Question 1

Which scientist felt that that psychology should not use introspection or other unquantifiable methods and is considered the founder of behaviourism?

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A)  Edward Titchener
B)  B.F.Skinner
C)  John Watson
D)  Ivan PavlovE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

A classmate in your psychology course is worried about the selfish and sometimes dangerous drives of his id and wonders if it will make him commit crimes.You respond by saying that

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A)  each of us also develops an ego to help us behave more realistically.
B)  id fantasies actually reflect the opposite of what you really want and believe.
C)  scientists disproved Freud's theories a long time ago.
D)  since id impulses are usually part of the unconsciousness, they do not manifest in real behaviours.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

According to psychoanalytic theory, the conflicts between the id and the superego often lead to feelings of

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A)  anxiety.
B)  desire.
C)  depression.
D)  anger.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

When presented with words projected on a computer screen, individuals with borderline personality disorder are more likely than individuals without the disorder to remember the word

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A)  celebrate.
B)  abandon.
C)  death.
D)  charming.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

The traditional tendency to stigmatise women as 'hysterical' derived from Hippocrates' concept of

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A)  the 'wandering womb.'
B)  an 'incompetent cervix.'
C)  'penis envy'.
D)  'pelvic dysfunction'.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

A male college student begins feeling sad and lonely.Although still able to go to classes and work at his studies, he finds himself feeling down much of the time and worries about what is happening to him.Which part of the definition of abnormality applies to his situation?

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A)  personal distress
B)  cultural factors
C)  impaired functioning
D)  violation of societal normsE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Anton Mesmer, an early eighteenth-century physician, purported to be affecting cures in patients by unblocking their flow of a bodily fluid he called 'animal magnetism.' In fact, any effectiveness of his methods was actually due to

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A)  undetectable magnetic fields.
B)  chemically induced humoral balance.
C)  mental telepathy.
D)  the power of suggestion.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Describe the three clusters of DSM-5 personality disorders and provide an explanation of each personality disorder that belongs to each cluster.What adjectives are generally used to describe each cluster?

Accepted Answer

Cluster A
personality disorders include...

Question 9

In an attempt to rid the body of the excessive humours thought to be causing psychological disorders, physicians throughout history have used treatments such as

Accepted Answer

A)  bloodletting.
B)  induced seizures.
C)  exorcism.
D)  drilling through the skull.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following prevention strategies looks promising for children who are at risk for later antisocial personality disorder?

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A)  A training program for parents of toddlers (ages 1½ to 2½ years) 
B)  A program for families with a high degree of family dysfunction
C)  A program for families where at least one parent has a history of antisocial personality disorder
D)  All of the aboveE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 11

According to psychoanalytic theory, the id operates on the 'pleasure principle', which means that it

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A)  pays particular attention to social rules and regulations.
B)  thinks in an unemotional, logical and rational manner.
C)  is sexual, aggressive, selfish and envious.
D)  utilises secondary process thinking.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Mustafa was bitten by a dog when he was five years old.Now he is afraid of any dog he sees.His fear of dogs is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  unconditioned stimulus.
B)  unconditioned response.
C)  conditioned stimulus.
D)  conditioned response.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The data regarding treatment outcome for individuals with paranoid personality disorder

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A)  indicate clients do not remain in therapy long enough for treatment success.
B)  suggest that treatment can only be successful if the patient remains in therapy for a minimum of one year.
C)  indicate that cognitive therapy is effective in most cases.
D)  demonstrate that strict behavioral approaches are effective.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

One unusual finding discussed in your text is that ________ personality disorder may have played a role in the behavior of several serial killers.

Accepted Answer

A)  narcissistic
B)  antisocial
C)  obsessive-compulsive
D)  schizotypalE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Amy quickly becomes the center of attention when she enters a room.She is a tall and attractive young woman who generally wears something striking.Amy is known as a flirt and acts in a seductive manner around men.When Amy speaks, she uses very exaggerated terms, even when describing relatively ordinary situations.Amy's diagnosis is most likely ________ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  histrionic
B)  narcissistic
C)  borderline
D)  dependentE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

A four-year-old girl sucks her thumb, a teenager binges on food and an adult woman bites her fingernails.According to the Freudian theory of psychosexual development, all three are fixated at the ________ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  oral
B)  anal
C)  phallic
D)  genitalE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

In ancient Greece, some 'humoral excesses' thought to be causing psychological disorders were treated by

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A)  increasing or decreasing the person's exposure to heat, dryness, moisture or cold.
B)  herbal remedies.
C)  decreasing both caloric and liquid intake.
D)  lowering the person's body temperature for extended periods of time.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

In psychoanalytic psychotherapy, it is important for patients to

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A)  keep their thoughts and feelings to themselves.
B)  make eye contact with the psychoanalyst.
C)  open up to the therapist uninhibited (free association) .
D)  remain in a horizontal posture to induce emotional processing.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Patients diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder

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A)  often request treatment and generally make progress quickly.
B)  often request treatment but generally make little progress.
C)  rarely request treatment except in response to a crisis.
D)  rarely request treatment but generally make progress quickly while in therapy.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

In the late nineteenth century, John P.Grey and his colleagues

Accepted Answer

A)  discovered the first cure for schizophrenia
B)  ironically reduced interest in treating mental patients
C)  changed the field of psychological research largely into a biological science
D)  created the first humane treatment facilities for mentally ill patientsE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Exam 1: Abnormal Behaviour in Historical Context

Which of the following prevention strategies looks promising for children who are at risk for later antisocial personality disorder?

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When presented with words projected on a computer screen, individuals with borderline personality disorder are more likely than individuals without the disorder to remember the word

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The data regarding treatment outcome for individuals with paranoid personality disorder

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Patients diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder

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Which scientist felt that that psychology should not use introspection or other unquantifiable methods and is considered the founder of behaviourism?

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In the late nineteenth century, John P.Grey and his colleagues

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In an attempt to rid the body of the excessive humours thought to be causing psychological disorders, physicians throughout history have used treatments such as

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In psychoanalytic psychotherapy, it is important for patients to

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According to psychoanalytic theory, the id operates on the 'pleasure principle', which means that it

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A male college student begins feeling sad and lonely.Although still able to go to classes and work at his studies, he finds himself feeling down much of the time and worries about what is happening to him.Which part of the definition of abnormality applies to his situation?

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According to psychoanalytic theory, the conflicts between the id and the superego often lead to feelings of

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A classmate in your psychology course is worried about the selfish and sometimes dangerous drives of his id and wonders if it will make him commit crimes.You respond by saying that

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Mustafa was bitten by a dog when he was five years old.Now he is afraid of any dog he sees.His fear of dogs is a(n)

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A four-year-old girl sucks her thumb, a teenager binges on food and an adult woman bites her fingernails.According to the Freudian theory of psychosexual development, all three are fixated at the ________ stage.

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In ancient Greece, some 'humoral excesses' thought to be causing psychological disorders were treated by

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Describe the three clusters of DSM-5 personality disorders and provide an explanation of each personality disorder that belongs to each cluster.What adjectives are generally used to describe each cluster?

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One unusual finding discussed in your text is that ________ personality disorder may have played a role in the behavior of several serial killers.

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Anton Mesmer, an early eighteenth-century physician, purported to be affecting cures in patients by unblocking their flow of a bodily fluid he called 'animal magnetism.' In fact, any effectiveness of his methods was actually due to

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Which of the following prevention strategies looks promising for children who are at risk for later antisocial personality disorder?

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When presented with words projected on a computer screen, individuals with borderline personality disorder are more likely than individuals without the disorder to remember the word

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