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What is the term used to describe annoying day-to-day stressors such as losing one’s keys or getting stuck in traffic?
What is the term used to describe annoying day-to-day stressors such as losing one’s keys or getting stuck in traffic?
Which disorder is Roger most likely suffering from given his intense emotional responses and self-destructive behaviors?
Which disorder is Roger most likely suffering from given his intense emotional responses and self-destructive behaviors?
Who is associated with the psychological perspective emphasizing the importance of consciousness in everyday life?
Who is associated with the psychological perspective emphasizing the importance of consciousness in everyday life?
A male with an extra X chromosome (XXY) would most likely be diagnosed with which condition?
A male with an extra X chromosome (XXY) would most likely be diagnosed with which condition?
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What is the smallest difference between two stimuli that is detectable 50% of the time called?
What is the smallest difference between two stimuli that is detectable 50% of the time called?
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Recurrent intense sexual arousal from touching or rubbing against a non-consenting person is known as what disorder?
Recurrent intense sexual arousal from touching or rubbing against a non-consenting person is known as what disorder?
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What internal feeling or belief is characterized by needing a drug to maintain emotional or psychological wellness?
What internal feeling or belief is characterized by needing a drug to maintain emotional or psychological wellness?
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Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for maintaining body functions under ordinary conditions?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for maintaining body functions under ordinary conditions?
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In diagnosing schizophrenia, which of the following is considered a negative symptom?
In diagnosing schizophrenia, which of the following is considered a negative symptom?
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According to Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love, what is the most complete type of love that includes passion, intimacy, and commitment?
According to Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love, what is the most complete type of love that includes passion, intimacy, and commitment?
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What is true about instinctive drift and biological preparedness?
What is true about instinctive drift and biological preparedness?
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Which structure is primarily responsible for fear responses and the memory of fear?
Which structure is primarily responsible for fear responses and the memory of fear?
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What characterizes a person with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?
What characterizes a person with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?
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Which theory suggests that sleep is essential for repairing cellular damage and replenishing chemicals?
Which theory suggests that sleep is essential for repairing cellular damage and replenishing chemicals?
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Which type of memory is specifically referred to as echoic memory?
Which type of memory is specifically referred to as echoic memory?
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What type of rehearsal involves making information meaningful to transfer it from short-term to long-term memory?
What type of rehearsal involves making information meaningful to transfer it from short-term to long-term memory?
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Which statement about phobias is accurate?
Which statement about phobias is accurate?
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What sleep disorder is characterized by abrupt episodes of falling asleep during the day, often triggered by strong emotions?
What sleep disorder is characterized by abrupt episodes of falling asleep during the day, often triggered by strong emotions?
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Which statement about the correct order of the steps in the scientific approach is true?
Which statement about the correct order of the steps in the scientific approach is true?
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What term describes the tendency to perceive information a certain way based on past experiences or expectations?
What term describes the tendency to perceive information a certain way based on past experiences or expectations?
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According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need is prioritized first?
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need is prioritized first?
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In an experimental study, which element is considered the independent variable?
In an experimental study, which element is considered the independent variable?
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What concept describes engaging in an activity purely for its inherent satisfaction?
What concept describes engaging in an activity purely for its inherent satisfaction?
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In studying motor skill development across ages, what is the main research method being applied?
In studying motor skill development across ages, what is the main research method being applied?
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What is the defense mechanism that involves pushing painful memories into the unconscious mind?
What is the defense mechanism that involves pushing painful memories into the unconscious mind?
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What is the 2nd step in Lazarus’ 2-step appraisal process?
What is the 2nd step in Lazarus’ 2-step appraisal process?
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In which situation is a person likely to experience discontentment according to Carl Rogers?
In which situation is a person likely to experience discontentment according to Carl Rogers?
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What is most likely to be Freud's complaint regarding modern psychology?
What is most likely to be Freud's complaint regarding modern psychology?
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What is intonation in the context of speech?
What is intonation in the context of speech?
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What does self-efficacy refer to?
What does self-efficacy refer to?
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What are incentives in psychology?
What are incentives in psychology?
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Which type of personality is characterized by competitiveness and high ambition?
Which type of personality is characterized by competitiveness and high ambition?
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What do hallucinations refer to?
What do hallucinations refer to?
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What is the primary function of rods in the human eye?
What is the primary function of rods in the human eye?
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What does the placebo effect represent in a clinical trial?
What does the placebo effect represent in a clinical trial?
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According to Spearman, intelligence comprises which two factors?
According to Spearman, intelligence comprises which two factors?
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What does the serial position effect describe?
What does the serial position effect describe?
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Centration refers to which cognitive tendency?
Centration refers to which cognitive tendency?
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What is the observer effect in psychology?
What is the observer effect in psychology?
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Which of the following statements about axons is correct?
Which of the following statements about axons is correct?
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Which antiretroviral medication is taken daily by those who are HIV-negative to reduce susceptibility to HIV?
Which antiretroviral medication is taken daily by those who are HIV-negative to reduce susceptibility to HIV?
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In research, what term is used to describe the group of participants selected from a larger population?
In research, what term is used to describe the group of participants selected from a larger population?
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What problem-solving strategy is characterized by using mental shortcuts or 'rules of thumb'?
What problem-solving strategy is characterized by using mental shortcuts or 'rules of thumb'?
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Based on symptoms like memory gaps and feelings of possession, which disorder is Maverick most likely experiencing?
Based on symptoms like memory gaps and feelings of possession, which disorder is Maverick most likely experiencing?
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What is the term for the tendency to respond to stimuli similar to the original conditioned stimulus?
What is the term for the tendency to respond to stimuli similar to the original conditioned stimulus?
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Sexual orientation is best conceptualized as what kind of framework?
Sexual orientation is best conceptualized as what kind of framework?
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What misconception might arise from categorizing all adults into only three sexual orientation groups?
What misconception might arise from categorizing all adults into only three sexual orientation groups?
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Which statement reflects a commonly held view about premarital sex?
Which statement reflects a commonly held view about premarital sex?
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Study Notes
Section 1: Multiple Choice
- Glial cells: Functions include structural support, production of myelin, and delivery of nutrients.
- Gestalt principle of similarity: People perceive similar objects as belonging to the same group.
- Gestalt principle of proximity: People perceive objects close together as belonging to the same group.
- Gestalt principle of contiguity: People perceive objects that occur close together in time as belonging to the same group.
- Gestalt principle of continuity: People perceive objects as continuous, even if interrupted.
- Systematic desensitization: A therapy technique used to treat phobias by gradually exposing the client to feared stimuli.
- Intellectual disability/developmental disorder: Characterized by cognitive and adaptive skills less developed than expected for age.
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): A neurodevelopmental disorder impacting attention and/or hyperactivity.
- Intellectual giftedness: Characterized by an IQ above 130.
- McLelland's 3 psychological needs: Power, affiliation, and achievement.
- Kinsey's belief on sexual orientation: Sexual orientation is along a continuum (spectrum).
- Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP): Antiretroviral medication taken by HIV-negative people to reduce risk of acquiring HIV.
- Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP): Antiretroviral medication taken after potential HIV exposure is recommended.
Section 2: True or False
- Intonation: Refers to the rhythm and emphasis used in speaking.
- Latent content: Refers to the true underlying meaning in events or dreams.
- Self-efficacy: The belief in one's ability to succeed.
- Incentives: Things that attract or motivate people to action.
- MSM HIV rates: Men who have sex with men (MSM) have higher rates of HIV compared to heterosexual men.
- Biomedical therapy: Antidepressant medication is an example.
- Type B personality: Characterized by the absence of the traits often found in Type A personality.
- Cognitive therapy: Focuses on changing maladaptive thinking patterns.
- Hallucinations: Fixed beliefs despite contradictory evidence.
- Agonist: A drug that binds to a receptor and enhances its function.
- Depressant: A class of drugs leading to feelings of calmness.
- Methamphetamine (meth): Not a depressant.
- Levels-of-processing model: Information is stored in a connected fashion.
- Rods: Part of the retina in the eye that is responsible for peripheral (not color) vision.
- Placebo effect: A beneficial effect produced by a substance or treatment that has no inherent medicinal value.
- Spearman's intelligence theory: Intelligence can be conceptualized as G-factor (general intelligence) and S-factor (specific intelligence).
- Historioic personality disorder: Key features include excessive theatricality, need for attention, and inappropriate seductiveness.
- Convergence: Binocular cue for perceiving depth based on the discrepancy between the left and right eye's images.
- Phobia: An irrational fear or aversion.
- Chromosomes: Rod-shaped structures that contain DNA.
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Test your understanding of key concepts in psychology including glial cells, Gestalt principles, and various disorders. This quiz will challenge your knowledge of fundamental psychological terms and theories. Perfect for students studying introductory psychology!
