Psychology of Adjustment Module 1 Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a case study?

Typically conducted in clinical settings for diagnosis and treatment
In-depth investigation of an individual participant
Utilizes a variety of procedures like interviews and observations
Provides a strong basis for deriving general laws of behavior (correct)

What is the primary reason why avoiding/withdrawing is not a good strategy for dealing with bigger conflicts?

It prevents creative thinking and effective solutions to the conflict.
It breeds frustration and resentment in the relationship.
It fails to address the underlying problem, which will continue to persist.
It delays the inevitable clash and prevents the less powerful person from airing their concerns. (correct)

What is the primary purpose of a survey in psychological research?

To diagnose and treat psychological problems
To conduct in-depth interviews with participants
To solicit information about specific aspects of participants' behavior (correct)
To observe individuals in their natural environments

According to the passage, which of the following is an example of adjustment?

Coping with the demands of a new job (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is a common reason why people use the accommodating conflict management strategy?

They are uncomfortable with conflict and want to avoid it. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of having multiple case studies compared to a single case study?

It allows researchers to identify threads of consistency across cases (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key drawback of the accommodating conflict management strategy according to the passage?

It does not generate creative thinking and effective solutions. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between the avoiding and accommodating conflict management strategies described in the passage?

Avoiders ignore the problem, while accommodators try to end the conflict quickly. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which research method is most suitable for studying behavioral adaptation?

Observational study (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of psychological processes, according to the passage?

To manage or cope with the demands and challenges of everyday life (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, when is it appropriate to postpone a discussion about a problem?

When one or both individuals is tired or rushed, or needs time to cool off. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key reason why ignoring a problem is not an effective strategy for dealing with bigger conflicts?

It delays the inevitable clash between the parties involved in the conflict. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the concept of adjustment in psychology?

Understanding how species adapt to changes in their physical environment (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the example of the peppered moths, what factor initially gave the light-colored moths an advantage for survival?

Their ability to camouflage and blend into the light-colored trees (A) Signup and view all the answers

How did the Industrial Revolution impact the survival of the peppered moths?

It led to an increase in the population of dark-colored moths (B) Signup and view all the answers

What principle of biology is demonstrated by the case study of the peppered moths?

Natural selection (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the concept of adjustment in psychology and the case study of the peppered moths?

The case study illustrates how species adjust their behavior to adapt to environmental changes (D) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which of the following research methods would be most appropriate for studying the psychology of adjustment?

Case studies and observational research (D) Signup and view all the answers