Question 1

Biofeedback is a practical legacy of the _____ perspective in psychology.

Accepted Answer

A)  humanistic
B)  cognitive
C)  behavioral
D)  psychoanalyticE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

The textbook describes research examining the effects of cortisol on police officers' performance on simulated tasks. Compared to its effect on police officers' working memory, cortisol's effect on the officer's ability to determine whether a perpetrator had a weapon was:

Accepted Answer

A)  larger.
B)  the same.
C)  smaller.
D)  the opposite.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

The idea that people use drugs or alcohol to lessen anxiety is called the self-medication hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The textbook states that many people with PTSD attempt to avoid the environmental cues associated with the trauma. In the language of classical conditioning, a traumatic reaction to these cues is called a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  conditioned response.
B)  conditioned stimuli.
C)  unconditioned response.
D)  unconditioned stimuli.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

After breaking up with her boyfriend, Kathy alleviated her stress by avoiding contact with her ex-boyfriend and by planning recreational activities with her best girlfriend. Kathy's behavior BEST illustrates _____ coping.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotion-focused
B)  primary
C)  secondary
D)  problem-focusedE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 12: Social Psychology

The textbook states that many people with PTSD attempt to avoid the environmental cues associated with the trauma. In the language of classical conditioning, a traumatic reaction to these cues is called a(n) :

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The idea that people use drugs or alcohol to lessen anxiety is called the self-medication hypothesis.

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Biofeedback is a practical legacy of the _____ perspective in psychology.

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The textbook describes research examining the effects of cortisol on police officers' performance on simulated tasks. Compared to its effect on police officers' working memory, cortisol's effect on the officer's ability to determine whether a perpetrator had a weapon was:

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After breaking up with her boyfriend, Kathy alleviated her stress by avoiding contact with her ex-boyfriend and by planning recreational activities with her best girlfriend. Kathy's behavior BEST illustrates _____ coping.

Correct Answer
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Exam 12: Social Psychology

The textbook states that many people with PTSD attempt to avoid the environmental cues associated with the trauma. In the language of classical conditioning, a traumatic reaction to these cues is called a(n) :

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The idea that people use drugs or alcohol to lessen anxiety is called the self-medication hypothesis.

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Biofeedback is a practical legacy of the _____ perspective in psychology.

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The textbook describes research examining the effects of cortisol on police officers' performance on simulated tasks. Compared to its effect on police officers' working memory, cortisol's effect on the officer's ability to determine whether a perpetrator had a weapon was:

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After breaking up with her boyfriend, Kathy alleviated her stress by avoiding contact with her ex-boyfriend and by planning recreational activities with her best girlfriend. Kathy's behavior BEST illustrates _____ coping.

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