Question 1

The multidimensional integrative approach to psychopathology is based on understanding of

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A)  Biological causes.
B)  Psychological causes.
C)  Emotional, social and developmental influences.
D)  All of these are correct.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

"Experience can change the mind." Explain how this quote can be applied to the human brain as it relates to psychosocial influences on the structure of the brain. Cite one piece of research to support your position.

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Question 3

The work of Albert Bandura regarding modeling helps us to understand the development of psychopathology because it demonstrates that animals

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A)  can learn patterns of behavior by observing others.
B)  must learn through direct experience such as classical or operant conditioning.
C)  will only learn behavior patterns if they are reinforced by consistent rewards.
D)  acquire pathological traits by imitating the actions of others.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

The neurotransmitter thought to regulate or moderate certain behavioral tendencies rather than directly influencing specific patterns of behavior or psychological disorders is

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A)  norepinephrine.
B)  GABA.
C)  dopamine.
D)  serotonin.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

The part of the autonomic nervous system primarily responsible for our "emergency" or "alarm" response to stress is the

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A)  parasympathetic nervous system.
B)  sympathetic nervous system.
C)  endocrine system.
D)  cortex.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The neurotransmitter associated with the regulation of mood, behavior, and thought processes is

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A)  GABA.
B)  norepinephrine.
C)  serotonin.
D)  dopamine.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

When we compare the incidence of psychological disorders across countries and cultures, we find that

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A)  there is remarkable similarity in the rates of various disorders in different countries and cultures.
B)  all Western countries have a similar rate of common disorders, but this is not true for developing countries.
C)  developing countries have a much higher rate of psychological disorder than Western countries.
D)  there are enormous differences in the rates of various disorders in different countries and cultures.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Explain how Lawrence Weiskrantz research on blind sight helps support modern Freudian perspectives.

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Question 9

Emotional experiences, expressions, impulse control, and basic drives such as aggression, sex, hunger, and thirst are the function of the

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A)  endocrine system.
B)  sympathetic system.
C)  limbic system.
D)  autonomic system.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Describe the relationship between anger and your heart.

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Question 11

Learning through observation and imitation of the behavior of other individuals and the consequences of that behavior is known as ______.

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A)  modeling
B)  prepared learning
C)  implicit memory
D)  circumplex modelE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

The part of the brain that controls motor coordination is the

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A)  reticular activating system (RAS) .
B)  medulla.
C)  pons.
D)  cerebellum.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Amanda is 12 years old, and her sister Samantha is five. Their parents are raising them in a traditional family home. While riding in a car with their parents, the girls witness a major automobile accident where a number of people are injured. The girls react very differently to the accident. This is probably due to

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A)  biological differences.
B)  developmental differences.
C)  psychological differences.
D)  sociocultural differences.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Some of the most recent research studies regarding genetic versus environmental causes of disorders in animals and humans have suggested

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A)  genetic influences are greater for animals than for humans because humans learn more from their environments.
B)  genetics and the environment share equal roles in the development of all psychological traits.
C)  genetic influences may have been understated by previous.
D)  genetic influences may have been overstated by previous studies.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Leia, who has been constantly harassed and bullied by her brother Luke for as long as she can remember, believes that she will never feel happy and free to enjoy life no matter how hard she tries. Her belief is best explained by

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A)  personality disorder.
B)  faulty neurotransmitter circuits.
C)  learned helplessness.
D)  internal conflicts.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

The alarm reaction that activates during potentially life-threatening emergencies is called the _____.

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A)  bipolar disorder
B)  emotional disorders
C)  mood disorders
D)  fight responseE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

For most people, verbal and cognitive processes are usually controlled by the

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A)  left hemisphere of the cerebral cortex.
B)  right hemisphere of the cerebral cortex.
C)  entire cortex.
D)  midbrain.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

What are the parts of the brain that are involved broadly with regulating behavior and emotion?

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A)  Left and right hemisphere
B)  Midbrain and brain stem
C)  Medulla and pons
D)  Thalamus and hypothalamusE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

According to Seligman, if a person who is faced with considerable stress and difficulty in his or her life displays an optimistic, upbeat attitude, he or she is likely to function better psychologically and physically. He called this

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A)  learned optimism.
B)  learned helplessness.
C)  learned awareness.
D)  learned predictability.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

The primary function of human capability for strong emotions appears to be

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A)  survival.
B)  recreation.
C)  empathy.
D)  creativity.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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