PSYC 3300 FINAL EXAM Questions with Correct
Answers
Most definitions of "disorder" DO NOT include
"___________________". Correct Answer-Something that causes
madness
A person suffering from obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
might be viewed as being __________________________ by a
psychologist who employs the dimensional view of disorders. Correct
Answer-very high on the trait of conscientiousness
People who are struggling with personality disorders in the
____________ cluster tend to have the most difficulty controlling their
emotions. Correct Answer-erratic
______________ personality disorder is associated with an increased
probability of being arrested for committing a crime. Correct Answer-
antisocial
People who have ____________ personality disorder tend to be very
emotional and crave a great deal of attention. Correct Answer-histrionic
A feeling that one has no need for social relationships is associated with
_____________ personality disorder. Correct Answer-schizoid
, It's difficult to define abnormality according to social expectations due
to the fact that what is considered to be "normal" or "socially
acceptable" changes over time as culture changes. Correct Answer-true
People with obsessive compulsive personality disorder are especially
likely to be suspicious of others. Correct Answer-false
People with antisocial personality disorder seem not to care about other
people's feelings. Correct Answer-true
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is the least prevalent
disorder, at just under 0.4% of the population. Correct Answer-false
The main factor that determines whether a person experiences stress of
not appears to be Correct Answer-how people appraise stressors.
The "general adaptation syndrome", which was originally developed by
Hans Selye, consists of three stages. Which of the following is NOT one
of these stages? Correct Answer-appraisal
Most stress tends to result from Correct Answer-daily hassles
When people engage in secondary appraisal, they Correct Answer-
determine whether or not they will be able to cope with a threat.
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