Question 1

Which of the following best illustrates an approach-avoidance conflict?

Accepted Answer

Deciding whether to accept a high-paying job that requires relocating away from family.

Question 2

According to the General Adaptation Syndrome (G.A.S.), which stage is characterized by the body's resources being depleted, leading to increased risk of illness?

Accepted Answer

Exhaustion

Question 3

A student who feels overwhelmed by exams and responds by studying harder is using which type of coping strategy?

Accepted Answer

Problem-focused coping

Question 4

Which personality type is most likely to thrive on stress without experiencing anger or hostility, and perceives problems as challenges?

Accepted Answer

Type H (hardy)

Question 5

A person who maintains their original cultural identity while also adopting aspects of a new culture is using which method of acculturation?

Accepted Answer

Integration

Question 6

In the Elaboration Likelihood Model, which route involves focusing on the content and evidence of a persuasive message?

Accepted Answer

Central-route processing

Question 7

Which compliance strategy involves first asking for a large commitment, being refused, and then asking for a smaller, more reasonable commitment?

Accepted Answer

Door-in-the-face technique

Question 8

A person who attributes their failure on a test to their own lack of preparation is using which type of attribution?

Accepted Answer

Dispositional attribution

Question 9

According to Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love, which component is defined as emotional closeness?

Accepted Answer

Intimacy

Question 10

Which of the following is a key symptom of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

Accepted Answer

Intrusive thoughts alleviated by ritualistic behaviors

Question 11

A person who experiences sudden intense panic, physical symptoms, and feels they are 'dying' is most likely experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Panic attack

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the 'Big Five' trait of conscientiousness?

Accepted Answer

Reliability, organization, and self-discipline

Question 13

Which psychological disorder is characterized by severe disturbances in thinking, bizarre behavior, and psychosis?

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia

Question 14

A therapist who combines elements from various therapeutic approaches based on a patient’s needs is practicing:

Accepted Answer

Eclectic therapy

Question 15

Which therapy technique involves gradually exposing a patient to a feared stimulus in a series of steps to reduce anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Systematic desensitization

Question 16

Which psychotropic drug category is primarily used to treat symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations?

Accepted Answer

Antipsychotic

Question 17

A person who is moody, unstable, lacks a clear sense of identity, and fears abandonment is most likely diagnosed with:

Accepted Answer

Borderline personality disorder

Question 18

Which of the following is a barrier to effective therapy when therapist and patient demographics differ?

Accepted Answer

Language

Question 19

If a person’s abnormal behavior is explained as a result of irrational beliefs and thought patterns, which theory of psychopathology is being used?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive

Question 20

A patient in therapy begins to transfer feelings for their parent onto the therapist. This phenomenon is known as:

Accepted Answer

Transference

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