Question 1

Psychology is BEST defined as the:

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Scientific study of behavior and mental processes

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Study of emotions only

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Study of the brain

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Study of mental illness

Question 2

Stress is BEST described as:

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The body's response to challenging events

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A coping strategy

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A mental illness

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A disorder

Question 3

Events or situations that cause stress are called:

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Stressors

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Emotions

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Responses

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Disorders

Question 4

The fight-or-flight response refers to:

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The body's automatic response to danger

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A learned behavior

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A coping strategy

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A type of disorder

Question 5

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) refers to:

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The bodys three-stage response to prolonged stress

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A type of emotion

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A coping strategy

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A psychological disorder

Question 6

Which coping strategy focuses on solving the source of stress?

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Problem-focused coping

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Emotion-focused coping

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Avoidance coping

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Defensive coping

Question 7

Which coping strategy focuses on managing emotional reactions to stress?

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Emotion-focused coping

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Avoidance coping

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Defensive coping

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Problem-focused coping

Question 8

Which concept refers to the belief that having control over a situation can reduce stress?

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Perceived control

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Stress response

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Avoidance coping

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Learned helplessness

Question 9

Learned helplessness occurs when a person believes:

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Their actions do not matter

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Stress is unavoidable

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Coping strategies are ineffective

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Emotions control behavior

Question 10

A psychological disorder is BEST defined as behavior that:

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Causes distress or interferes with daily life

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Is unusual

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Breaks social rules

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Is disliked by others

Question 11

Behavior that is uncommon or not typical in a society is known as:

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Atypical behavior

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Personal distress

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Learned helplessness

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Maladaptive behavior

Question 12

Behavior that interferes with everyday functioning is called:

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Maladaptive behavior

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Personal distress

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Atypical behavior

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Stress

Question 13

Emotional pain or suffering experienced by an individual is referred to as:

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Personal distress

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Diagnosis

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Maladaptive behavior

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Atypical behavior

Question 14

The DSM is primarily used to:

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Diagnose psychological disorders

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Treat disorders

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Explain personality

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Prevent stress

Question 15

A benefit of labeling psychological disorders is that it can:

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Help guide treatment

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Prevent disorders

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Eliminate stigma

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Guarantee recovery

Question 16

Anxiety disorders involve:

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Excessive fear or anxiety

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Hallucinations

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Memory loss

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Personality changes

Question 17

Mood disorders primarily involve disturbances in a personâs:

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Emotional state

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Intelligence

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Moral reasoning

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Memory

Question 18

Dissociative disorders involve disruptions in:

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Memory, consciousness, or identity

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Learned behavior

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Emotional regulation

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Stress responses

Question 19

Schizophrenia is MOST closely associated with disturbances in:

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Thinking and perception of reality

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Stress

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Personality traits

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Emotional control

Question 20

Personality disorders involve:

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Long-term patterns affecting relationships and functioning

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Physical illness

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Short-term emotional changes

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Memory loss

Question 21

Consciousness refers to:

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Awareness of self and surroundings

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A stress response

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Learned behavior

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The unconscious mind

Question 22

Hypnosis involves:

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Focused attention and increased suggestibility

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Loss of consciousness

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Sleep

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Mind control

Question 23

According to Freud, behavior is strongly influenced by the:

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Unconscious mind

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Nervous system

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Environment

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Conscious mind

Question 24

Thoughts that are not in awareness but can easily be brought to mind exist in the:

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Preconscious

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Unconscious

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Conscious

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Subconscious

Question 25

According to Freud, the id focuses on:

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Pleasure and immediate gratification

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Morality

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Reality

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Logic

Question 26

According to Freud, the ego helps:

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Balance desires with reality

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Reduce stress

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Enforce morals

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Control instincts

Question 27

According to Freud, the superego represents:

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Morals and sense of right and wrong

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Survival instincts

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Emotional responses

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Learned behaviors

Question 28

Defense mechanisms are unconscious strategies used to:

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Reduce anxiety

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Change behavior

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Solve problems

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Increase awareness

Question 29

Psychotherapy involves:

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Talking with a mental health professional

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Brain stimulation

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Medication

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Surgery

Question 30

Biomedical therapy primarily involves:

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Medication or medical procedures

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Group discussion

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Talk therapy

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Learning new behaviors

Question 31

Which mental health professional is a medical doctor who can prescribe medication?

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Psychiatrist

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Social worker

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Psychologist

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Counselor

Question 32

Which mental health professional focuses on therapy but is not a medical doctor?

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Psychologist

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Neurologist

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Pediatrician

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Psychiatrist

Question 33

Which professional often provides counseling and connects people with community resources?

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Social worker

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Neurologist

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Psychiatrist

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Psychologist

Question 34

Psychodynamic therapy focuses on:

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Unconscious thoughts and past experiences

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Changing thoughts

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Personal growth

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Changing behavior

Question 35

Behavioral therapy focuses on:

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Changing learned behaviors

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Morals

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Emotions

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Personality

Question 36

Cognitive therapy focuses on:

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Changing thinking patterns

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Emotions

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Behavior only

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Past experiences

Question 37

Humanistic therapy emphasizes:

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Personal growth and self-worth

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Behavior control

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Medication

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Diagnosis

Question 38

Client-centered therapy focuses on:

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Acceptance and support

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Punishment

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Diagnosis

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Judgment and evaluation

Question 39

Erikson believed adolescence is focused on:

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Identity vs role confusion

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Trust vs mistrust

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Intimacy vs isolation

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Initiative vs guilt

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