Question 1

John has inherited a personality trait that makes him more likely to keep to himself than to socialize.As a result, he does not have many friends and spends a lot of time alone.If John were to develop depression, which model would best explain this situation and the cause of his depression?

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A)  the interpersonal model
B)  the gene-environment model
C)  the biological model
D)  the diathesis-stress modelE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Which term refers to the system comprised of the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system?

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A)  peripheral nervous system
B)  central nervous system
C)  sympathetic nervous system
D)  parasympathetic nervous systemE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Describe learned helplessness.How is it developed in laboratory animals and how does it help us to understand human depression?

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Question 4

Explain the difference between the modern cognitive science view of the unconscious and the Freudian idea of the unconscious.

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Question 5

Which therapy approach, developed by Albert Ellis, emphasizes cognitive procedures and techniques focused on irrational beliefs?

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive-behavioural therapy
B)  rational-emotive therapy
C)  self-instructional training
D)  relaxation therapyE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

What has research found about people who have many social contacts and live their lives continually interacting with others?

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A)  They tend to ruminate about negative life events less often.
B)  They tend to suffer lower overall rates of alcoholism.
C)  They tend to live longer and healthier lives.
D)  They tend to be at a higher risk for some psychological disorders such as dependency.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Suppose you are a researcher who has bred rats to be emotional and reactive and then you cross-foster those rats so they are raised by calm mothers.What result would you expect?

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A)  The young animals will tend to be emotional and reactive as youths but calm when raising their own young.
B)  The young animals will tend to be calm throughout their lives.
C)  The young animals will tend to be mostly calm but emotional and reactive when faced with stressful situations.
D)  The young animals will tend to be emotional and reactive.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

The herbal medication, St.John's wort, is believed to affect levels of which neurotransmitter?

Accepted Answer

A)  GABA
B)  glutamate
C)  dopamine
D)  serotoninE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Dr.Turner's research focuses on the effects of genes, individual differences, and heritability of depression, but does not examine which genes are responsible for the disorder.Which type of research does Dr.Turner's focus fall under?

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A)  quantitative genetics
B)  molecular genetics
C)  cross-fostering
D)  psychopathologyE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

When therapists ask patients how they are feeling and how they are experiencing their disorder today, patients are essentially taking snapshots of their lives at that moment.Who considers this approach incomplete in our understanding of psychopathology?

Accepted Answer

A)  lifespan psychologists
B)  humanists
C)  cognitive-behaviourists
D)  existentialistsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Your very shy and withdrawn uncle spent most of his teen years in a hospital undergoing treatment for a severe physical injury.He has been diagnosed with social phobia that you believe is entirely due to his lack of socialization during his teen years.Which of the following best describes your theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  one-dimensional
B)  integrative
C)  multidimensional
D)  empiricalE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Who is responsible for the research that conceptualized the term "modelling"?

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A)  Donald Meichenbaum
B)  Albert Bandura
C)  Aaron Beck
D)  Martin SeligmanE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

The definition of emotion, which is agreed upon by most researchers, includes an external event, a feeling state, a behaviour, and which of the following?

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A)  fear
B)  hostility
C)  expectation
D)  physiological responseE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Because psychological disorders are still associated with social stigma (people tend to think that the disorder is something to be ashamed of) , which of the following becomes more likely to happen?

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A)  People with psychological disorders will not seek and receive the treatment and support of others that are most needed for recovery.
B)  People with psychological disorders will be ignored by mental health professionals when they seek help.
C)  People with psychological disorders will be far more easily treated than those with physical disorders.
D)  People with psychological disorders will seek help for their disorders but be more likely to receive insufficient treatment than those with physical illness.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

What does the cognitive-behavioural model assume to be the cause of depression, and what basic therapy strategy is used in this model for depressed patients? What are "automatic thoughts" and from where do they arise? Give an illustrative example.

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Question 16

In the diathesis-stress model, what does "diathesis" refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)  conditions in the environment that can trigger a disorder depending upon how severe the stressors are
B)  an inherited, subclinical disease state that has the potential for developing into a full-blown psychological disorder, given certain environmental conditions
C)  an inherited tendency or condition that makes a person susceptible to developing a disorder
D)  the interaction of social and psychological influencesE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

What does the term "equifinality" refer to?

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A)  the fact that many causes of psychopathology are equal in influence
B)  the fact that all forms of psychopathology have similar causes
C)  the fact that a number of paths can lead to the same outcome
D)  the fact that the same path can lead to different outcomesE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

What is the major function of the peripheral nervous system?

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A)  to control hormonal activity
B)  to regulate arousal
C)  to coordinate with the brain stem to ensure the body is working properly
D)  to process information received from the central nervous systemE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

What does recent evidence regarding the genetic influence on most psychological disorders indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Multiple genes interact, with each gene contributing a small effect.
B)  Single genes are usually responsible for psychological disorders.
C)  Genes that influence psychopathology are usually recessive.
D)  Little evidence suggests that genes actually influence psychopathology.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Sean's doctor thinks that Sean has low serotonin levels.What sorts of behaviour would lead the doctor to suspect serotonin is low?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sean is showing aggression, suicidal ideation, and impulsive behaviour.
B)  Sean is showing symptoms of schizophrenia.
C)  Sean is exhibiting anxiety and nervousness.
D)  Sean is exhibiting mania.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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The herbal medication, St.John's wort, is believed to affect levels of which neurotransmitter?

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Dr.Turner's research focuses on the effects of genes, individual differences, and heritability of depression, but does not examine which genes are responsible for the disorder.Which type of research does Dr.Turner's focus fall under?

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The definition of emotion, which is agreed upon by most researchers, includes an external event, a feeling state, a behaviour, and which of the following?

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John has inherited a personality trait that makes him more likely to keep to himself than to socialize.As a result, he does not have many friends and spends a lot of time alone.If John were to develop depression, which model would best explain this situation and the cause of his depression?

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When therapists ask patients how they are feeling and how they are experiencing their disorder today, patients are essentially taking snapshots of their lives at that moment.Who considers this approach incomplete in our understanding of psychopathology?

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Describe learned helplessness.How is it developed in laboratory animals and how does it help us to understand human depression?

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What has research found about people who have many social contacts and live their lives continually interacting with others?

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Because psychological disorders are still associated with social stigma (people tend to think that the disorder is something to be ashamed of) , which of the following becomes more likely to happen?

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What is the major function of the peripheral nervous system?

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Suppose you are a researcher who has bred rats to be emotional and reactive and then you cross-foster those rats so they are raised by calm mothers.What result would you expect?

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Which term refers to the system comprised of the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system?

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The herbal medication, St.John's wort, is believed to affect levels of which neurotransmitter?

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What does the cognitive-behavioural model assume to be the cause of depression, and what basic therapy strategy is used in this model for depressed patients? What are "automatic thoughts" and from where do they arise? Give an illustrative example.

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Dr.Turner's research focuses on the effects of genes, individual differences, and heritability of depression, but does not examine which genes are responsible for the disorder.Which type of research does Dr.Turner's focus fall under?

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Sean's doctor thinks that Sean has low serotonin levels.What sorts of behaviour would lead the doctor to suspect serotonin is low?

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The definition of emotion, which is agreed upon by most researchers, includes an external event, a feeling state, a behaviour, and which of the following?

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John has inherited a personality trait that makes him more likely to keep to himself than to socialize.As a result, he does not have many friends and spends a lot of time alone.If John were to develop depression, which model would best explain this situation and the cause of his depression?

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When therapists ask patients how they are feeling and how they are experiencing their disorder today, patients are essentially taking snapshots of their lives at that moment.Who considers this approach incomplete in our understanding of psychopathology?

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Describe learned helplessness.How is it developed in laboratory animals and how does it help us to understand human depression?

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What has research found about people who have many social contacts and live their lives continually interacting with others?

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Because psychological disorders are still associated with social stigma (people tend to think that the disorder is something to be ashamed of) , which of the following becomes more likely to happen?

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What is the major function of the peripheral nervous system?

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