Psychology Exam 3 Review

Question 1

Amanda is at a job interview and wants to come across as outgoing & confident. What can help her attain this appearence?

Accepted Answer

A firm handshake

Question 2

Which of the following statements is false regarding stressand health?

Accepted Answer

Stress creates cancer cells in stressed patients.

Question 3

A man has walked on the moon? But has he? Idk.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Kim was positive that she was breaking up with her boyfriend, but after talking with all her friends she is sure. Why?

Accepted Answer

Group polarization

Question 5

Frederick believes that his fate is determined by chance and it is out of his control, what is this called?

Accepted Answer

External Locus of Control

Question 6

High levels of hostility and stress can _______ our risk of a heart attack.

Accepted Answer

Increase

Question 7

This Puppy. This Dog. This Canine. Suffers from what?

Accepted Answer

Cuteness

Question 8

People are less likely quickly identify a penguin as a bird because it less like our bird _______.

Accepted Answer

Prototype

Question 9

After dodging getting hit by a car, Zac sat on a bench to calm down. As he calms down he experiences everything EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Salivation decreases

Question 10

Dale has found that smiling more puts him in a better mood. The act of using facial muscles to trigger feelings is?

Accepted Answer

Facial feedback effect

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a reason why Phil obeyed his commanding officer?

Accepted Answer

The commanding officer was speaking softly

Question 12

Ashley is uncomfortable with what her group of friends is doing, yet she follows along anyway. This is a example of ?

Accepted Answer

Conformity

Question 13

Carl lost his job making him stressed and exhuasted making him ill. What stage of the general adaptation syndrome is he?

Accepted Answer

Phase 3- exhaustion

Question 14

Prof. Christensen is getting ready for school. When he looks in the mirror he is confident in his look. His __ is high.

Accepted Answer

Self-Esteem

Question 15

Jimmy has a Rubik’s cube. No matter how much you mix it up, he can solve it. Using a step-by-step process called

Accepted Answer

Algorithms

Question 16

Jim is stressed about his math test. He is more likely to do good on the test if he view the test as:

Accepted Answer

Challenge

Question 17

Jim was driving to work and witnessed a crash. He continues driving and doesnt help. This is a example of the...

Accepted Answer

Bystander Effect

Question 18

A man forms strings of sentences that don’t make sense but he is unaware of his mistakes. He may have a damaged _____.

Accepted Answer

Wernicke’s Area

Question 19

Austin thinks when he goes out in public that everyone will notice his new outfit. This is a example of ?

Accepted Answer

The Spotlight Effect

Question 20

Jay smokes a cigarette because his friends are, he thinks to himself that one can’t hurt, but knows they are bad. Why?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive Dissonance

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