The exhaustion stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) occurs when:

The body’s resources are depleted, leading to burnout or illness

Counterconditioning involves:

Replacing an unwanted response with a more desirable one

Systematic desensitization is a behavioral technique used to:

Replace anxiety with relaxation in a step-by-step process

Which of the following is an example of relative deprivation?

A student feels less successful after seeing others get into top colleges

Which is an example of chronic schizophrenia?

Long-term flat emotions and social withdrawal

All of the following are considered anxiety disorders except:

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

The resistance stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) is characterized by:

The body adapting and staying alert while using energy to cope

Which question would a cognitive psychologist most likely ask?

How do our thoughts influence our emotions and actions?

Transference occurs when a client:

Projects feelings about important people from their past onto the therapist

Which idea reflects the evolutionary approach?

Phobias help survival by avoiding danger

Which is an example of dissociative identity disorder?

Having multiple identities with different names and behaviors

Somatic symptom disorder is characterized by:

Focus on physical symptoms that cause significant anxiety and disruption

Antisocial personality disorder is characterized by:

Repeated violation of others’ rights, lack of remorse, & deceitful behavior

The alarm stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) is characterized by:

Activation of the fight-or-flight response

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) describes:

The body’s three-stage response to stress

Rumination refers to:

Repeating the same negative thoughts over and over

The DSM-5 can do all of the following except:

Explain the causes of mental disorders

Conversion disorder is characterized by:

Physical symptoms that have no medical cause, often triggered by stress

The biological approach focuses on...

Behavior is influenced by brain structure and chemicals

The humanistic approach emphasizes:

The drive for self-actualization and personal growth

The “tend-and-befriend” stress response refers to:

Seeking social support and protecting others under stress

Which person would most likely use biomedical therapy?

Someone with schizophrenia needing antipsychotic medication

Which is an example of acute schizophrenia?

Sudden onset of hallucinations and delusions after stress

In psychoanalysis, resistance refers to:

The unconscious blocking of anxiety-provoking thoughts during therapy

Which behavior is best explained by the psychoanalytic approach?

Avoiding relationships due to unconscious childhood trauma

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1
A behavioral psychologist would most likely focus on observable actions and how they are learned.
True
False
2
The exhaustion stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) occurs when:
The body’s resources are depleted, leading to burnout or illness
The body ignores the stressor completely and remains unaffected
The stressor is no longer present and all energy is restored
The body successfully adapts to the stressor and fully recovers
3
Counterconditioning involves:
Ignoring behavior until it goes away
Punishing a behavior to reduce its occurrence
Replacing an unwanted response with a more desirable one
Using medication to block emotional reactions
4
Which psychological disorder is characterized by both delusions and hallucinations?
Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Schizophrenia
Major depressive disorder
5
Delusions are to the false ___, while hallucinations are to the false ___:
Senses; thoughts
Behaviors; emotions
Thoughts; perceptions
Actions; beliefs
6
Systematic desensitization is a behavioral technique used to:
Ignore phobias until they go away
Use medication to treat anxiety disorders
Replace anxiety with relaxation in a step-by-step process
Confront fears all at once through exposure
7
Insight therapy is most commonly used in the ____ approach:
Behavioral
Behavioral and Biological
Psychoanalytic and humanistic
Cognitive-behavioral
8
Which of the following is an example of relative deprivation?
A runner is happy just to finish the race
A person is hungry and eats
A student feels less successful after seeing others get into top colleges
A student is proud of their average grade
9
Which is an example of chronic schizophrenia?
Long-term flat emotions and social withdrawal
Mood swings with high energy and sadness
Sudden hallucinations after stress
Test anxiety before exams
10
All of the following are considered anxiety disorders except:
Panic disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
Phobia
11
The resistance stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) is characterized by:
Complete physical and mental recovery from stress
The body adapting and staying alert while using energy to cope
Breakdown of the immune system and total exhaustion
The body’s initial shock response to a stressor
12
Which question would a cognitive psychologist most likely ask?
How do our thoughts influence our emotions and actions?
What role does the unconscious play in dreams?
How does dopamine affect behavior?
How do others influence our behavior in groups?
13
Anorexia Nervosa involves excessive exercise after eating, while Bulimia involves starvation.
True
False
14
Transference occurs when a client:
Projects feelings about important people from their past onto the therapist
Imitates the therapist’s behavior
Tries to avoid emotional topics during therapy
Refuses to accept the therapist’s feedback
15
Which idea reflects the evolutionary approach?
Phobias help survival by avoiding danger
Rewards increase the likelihood of repeated behavior
Anxiety results from irrational thinking
Culture creates personality traits
16
Which is an example of dissociative identity disorder?
Having multiple identities with different names and behaviors
Panic in social settings
Refusing to accept reality
Forgetting your name after stress
17
Somatic symptom disorder is characterized by:
Experiencing physical symptoms without any distress
Faking physical symptoms for personal gain
Focus on physical symptoms that cause significant anxiety and disruption
Refusing to acknowledge mental illness
18
Antisocial personality disorder is characterized by:
Persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Repeated violation of others’ rights, lack of remorse, & deceitful behavior
Extreme mood swings and unstable relationships
Intense fear of rejection and social situations
19
The alarm stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) is characterized by:
Emotional denial of the stressor
Depletion of the body’s energy reserves
The body returning to normal after stress
Activation of the fight-or-flight response
20
General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) describes:
The body's stages of emotional development
The body’s three-stage response to stress
The brain’s electrical response to fear
How we regulate emotions in social situations
21
Rumination refers to:
Avoiding thoughts about upsetting events
Repeating the same negative thoughts over and over
Forgetting stressful situations quickly
Thinking only about positive memories
22
The DSM-5 can do all of the following except:
Explain the causes of mental disorders
Classify and describe mental disorders
Provide standardized criteria for diagnosis
Help clinicians diagnose psychological conditions
23
Conversion disorder is characterized by:
Physical symptoms that have no medical cause, often triggered by stress
Fear of having a serious illness despite reassurance
Obsession with appearance flaws
Intentionally faking symptoms for attention
24
A Type B personality has a higher risk of developing heart disease.
False
True
25
The biological approach focuses on...
Behavior is based on personal growth and free will
Behavior is influenced by brain structure and chemicals
Behavior is learned through environment
Behavior is shaped by unconscious conflicts
26
The humanistic approach emphasizes:
The drive for self-actualization and personal growth
Unconscious urges and conflicts
The role of rewards and punishments
Genetic influence on personality
27
The “tend-and-befriend” stress response refers to:
Fighting or fleeing from a threat
Avoiding others when stressed
Withdrawing emotionally to conserve energy
Seeking social support and protecting others under stress
28
Which person would most likely use biomedical therapy?
Someone with test anxiety looking to improve study habits
Someone with schizophrenia needing antipsychotic medication
Someone seeking to explore childhood trauma through talk therapy
Someone with mild stress talking to a friend
29
Which is an example of acute schizophrenia?
Lifelong emotional flatness with little change
Gradual withdrawal from social life over years
Mild anxiety that builds slowly
Sudden onset of hallucinations and delusions after stress
30
Agoraphobia is the fear of heights.
True
False
31
In psychoanalysis, resistance refers to:
The client's refusal to take prescribed medication
A therapist ignoring the client’s emotional reactions
The unconscious blocking of anxiety-provoking thoughts during therapy
The patient agreeing too quickly with interpretations
32
The sociocultural approach emphasizes the drive for self-actualization and personal growth.
False
True
33
What is the modern term for manic-depressive disorder?
Major depressive disorder
Bipolar disorder
Borderline personality disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
34
Which behavior is best explained by the psychoanalytic approach?
Avoiding relationships due to unconscious childhood trauma
Eating more when stressed due to hormone changes
Solving problems through logic and reasoning
Copying behaviors seen on social media

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