2301 FINAL Test Prep Major 4-1

#1.Which Type A personality characteristic is the key trait that is linked to heart disease?

#2. At Skinner Elementary School, teachers pass out "skinner bucks" to students who turn in papers on time, obey the teacher, and finish their homework. The paper "bucks" can be traded in at the end of the week for special treats or game-playing time on the classroom computer. This system most resembles a ________.

#3. Fabiana is beginning to realize that so-called "surprise quizzes" in her math class really aren't too much of a surprise at all, since they tend to occur every week. Accordingly, she accepts that fact and regularly reviews the course material. This example best illustrates that ________.

#4. According to family, twin, and adoption studies, a person is at greatest risk for developing schizophrenia _________.

#5. When faced with an approach-avoidance conflict, some people tend to go back and forth with their choice because they cannot decide for or against the goal or event. This mind-changing behavior is called ________.

#6. Which of the following is a characteristic of major depressive disorder?

#7. For someone who likes both movies and concerts, choosing between going to one or the other represents an ________ conflict.

#8. When a patient arrives in the emergency room, he is restless and irritable with unlimited energy and a rapid rate of speech. The attending psychiatrist believes the patient has taken cocaine or amphetamines and admits him for observation. The next day, the symptoms are the same. What condition with symptoms that are similar to those associated with amphetamine use might the psychiatrist now consider as a condition that is relevant to the diagnosis?

#9. For Freud, the mind is divided into ______ levels.

#10. Which of the following is a condition in which a person shows little or no emotion?

#11. ________ psychology is the field of study devoted to understanding the relationship between physical activities, psychological traits, and social relationships and overall health and rates of illness.

#12. The most recent version of the DSM is the ________.

#13. A baseball player's son is quite talented; he has received lots of awards over the years. When he gets up to bat, he expects to get a hit, and when he is in the field, he expects to make every catch. According to Bandura, what characteristic does this young man seem to have?

#14. ________ is the optimal amount of stress that people need to promote health and well-being.

#15. In a(n) ________ conflict, a person must choose between two desirable goals.

#16. Which term was given to psychoanalysts who broke away from strict interpretation of Freud's theory and developed theories of their own that were based upon Freud's work?

#17. Ned seeks therapy after having recurrent episodes of feeling "detached from himself" for several months, but he has not lost his self-awareness or memory. He notes that he feels like a robot, disconnected from his movements and actions. He is most likely suffering from ______.

#18. Which of these is an acronym that could help you remember the Big Five traits?

#19. ______ are specifically trained to use biomedical therapies.

#20. Which of the following perspectives claims that shaping may play a big role in the development of some cases of dissociative identity disorder?

#21. The use of learning techniques to modify or change undesirable behavior and increase desirable behaviors is called _______.

#22. Linda is afraid of cats because, when she was a little girl, a cat scared her by jumping out of her closet and onto her face. As a result of this experience, Linda learned to be afraid of cats. Which model of abnormality offers the best explanation of Linda's fear?

#23. According to research discussed in your textbook, becoming a more optimistic thinker begins with:

#24. Tad seems to thrive when faced with difficult challenges and usually feels in control of his life. He would probably be labeled a ________ personality.

#25. Alice takes lithium to control symptoms of her mental disorder. Alice is most likely suffering from __________.

#26. A treatment for severe depression in which an electric shock is delivered to the patient, resulting in a seizure of the body and the release of a flood of neurotransmitters in the brain, is called ____________.

#27. Which of the following is the term used to describe unpredictable, large-scale events that create a great deal of stress and feelings of threat?

#28. What symptoms of bipolar disorder are present in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

#29. Your friend has applied to several medical schools. After receiving several rejection letters, she concludes that she is never going to amount to anything in life. Your friend is engaging in ___________.

#30. _______ is used to help psychological professionals diagnose psychological disorders.

#31. The field of ________ studies the effects of psychological factors such as stress, emotions, thinking, and behavior on the immune system.

#32. Which of the following is the term used to describe a sudden onset of extreme panic, with various symptoms including racing heart, rapid breathing, and sweating?

#33. Unconditional positive regard is MOST important to the theory of ______.

#34. When the teacher was handing out this test, you noticed that your respiration rate and heartbeat increased, your palms got sweaty, and your hand shook a little. Your pretest behaviors were triggered by the ________. Upon completion of the exam, your body returned to its normal state by way of the ________.

#35. Who of the following was NOT a neo-Freudian?

#36. A person who suffers from bipolar disorder alternates between periods of ________.

#37. Mahmoud was just told that his father has cancer. Mahmoud's first response is that there must be a mistake and he demands that the doctor repeat his tests. Which defense mechanism is at work here?

#38. Maria is a retired factory worker who lives with anxiety. Due to the fear of having anxiety attacks, she does not leave her house. This makes her feel trapped in her home, which creates distress. Which criterion would be most appropriate in deciding whether Maria's case represents an example of abnormality?

#39. Working a second job to pay off credit cards is an example of ________.

#40. Severe depression that comes on suddenly or seems to have no external cause is called ______.

#41. Which of the following is an advantage of self-help groups?

#42. Research shows that ________ lowers blood pressure in those observed.

#43. Judy's therapist listens to her without interruption and judgment. She provides Judy with warmth and respect, without any conditions attached. Her therapist is demonstrating ______________.

#44. Which part of the nervous system reacts when the human body is subjected to stress?

#45. Hiram has learned to seek attention by engaging in inappropriate behaviors, namely by watching his brother receive attention for hitting and biting and then imitating his behavior. Hiram has learned to seek attention by engaging in inappropriate behaviors by using which of the following techniques?

#46. The ________ measures the amount of stress in a college student's life resulting from major life changes.

#47. Which of the following is a key component of Freud's theory of psychoanalysis?

#48. Which of the following statements represents the cognitive-behavioral theorist's view of personality disorders?

#49. Tony has devised a test in which people look at clouds and talk about what they see. What type of test would psychologists call this?

#50. Gestalt therapy is considered ________ because the therapist leads the client through a number of planned exercises as well as confronts the client's statements.