Question 1

Protecting oneself from an unpleasant reality by refusing to accept or believe it is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  resistance. 
B)  rejection. 
C)  conscious inhibition. 
D)  denial. 
A)  resistance. 
B)  rejection. 
C)  conscious inhibition. 
D)  denial.

Question 2

You go to the on-line grade book to check out your grade on the last test.The grade is a 60.You tell yourself this has to be a mistake.The teacher must have recorded someone else's grade or graded your test with the wrong answer key.Which defense mechanism are you using?

Accepted Answer

A)  reaction formation 
B)  repression 
C)  denial 
D)  projection 
A)  reaction formation 
B)  repression 
C)  denial 
D)  projection

Question 3

Laboratory research indicates that a rat faced with an unsolvable "jumping to the correct door" problem often developed

Accepted Answer

A)  a stereotyped response. 
B)  tendency to attack other rats. 
C)  an escape response. 
D)  stomach ulcers. 
A)  a stereotyped response. 
B)  tendency to attack other rats. 
C)  an escape response. 
D)  stomach ulcers.

Question 4

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)was developed by

Accepted Answer

A)  Hans Selye. 
B)  Holmes and Rahe. 
C)  Dollard and Miller. 
D)  Joseph Wolpe. 
A)  Hans Selye. 
B)  Holmes and Rahe. 
C)  Dollard and Miller. 
D)  Joseph Wolpe.

Question 5

Regarding conflict,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whether or not a person is experiencing a conflict must be defined based on that person's needs and values. 
B)  When faced with a double avoidance conflict, not choosing between the alternatives may be impossible or equally undesirable. 
C)  Freezing and leaving the field are two reactions to an approach-approach conflict. 
D)  The ambivalence of approach-avoidance conflicts is usually translated into a partial approach. 
A)  Whether or not a person is experiencing a conflict must be defined based on that person's needs and values. 
B)  When faced with a double avoidance conflict, not choosing between the alternatives may be impossible or equally undesirable. 
C)  Freezing and leaving the field are two reactions to an approach-approach conflict. 
D)  The ambivalence of approach-avoidance conflicts is usually translated into a partial approach.

Question 6

According to Seligman,when people believe that they are powerless to avoid punishment,they often exhibit

Accepted Answer

A)  sublimation. 
B)  compensation. 
C)  learned helplessness. 
D)  reaction formation. 
A)  sublimation. 
B)  compensation. 
C)  learned helplessness. 
D)  reaction formation.

Question 7

James wants to marry Lauren,but the responsibilities of marriage scare him.This situation would be classified as what type of conflict?

Accepted Answer

A)  double appraisal 
B)  approach-approach 
C)  approach-avoidance 
D)  avoidance-avoidance 
A)  double appraisal 
B)  approach-approach 
C)  approach-avoidance 
D)  avoidance-avoidance

Question 8

Lana is a sophomore in college.For the last couple of months,she has been persistently sad and anxious,has had difficulty concentrating and making decisions,and has lost interest in activities that she once found pleasurable.Lana

Accepted Answer

A)  is having a minor fluctuation in mood and will bounce back soon. 
B)  is experiencing depression. 
C)  should utilize reaction formation to alleviate the stress she is feeling. 
D)  should get more sleep and lighten up and go to more parties. 
A)  is having a minor fluctuation in mood and will bounce back soon. 
B)  is experiencing depression. 
C)  should utilize reaction formation to alleviate the stress she is feeling. 
D)  should get more sleep and lighten up and go to more parties.

Question 9

Redirecting anger toward safer targets is called

Accepted Answer

A)  repression. 
B)  displaced aggression. 
C)  withdrawal. 
D)  circumvention. 
A)  repression. 
B)  displaced aggression. 
C)  withdrawal. 
D)  circumvention.

Question 10

Many of the defenses were identified by Freud,who believed these defenses operate

Accepted Answer

A)  unconsciously. 
B)  through suppression. 
C)  only in specific psychosexual stages. 
D)  by creating an imbalance between the ego and superego. 
A)  unconsciously. 
B)  through suppression. 
C)  only in specific psychosexual stages. 
D)  by creating an imbalance between the ego and superego.

Question 11

According to your textbook,which of the following is NOT a common problem that contributes to college students' feelings of depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  pressure to choose a career 
B)  abuse of alcohol 
C)  low aspirations and too much experience with failure 
D)  difficulty in living up to idealized images of themselves 
A)  pressure to choose a career 
B)  abuse of alcohol 
C)  low aspirations and too much experience with failure 
D)  difficulty in living up to idealized images of themselves

Question 12

When the explanation you give for your behavior is reasonable and convincing,but not the real reason,you are using the defense mechanism of

Accepted Answer

A)  compensation. 
B)  sublimation. 
C)  intellectualization. 
D)  rationalization. 
A)  compensation. 
B)  sublimation. 
C)  intellectualization. 
D)  rationalization.

Question 13

Which of the following first identified many of the defense mechanisms and believed that these defense mechanisms were unconscious?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stanley Schachter 
B)  William James 
C)  Sigmund Freud 
D)  Abraham Maslow 
A)  Stanley Schachter 
B)  William James 
C)  Sigmund Freud 
D)  Abraham Maslow

Question 14

When Jacob's boss angered him,rather than telling his boss off,Jacob took his anger out on fellow motorists.His behavior is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  sublimated aggression. 
B)  displaced aggression. 
C)  projection. 
D)  reaction formation. 
A)  sublimated aggression. 
B)  displaced aggression. 
C)  projection. 
D)  reaction formation.

Question 15

Apprehension,dread,or uneasiness,similar to fear based on an unclear threat,is called

Accepted Answer

A)  pressure. 
B)  stress. 
C)  anxiety. 
D)  denial. 
A)  pressure. 
B)  stress. 
C)  anxiety. 
D)  denial.

Question 16

Which of the following would be a good suggestion to help handle conflicts more effectively?

Accepted Answer

A)  Make decisions as quickly as possible to prevent prolonged stress. 
B)  Try out important decisions partially when possible. 
C)  Stick to a decision even if it appears to be wrong to reduce stress. 
D)  When all else fails, continue to vacillate over a decision until one alternative becomes clear. 
A)  Make decisions as quickly as possible to prevent prolonged stress. 
B)  Try out important decisions partially when possible. 
C)  Stick to a decision even if it appears to be wrong to reduce stress. 
D)  When all else fails, continue to vacillate over a decision until one alternative becomes clear.

Question 17

Feigned apathy and drug use are examples of which reaction to frustration?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological escape 
B)  displaced aggression 
C)  direct aggression 
D)  circumvention 
A)  psychological escape 
B)  displaced aggression 
C)  direct aggression 
D)  circumvention

Question 18

In reaction formation,individuals

Accepted Answer

A)  openly express unacceptable impulses. 
B)  use daydreams or substitute activities to discharge their unconscious conflicts and motives. 
C)  engage in exaggerated behaviors that are the opposite of their true feelings. 
D)  justify their behavior by giving rational reasons for it. 
A)  openly express unacceptable impulses. 
B)  use daydreams or substitute activities to discharge their unconscious conflicts and motives. 
C)  engage in exaggerated behaviors that are the opposite of their true feelings. 
D)  justify their behavior by giving rational reasons for it.

Question 19

When a depressed person has feelings or thoughts of worthlessness,he or she should

Accepted Answer

A)  ignore them and go back to studying. 
B)  write them down and then write a rational answer to each one. 
C)  repeat the thoughts over and over until they lose their meaning. 
D)  try to get more sleep by taking an afternoon nap. 
A)  ignore them and go back to studying. 
B)  write them down and then write a rational answer to each one. 
C)  repeat the thoughts over and over until they lose their meaning. 
D)  try to get more sleep by taking an afternoon nap.

Question 20

Which of the following would NOT be helpful in avoiding needless frustration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Determine whether your frustration is external or personal. 
B)  Distinguish between real and imagined barriers. 
C)  Determine whether the frustration can be changed. 
D)  Use psychological escape and defense mechanisms whenever possible. 
A)  Determine whether your frustration is external or personal. 
B)  Distinguish between real and imagined barriers. 
C)  Determine whether the frustration can be changed. 
D)  Use psychological escape and defense mechanisms whenever possible.

Exam 13: B: Health,stress,and Coping

Protecting oneself from an unpleasant reality by refusing to accept or believe it is known as

You go to the on-line grade book to check out your grade on the last test.The grade is a 60.You tell yourself this has to be a mistake.The teacher must have recorded someone else's grade or graded your test with the wrong answer key.Which defense mechanism are you using?

Laboratory research indicates that a rat faced with an unsolvable "jumping to the correct door" problem often developed

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)was developed by

Regarding conflict,which of the following statements is FALSE?

According to Seligman,when people believe that they are powerless to avoid punishment,they often exhibit

James wants to marry Lauren,but the responsibilities of marriage scare him.This situation would be classified as what type of conflict?

Lana is a sophomore in college.For the last couple of months,she has been persistently sad and anxious,has had difficulty concentrating and making decisions,and has lost interest in activities that she once found pleasurable.Lana

Redirecting anger toward safer targets is called

Many of the defenses were identified by Freud,who believed these defenses operate

According to your textbook,which of the following is NOT a common problem that contributes to college students' feelings of depression?

When the explanation you give for your behavior is reasonable and convincing,but not the real reason,you are using the defense mechanism of

Which of the following first identified many of the defense mechanisms and believed that these defense mechanisms were unconscious?

When Jacob's boss angered him,rather than telling his boss off,Jacob took his anger out on fellow motorists.His behavior is an example of

Apprehension,dread,or uneasiness,similar to fear based on an unclear threat,is called

Which of the following would be a good suggestion to help handle conflicts more effectively?

Feigned apathy and drug use are examples of which reaction to frustration?

In reaction formation,individuals

When a depressed person has feelings or thoughts of worthlessness,he or she should

Which of the following would NOT be helpful in avoiding needless frustration?

A: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

B: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

C: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

A: Brain and Behavior

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A: Human Development

B: Human Development

C: Human Development

D: Human Development

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C: Sensation and Perception

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