Question 1

Shyness is often the basis for social phobias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Medication is the main factor in treating schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The conflict of Erikson's first stage of development is between

Accepted Answer

A) trust and mistrust. 
B) freedom and responsibility. 
C) inner-directed and outer-directed behavior. 
D) autonomy and shame/self-doubt. 
A) trust and mistrust. 
B) freedom and responsibility. 
C) inner-directed and outer-directed behavior. 
D) autonomy and shame/self-doubt.

Question 4

Of the millions of people suffering from clinical depression,only _______ seek treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 percent 
B) 15 percent 
C) 30 percent 
D) 35 percent 
A) 10 percent 
B) 15 percent 
C) 30 percent 
D) 35 percent

Question 5

Schizophrenic disorders are characterized by all of the following,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) disorganized thoughts. 
B) inappropriate emotions. 
C) extremely high energy levels. 
D) auditory hallucinations. 
A) disorganized thoughts. 
B) inappropriate emotions. 
C) extremely high energy levels. 
D) auditory hallucinations.

Question 6

Which of the following statements describes a characteristic of self-actualized people?

Accepted Answer

A) They are largely able to accept themselves and others. 
B) They are outer-directed. 
C) They do not trust their own senses and feelings. 
D) They are autocratic. 
A) They are largely able to accept themselves and others. 
B) They are outer-directed. 
C) They do not trust their own senses and feelings. 
D) They are autocratic.

Question 7

The model of human nature that emphasizes the effects of ideas on behaviors and feelings is the _______________ model.

Accepted Answer

A) biological 
B) behavioral 
C) cognitive 
D) psychodynamic 
A) biological 
B) behavioral 
C) cognitive 
D) psychodynamic

Question 8

Explosive anger and unexpressed anger are at opposite extremes on the anger continuum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The neurotransmitter that seems to be the most important in the treatment of depression is called

Accepted Answer

A) serotonin. 
B) acetylcholine. 
C) dopamine. 
D) leutine. 
A) serotonin. 
B) acetylcholine. 
C) dopamine. 
D) leutine.

Question 10

Bipolar disorder affects more women than men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

For major depression,treatment solely with antidepressants is the best approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

After the terrorist attacks on September 11,2001,PTSD was shown to have affected

Accepted Answer

A) survivors. 
B) rescue workers. 
C) television viewers around the world who repeatedly watch the images. 
D) all of the above. 
A) survivors. 
B) rescue workers. 
C) television viewers around the world who repeatedly watch the images. 
D) all of the above.

Question 13

Which statement is FALSE regarding the development of self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

A) It is based on experiences that occur within the family. 
B) It is influenced by personality. 
C) Rejected children may fail to develop feelings of self-worth. 
D) Children knowingly build images of themselves based on the models of their parents. 
A) It is based on experiences that occur within the family. 
B) It is influenced by personality. 
C) Rejected children may fail to develop feelings of self-worth. 
D) Children knowingly build images of themselves based on the models of their parents.

Question 14

Fear of public speaking is actually a

Accepted Answer

A) fear of speaking. 
B) fear of being observed by others. 
C) simple phobia. 
D) type of panic disorder. 
A) fear of speaking. 
B) fear of being observed by others. 
C) simple phobia. 
D) type of panic disorder.

Question 15

Abraham Maslow arrived at his definition of self-actualized people by studying people of limited abilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is most likely to separate those individuals with psychological problems from those who enjoy good psychological health?

Accepted Answer

A) ideas and attitudes that vary from the norms 
B) conforming to social demands 
C) political dissension 
D) denying the reality of problems 
A) ideas and attitudes that vary from the norms 
B) conforming to social demands 
C) political dissension 
D) denying the reality of problems

Question 17

Loneliness is a passive feeling state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs,safety is a more basic need than is being loved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A part of assertiveness is characterized most by

Accepted Answer

A) aggressiveness. 
B) honest communication. 
C) dominating others. 
D) getting what you want. 
A) aggressiveness. 
B) honest communication. 
C) dominating others. 
D) getting what you want.

Question 20

People not afraid to be themselves and be "real" can be described as

Accepted Answer

A) authentic. 
B) creative. 
C) intimate. 
D) distressed. 
A) authentic. 
B) creative. 
C) intimate. 
D) distressed.

Exam 3: Psychological Health

Shyness is often the basis for social phobias.

Medication is the main factor in treating schizophrenia.

The conflict of Erikson's first stage of development is between

Of the millions of people suffering from clinical depression,only _______ seek treatment.

Schizophrenic disorders are characterized by all of the following,EXCEPT

Which of the following statements describes a characteristic of self-actualized people?

The model of human nature that emphasizes the effects of ideas on behaviors and feelings is the _______________ model.

Explosive anger and unexpressed anger are at opposite extremes on the anger continuum.

The neurotransmitter that seems to be the most important in the treatment of depression is called

Bipolar disorder affects more women than men.

For major depression,treatment solely with antidepressants is the best approach.

After the terrorist attacks on September 11,2001,PTSD was shown to have affected

Which statement is FALSE regarding the development of self-esteem?

Fear of public speaking is actually a

Abraham Maslow arrived at his definition of self-actualized people by studying people of limited abilities.

Which of the following is most likely to separate those individuals with psychological problems from those who enjoy good psychological health?

Loneliness is a passive feeling state.

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs,safety is a more basic need than is being loved.

A part of assertiveness is characterized most by

People not afraid to be themselves and be "real" can be described as

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