Exam 4 Review

Psych 101BSpring 2014

Another multiple choice review

Note what topics need more of your attention!

What mental health professional specializes in treating mental disorders but does not prescribe drugs?

A. PsychotherapistB. Clinical psychologistC. Psychiatrist D. Primary care physician

The Rosenhan (1973) study taught us (best answer):

A. Mental health diagnoses can be subjective and context dependent

B. The DSM is not an accurate toolC. Mental hospitals are often understaffed

and lack resourcesD. Researchers are on the “odd” side

Mental Disorders

Major depression:

A. Affects more women than menB. Can sometimes be unrelated to an eliciting

eventC. Is best treated with antidepressantsD. A & B

Tryclyclics decrease depression by:

A. Inhibiting the enzyme monoamine oxidaseB. Partially blocking serotonin and

norepinephrine reuptakeC. Increasing endorphin productionD. B & C

Schizophrenia is:

A. Caused by extreme stress combined with poor coping skills

B. Outcome of extremely exacerbated depressive and anxiety symptoms

C. Caused by genetic predisposition combined with environmental stressors

D. Primarily a genetic disorder

The neurotransmitter hypothesis of Schizophrenia posits that the disorder is due to:

A. Hyperactive dopamine system (D2 receptors)

B. Hyperactive serotonergic system C. Hypoactive dopamine system (D2

receptors)D. Hypoactive serotonergic system

____ symptoms of schizophrenia are thought to be due to ____ damage. The prognosis is ____.

A. Positive; cortical atrophy; goodB. Negative; hyperactive dopamine; goodC. Negative; frontal lobe; poorD. Positive; hyperactive dopamine; poor

Schizophrenia

Positive symptoms Hallucinations Delusions Thought disorders (disorganized thinking/speech)

Negative symptoms Flat emotions Impaired attention Poor social adjustment Lack of motivation

In the anxiety disorder OCD, an obsession is:

A. A complex phobiaB. Primarily concerned with contamination C. Repetitive behavior according to rules and

ritualsD. A persistent thought, idea, image, or impulse

A phobia is best described as:

A. Intense dread, chest pain, smothering sensation

B. Irrational fear of specific thing or eventC. Diffuse anxiety, avoidanceD. Fear of social situations

Therapy

What to know

For each type of therapy know:•Fundamental assumptions•Therapy rationale•Tools/methods

(psychoanalytic, behavior, humanistic, gestalt, and a little cognitive behavioral)

Which therapy has the fundamental assumption that mental disorders reflect anxiety when forbidden impulses and desires threaten to arise?

A. HumanisticB. BehavioralC. Cognitive behavioralD. Psychodynamic

Behavior therapy’s rationale is the client must …

A. Learn to stop being phony!B. Clarify feelings and strive to fulfill potentialC. Unlearn association between stimuli and

maladaptive response D. Work through impulses and desires, allow

them to enter consciousness

What is a humanistic therapeutic technique?

A. Unconditional positive regardB. Systematic desensitization C. Empty chair techniqueD. Free association

Social Psychology

Social Psychology

Sarah is at an early stage of relationship and dating. She feels love-struck and an overwhelming sense of intimacy and passion. What type of love is she experiencing?

A. Consummate LoveB. Companionate LoveC. Romantic LoveD. Unconditional Love

Social Psychology

According to Hill et al., which of the following observations are made about gender differences in dating?

A. Men fall in love more quickly than woman. B. Women fall in love more quickly than

men. C. Men are more likely to end a relationship. D. Answers A & C

Social Psychology

After two years of dating, Susan decides to end her relationship with her boyfriend. She hopes to focus more on herself for now and become more independent. What factors does she display? A. Dyadic factorsB. BoredomC. Nondyadic factors D. Answers B & C

Social Psychology

According to Professor Osterhout’s lecture, women who wait until later in life to get married…

A. Always stay married to their spousesB. Make better decisionsC. Have higher chances of getting divorcedD. Are less happy with outcomes

Social Psychology

Which of the following conflicts that have led to many divorce cases cannot be changed with therapy?

A. Communication problemsB. Lack of romantic feelingsC. Unrealistic expectations of marriageD. None of the above

Social Psychology

In the Stanford Prison experiment, the students selected to play the role of prison guards were given specific training on how to run and control a prison.

A. TrueB. False

Social Psychology

The Stanford Prison Study halted within ___ days because…

A. Prisoners became aggressive and were out of control

B. Guards became abusive and degrading C. Parents of participants could not bear watching

their child go through with the studyD. The researchers realized the study was

unethical