Psychology assessment techniques quiz

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What is the subject of physiological assessment mentioned in the text?

Experimental analysis of behavior in labs

Measuring of physiological aspects of emotional reactions (correct)

Assessment based on overt behavior observations

Assessment techniques from a cognitive approach

What is one way through which people acquire aggressive techniques?

Through physiological reactions to violence

Through verbal communication with aggressive individuals

By engaging in direct aggressive behavior

By observing innovative techniques through observational learning (correct)

Who are specifically mentioned as being trained when behavior therapies were very popular?

People who assess media violence impact on aggression

Clinicians (correct)

Researchers involved in experimental analysis of behavior in labs

Influential groups advocating for learning perspective

What is the primary outcome for infants when the basic trust vs mistrust stage is met?

Sleeping well Signup and view all the answers

What can children experience if the initiative vs guilt stage is not met during preschool years?

Feelings of guilt Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for adolescents if the identity vs role confusion stage is not successfully navigated?

Inability to consolidate self-views Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus for adults during the generativity vs stagnation stage?

Assisting the next generation Signup and view all the answers

What is therapy partly focused on according to the text?

Breaking down automaticity Signup and view all the answers

Why do critics argue against the self-regulation perspective?

It does not address the homunculus problem effectively Signup and view all the answers

What is the narrative mode of thinking primarily focused on?

Organizing human intentions in time Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of narrative mode of human knowing mentioned in the text?

Highlighting human intentions organized in time Signup and view all the answers

What does therapy aim to make individuals according to the text?

Better problem solvers Signup and view all the answers

Why do critics challenge the self-regulation perspective's validity?

It struggles with the homunculus problem Signup and view all the answers

What are the two fundamental themes in personality psychology?

Individual differences and intrapersonal functioning Signup and view all the answers

Which two primary approaches are commonly used in trait research?

Empirical and theoretical Signup and view all the answers

What are the big five personality factors?

Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Neuroticism, Openness Signup and view all the answers

Which system regulates movement towards desired states and is responsible for positive emotions?

Behavioral Approach System (BAS) Signup and view all the answers

According to Freud's main assumptions, where do core operations of personality take place?

Unconscious mind Signup and view all the answers

What hormone is related to female responses to stress?

Oxytocin Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Neoanalytic theories in personality psychology?

The ego's role in personality development Signup and view all the answers

What does secure attachment in attachment theory involve?

Normal distress when mother leaves, enthusiastic welcome when she returns Signup and view all the answers

What is Hans Eysenck's contribution to trait research?

Identified two 'supertraits': introversion-extraversion and emotionality-stability Signup and view all the answers

What does the Behavioral Inhibition System (BIS) regulate?

Movement away from undesired states and anxiety Signup and view all the answers

In Adler's perspective, what impact does he emphasize on development?

Sibling relationships' role in development Signup and view all the answers

What does Narcissism emphasize as an essential human need?

Self-satisfaction through interactions with others Signup and view all the answers