PSY 1012 FINAL EXAM
QUESTION 1
Oversimplified images of traits of individuals who belong to a particular social group are
unifying traits.
false perception.
roles.
social stereotypes.
QUESTION 2
If you think there are aliens in your attic, it's a(n) ________; if you see them, it's a(n) _______.
delusion; hallucination
hallucination; delusion
hallucination; hallucination
delusion; delusion
QUESTION 3
Both learned helplessness and depression are marked by
moodiness.
feelings of power.
hopelessness.
aggression.
QUESTION 4
In Milgram's obedience study, what percentage of participants obeyed completely, going all the
way to the 450-volt level?
65%
50%
25%
5%
QUESTION 5
The need for _____ is a desire to have impact on or control of others.
achievement
power
success
affiliation
QUESTION 6
At a party, Richard was attracted to Katie at first, but as she talked, she revealed some very
personal information about herself. Richard became uncomfortable and made an excuse to break
away. Katie's mistake was
showing incompetence.
trying too hard.
Over disclosure.
self-disclosure.
QUESTION 7
Margaret, who is 70 years old, is a person who is living creatively and fully using her potentials.
Maslow would call Margaret a(n)
self-actualizer.
incongruent person.
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, savant.
person with cardinal traits.
QUESTION 8
Compared to men, women prefer
slightly younger men.
higher status partners.
more physically attractive partners.
controlling and authoritative partners.
QUESTION 9
As a teacher, I hear this all the time: "I couldn't turn my paper in on time because my internet
stopped working." This is probably an example of
rationalization.
compensation.
regression.
Sublimation.
QUESTION 10
_______ is the global capacity to act purposefully, to think rationally, and to deal effectively with
environment.
Fluid reasoning
Cognition
Intelligence
Inherent ability
QUESTION 11
Average intelligence is usually defined as a score from
70 to 79.
80 to 89.
90 to 109.
110 to 119.
QUESTION 12
When looking at human motives, the following theorist developed a hierarchy of five needs that
range from basic physiological needs to growth or meta-needs:
Abraham Maslow
Sigmund Freud
Carl Jung
Alfred Adler
QUESTION 13
When looking at behavioral risks, ______ is the largest preventable cause of death.
drinking alcohol
smoking marijuana
smoking cigarettes
overeating
QUESTION 14
In the United States and Canada, psychological problems are classified by using the _________.
Physician's Desk Reference
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QUESTION 1
Oversimplified images of traits of individuals who belong to a particular social group are
unifying traits.
false perception.
roles.
social stereotypes.
QUESTION 2
If you think there are aliens in your attic, it's a(n) ________; if you see them, it's a(n) _______.
delusion; hallucination
hallucination; delusion
hallucination; hallucination
delusion; delusion
QUESTION 3
Both learned helplessness and depression are marked by
moodiness.
feelings of power.
hopelessness.
aggression.
QUESTION 4
In Milgram's obedience study, what percentage of participants obeyed completely, going all the
way to the 450-volt level?
65%
50%
25%
5%
QUESTION 5
The need for _____ is a desire to have impact on or control of others.
achievement
power
success
affiliation
QUESTION 6
At a party, Richard was attracted to Katie at first, but as she talked, she revealed some very
personal information about herself. Richard became uncomfortable and made an excuse to break
away. Katie's mistake was
showing incompetence.
trying too hard.
Over disclosure.
self-disclosure.
QUESTION 7
Margaret, who is 70 years old, is a person who is living creatively and fully using her potentials.
Maslow would call Margaret a(n)
self-actualizer.
incongruent person.
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, savant.
person with cardinal traits.
QUESTION 8
Compared to men, women prefer
slightly younger men.
higher status partners.
more physically attractive partners.
controlling and authoritative partners.
QUESTION 9
As a teacher, I hear this all the time: "I couldn't turn my paper in on time because my internet
stopped working." This is probably an example of
rationalization.
compensation.
regression.
Sublimation.
QUESTION 10
_______ is the global capacity to act purposefully, to think rationally, and to deal effectively with
environment.
Fluid reasoning
Cognition
Intelligence
Inherent ability
QUESTION 11
Average intelligence is usually defined as a score from
70 to 79.
80 to 89.
90 to 109.
110 to 119.
QUESTION 12
When looking at human motives, the following theorist developed a hierarchy of five needs that
range from basic physiological needs to growth or meta-needs:
Abraham Maslow
Sigmund Freud
Carl Jung
Alfred Adler
QUESTION 13
When looking at behavioral risks, ______ is the largest preventable cause of death.
drinking alcohol
smoking marijuana
smoking cigarettes
overeating
QUESTION 14
In the United States and Canada, psychological problems are classified by using the _________.
Physician's Desk Reference
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