasant state

To care for others more than yourself.

To repay kindness for kindness given.

What does DSM stand for?

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Psychological Disorders

The mere exposure effect states

Liking something more after being exposed to it repeatedly

the effect of environment on gene expression & inheritance

What would be an example of normative social influence?

Billy shaves his head to fit the new "going bald" fad.

People with an external locus of control..

believe that luck and outside forces control their destinies

what is the purpose of dopamine?

affective planning, initiation, smooth controlled movement

To lose awareness and restraint in a group.

An exaggeration of normal, acceptable behaviors.

When you put less effort when your in a group.

definition of classical conditioning

association of different stimuli to one another

individuals do not offer any means of help to a victim

What is Observational learning?

All of the above, learning by watching

What is an internal locus of control?

the perception that one controls one's own fate

Gestalt Psychology says...

the whole is greater than the sum of its parts

mental structures developed from past experiences

The definition of Coping is?

The process by which people try to manage the stress they experience

What is exposure therapy?

repeated exposure to anxiety-provoking situations

What is subjective well-being?

A positive state of good health.

Social Facilitation occurs

the presence of others watching improves ones performance

Vladimir wants to treat his patient's biplor disorder. Why shouldn't he refer to the DSM?

The DSM can only classify and list symptoms of disorders

POSITIVE: what is the main idea of positive psychology?

Study of happiness and what makes life worth living

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What is a Stressor?
stress that stems from motivation and challenges
stress that stems from anxiety or pressure
the body's response to a stressor
A stress-producing event or situation
2
Stress is defined as
negative thoughts and emotions.
increased energy and heightened awareness.
reaction to outside stimulus.
negative changes in life.
3
People most likely leave therapy feeling?
the same
tired
worse
better
4
Learned helplessness is a result of
A repeated painful or unpleasant stimulus
The removal of a pleasant stimulus
5
What is Free association?
an individual’s pattern of thinking, feeling, and acting
largely conscious part of personality that mediates
a reservoir of mostly acceptable thoughts and actions
person relaxes and says whatever comes to mind unconsciously
6
Groupthink happens when a team
Has established a hive mind
Has prioritized getting along over final results
Is so compatible they intuitively know their roles and tasks
Effectively uses brainstorming to generate new ideas
7
What factors improve coping?
all of the above
social support
optimism
perceived control
8
Attribution is
emphasises the role personal factors have on behaviour
is an explanation of behaviour due to situation
concerned about explaining the causes of behaviour
is sometimes called dispositional
9
oxytocin is linked to ...
sleep
guilt
honesty
trust
10
Unconditional positive regard is...
attitude of total acceptance as long as you agree w/ person
seeking to achieve positivity in life
a positive, happy attitude toward a person
attitude of total acceptance toward another person
11
What is Conformity
Changing your mind to be accepted
Giving in to peer pressure
Change your behavior to fit in with a group
Keeping to your own belief and opinion
12
An example of Emotion-Focused Coping is
Weighing the Pros & Cons of the Choice
Creating Alternative Solutions
Avoiding the Problem
Positive Reappraisal
13
Aversive conditioning...
Associates an unwanted behavior with an unpleasant state
Associates a wanted behavior with a pleasant state
Steers you away from your emotions
Steers you towards your emotions
14
Altruism
To care for specific people.
To care for yourself more than others.
To care for others and yourself equally.
To care for others more than yourself.
15
Reciprocity Norm
To get kindness and not repay kindness.
To give kindness for no reason.
To repay kindness for kindness given.
16
What does DSM stand for?
Diagnosis of Severe Medical Disorders
Diagnosis of Seven Medical conditions
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Psychological Disorders
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Panic Disorder
17
The mere exposure effect states
Living in poverty areas increases exposure to Ebola
Umm
If you're exposed to a disease you will die
Liking something more after being exposed to it repeatedly
18
Normative social influence is...
the desire to be liked
the desire to be rejected
the desire to be loved
the desire to be right
19
In which stage of the GAS are the body's resources fully mobilized and resistant to stress?
resistance stage
defensive reaction
alarm reaction
exhaustion stage
20
Which factors improve coping?
Social support
Perceived control
All of the above
Optimism
21
Which therapy's goal is to help people develop more adaptive behavior?
Humanistic Therapy
Behavior Therapy
Biological therapy
Drug Therapy
22
Epigenetics is
a discredited theory of inheritance
a counter theory to evolution
the effect of environment on gene expression & inheritance
the idea that phenotype is dependent on genotype
23
What would be an example of normative social influence?
Billy shaves his head to fit the new "going bald" fad.
Maddy asks around to confirm her answer with her friends.
Tod let the group answer "A" because they had all agreed.
Tina looks around the room to see if others answer like her.
24
People with an external locus of control..
believe that they are partially responsible
believe that luck and outside forces control their destinies
feel as if they are responsible for what happens to them
internalize everything
25
Conformity and obedience are considered what?
Social norms
Social abnormalities
Social behaviours
Unsociable elements
26
Semantic Network Theory specifically refers to
Episodic Memory
Long Term Memory
Semantic Memory
Short Term Memory
27
what is the purpose of dopamine?
affective thinking, speaking and sleeping
ineffective thinking, speaking and sleeping
affective planning, initiation, smooth controlled movement
ineffective planning, initiation, smooth controlled movement
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Deindividuation
To gain awareness and control in a group.
To lose awareness and restraint in a group.
To identify as an individual in a group.
To identify yourself to others.
29
What secrets oxytocin?
prefrontal cortex
adrenal cortex
hypothalamus
amygdala
30
Operant Conditioning: what is the definition?
learning based on operating
learning based on critical thinking
learning based on consequences
learning based on response
31
What is maladaptive?
One of the most common mood disorders.
An exaggeration of normal, acceptable behaviors.
When a person is unable to adapt.
Series of bad behaviors disturbing to others.
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Social Loafing
When you put more effort when your in a group.
When you put less effort when your in a group.
When you put the same amount of effort when your in a group.
33
definition of classical conditioning
messages given to one animal to another, by movement and sound
members of the same species, carry out this behavior to attract mates
reduced activity in cold weather
association of different stimuli to one another
34
Bystander effect is?
individuals do not offer any means of help to a victim
individuals do offer all means to help a victim
people who do not see the action but seen the victim
people who want to help but do not wish to be involved
35
What is Observational learning?
All of the above
learning by watching
A child learns how to play a game while watching others
An infant learns to make and understand facial expressions
36
which one of these is not Dialectical Behavior Therapy?
teach client to balance her emotion
help to develop self management skills
reduce their sugar intake
demonstrate acceptance
37
What is an internal locus of control?
the perception that one controls one's own fate
defense mechanism
the belief that one's fate is controlled by the gods
part of the concept of collective unconscious
38
What is dopamine
Hormone
Amocksasiline
Drug
Neurotransmitter
39
Gestalt Psychology says...
we always notice the little things right away
the whole is greater than the sum of its parts
its hard to see without a strong threshold
ESP is real
40
What is a schema?
mental structures developed from past experiences
a scheme to make money
communication interactions
self-identity
41
The definition of Coping is?
A systematic process used to only manage external stressors
A systematic process used to only manage internal stressors
Process which people try to exacerbate the stress they experience
The process by which people try to manage the stress they experience
42
Which life event would be considered a catastrophe?
Getting a divorce
Your dog died
A terrorist attack
Losing your keys
43
What is exposure therapy?
leave patient alone in a room with their fear
place patient in an uncomfortable situation for a long period of time
repeated exposure to anxiety-provoking situations
exposing patient to spiders
44
Social norms can be described as...
Available only at local libraries
Are a part of the workplace only
Social expectations
Factors leading to crimes against humanity
45
Maslow also calls self actualization:
Supermacy
Transcendence
Paramountcy
Transition
46
What is subjective well-being?
A form of depression.
Thinking you're good at karaoke.
A positive state of good health.
The absence of disease.
47
This subfield of psychology provides a contribution to behavioral medicine?
Clinical Psychology
Therapeutic Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Health Psychology
48
Social Facilitation occurs
the tendency for people to do less in a group setting
when people listen more attentively to people of authority
when groups gather and have similar views
the presence of others watching improves ones performance
49
Annie is feeling stressed about an upcoming psychology SAC. In this case, the SAC is a
Stress
Stressful event
Stressor
Major stress
50
Vladimir wants to treat his patient's biplor disorder. Why shouldn't he refer to the DSM?
The DSM is a textbook on Learning
The DSM has multiple editions with varying descriptions
The DSM can only classify and list symptoms of disorders
The DSM is only used for learning the history of psychology
51
POSITIVE: what is the main idea of positive psychology?
Breaking down mental processes into their most basic parts
The ongoing conscious experience of mental processes
Study of happiness and what makes life worth living
Curing people by discovering unconscious thoughts and ideas
52
A humanistic physchologist focuses on?
Helping a client reach there full potential
A clients thinking process
A clients behavior
A clients surrounding
53
CBT is aimed at...
Changing thinking patterns and behaviours
Improving relationships with peers and family members
Instilling motivation to change
Altering the way we view the world
54
What are the ways to prevent groupthink?
assign a member the role of devil's advocate
leaders assigning the role of "critical evaluator"
invite outside experts into meetings
all of the above
55
What does dysfunctional mean?
A word
Something that doesn't work
Something that works
Something that it can solve
56
The difference between Passionate and Companionate Love is:
Passionate=Family and Friends, Companionate=Romantic Partner
There is no difference
Passionate=Romantic Partner, Companionate=Family and Friends
57
Who studied conformity
Asch
Piaget
Maslow
Freud
58
Define the term 'Learned Helplessness'.
Self-confidence
A player feels their work in a team won't influence outcome
Protecting 'the self'
Attributing failure to external factors
59
Cognitive therapist focus on the
Dark Ages
Past
Medieval times
Present
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What are dispositional factors?
Things that has to do with group membership
Things that make your cake stand out at competitions
Things that has to do with people's "inside" (personality)
Things that has to do with the contexts people are in
61
What is companionate love?
friendship-love filled with affection, tenderness, less focus on sex
special bond between 2 people, can be love and friendship
Serial texting
high sexual desire and intense love
62
Informational social influence is...
the desire to be liked
desire to be right
the desire to be loved
the desire to be rejected
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What did Abraham Maslow create?
the hierarchy of behavior
the hierarchy of need
the hierarchy of sleep
the hierarchy of psychology

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