PSY 311 Exam Questions and Correct Answers Already Passed
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PSY 311 Exam Questions and Correct Answers Already Passed
Nicole's mother is terribly afraid of snakes. Although Nicole has never actually seen a snake, she has an intense fear of snakes and refuses to walk in the grass because of how much her mother has warned her about them. - Answers vicarious...
PSY 311 Exam Questions and Correct Answers Already Passed
Nicole's mother is terribly afraid of snakes. Although Nicole has never actually seen a snake, she has an
intense fear of snakes and refuses to walk in the grass because of how much her mother has warned her
about them. - Answers vicarious conditioning of a phobia
Which of the following is one of benefits that those with GAD commonly believe they derive from
worrying? - Answers if i worry about it now, i won't be as upset when it happens
neuroticism - Answers is a tendency to feel anxious
Why do many people with panic disorder continue to believe they are having a heart attack despite the
fact that they never have? - Answers they tend to engage in "safety behaviors" that they believe are the
reason the catastrophe didn't happen
persistent and recurrent thoughts are - Answers obsessions
Derek's moods have always seemed to be unpredictable and irrational. Nancy has been diagnosed with
GAD, and never knows when he is going to come home and yell at her and the kids. Family therapy has
revealed moods are not irrational, but a reflection of sales at his work. Which of the following would
reduce Nancy's anxiety? - Answers Derek could call home each day and let Nancy know how the day
went
Kayla has just started college and wants to make friends. She refuses to go to large parties because she
is afraid she will blush and sweat. She is fine talking to people in one-on-one settings. - Answers social
phobia
Which of the following have studies of control in humans and monkeys provided support for? - Answers
Early experiences may serve as protective factors, decreasing likelihood of developing GAD
Which of the following is necessary for a diagnosis of OCD? - Answers symptomatic behavior causes
distress
What disorder does GAD appear to be most related to - Answers major depression
The fact that bright light may be an effective treatment for seasonal affective disorder suggests -
Answers this form of depression is produced by a malfunctioning biological clock that needs resetting
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors - Answers may lead to sexual problems
Drugs that alter availability of norepinephrine and serotonin are not clinically effective in the treatment
of depression for several weeks. What does this suggest? - Answers Changes in neurotransmitter
function, as opposed to neurotransmitter level, cause depression
John's erratic behavior finally ruined his marriage. What kind of life event would this be described as? -
Answers dependent
, Mania and depression may reflect defensive strategies for coping with severe stress. This is a theory
associated with - Answers psychodynamic approach
When Jill experienced her first panic attack, she felt as if she were outside of herself... - Answers
depersonalization
Which of the following is associated with a unique physiological response pattern? - Answers blood-
injection-injury phobia
which of the following reactions to poor test performance suggests a cognitive diathesis for depression?
- Answers I'll never understand this
When Kenneth was a young boy he went to a dentist who treated him uncaringly and inflicted a good
deal of pain. Now, he is afraid of dentists and physicians. This is - Answers generalization of classical
conditioning
In order to meet criteria for a major depressive episode, a person must have - Answers significant
distress or impairment
Tara believes it is extremely important to be clean. She cleans her kitchen and bathroom daily, and the
rest of the house at least once every few days. She says she wants people to be able to eat off her floors.
She - Answers Has no disorder
neurobiological factors involved in panic disorder and GAD provide evidence for the hypothesis that -
Answers Both disorders are caused by an excess of the GABA neurotransmitter
Anxiety disorders - Answers probably exists in all societies, but take different forms in different cultures
Quentin is seeking medication to treat his panic disorder. Due to his history of substance abuse, his
doctor hesitates. He will most likely write a prescription for - Answers SSRI
Cognitive approaches to social phobia focus on - Answers challenging automatic thoughts
Evolutionary preparedness explains - Answers Why some types of phobias are much more common than
others
Which of the following is necessary for a diagnosis of cyclothymia? - Answers Clinically significant
distress or impairment
Which of the following is supported by research on the role of genetic influences in unipolar disorders? -
Answers The more severe the depressive disorder, the greater the genetic contribution
Why is it not wise to treat an individual who has a bipolar disorder with an antidepressant? - Answers
the drug may trigger rapid cycling
A study of poor women in London found that ______ increased the likelihood of developing depression
after experiencing sever stress - Answers Having more than three children still at home
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