Behavioral Sciences NBME /52 Questions And
Answers Rated (A+)
Quiz :Classical Conditioning - √Answer :learning in which a natural response
(e.g., salivation) is elicited by a conditioned stimulus (e.g., bell) that previously
was presented in conjunction with an unconditioned stimulus (e.g., food)
- typically deals with INVOLUNTARY responses
Quiz :Operant Conditioning - √Answer :learning in which a particular action is
elicited b/c it produces a punishment or reward
- typically deals with VOLUNTARY responses
Quiz :Reinforcement - √Answer :target behavior (response) is followed by a
desired reward (i.e., positive reinforcement) or removal of aversive stimulus
(i.e., negative reinforcement)
- part of operant conditioning
Quiz :Extinction - √Answer :discontinuation of reinforcement (positive or
negative) eventually eliminates behavior
- can occur in operant or classical conditioning
Quiz :Punishment - √Answer :repeated application of aversive stimulus (i.e.,
positive punishment) or removal of desired reward (i.e., negative punishment)
to extinguish unwanted behavior
- part of operant conditioning
Quiz :Transference - √Answer :pt projects feelings about formative or other
important persons onto physician
- ex) psychiatrist is seen as parent
Quiz :Countertransference - √Answer :doctor projects feelings about formative
or other important persons onto pt
- ex) pt reminds physician of younger sibling
, Quiz :Ego Defenses - √Answer :mental processes (conscious or unconscious)
used to resolve conflict + prevent undesirable feelings (e.g., anxiety,
depression)
Quiz :Immature Defense Mechanism - √Answer :manifestations of child-like or
disturbed behavior
Quiz :Mature Defense Mechanism - √Answer :when used in moderation,
directly help the pt or others
Quiz :Acting Out - √Answer :expressing unacceptable feelings and thoughts
through actions
- ex) tantrums
- immature defense mechanism
Quiz :Denial - √Answer :avoiding the awareness of some painful reality
- ex) a pt with cancer plans a full-time work schedule, despite being warned of
significant fatigue during chemotherapy
- immature defense mechanism
Quiz :Displacement - √Answer :redirection of emotions or impulses to a neutral
person or object (vs. projection)
- ex) a teacher is yelled at by the principal; instead of confronting the principal
directly, the teacher goes home + criticizes her husband's dinner selection
- immature defense mechanism
Quiz :Dissociation - √Answer :temporary, drastic changes in personality,
memory, consciousness, or motor behavior to avoid emotional stress; pt has
incomplete or no memory of traumatic event
- ex) a victim of sexual abuse suddenly appears numb + detached when she is
exposed to her abuser
- immature defense mechanism
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