Psychology Questions

when is passive language more appropriate than active language

institutional strategies to build high functioning team

what is the term used currently in federal special education legislation and regulations?

what is the more preferred term as it I more accurate and less stigmatizing than emotionally disturbed?

generalized anxiety disorder, phobic anxiety disorders, panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder

24. At what point in our lives does our personality become the most stable?

47. The genetic correlation between identical twins raised in the same household is typically around ______ for all of the big five personality factors. A) .10 B) .50 C) .80 D) .99

49. Identical twins reared apart will often have: A) no more in common than same sex fraternal twins reared apart. B) dissimilar personalities. C) similar personalities. D) no more in common than non-twins.

56. Assortative mating is a phenomenon in which humans and animals: A) mate with more than one partner to mask the paternity of the offspring. B) mate randomly with others to increase genetic variation. C) choose sexual partners based on their social status. D) choose sexual partners who are similar to the individual doing the searching.

48. Which research approach is probably the best for exploring the genetic contribution to personality? A) comparing identical twins who were reared apart B) comparing children adopted into another family with their siblings who remained with their birth parents C) comparing fraternal twins D) comparing identical twins who were raised in the same household

85. When anxiety provoking memories are prevented from reaching conscious awareness, such as not remembering lying to a parent, it is called ____________.A) denialB) isolationC) repressionD) reaction-formation

84. Mahmoud was just told that his father has cancer. Mahmoud's first response is that there must be a mistake and he demands that the doctor repeat his tests. Which defense mechanism is at work here?A) reaction formationB) denialC) repressionD) undoing

82. According to Freud, defense mechanisms are unconscious attempts to reduce our feelings of ___________.A) denialB) anxietyC) repressionD) isolation

81. What is Freud's term for the unconscious efforts by the ego to deny or distort reality for the purpose of protecting itself when conflict becomes too intense?A) false cognitions B) coping techniquesC) disordered thinking D) defense mechanisms

83. Eila is a 16-year-old girl. Her mom just got remarried to Brick, a strikingly handsome and very kind man. Recently, Eila has begun to taunt Brick about his physique and even tells her mom that she can't stand him. Which defense mechanism is she exhibiting?A) denialB) repressionC) reaction formationD) isolation

75. Which motto would best fit the id?A) "I can't do that because it is against the rules."B) "I would like to do that, but I can wait for later."C) "If it feels good, then do it."D) "If she did it, I can too."

63. According to Eysenck, the reason why some people seek out exciting new social and emotional experiences is that they:A) require relatively high levels of stimulation to activate certain brain regions.B) have low baseline adrenaline levels.C) require relatively low levels of stimulation to activate certain brain regions.D) have high baseline adrenaline levels.

78. Justin passes a parked car that he likes. According to Freud's view of the psyche, which part of Justin's personality convinces him to save his money for a few months so he can buy the car?A) consciousB) archetypeC) idD) ego

64. Research suggests that the middle frontal gyrus is more associated with ________________, while the medial orbitofrontal cortext is more associated with ________________.A) conscientiousness; extraversionB) extraversion; conscientiousnessC) introversion; conscientiousness D) conscientiousness; introversion

79. What structure serves as the moral component of one's personality? A) the actual self B) ego C) id D) superego