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What is the primary concern during the stagnation stage of adulthood?
What is the primary concern during the stagnation stage of adulthood?
Which term describes a healthy ability to adapt at each developmental stage?
Which term describes a healthy ability to adapt at each developmental stage?
What basic strength characterizes the ego integrity vs. despair stage of life?
What basic strength characterizes the ego integrity vs. despair stage of life?
During which stage do individuals often encounter feelings of regret and frustration?
During which stage do individuals often encounter feelings of regret and frustration?
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What does the epigenetic principle describe in terms of human development?
What does the epigenetic principle describe in terms of human development?
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What is the primary goal of behavior modification?
What is the primary goal of behavior modification?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of a token economy?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a token economy?
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What defines negative reinforcement?
What defines negative reinforcement?
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What was one of the criticisms of Skinner's approach?
What was one of the criticisms of Skinner's approach?
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In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), what links thoughts, feelings, and behaviors?
In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), what links thoughts, feelings, and behaviors?
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Which of the following represents an example of a triggering event leading to anger?
Which of the following represents an example of a triggering event leading to anger?
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What basic strength develops during the Anal Stage?
What basic strength develops during the Anal Stage?
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What is an instinctive drift?
What is an instinctive drift?
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How do automatic thoughts differ from controlled thoughts according to Beck?
How do automatic thoughts differ from controlled thoughts according to Beck?
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What emotional response is primarily associated with the age range of 3 to 5 years?
What emotional response is primarily associated with the age range of 3 to 5 years?
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Which stage involves children questioning their abilities through social experiences?
Which stage involves children questioning their abilities through social experiences?
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What is the primary focus of positive psychology?
What is the primary focus of positive psychology?
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What is the primary concern of individuals in the stage of Intimacy vs. Isolation?
What is the primary concern of individuals in the stage of Intimacy vs. Isolation?
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Who is recognized as the founder of positive psychology?
Who is recognized as the founder of positive psychology?
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Which of the following describes the 'Pleasant Life'?
Which of the following describes the 'Pleasant Life'?
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What conflict is faced by adolescents during the Identity Cohesion vs. Role Confusion stage?
What conflict is faced by adolescents during the Identity Cohesion vs. Role Confusion stage?
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What basic strength is associated with the 'Trust vs. Mistrust' stage in Erikson’s model?
What basic strength is associated with the 'Trust vs. Mistrust' stage in Erikson’s model?
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Which basic strength is associated with the ability to envision and pursue goals?
Which basic strength is associated with the ability to envision and pursue goals?
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What characteristic defines 'The Good Life' according to the concept of the three happy lives?
What characteristic defines 'The Good Life' according to the concept of the three happy lives?
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What is a common emotional state related to the development of autonomy in the Anal Stage?
What is a common emotional state related to the development of autonomy in the Anal Stage?
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How are Erikson's stages of psychosocial development governed?
How are Erikson's stages of psychosocial development governed?
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During which stage do primary social relationships shift from parents to teachers?
During which stage do primary social relationships shift from parents to teachers?
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What is a drawback of the 'Pleasant Life' concept?
What is a drawback of the 'Pleasant Life' concept?
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In Erikson's stages, what is one outcome if the primary needs of an infant are met?
In Erikson's stages, what is one outcome if the primary needs of an infant are met?
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What best describes individuals with an internal locus of control?
What best describes individuals with an internal locus of control?
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Which statement illustrates a pessimistic style of attribution?
Which statement illustrates a pessimistic style of attribution?
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How does learned helplessness relate to depression?
How does learned helplessness relate to depression?
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Which belief is associated with an external locus of control?
Which belief is associated with an external locus of control?
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Which characteristic reflects an optimistic attribution style?
Which characteristic reflects an optimistic attribution style?
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What is a common misconception about learned helplessness?
What is a common misconception about learned helplessness?
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What statistical method is used to analyze the relationships between various personality measures?
What statistical method is used to analyze the relationships between various personality measures?
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Which statement about an individual with a pessimistic perspective is accurate?
Which statement about an individual with a pessimistic perspective is accurate?
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In the context of locus of control, which scenario demonstrates an internal locus of control belief?
In the context of locus of control, which scenario demonstrates an internal locus of control belief?
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Which trait theorist categorized personality traits into individual traits and common traits?
Which trait theorist categorized personality traits into individual traits and common traits?
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In the context of Allport's trait theory, which type of trait is the most influential and dominant in defining an individual?
In the context of Allport's trait theory, which type of trait is the most influential and dominant in defining an individual?
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Which of the following is a dimension identified by Hans Eysenck in his model of personality?
Which of the following is a dimension identified by Hans Eysenck in his model of personality?
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The Big Five Personality Factors include which of the following traits?
The Big Five Personality Factors include which of the following traits?
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What is the primary focus of Raymond Cattell's 16 Personality Factors (16PF)?
What is the primary focus of Raymond Cattell's 16 Personality Factors (16PF)?
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What aspect of personality does Marvin Zuckerman's Sensation Seeking Scale (SSS) primarily assess?
What aspect of personality does Marvin Zuckerman's Sensation Seeking Scale (SSS) primarily assess?
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Which of the following describes the nature of personality traits according to trait theorists?
Which of the following describes the nature of personality traits according to trait theorists?
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Study Notes
Theoretical Approaches to Human Behavior
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Psychoanalytic Approach (Freud): Human behavior results from the interaction of conscious and unconscious mental processes. Behavior is determined by irrational forces and biological drives.
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Neo-Psychoanalytic Approach (Horney, Adler): Acknowledges the importance of early childhood experiences and social/cultural factors alongside unconscious and biological drives. Expands on Freud's psychoanalytic ideas.
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Behavioral Approach (Skinner): Suggests that behavior is shaped and determined by external environmental factors (conditioning).
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Cognitive Approach (Beck): Focuses on how thoughts influence behavior and personality development. Behavior is influenced by how we process information.
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Humanistic Approach (Rogers): Emphasizes the whole person, the uniqueness of each individual, and free will. Experience is subjective, and individuals are motivated toward self-improvement.
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Genetic Approach (McCrae & Costa, Zuckerman): Human behavior is characterized by traits that are largely inherited.
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Social-Learning Approach (Rotter): Learning occurs through observation and internal mental states. Learned behaviors may not always result in a change of behavior.
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Cognitive-Behavioral Approach (Seligman): Focuses on current experiences to develop coping mechanisms, rather than past experiences.
Comparing Theoretical Approaches
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Similarities: All approaches seek to understand human behavior, and different perspectives may exist within the same approach, such as with Freud vs. Neo-Freudians.
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Differences: The primary focus and underlying mechanisms differ greatly between perspectives, as does how theories are used in assessment and intervention. For example, Skinner's approach to behavior change may be contrasted with Rogers humanistic perspective concerning the core self.
Skinner's Reinforcement Theory
- Reinforcement: Strengthens a response; increases the probability of a specific behavior.
- Extinction: Eliminates or decreases the probability of a behavior.
- Operant Behavior: Behavior voluntarily emitted and influences the environment. It's contrasted with respondent behavior in classical conditioning.
- Operant Conditioning: Associating an action/response with its consequence to modify future behavior.
- Positive vs. Negative: Positive: adding something/reinforcement. Negative: removing something/reinforcement.
Schedules of Reinforcement
- Fixed Interval: Reinforcement after a fixed amount of time.
- Variable Interval: Reinforcement after an unpredictable amount of time.
- Fixed Ratio: Reinforcement after a fixed number of responses.
- Variable Ratio: Reinforcement after an unpredictable number of responses.
Behavior Modification Techniques and Applications
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Token Economy: A system of using tokens to reinforce desired behaviors. This commonly involves an exchange system for rewards.
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Punishment: Application of an unpleasant stimulus to decrease a behavior.
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Negative Reinforcement: Removing an unpleasant stimulus to increase a behavior.
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Omission Training (negative punishment): Taking away a pleasant stimulus to decrease a behavior
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Cognitive Distortions*
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Systematic errors in reasoning often present during stress or distress.
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Examples include arbitrary inference, selective abstraction, overgeneralization, magnification/minimization, and personalization.
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Explore various theoretical frameworks that explain human behavior. This quiz covers psychoanalytic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, and genetic approaches, along with notable theorists like Freud and Skinner. Test your understanding of the influences on behavior and personality development.
